Starting in January 2020 I have assumed a role helping the Gallant Industries factory group find new customers within North America. My role includes finding and vetting customers for Soft Goods manufacture at Gallant's four factories in Asia. I assist in development and design as needed for these customers and coordinate their interactions with the factory development teams in Asia

Running a full-service bag design, development and sourcing company from my office and design studio in Portland, Oregon. Work with clients big and small across the globe. Let me help you with 20 years experience in all facits of the bag industry to take your idea from paper to create a masterpiece! We offer some in-house prototyping and are experts in material, trim and hardware development, plus costing and production planning. In addition we have a network of contacts who can help you… Show more Running a full-service bag design, development and sourcing company from my office and design studio in Portland, Oregon. Work with clients big and small across the globe. Let me help you with 20 years experience in all facits of the bag industry to take your idea from paper to create a masterpiece! We offer some in-house prototyping and are experts in material, trim and hardware development, plus costing and production planning. In addition we have a network of contacts who can help you with Industrial Design, Fabric Print Design, 3D File Creation and Graphic Design. To learn more please be in contact with Sam Garrison at skybagworks@gmail.com, (503) 740-1655, samuel.thayne.garrison on Skype. Best Regards, Sam GarrisonSBW Show less

Managed a team of four developers responsible for 50% of Nike's Global Bag business at WHQ in Beaverton, OR. Responsible for my team making Margin Goals and Commercializing all product for the NSW Catigory on a seasonal basis. Represented the NSW Development Group in interactions with upper management. Interfaced with Nike Operations teams to ensure seamless Commercialization with Forecasting, Demand Planning, Marketing, Sourcing and the Costing Teams. Recipient of two Maxim annual… Show more Managed a team of four developers responsible for 50% of Nike's Global Bag business at WHQ in Beaverton, OR. Responsible for my team making Margin Goals and Commercializing all product for the NSW Catigory on a seasonal basis. Represented the NSW Development Group in interactions with upper management. Interfaced with Nike Operations teams to ensure seamless Commercialization with Forecasting, Demand Planning, Marketing, Sourcing and the Costing Teams. Recipient of two Maxim annual product awards, 2006 & 2007. Instrumental in working on Pilot Project 2008 - 2009 to bring company-wide HD Video to Development/ Design teams. Show less

Development Responsibilities:Development of Columbia and Camp Inn product linesDay to Day communication with Asian and Domestic Factories, Travel to Asian FactoriesPreparation of Specifications, Technical Drawings for handoff to factoriesDesign Work - Columbia and Camp Inn product'sMaterial Sourcing Packaging DevelopmentBOM, Cost Analysis, Price Negotiation, QCProduct Review and Presentations to Management and Sales Team

Built and managed their In-House Prototype facilityPattern Making, Prototyping Original Designs and ConceptsProduct Testing & QC BOM & Spec. Package Preparation for handoff to factoriesAccomplishments:- Warranty Repair Program - created and set-up warranty policies for national dealer networkMono -Stay Backpack - member of design team for Mono Stay Luggage System - built 1st Working PrototypeDesign Work: Security Waist Pouches, Cell Phone Pouch

Created, Designed and Manufactured a line of Bags for Professional Photographer's. Started in Portland, OR, expanded to National Distribution with a distributor and sales team. Product line included over 40 items.