Bike

Lifestyle

Moto & Powersports

Outdoor

Snow

Sewing

Wood working

Outdoor enthusiast

Mountain biker (cyclist) and occasional race participant/sufferer

Motorcycle lover and explorer

Weekend camping adventures and escaping into nature

Metal fabrication/welding

General tinkering and mechanics

Product Designer/Design Consultant

To obtain a position within a constantly evolving company, using  my strengths as a tactful  communicator, organizer, and  problem solver toward company and professional growth..

-Design and model varied products using SolidWorks CAD software
-Create prototypes for fitment, proof of concept and to explore manufacturability
-Modify existing products to streamline assembly and manufacturing processes
-Produce files for export to vendors including .STL and .IGS formats
-Evaluate in-line products for potential design solutions
-Create new products based on recognized consumer trends
-Investigate product solutions/changes to address consumer feedback



-Orchestrated logistics and planning for event infrastructure
-Designed and implemented event layouts, vendor/exhibitor spaces, courses and routes
-Managed and created planning and promotional timelines
-Ground support for sponsor and stakeholder communication
-Produced and implemented all event/venue branding including feather flags, banners, standup boards, maps
-Designed and executed the creation of branded merchandise, from t-shirts, patches to pint glasses
-Staff/volunteer coordination and management
-Event day setup, tear down and other on-site tasks



Man on the Ground (Event Manager)

-Managed production phases of the component line from prototyping, testing, pre-production and post production
-Created and updated product drawings, models, bill of materials and other related technical materials
-Produced production graphics for component specification sheets for placement, colors, finishes and dimensions
-Created packaging samples and packaging die lines
-Communicated daily with overseas vendors and manufacturing teams
-Created benchmarking, reliability, and destructive testing procedures including test fixtures
-Tracked and documented all development and production samples throughout the development lifecycle
-Provided metrology reports for all stages o f development and production
-Tracked failures of all in-line products for analysis
-Monitored and resolved quality control issues
-Provided technical and warranty support to international distributors, dealers and consumers

Product Developer

-Store key holder
-Executed daily opening and closing procedures
-Worked in-store to build client relationships
-Provided expertise to aid clients with their purchases
-Maintained store merchandising and traffic flow
-Wrote service order tickets for client bicycle maintenance
-Completed service tickets as needed


Client Advisor

-Managed store employees, scheduling and daily opening/closing procedures
-Controlled purchasing of all store stock and special orders
-Managed product receiving and inventory management
-Maintained store merchandising
-Aided with customer purchases
-Provided bicycle repair services and technical support


Store Manager

-Managed salespeople, warehouse employees, scheduling and daily operations
-Negotiated costs with vendors and procurement of materials
-Produced marketing tools, developed and executed sales development programs
-Managed and controlled store inventory
-Maintained daily accounting practices and procedures
-Implemented and executed product updates of an 8,000sf showroom + 2,000sf warehouse
-Maintained product merchandising and continuity


-Managed shop employees in all departments - retail, service and rental
-Managed and controlled store inventory
-Maintained store merchandising
-Developed in store marketing; business cards, banners and signage
-Negotiated the procurement of goods from partner locations
-Certified binding technician (Salomon, Marker ,Atomic)



-Designed resort marketing materials: magazine/newspaper ads, bulk mail/advertising campaign pieces, internal signage
-Maintained and assisted in the creation and execution of the production timeline
-Maintained brand identity under strict corporate and legal requirements
-Developed and executed resort events along with the Marketing Department
-Supported as necessary with other marketing practices


Graphic Designer

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