career objective                              

results-driven product design & development manager eager to contribute extensive experience in technology development, business planning, and product commercialization toward supporting the employer in optimizing operational and financial performance

profile                                                

ø  offer more than thirty years of progressive design and development experience with expertise in proprietary products and components for original equipment manufacturers

ø  proven record of successful project and program management for varied industries; develop and implement complete process from discovery to marketing

ø  sharp business acumen and experienced in market research, product budgeting, packaging design, pricing and merchandising, and product launches

ø  dynamic communication, organization, and relationship management skills; demonstrated ability to lead top-performing teams

ø  solid computer proficiency including microsoft word, excel, powerpoint, project; autocad; solidworks; mysql; php; html; photoshop; visio; and dreamweaver

ø  experienced in developing military, medical, and retail technologies and products for accounts including wal-mart, home depot, lowe s, michael s, staples, office depot, target, ping, jones apparel, nike, general motors, ford, chrysler, huggies, and more

professional experience                

velcro industries b.v., manchester, nh                                                                                          1990 c present

product design manager, velcro group corp. (2006 c present)

• in recognition of outstanding performance, steadily progressed within company to attain managerial role entrusted with broad scope of duties within division responsible for global innovation and technology, finance, and legal business operations; achieved 10% revenue growth for 2007
• actively steer product and technological development process from start to finish including budgeting and forecasting, financial management, key account servicing, oversight of product launches, and all team efforts
• direct interdepartmental collaborations resulting in a streamlined process and further company integration

product development engineer c consumer products division, velcro usa inc. (1998 c 2006)

• successfully oversaw comprehensive product design and development activity; created and instituted engineering, manufacturing, and marketing plans
• performed intensive research and reporting functions to determine optimal manufacturing and merchandising strategies
• created new and redesigned existing products to increase market share; managed projects for major accounts to attain significant growth

product development engineer c industrial division, velcro usa inc. (1997 c 1998)

• effectively produced a wide range of products for original equipment manufacturers (oem) of medical devices, outdoor and sporting gear, apparel and footwear

• served as team leader for major design, application development, and manufacture of products for key accounts garnering millions of dollars in additional business

product development engineer c automotive division, velcro usa inc. (1994 c 1997)

• designed seating, instrument panel, trunk, and door components for major automotive manufacturers; worked closely with external engineers to accurately troubleshoot issues
• generated more than $4 million in first year by developing ongoing production of seating components

research and development c velcro group corp. (1990 c 1994)

• carried out technical duties related to creating innovative plastic molding technology for international use in diaper manufacturing and bringing in millions of dollars in revenue

 

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kollsman, inc., merrimack, nh                                                                                                           1977 c 1990

manufacturing engineering specialist (1985 c 1990)

• directed process flow of electro-mechanical components, assemblies, and complex parts for infrared imaging systems, missile guidance systems, and avionics instrumentation within military and company guidelines
• built complete products in conjunction with design engineering and tooling specialists

engineering lab tool maker (1997 c 1985)

• created prototypes and precision machined components for the radar altimeter used by the cruise missile program

education                                           

southern new hampshire university, manchester, nh

bachelor of science in technical management, magna cum laude      

                                                                                                                                                             

new hampshire technical college, manchester, nh                                 

associates in applied sciences in machine tool processes

 

~ professional development~

certified yellow belt, six sigma methodologies

strategy canvas methodology, blue ocean training

failure mode and effects analysis certification

organizing and planning skills for the workplace certification

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a insert job title capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include numerous years of experience in product design, development, and management.  i excel at leading and directing complete projects including carrying out research, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, packaging, and marketing functions.  my outstanding technical and business knowledge have consistently proven instrumental in my ability to implement creative solutions and streamline processes.  additionally, i am highly effective at identifying and addressing client-specific needs, with a history of working with leading companies in diverse industries.  to complement this background, i offer a b.s. in technical management as well as significant professional development.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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