Michael Tam Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca, Us

Poway, California, Us

• Influenced design and development direction for pet apparel product line by utilizing thorough research, sketches, technical drawings, prototype mock ups, and fit testing• Undertook Manager of Product responsibilities for client including development; sourcing and sales channel strategy; factory communications; and quality assurance documentation• Provided image editing when needed for sales channels, trade show displays, and social media to ensure prominent displays of products• Instituted initial set up of Instagram, Facebook, Amazon, and Shopify accounts to optimize online presence for brand• Focused on understanding customers' needs and goals to establish brand image with logo, product concept, and graphic designs for various industries• Collaborated with event and organization planners to create dynamic solutions for apparel graphics• Created branding, web graphics, stationery, and print ads for AKC Beagle breeder, Aloha Spirit Beagles (print designs featured in Show Beagle Quarterly and Ilio magazines)

San Diego, Ca, Us

• Conducted development and design (new products and SMU) for mountain bike helmets, motocross goggles, snow goggles, and body protection equipment• Supported product design throughout product development cycle by utilizing industrial design skillsets to refine aesthetic and functionality• Worked closely with soft goods development team on protective garments, knee guards, and elbow guards to optimize comfort, fit, design aesthetic, and coverage • Tracked progress of projects to ensure that important milestones are met and relevant information is communicated cross functionally• Drove use of 3D printing parts during concept development phase by preparing CAD files, utilizing in-house 3D printer, and outsourcing prototyping from local vendor• Provided packaging items to suppliers and compliance testing facilities by arranging labels, user manuals, hang tags, inserts cards, and retail boxes with graphic design competency

Carlsbad, California, Us

• Oversaw multiple categories of large wheeled travel equipment, lifestyle bags, golf gloves, and accessories from concept design phase through commercialization• Collaborated with designers to maintain design intent and ensure production feasibility• Traveled to Asia factories as needed to complete important project phases• Analyzed factory BOMs to optimize negotiations and finding most cost-effective solutions for meeting target pricing and margins • Initiated counter sourcing of materials and trims by working with overseas sourcing teams and directly with suppliers to find the most cost-effective and innovative options• Instituted new quality inspection processes for golf gloves by identifying fit issues; evaluating sizing and features; and working cross functionally with quality engineers, designers, quality assurance, and factories

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

• Applied data collected from trade shows, focus groups, vendor meetings, SWAT competitions, and product research to new body armor and accessory development• Managed Centric PLM workflow, design, bill of materials, product inspection documents, and colorways to support processes cross functionally from concept to production• Engaged in major design decisions and customer communications as lead designer of Aardvark Tactical's Project 7 body armor carriers and accessories

Poway, California, Us

• Accomplished design goals through extensive research, sketching, rendering, mock ups, and tech packs to create award-winning Sentry Vest (2016 Powersports Business "Nifty 50")• Utilized communication with vendors to determine costs, schedules, efficient usage of materials, and improvements for all new products• Discussed direction of current and future products with purchasing team while considering unit costs, profit margins, inventory, and sales forecasts in decision making• Displayed leadership by mentoring new product development staff, initiating feedback discussions on product samples with designers, providing constructive observations to product and graphic design solutions, and fully managing design direction for the 2011 Slippery Wetsuits product line• Interacted with professional racers and consumers to develop innovative solutions based on understanding of user needs and industry trends

T.S.T. East, Hk

• Presented creative insight to conceptualize innovative products for WowWee’s diverse award-winning line of toys and consumer electronics• Visualized design ideas through sketches, 3-D modeling, mockups, and renderings • Developed concepts for various licensed products for Disney and 20th Century Fox (James Cameron’s Avatar)• Compiled presentation material for meetings with design team, buyers, and clients

Bachelor Of Science, Product Design

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