In my own words
— GaryTo continue developing and creating great products.
Trajectory
Feb 2023 — Now
Head of Product Development · Alpinestars
Merchandise Casual Sportswear line and manage a team of 4 product developers in the categories of Casual Sportswear, MTB and Moto Technical. (import & Domestic)
Jan 2022 — Sep 2022
Sr. Director of Hardgoods (Hardlines) · Maui & Sons
Creative Direction, Merchandising and Development of multiple hardgood products from skateboards to aquatic products.
Jul 2018 — Jan 2022
Senior Skate Category Manager (Hard Goods) · Bravo Sports
Creative Direction, Merchandising and Development of multiple skate brands (Kryptonics, Vision, Darkstar, Speed Demon, Maple & Variflex), in the Mass Retail channel.
Sep 2015 — Jun 2018
Project Manager / Carpenter/Graphic Design/Design/Gopher · Destruction Construction
Finish carpentry, remodels, building , Freelance Designer, etc..
Aug 2016 — Aug 2017
Director of Manufacturing Sales · Matrix Sourcing
New business sales and development. Sourcing, development, production and system tracking for knit manufacturing.
Feb 2015 — Sep 2015
Director of Product (Apparel) - Americas · DC Shoes, Inc.
Managed a team of Designers, Graphic Artists and Merchandisers to create the correct product mix for the Americas regions (America, Canada, Latin America).
May 2014 — Feb 2015
Senior Global Brand Director · Cherokee Global Brands
Brand Director for Tony Hawk and Hawk 900 Brands.
Managed a team of Designers, Graphics Artists and Merchandisers.
Jun 2010 — Oct 2013
Director of Mens & Youth Apparel Merchandising · DC Shoes, Inc.
Merchandised Mens and Youth cut & sew categories, printable, bags and accessories.
Managed a team of up to 5 Merchandise/Developers. (Import & Domestic)
Jan 2005 — May 2010
Senior Merchandise/ Development Manager · Element Skateboards
100% Import Management. Merchandise, Source and Develop Element Apparel.
Managed 2 team members.
Activity
Education history
Orange Coast College
Associates Degree | 1999 - 1999
