With a background in Industrial Design, I have strong skills in designing physical products that are highly functional, technical, and out of the ordinary. I also have a proven history of creating direction behind product line expansion and strategy. Building a story through new product helps keep customers engaged and gives them a reason to return.ResponsibilitiesDesign - Idea generation, research, hand sketch, 3D modeling, prototyping, testing and proof of concept, technical drawingsBranding - Logo concept generation and design, UX wireframingProduct Development - Sourcing and communication with domestic and international manufacturing partnersFabrication - Developing physical prototypes using machining, woodworking, and 3D printing techniques

End-to-end product design and development consulting for electronic and analog products in the medical, life sciences, and home healthcare markets.ResponsibilitiesMedical Research - Read white papers and other authoritative reports, in order to create clear design guidelinesDesign Process - Research, sketch, 3D modeling, prototyping, testing and proof of concept, technical drawings, UX wireframingCollaboration - Work closely with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to prove Industrial Design conceptsProduct Development - Sourcing and communication with domestic and international manufacturing partnersFabrication - Developing physical prototypes using machining, woodworking, and 3D printing techniques

Consulting for brands in regards to design execution, prototyping solutions, product development, and manufacturing advisement for new hardgoods, softgoods, furniture, and merchandise display and buildout.

Promoted to direct Hardgoods Team to create world-class swim, triathlon, and water polo equipment, including goggles, swim masks, training and protective equipment, swim and lifestyle backpacks and duffle bags, while designing Hardgoods equipmentResponsibilities• Elevated line architecture for Hardgoods current and future product offering with CEO and Merchandising Director• Directed design process for all Industrial Designers: Design research, Initial 2D sketching, 2D and 3D modeling, 3D prototyping, field testing, final tech packs, final sample approval, and product launch• Created development timelines for each season of product with Director of Hardgoods, while keeping Industrial Designers on track for future production• Gave creative direction for seasonal style guides to execute color, texture, graphics and pattern on new and current product• Collaborated with Softgoods Design Director and Graphic Design Manager for color, texture, and patterns for new product• Collaborated with Marketing Director to direct design process of all Hardgoods packaging• Traveled domestically to test products in development, with world-class American athletes, to gain performance data and feedback• Lead presentations for TYR sales team and buyers, on bi-annual product lines• Traveled annually to factories in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Germany to develop future product and ensure quality control of current product• Bi-annual domestic and international travel to industry trade shows to maintain insight of emerging industry advancements• Consulted with TYR attorney’s to draft design and utility patents applications for new productsAchievements• Brought design, innovation, and merchandising clarity, which contributed to TYR’s three highest annual grossing years in it’s 34 year history• Designed six patent approved products• Redesigned Hardgoods Department studio and work space to increase productivity, and allow for a more comfortable and creative environment

Worked under direction of Hardgoods Industrial Design Manager and Development Director to create world-class swim, triathlon, and water polo equipment, including goggles, swim masks, training and protective equipment, equipment and lifestyle backpacks and duffle bags.Responsibilities• Collaborated with other Industrial Designers on end-to-end product design and development, from initial 2D sketching, 2D and 3D modeling, prototyping, field testing, final technical specifications• Followed yearly style guides to execute color, texture, graphics and pattern on new and existing product• Worked with Industrial Design Manager and Development Director to check, correct, and approve all development samples before final handoff to production• Managed 160+ SKU’s of product per season for Inline and Special Make Up• Traveled internationally to TYR’s factories in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong to work on development of future product with factory engineers and to gain knowledge of manufacturing techniquesAchievements• Designed and built first TYR branded pop-up shop for the 2012 Olympic Trials