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Cleveland, Oh, Us

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Akron, Ohio, United States

Primary role in bringing industrial design in-house, transitioning from Purell's traditional use of outside contract work. Generated product to build a consistent design language aligning with Purell’s current product line and brand DNA. Identified growth opportunities in the market through design thinking and research. Developed a path for sustainability in the next generation of products. - Developed an industrial design process to be internally implemented from concept to product… Show more Primary role in bringing industrial design in-house, transitioning from Purell's traditional use of outside contract work. Generated product to build a consistent design language aligning with Purell’s current product line and brand DNA. Identified growth opportunities in the market through design thinking and research. Developed a path for sustainability in the next generation of products. - Developed an industrial design process to be internally implemented from concept to product launch while being sensitive to internal legacy methods of development with merchandizing, marketing, and the engineering team.- Oversaw the model shop with two reports to implement post process of 3D prints to producing high fidelity and working prototypes. Prototypes were used for decision making internally, key accounts and marketing research with users. - Designed Purell's first entry into the high-end touch-free dispenser market, along with a supporting line of on-trend products and next-generation design language. Show less

Beijing City, China

Managed Lenovo award-winning consumer and gaming monitor design and development. Designed and developed product from idea to production in alignment with product management, marketing, and internal design team, on budget. Responsible for communication with factories and mechanical engineers¬ throughout the development stage to production. Created customer and market needs using design research to develop new products and innovation. Initiated cost saving manufacturing techniques in current line… Show more Managed Lenovo award-winning consumer and gaming monitor design and development. Designed and developed product from idea to production in alignment with product management, marketing, and internal design team, on budget. Responsible for communication with factories and mechanical engineers¬ throughout the development stage to production. Created customer and market needs using design research to develop new products and innovation. Initiated cost saving manufacturing techniques in current line for profitability. Collaborated with team located in the U.S. to problem solve cultural, quality and manufacturing issues with internal design, engineering team and local factories in Asia. - Oversaw development and manufacture of 6.2mil. unit PRC commercial desktop line split between 5 SKUs. - Created design language guidelines for Accessories and Visuals program for internal design team and vendors. - Developed breakdown monitor design to reduce packaging size to increase product pallet count during shipping.- Presented Lenovo's design philosophy to outside international retail partners throughout the year.- Role change in 2020 to oversee the next generation of Lenovo Accessories and replicate the success in consumer monitors. Show less

Venice, Florida

Built a start-up company created on a bootstrap budget. Designed and developed full product line through a partnership with factories in Asia. Directed the branding of photography, website and graphic elements including logo, packaging and company marketing materials. Managed the brand image including packaging, ecommerce website image, social interaction, product pricing, and sales material along with factory relationships in Asia.- Expanded Nootca’s reach from the US to 5… Show more Built a start-up company created on a bootstrap budget. Designed and developed full product line through a partnership with factories in Asia. Directed the branding of photography, website and graphic elements including logo, packaging and company marketing materials. Managed the brand image including packaging, ecommerce website image, social interaction, product pricing, and sales material along with factory relationships in Asia.- Expanded Nootca’s reach from the US to 5 countries with distribution and wholesale accounts.- Oversaw importation of product into the US and distribution as well as daily function of the brand and development of products. - Placed product on a top ten Triathlete competing in Ironman Kona.- Reached out to bloggers, individual athletes, magazines, and industry to introduce as well as endorse the product. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Responsible for updating and integrating brand initiatives into the line through industrial design, developing new as well as improving existing products to separate Nike from its competitors with market research derived from consumers and retailers. Created and developed new products from idea to full production. Conducted sales meetings to present the line to buyers. Reported directly to SVP and traveled solo throughout Asia to work with suppliers.- Recruited to lead the Nike Swim… Show more Responsible for updating and integrating brand initiatives into the line through industrial design, developing new as well as improving existing products to separate Nike from its competitors with market research derived from consumers and retailers. Created and developed new products from idea to full production. Conducted sales meetings to present the line to buyers. Reported directly to SVP and traveled solo throughout Asia to work with suppliers.- Recruited to lead the Nike Swim accessory division and oversee 10-million-dollar product line.- Designed patented product specifically for Olympic athletes worn in the 2008 Beijing Olympics for the Nike Swim. - Developed products and packaging across the accessory line including design, development, and implementation across 7 suppliers and 189 SKU’s.- Presented 3D CAD files as a base for molds to factories in Asia, negotiating FOB cost. - Evaluated the capabilities and willingness of overseas factories to complete projects while adapting designs to match factory capabilities and new technologies. Show less

Los Angeles, California

Oversaw product design for US office. Created first IP for Speedo USA in accessories line. Developed 3D & 2D designs for manufacture working with product management. Generated product ideas for Speedo USA accessories line reporting directly to VP. Developing presentation for mfg. in Asia including materials and process. Created concepts for structural packaging. Presented product ideas and new products to sales staff.

Columbus, Ohio

Concept generation on a wide range of products resulting in final solutions for client presentation. Presentation material includes 3D renderings, prototypes and drawings. Managed interns through design process and oversee model building. Generated contact formation to solicit prospective clients.