Professional Resume

 

BACKGROUND

Innovative Technical Designer and Product Engineer with over 5 years of experience specializing in soft goods design and end-to-end product development. Expertise in technical design, prototyping, materials sourcing, and quality assurance, with a proven track record of bringing products from concept to successful production. Skilled in collaborating with both domestic and international teams to create high-performance, functional products that enhance users’ lives.

professional experience

TECHNICAL DESIGN ENGINEER II - SOFT GOODS // HEROWEAR

MAY 2022 – PRESENT (NASHVILLE, TN)

  • Established and grew the Soft Goods Department, leading R&D for soft goods design, collaborating directly with the CINO to execute the full product lifecycle for the Apex2 Exo from research, ideation, and prototyping to production launch, ensuring technical precision and alignment with performance goals.

  • Built and maintained global supplier relationships with domestic and international manufacturing partners to ensure materials and construction met rigorous performance standards.

  • Oversaw digital and in-person quality processes, conducting overseas factory trips, time-sensitive design adjustments and field testing to validate performance in real-world conditions.

  • Developed and maintained soft goods material library while managing the creation and modification of patterns, prototypes, tech packs, BOMs, and sizing/fit sessions to meet diverse user requirements.

  • Mentored interns and junior team members for 3+ years, fostering skills in research, technical design, and product development.

  • Inventor on patent: Body Conforming Interfaces for Wearable Assistance Device, WO2024186999A2.


PROJECT ESTIMATOR // MURPHY COMPANY

JUNE 2016 – AUGUST 2018; NOVEMBER 2020 – MAY 2022 (ST. LOUIS, MO)

  • Collaborated with internal and external vendors, engineers, project managers and sales team to ensure accurate proposals for commercial, institutional, and health-care construction projects ranging in value from $5,000 to $5,000,000.


GRADUATE RESEARCHER // UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

AUGUST 2019 – JUNE 2020 (PORTLAND, OR)

Thesis Title: “Female-Specific Fit and Functional Design for the Grand Canyon National Park Service Search and Rescue Ranger Uniforms”

  • Conducted in-depth research on the evolution of U.S. National Park Service female uniforms, identifying performance and fit challenges that limit functionality for the female rangers in demanding outdoor environments.

  • Designed and implemented innovative uniform improvements based on user feedback, ensuring new designs supported endurance, mobility, and both thermal and physical comfort during high-intensity fieldwork.

  • Applied ergonomics, materials science, and technical design principles to enhance durability, breathability, and usability.

  • Independently managed the full product development lifecycle for four apparel pieces, including research, ideation, pattern creation, prototyping, tech pack development, material sourcing, and final prototype execution.

  • Delivered user-centered design solutions that highlighted opportunities for comprehensive uniform updates, positioning female rangers’ needs at the forefront of functional apparel design.


PROGRAM LEADER INTERN // NIKE COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND

JUNE 2019 – APRIL 2020 (PORTLAND, OR)

  • Co-created and co-directed STEM-based sports product design, engineering, and physical activity learning sessions for at risk high school girls in the Portland area.


APPAREL DEVELOPER INTERN // BRIDGE & BURN

WINTER 2019 (PORTLAND, OR)

  • Assisted in updating tech packs, ensuring accurate data transfer into a new PLM system to improve workflow efficiency and product consistency.

  • Participated in fit sessions, collaborating with the design team to integrate feedback into revised technical designs and production processes; communicated design revisions to overseas factory.


PROJECT ESTIMATOR // GENERAL SHEET METAL

SEPTEMBER 2018 – NOVEMBER 2020 (PORTLAND, OR)

  • Led team efforts to provide complete project scope of work by partnering with external specialists, project management, sales and 3D design team for projects ranging in value from $10,000 to $2,000,000.

Education

University of Oregon - Portland; 2018 - 2020

Master of Science in Sports Product Design


University of Missouri – Columbia; 2007 - 2012

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Minors in Math and Fine Arts

Honors College, Dean’s List, American Society of Mechanical Engineers

RELEVANT SKILLS

  • Soft Goods Design & Prototyping (Pattern Making, Tech Pack Creation, Prototyping, Field Testing)

  • Product Lifecycle Management (Research, Design, Prototyping, Material Sourcing, Production)

  • End-to-End Product Development (Tech Packs, BOMs, Costing, Sourcing, US Domestic and International Manufacturing)

  • Leadership & Mentorship (Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Training)

  • Materials Science & Sourcing (Textile Selection, Waterproof Materials, Performance Fabrics)

  • Project Management & Budgeting (10+ years of experience in managing projects ranging from $1,000 to multi-million dollars)

  • CAD Software (Rhino 3D, SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

  • Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

awards and recognition