Brandon Holzworth

Designing innovative, community-centered playspaces that inspire joy and foster connection, from local parks to world-class stadiums. Process Optimization: Implemented internal workflows and a robust operational system using Airtable, enhancing the management of complex playground design and manufacturing projects. Project Delivery: Completed a baseball-themed playground at Petco Park, achieving multiple world records and setting a new standard for stadium playspaces. Website Development: Oversaw designing and developing a new company website in partnership with an award-winning web design agency.

A globally renowned nonprofit dedicated to wildlife conservation, inspiring people to care for animals and plants through groundbreaking research, education, and immersive experiences. Project Oversight: Managed 3,000+ creative projects from intake through completion over 20 months, directly contributing to record-breaking $407M revenue in 2022 (+17%), supported by partnerships with AirTable, Coca-Cola, Ball, and Alaska Airlines. Infrastructure Leadership: Spearheaded the design, architecture, development, testing, and deployment of a bespoke, cloud-based Airtable Enterprise solution for 100+ internal and external stakeholders. Team Guidance: Directed and elevated the efforts of 15+ designers and supervisors during a global rebrand, restructure, and rest, ensuring consistent excellence across deliverables. Workflow Innovation: Designed and implemented processes, workflows, and tailored automation with dashboards, data capture, and analytics features; trained team leaders to optimize new tools and metrics. Creative Facilitation: Delivered diverse creative assets under shifting timelines to support the launch of Wildlife Explorers Basecamp in March 2022, the organization’s largest expansion in its 100+ year history.

Innovating interactive technology that empower individuals to develop new skills, achieve personal growth, and reach their wellness goals. Strategic Planning: Developed product strategy and road map for Ever Strong, a subscription B2C SaaS mobile healthcare app focused on improving Emotional Intelligence, reporting directly to the Founder. Team Leadership: Mentored and coordinated efforts of clinical professionals, UI/UX researchers, engineers, and project managers to shape the end-to-end customer experience and successfully launched the iOS and Android products. Operational Innovation: Deployed new software to enhance communication and collaboration, streamline project visibility, and reduce costs, creating structure within the startup environment.

Pioneering the future of athletic performance apparel, pushing boundaries with innovative designs that empower athletes. Process Implementation: Established structure and organization within the product creation process by developing tools, strategies, and workflows while defining accountabilities for the growing company. Vendor Collaboration: Partnered with New Era, Bell Helmets, and other key vendors to resolve technical supply chain issues, culminating in the development and launch of the brand’s largest, most innovative, and profitable collections of motocross apparel, sportswear, casual wear, and accessories to date (19.1.-19.2). Production Expansion: Broadened the factory base, reducing time to market and increasing production capabilities to meet growing demand. Marketing Deliverables: Leveraged technical expertise and creativity to elevate print and digital marketing campaigns, driving brand visibility and engagement.

The first-ever head-up display for motorcyclists, revolutionizing on-road connectivity and safety. Product Innovation: Collaborated with founders, riders, optical and cellular engineers to complete development and launch a groundbreaking motorcycle wearable technology, earning recognition as Popular Science’s Best of What's New 2017 – Automotive and the 2018 CES Best of Innovation Awards - Honoree - Wearable Technology. Marketing Execution: Partnered with global agency KISKA to produce a Shopify e-commerce site, brand video, multichannel marketing campaigns, in-store displays, press kits, and catalogs, driving market penetration and brand awareness. Team Leadership: Recruited and mentored a technical product testing team to finalize the HUD device and accompanying Bluetooth mobile application, ensuring on-time and high-quality product delivery.

A luxury eyewear brand blending timeless California design with meticulous craftsmanship, handmade in Italy and Japan. Operational Excellence: Drove 40% line growth, achieved a 15% cost reduction, and decreased defective product rates from 25% to 3%, enhancing time-to-market metrics through partnerships with Neiman Marcus, Zeiss, and Mazzucchelli. Brand Repositioning: Elevated brand touchpoints, from product design to packaging and marketing channels, successfully repositioning the brand as a leader in luxury eyewear. Marketing Delivery: Developed a Shopify website and produced brand videos, campaigns, in-store displays, signage, and catalogs, aligning marketing efforts with the brand’s elevated positioning.

For Clinch Gear, the high-performance athletic apparel and protective gear brand delivering innovative products for cross-training, MMA fighting, collegiate / olympic wrestling, and elite athletes. Production Optimization: Offshored production to Asia to meet increasing demand, margin targets, and product requirements in a rapid growth post-acquisition environment. Collection Expansion: Built and led a team to deliver the largest and most profitable collections, successfully launching Clinch Gear into big-box retailers, including Finish Line and Sports Authority. Category Leadership: Introduced wrestling footwear, protective gear, Jiu Jitsu GI, bags, college and olympic wrestling singlets, new fight shorts, training and casual apparel collections driving +100% year-over-year growth and solidifying market leadership. Best Technical Apparel Brand: 2012 World MMA Awards