Experience

 

First Summit Design, LLC

President

Boston, MA November 2015 - Present

 

First Summit Design offers on and off-site consultation to develop new products and/or source existing products into full-scale production. We shepherd products from napkin all the way through production. Our team helps with design, engineering, factory vetting, price negotiations and quality implementation. Since January of 2016, we have gained 25+ clients and are currently working on 60+ assembled SKUs.

Some current clients in process: Acel Performance, Again Faster UK, AlliNYC, Dream Butter, GoGrit, IDK3, ISS-UK, Klokov Equipment, K.Yang, L'Ocean, MoBell, NoUV, Pillar-Tech, The Club by George Foreman III, Timroon Group, Wig Design

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Cove Displays, LLC

Managing Partner

Boston, MA March 2016 - Present

 

Cove Displays is a design and manufacturing group dedicated to delivering the best design and most cost efficient solutions for permanent Retail Fixtures, Point of Purchase Displays and Architectural Millwork. We design, engineer and manufacture in-house, high quality solutions using a variety of unique materials including finished wood, laminate, acrylic, metal, stone & interactive displays. Our winning combination of talented professionals, meticulous attention to detail and advanced equipment make our design & manufacturing capabilities sought after. Our highly skilled designers and craftsmen work to create exceptional work. We find the best manufacturing solutions that never compromise on quality or delivery.

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Hash Product Development

Managing Partner

Boston, MA April 2016 - Present

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HashPD is a full service product development firm specializing in products and services surrounding the cannabis industry. We pride ourselves on our ability to bring ideas from the napkin to reality. Our team has extensive product experience in industries such as IoT devices, medical, fitness, soft goods & retail / PoP displays. Our sales team has access to over 20,000 retail locations. We also have a deep network providing our customers access to Angel Investment or Venture Capital Funds.

Some current clients in process: Bloom Automation, Pax Labs, SolisTek

 

Again Faster Equipment, LLC

Lead Product Designer / Quality Control Manager

 

I was tasked with creating and staffing a product design department. By the third quarter, the department had grown to a staff of four; a Project Manager, Associate Industrial Designer and Director of Sourcing and Logistics. I helped lead the team to grow profit margins, increase efficiency, identify new markets, and form operational strategies.

 

Duties

- Oversee all qualitative & quantitative product research, product design, and production.

- Lead design team and guide workflow.

- Creation and final review of all product specifications including fit, function, intended market and CFM.

- Manage product pipeline from concept through to marketing.

- Serve as liaison between design, marketing, management and manufacturing.

- Manage product development budget.

- Perform face-to-face client interaction and presentations for shows and expos.

- Oversee product analysis and testing on all third party goods.

- Travel to Asia for vendor relations and quality control 2-3 times per year.

- Communicate with third party Chinese QC.

- FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis)

- Provide factory flow efficiency diagrams & equipment layouts.

- Structural integrity testing of both product and packaging.

- Inspection protocols and AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) analysis.

- Provide final inspection of product production samples.

- Serve as daily product expert for domestic and international Marketing, Sales, and CSR teams.

- Approval figure for content accuracy; website copy, social media copy, and product videos,

- Manage product photography for website.

- Provide photo realistic renderings for product permutations that are too costly to replicate for actual photography.

- Participate in FOB cost negotiations of sourced goods.

- Participate in product sales forecast analysis.

- Facilitate large affiliate installations.

 

Key Accomplishments

- Created CAD management and part numbering system for PDM integration.

- Led DFM and CFM resourcing effort in 2014 for 100% of pre-existing product-line.

- Generated gross margin increase from 18% to above 40% through sourcing collaboration with Senior Management.

- Created visual layout service for fitness facilities.

- Brought over 200 product assemblies to fruition.

- Created full line of pro athlete gear and equipment for Pro-weightlifter & Olympic medalist, Dmirty Klokov.

- Developed and sourced a full line of athletic clothing; estimated launch, 2016.

- Given full responsibility for 100% structural redesign of packaging, to ensure all goods ship safely.

- Implemented a FMEA protocol to better product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

- Built relationships with new key manufacturers along side the Director of Sourcing & Logistics.

 

Van Stry Design, LLC

Project Manager / Senior Industrial Designer

 

I led the design team, interacted with vendors and clients, and built a solid understanding of manufacturing and materials. I was promoted to Senior Designer after my first year. Soon after, I assumed additional responsibilities as a Project Manager for key accounts. I also helped the company grow its network of, new, reliable domestic manufacturers through research and qualification standards.

 

Duties

- Manage design workflow and production phases for key accounts such as Macy’s and Saks Fifth Avenue.

- Manage on site installations across the United States; equipment, vendors, staffing, and travel.

- Manage all product photography.

- Participate in all custom retail exhibit, display, fixture, furniture, and point of purchase designs.

- Create control drawings and specifications for retail displays, high-traffic fixtures, and furniture.

- DFM of domestic production.

- Organize full retail store fixture layouts.

- Serve as product design expert during client meetings.

- Create concept renderings of product in situ, for client presentations.

- Participate in RFQ process to ensure production meets clients’ budget requirements.

 

Key Accomplishments

- Designed customer experiences for Bloomingdales, Brookstone, Kohls, Lord & Taylor, New Balance, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Reebok, Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off Fifth, Swarovski, The Bay, and The North Face.

- Created visual workflow system for design team.

- Created company’s first website.

- Refaced the printed corporate identity through documents such as purchase order, invoice, and drawing templates.

- Led search and growth of new relationships with key domestic manufacturers.

- Led design, production, and installation of new business, GlamBar in Red Bank, NJ.

- Led full redesign and installation of interior for major client’s secondary home.

 

Origin Product Development

Industrial Design Internship + Extended Freelance

 

My experience with Origin Product Development introduced me to a large range of product design methods, materials, and processes. I worked on UX interfaces, industrial products, medical devices and soft goods.

 

Duties

- Generate user interface diagrams.

- Design product aesthetic and functional features via 3-D CAD and 2-D visualization.

- Create photo realistic renderings for client presentations.

- Conceptualize visual brand messaging through graphic layouts and logo design.

 

Key Accomplishments

- Team contributor for user interface design of artificial heart driver.

- Developed key design elements for outpatient device transport.

- Executed full layout and implementation of newly branded company website.

- Participated in the product development of an Artificial Heart Driver, Delta XRF, and Whole Body Imager.

 

Education

2006 - 2010 Bachelor of Industrial Design

Wentworth Institute of Technology

 

Professional Affiliations

- IDSA, Boston Chapter

- Design Museum Boston

 

Volunteer

2011 - 2012 Pave 3-D Design Challenge

2009 - 2013 Design Museum Boston

2014 - 2015 Beat the Streets!

 

Personal Interests

Building Furniture, CrossFit®, Cycle, Downhill Mountain Biking, Golf, Rock Climbing, Reading, & Rowing.

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