EDUCATION
Rhode Island School of Design • Providence, RI
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Industrial Design
EXPERIENCE
Jenkins Design • Reading, MA
Independent Contractor 2023 - Present
Provide product direction and design innovation services on contract basis. Work with small start-ups to create brand go-to-market strategy and design concept innovation. Assist in factory and material sourcing and development.
Keen Footwear • Portland, OR
Senior Director of Global Design 2021 - 2023
Set Keen Footwear’s global design direction across Utility, Performance, Lifestyle and Kid’s categories. Established Keen’s product aesthetic to be lighter, faster and more youthful. Collaborated with product management on key product initiatives and new business opportunities. Managed and lead design, innovation, material and color teams to create industry leading, and award-winning product.
Cole Haan • Greenland, NH
Senior Director 2018 - 2020
Director 2017 - 2018
Senior Designer 2016 - 2017
Lead the design team for Cole Haan Men’s global footwear. Worked closely with the Chief Product Officer and Chief Creative Officer on brand initiatives. Helped create, innovate and evolve core programs like Grand, Grand Pro, Weekender and Grand Explore. Collaborated in setting the seasonal direction and identifying both key market and trend opportunities for Men’s footwear.
The Timberland Company • Stratham, NH
Senior Designer 2011 - 2016
Designer II 2009 - 2011
Designer I 2007 - 2009
Worked across multiple categories and wearing occasions from outdoor-athletic to dress-casual. Involved in successful programs like Earthkeepers, Sensorflex and Abington. Responsible for emerging trend awareness, initial conception and presentation as well as on-site factory development in Asia and the Dominican Republic. Managed and mentored junior designers on our brand seasonal creative direction.
Advanced Design Concepts • Reading, MA
Lead Footwear Designer 2005 - 2007
Footwear Designer 2004 - 2005
Developed footwear concepts for a wide range of clientele such as New Balance, Vibram-Quabaug, Wolverine and Lowa. Design duties included concept sketching, technical drawing, rendering and presentation. Responsible for training and overseeing new designers.
SKILLS
Knowledge of a wide range of shoe-constructions and shoe-making processes.Experienced in on-site overseas development in a wide range of countries. Working with leather, textile and synthetic suppliers in material development. Understanding of drafting, blueprint reading and mold shop communication. Leading and inspiring design teams both large and small. Experienced with presenting concepts and initiatives in front of an audience. Love hand sketching, also excel at Adobe CC and Artificial Intelligence workflows.
PATENTS
US 11464285, US 11297897, US 10721989, D921347, D943907, D948853, D950210, D950211, D950212, D950213, D921347, D925879, D925880, D925881, D925882, D925883, D925884, D925885, D928464, D928475, D928476, D929710, D919940, D891046, D891049, D891069, D893152, D893846, D893847, D894571, D874813, D891062, D891070, D732810, D812882, D831317, D836892, D850083, D855959, D859798, D859801, D889789, D907907, D912383