Exxel Outdoors (Kelty, Sierra Designs, and SJK)
? Promoted to manager of specialty tent and accessory categories (>$30 million annual sales and >100 SKUs) in
May 2022 along with continued support of sleeping bag category; finalized development and commercialization of
2023 lines, facilitated fabric testing to meet aggressive weight and cost targets, planned lines for 2024, briefed
2024 projects with designers, and completed 2024 first round sample development with overseas factory partners
? Analyzed sleeping bag temperature tests from past 5 years and implemented changes to save >$30,000 annually
? Reactivated company-wide sustainability committee and added sustainability criteria to product brief template
? Tested samples and collaborated on the development of items outside my categories (backpacks and apparel)
? Generated content for marketing teams, including the conception and organization of the "Colorado 24" for Kelty

Associate Product Manager & Developer

? Identified opportunity to save >4 weeks in development by using a design thinking approach and process map
? Researched end of life product recycling options and presented turnkey solution for implementation

Innovation Intern

? Created a patent-pending, pocket-sized ski strap with a detachable pad that alleviates pain when carrying skis
? Launched product in August 2018, profitable after 1 winter season, and currently sold in 8 Colorado retail stores

Founder

Coordinated 5 student team in micro-funding student ventures via weekly pitch night, Invested >$15,000 per year

Team Leader

? Redesigned avalanche shovel line alongside lead designer for Fall 2021 launch (6 new SKUs)
? Identified specific design opportunities to strengthen our competitive advantage by analyzing the market,
conducting field research, interviewing users, and analyzing sales data

Product Management and Industrial Design Intern

? Conducted market analysis and user research to determine feasibility of client's futuristic communication device
? Brainstormed with engineering team for 2 client projects (medical device and a consumer cycling product)

Design Research Intern

Find out detailed information about Henry Kvietok,  in Boulder, CO

Henry Kvietok: in Boulder, CO

Henry Kvietok

Tents, Sleeping Bags, & Accessories

Crocs

Shoulder Saver

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Backcountry Access

IDEAZ Product Design & Engineering

College of Engineering

University of Colorado Boulder