I am a tenacious problem solver with a wide range of product management and design skills, gained through over 30 years experience in the automotive and leisure industries. I have the ability to take on all aspects of a project from inception to delivery on tight timescales. Through working in competitive markets for many years, I have a strong awareness of the need for cost effective, innovative products with an element of design flair.I have a breadth of skills relating to product management and design. I have always been involved with products from ideation to production and as a result of this I have developed the following key skills:-• Researching markets and generating new product ideas• Sourcing and developing new suppliers and development partners• Design and development of new products• Producing costings, price structures and forecasting to support product introduction• Providing sales support via training material, technical support & customer visits• Generating marketing material such as adverts, web sites, leaflets, handbooks & packaging• Liaising with external suppliers regarding tooling and manufacture of custom parts• Ensuring products meet the required safety, EMC and environmental directives• Verifying and validating product performance through testing and reporting