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Mueller Sports Medicine, Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin

Chicago

Responsible for the development of aspiring keepers, ages 7 to 17

Woodridge, IL

Conceived and invented multiple industry-first styles, launched mid-2014.Initiated and oversaw organization of the company's first physical test/QC lab.Began the division's first formal best practices system, including the building of technical files for every style SportMed style.

Portland, Oregon

BrainThrust provided counsel to grow and sustain brands via unparalleled product innovation and development knowledge and expertise within the sporting goods equipment and accessories sector. A-Z management of the product cycle.

NikePublic Company; NKE; Sporting Goods Senior Advanced Innovation Engineer, Advanced Innovation Group 2006-2007Guided advancements in sport ball architecture. Managed concurrent projects at two research universities, resulting in I.P. and patents pending.Worked with external consultants; I.P. realized and patents applied for.Directed transition of complex.

Beaverton, Oregon

Recruited to build ground floor category for gloves, inflatables, protective equipment and accessories. Beginning with zero product & zero revenue, guided category to over $100 million.Directed all phases of management & marketing from conceptualization, industrial design, development & commercialization.Conceived & co-invented Nike's first ever.

Recruited to re-build declining global hard goods category. Drove turnaround in global product performance and retail confidence, resulting in 40% growth and capturing # 1 world share. Performed worldwide associative benchmarking analysis, interfacing with consumers, retailers, athletes, suppliers and factory partners.Developed the original 'Finger Save'.

Greenville, South Carolina

First holder of position to manage development & marketing for Umbro hard goods and accessories.Product silos included bags, gloves, hats, hosiery, inflatables, protective equipment, and accessories.Built and launched Umbro's first protective equipment collection.Co-Invented world's first consumer friendly, custom fitted composite protective equipment.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Soccer apparel, footwear, and equipment buyer and merchandiser.Technical adviser; provided training to sales team.Moderator for National Sporting Goods Association Dealer Roundtable at the World Sports Expo, Chicago.'The Voice', for Gazelle Sports. Wrote, produced and voiced radio commercials.

Managed all aspects of acute trauma care, rehabilitation and fitness.