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Exploring New Possibilities in Physical Product Development

Engineering & Production

I have over 5 years of experience working in product development for physical products. I have up-to-date knowledge of Solidworks, stage-gate processes, and costing. I have experience working with international manufacturers and suppliers, covering projects from launch through completion.

I am most interested in positions that stretch my capabilities. I am especially looking for positions that allow for remote or hybrid work. Bonus points for dog-friendly offices.

Previously, I was a Cost Engineer at Hasbro, responsible for product cost estimations for brands like My Little Pony and Littlest Pet Shop. Before that, I was a Product Development Engineer for Newell Brands, Writing Division, responsible for new InkJoy projects.

-Manage a group of 80-100 girls ages 8-18 students, and six assistant coaches 
-Collaborate with my co-director to plan and budget each season
-Plan and implement team practices 3 days per week 
-Work with outside vendors on ordering and distribution of team gear, uniforms, travel, and accommodations
-Utilize email lists and segmenting to keep families updated on game and practice dates, out-of-town trip descriptions and prices, photo/video galleries, special events, and registration status.

Program Director

Head Coach

Head Lacrosse Coach - Middle School Girls

Worked as an inventory specialist and process developer for a number of small businesses in the Las Vegas Metro area including:
-Pet product manufacturer
-Self-defense product business
-Small scale book publisher

My projects at each of these included:
-Manage inventory of completed products, as well as pre-production components and shipping supplies. 
-Install and/or update inventory management software. Train other employees on its use and implementation.
-Package and ship product to wholesale and consumer accounts. 
-Write and update the standard processes and procedures for managing inventory and fulfilling orders.
-Apply cost reduction strategies to reduce wasted supplies and optimize warehouse space.

Inventory Management Specialist and SOP Developer

Head Lacrosse Coach - High School Girls

-Develop mold plans, assembly style, parts list, and basic mechanisms based on inputs from design, marketing, packaging, and product engineering. 
-Determine the affordability of design concepts based on the previously created plans and parts lists. 
-Review costs with cross-functional team and initiate cost reduction conversations. 
-Review quotes from Far East vendors for accuracy to design spec and expected costs.

Cost Engineer

-Work with a multi-disciplinary team to create, produce and bring to market new products in the writing space. 
-Use engineering principles to solve problems while maintaining the development schedule. 
-Work with other Product and Design Engineers to create products that live up to expected function and design intent. 
-Manage outside vendors and suppliers to manufacture products at expected quality and under expected cost.

Product Development Engineer

Drive 25 passenger minibus from Skagway to Dyea camp, giving narrated tour along the way.
Meet and greet guests at their arrival, and equip them with all necessary gear.
Lead small groups through the zipline course safely and efficiently while ensuring that each guest has a unique and fun experience. 
Check and maintain all lines, platforms, harnesses, and trolleys.
Instruct new guides in proper form, safety, and entertainment techniques.


Zipline Guide and CDL Driver

Manage weekly newsletter for growing mailing list. 
Evaluate and improve SEO performance for suite of websites. 
Research and contact other blogs and websites for possible guest posting or backlinking opportunities.
Occasionally handle guest reservations, questions, or inquiries.


Marketing Assistant

Ensure that guests get on and off the lifts in the safest and most efficient way possible. 
Provide a sky-high level of guest service. 
Open and close lifts, following standard maintenance procedures. 
Maintain proper loading and unloading ramps, and general lift area snow removal work.


Lift Operator

Accountable for product timelines and milestones from initial concept through production start for infant seat line, including proof of concept models, cost analysis, salesman samples, instructional guides and bulk production.  

Consistently manage projects that deliver the specified function within the cost parameters.
Act as the internal product engineering expert for the development team.
Develop and manage project timelines to achieve critical milestone targets.
Create materials selection and definition for new products.
Estimate product costs, and recommend cost reduction options and schedules with vendors and suppliers.
Assure products comply with licensing and product safety testing requirements.
Communicate with Far East teams during all phases of design development, tool construction, new materials selection & production units regarding their compliance with expected construction, quality, function, and performance specifications. 

Assist with quality assurance procedures and inventory management.  Create CAD drawings for new product being launched in the second quarter.

Design Intern

Modified machining programs and processes to optimize cycle times.  
Trained operators on proper part gauging procedures. 
Used statistical engineering tools to eliminate a problem in the machining process.

Manufacturing Intern

Modified, designed, and drafted facility systems according to applicable codes and standards.  Designed HVAC systems for buildings containing hazardous materials.

LSDE Intern

Brittany Keller is an Exploring New Possibilities in Physical Product Development at Vegas Strong Lacrosse in San Diego, California.

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