Resume

ERNIE BALL MUSIC MAN (2019-2026)

INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER

•Pioneered innovation at Ernie Ball as the company’s first in-house Industrial Designer

•Contributed to record company profits by driving product design concepts from napkin sketch to store shelves

•Delivered working prototypes to California-based R&D Team to test and evaluate new design concepts

•Completed production-ready 3D CAD packages for flagship product launches within the music accessory product category

HAMILTON CASEWORK SOLUTIONS (2018-2019)

SENIOR DESIGNER / PROJECT MANAGER

•Key Account Manager for Ochsner Health coordinating with Architects, Engineers, and Sales Reps for commercial cabinet builds

•Delivered complete CAD package for new construction hospitals averaging 5 floors each with 50+ rooms

•Designed casework approved by project architects accomadating Equipment Plans and staff needs for surgery and exam rooms, pharmacies, and cafeterias

HANSER MUSIC GROUP

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (2016-2018)

PROJECT MANAGER (2014-2016)

INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER (2007-2014)

LEADERSHIP POSITION FOR R&D TEAM

•Defined product feature sets based on deep user insights, sales data and competitive market analysis

•Unified product catalogs for goods sold under 9 brands, built in 23 factories located across 6 countries

•Managed 30+ projects concurrently while ensuring communication flow to stakeholders was maintained

•Coordinated development and manufacturing schedules between global teams across multiple disciplines and time zones

PROJECT MANAGEMENT GUITAR CENTER & FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

•Enhanced communication as primary contact with Guitar Center account representing 33.6% of gross profit

•Presented design concepts to Guitar Center’s management team pivotal in awarding product lines to Hanser factories •Orchestrated development and production of mass produced product lines for Guitar Center Private Brands

INTERNATIONAL FACTORY VISITS USA, CANADA, CHINA, SOUTH KOREA

•Traveled extensively in mainland China to qualify factories and inspect finished goods during production runs

•Educated factory managers and engineering team members on the processes applicable to active development projects

•Communicated effectively across diverse cultures, backgrounds and skill sets

BRAND BUILDING

•Launched new brand identity for Powerwerks by designing logo, brand identity, web graphics and marketing materials

•Flagship model (PW50) dominated Portable PA product category #1 ranking in sales volume and #3 ranking in revenue

•Differentiated product line to secure business in sales channel representing 14% of the department’s gross profit

•Product lifespan was 8 years within independent retailers accounting for 20% of company revenue

BLAKE SHELTON GUITAR DESIGN

•Designed custom artwork for Michael Kelly brand’s Blake Shelton Patriot guitar

•Received design direction from Blake Shelton’s management team securing endorsement deal with Blake Shelton

PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION (2005 – 2007)

INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER

LEAD INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER FOR AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTS

•Delivered compelling design solutions for one of the largest manufacturers of musical equipment in the world

•Completed production-ready 3D CAD designs for components made domestically and internationally

AMERICAN CHOPPER COLLABORATION(TV Series) Peavey Bike: Part 1 & 2 (2007)

•Collaborated on-set for guitar design session that was filmed and featured on the show

•Facilitated a brainstorming session for the show featuring Peavey’s culture of innovation and design

EDUCATION University of Cincinnati Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design (DAAP)

SOFTWARE EXPERTISE AutodeskFusion 360, Revit, AutoCAD; Adobe CS; Microsoft Office:Excel, Outlook, Word; Google Suite & Gemini, SketchUp