Design led, customer focused company that brings together design, materials andmanufacturing technologies to creates original solutions for everyday carry adventures.• Human centred design approach with customer engagement at a variety of touch pointsincluding research, user testing,etc through to iterative product development.• Responsible for the strategic product design and development direction resulting inpatented designs and USP within a crowded market environment.• World record - highest funded multitool in crowdfunding history (over $960,000 raised)• Successful trade-shows in Paris, London, New York and Hong Kong. The brand is now innumerous high profile retail outlets including SFMOMA and the Smithsonian museum.• Developed strategic partnership with complimentary Australia brand Knog (Bikecategory), identified and created opportunities for new products and distribution to 65countries globally.• Developed key distribution partnership in Asia and Australia/NZ.

The Design Insititue Of Australia is the peak industry body for professional design,representing Australian design and designers both domestically and internationally.• Supporting role to the president in running of the Victorian Chapter of the DIA.• Financial management including budgets, forecasts, EOY positions, etc• Created/delivered design community events; 35% increase in attendance/ engagement• Presented at public forums on topics of design, innovation and crowdfunding

Award-winning design consultancy working across a range of industries and clients fromconsumer goods, entertainment through to food and beverage.• Responsible for business strategy, financials and business + product development• Over 100 design projects completed across a variety of industries• Designed solutions in challenging commercial environments• Collaborated with key stakeholders to deliver real world solutions• Developed Paper Plane experience program (over 11K+ participants)• Developed world first large-scale water harvesting farm – Desert Rose (Dubai, UAE).• Awarded international + local design awards• Supported and mentored staff and student internships

RMIT is a global university of technology and design and Australia's largest tertiaryinstitution.• Developed and delivered original design studio content• Created and led professional practice workshops• Led design studio classes• Provided students with support and mentoring

• Developed systems and process in delivery of business requirements • Trained employees to enable business unit driven program of improvement. • Engaged with a variety of stakeholders from GM through to production personnel.