Position:
Creative Director at WERX Design, Creative Director / Founder at SeasonFive Technical Apparel
Work:
WERX Design
- Breckenridge, CO since Sep 2005
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Creative Director
SeasonFive Technical Apparel
- Breckenridge, CO since Feb 2001
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Creative Director / Founder
Grindz Co.
2010 - 2012
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Creative Director / Partner
Marker Outerwear & Apparel
Apr 2009 - Nov 2010
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Director of Design
Under Armour
Jun 2006 - Apr 2008
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Senior Designer - Outdoor / Outerwear
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Sep 2005 - Jun 2006
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Lecturer / Speaker
O'Neill
2004 - 2006
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Men's Designer
Emu Australia
2003 - 2004
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Product Line Manager
Intrawest
2000 - 2002
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Guest Services Supervisor
The Wright Life
- Fort Collins, Colorado 2000 - 2001
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Manager / Buyer
Education:
Colorado State University 1997 - 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business / Natural Resources
James Cook University 1999 - 2000
International Tourism, International Business
Skills:
Technical Design, Product Development, Brand Development, Apparel, Outerwear, Lifestyle, Sportswear, Denim, Wovens, New Business Development, Shirts, Fashion Design, Menswear, Textiles, Garment Construction, Market Research, Product Management, Fitting, Negotiation, Trend, Tech Packs, Trend Research, Start-ups, Sourcing, Trend Analysis, Creative Direction, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Product Design, Concept Development, Sewing, Photoshop, Textile Design, Production, Design Management, Bags, Fashion, Action Sports, Merchandising, Fit, Leather, Footwear, Retail, Styling, Private Label, Brand Management, Knitwear
Interests:
Backcountry Skiing & Snowboarding, Biking, Mountaineering, all aspects of creative design & art, travel, and basically anything adventuresome and active. Building with my hands and tools, Woodworking, Metal work & welding, Furniture design, green building & alternative energy technologies
Honor & Awards:
2009 Polartec APEX Award
2010 Outside Magazine Hall of Fame for best down jacket
2009 Backpacker Magazine "Best All-Around"
2009 Backpacker Magazine Best of Base Layer - "Most Versatile"
2009 Backpacker Magazine "Best Bargain" - First Ascent BC-100