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Milwaukee, WI, US

• In first year, designed and developed 19 products, of which 14 were approved for production and projected for $1.8M in 1st year sales.
• Identified and researched new product categories that aligned with the brand and supplier capabilities. Presented product concepts and development plans, to senior leadership.
• Led advanced lighting projects, including research, conceptual design, CAD development, prototyping, and supplier development, working in conjunction with internal departments.… Show more
• Led advanced lighting projects, including research, conceptual design, CAD development, prototyping, and supplier development, working in conjunction with internal departments.
• Worked with major OEM motorcycle mfg. to conceptualize product for future models, by understanding customer needs, and working with suppliers to beat cost targets. Show less

Greater Milwaukee Area

• Imagined and designed new and improved battery integration technology product applications and end user experiences for consumer hand-held and large-scale commercial jobsite markets.
• Managed project elements from initiation, research, concept feature allocation, status reporting and closure processes.
• Partnered with R&D and New Product Development (NPD) teams to reimagine products and applications for lithium ion batteries and advanced combustion engine technology.
• Designed… Show more Imagined and designed new and improved battery integration technology product applications and end user experiences for consumer hand-held and large-scale commercial jobsite markets.
• Designed battery systems for diecast and plastic injection molded handheld tool pack housings, optimized for form and function.
• Led charger redesign project to improve end user charging experience, including development of rough CAD models, prototyping, and handmade mockups to accelerate project timelines and model distribution to project.

East Troy, WI

• Established aesthetic direction and led motorcycle concept and design processes.
• Managed multiple design projects and established visual brand language for two brands.
• Led industrial design group reporting to the CEO. Collaborated with team on VBL execution. Presented concepts to executive leadership to gain buy-in and approval.
• Led industrial design, conceptualization, and execution for six motorcycle models released to market, including an additional five concept models for… Show more Established aesthetic direction and led motorcycle.
• Led industrial design, conceptualization, and execution for six motorcycle models released to market, including an additional five concept models for international trade shows and pre-production models.o Earned award.
• Independently produced and matured motorcycle designs from 2D sketch renderings to production ready 3D CAD models while simultaneously balancing production requirements and accelerating release for tooling.

-Main focus as a member of the road / tri / race bike frame and component design and development team.-Involved in a rigorous product development experience that covered a range of bicycle frames, components, accessories, etc.-Optimizing designs to be the most lightweight and structural through the use of advanced construction methods was a main focus when.

• Intense involvement in the product development experience involving complete vehicle styling, individual component styling and development, ergonomics/ human factors, electronics and lighting, hand and foot control.
• Conceptual development beginning with 2D drawings, finalized concept renderings were communicated to stakeholders, leading to 3D clay modeling and… Show more
• Conceptual development beginning with 2D drawings, finalized concept renderings were communicated to stakeholders, leading to 3D clay modeling and eventual CAD modeling of production intent parts, culminating in.
• Production methods and processes familiarity aiding the design of various component concepts and production parts
• Interdisciplinary communication skills working with in-house engineers, marketing, management, as well as overseas suppliers
• Forward looking vision driving continual research into the latest design regulations and technologies

• Covered many product design avenues ranging from consumer products, graphics, engine, transportation, powersports, etc.
• Carried design ownership throughout the development process from concept to production
• Leveraged flexibility in learning new techniques, skills, software tools for differing customer requirements
• Fine-tuned communication skills while understanding customers’ vision during one-on-one dialogue
• Emphasized creative approach in evaluating production methods and… Show more
• Emphasized creative approach in evaluating production methods and innovating new ways to create products

• Focused on multiple men’s shoe lines marketed to a broad range of demographics, requiring the demonstration of different design vocabularies
• Released to market multiple successful shoe designs for the 2005 Spring, 2005 Fall and 2006 Spring lineups
• Designed components included outsoles, insoles, uppers, technical parts, marketing examples, trend forecasting, textile development and packaging
• Provided design direction in every step of the development process from concept to… Show more
• Provided design direction in every step of the development process from concept to production
• Demonstrated great communication skills with coworkers, management, suppliers, and others Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, Industrial And Product Design

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Industrial And Product Design