Team leader and mentor with an expertise in all topics related to design research, design strategy,concept generation, and product development. Responsible for driving progressive design strategy, innovation, and design/brand consistency on all packs, bags, and luggage projects.

Oversaw the design direction and managed all projects related to Media, Cases, Photo, Sleeves, and Laptop Bags / Daypacks for the Thule and Case Logic brands.

Manage and execute the product design and development of unique storage solutions for travel, outdoor activities, sports, consumer electronics and active lifestyle accessories for the Thule and Case Logic brands._Complete and manage projects with design and development processes from project brief to final production. This process entails extensive market and consumer research, competitive product analysis, rapid visualization, conceptual / realistic illustrations, design detailing, prototype fabrication, user analysis, ergonomic assessments, pricing evaluation before the production phase._Recruit, train and supervise product design interns. Help support and identify projects and key areas of focus for their own professional development._Generate and present complex product concepts, refined samples and computer aided drawings to clients, project managers and upper management._Work with development to maintain product timelines for numerous projects at once. _Daily communication with our overseas development team discussing sampling, materials, revisions of projects and anything else that may need to be addressed during the development phase of a project._Attend annual North American and European trade exhibitions and complete retail auditing with a focus in consumer electronics, house wares and action sports industries to research new technological developments and identify emerging trends._Frequent travel overseas to work closely with our venders and development team to develop and finalize products. _Attend numerous North American and Global sales meetings to represent the design team and field any questions that may arise.

Industrial Design / Illustration / Graphic DesignClients: Kingfisher LLC - Reno NV - 2022-2023 Yonder Mountain String Band - Boulder, CO - 2019 Maji Safi Group - Boulder, CO - 2016-2018 The Sound Apprentice - Chicago, IL - 2017 Etown Hall - Boulder, CO - 2013 Revolar - Denver, CO - 2014-15 Wing Ngai Manufacturing - Hong Kong, China - 2010-12 Definitive Foods Inc. - Round Lake, IL - 2010 Bestway Inflatables Corp. - Shanghai China - 2009-10 JuvoProducts.com - Barrington, IL - 2009-10 Cohesion Outdoor Games - Chicago, IL - 2009 Moxie Couture - Chicago, IL - 2008 Tres Design Group - Chicago, IL - 2007 The Libman Company - Arcola, IL - 2006

Lead design consultant for the Denver based startup Revolar. Directed the original aesthetics and final function of their first product launch - The Revolar Personal Safety Device.

_Product designer for the world’s largest producer of soft-sided insulated goods. Products include backpacks, messengers, cooler bags, lunch bags, hydration bottles and diaper bags._Daily correspondence with Chinese manufacturers throughout the entire development process. _Produce and present material that effectively communicates concepts for internal and external audiences. _Traveled on multiple development trips to factories in Southern and Northern China, helping to finalize product lines, source new materials and find new factories.

Designer of soft sided coolers, backpacks, sleeping bags, hydration goods, lunch bags.

Designer for the 2nd largest global inflatables manufacturer in Shanghai, People's Republic of China.- Design pool toys, inflatable furniture, air mattresses, kids play pools, and camping accessories.-Work closely with engineers to generated new product development-Work hands on in the prototyping lab to explore new and innovative shapes for new product development.