Kenneth Bontje

- The creation of OEM designs working with tier 1 suppliers, and stakeholders - Work with textile/coated fabrics/leather for apparel, harness and bed applications - Create OEM documentation required to assist the Account Managers and Program Managers - Excellent understanding and implementation of design processes and procedures - Work with key departments for the purpose of promoting new products, design, developments, and future materials - Worked closely with internal departments to achieve mutual goals - Provide strategic input for planning development and budgets - Respond to customer inquiries and communications - Provide information on market trends, customer needs and competitors - Present weekly with stakeholders using exceptional presentation, written and verbal communication skills - Organizational skills showing attention to detail, accuracy, and focus - Manage timelines and prioritize seasonal launch schedules - Flexibility

- Manage the design of dry suits, PFD’s and apparel for recreation, military and professional marine markets - Work with the creative team and give constructive feedback - Highly involved in the hiring and training of creative staff - Launch global product lines on time to a seasonal calendar - Develop creative strategies aligning with consumer trends and company goals

Hardlines Technical Designer & Consultant, 5.11 Tactical Surplus: Modesto, CA - Develop new camouflage pattern for SWAT and other Law enforcement teams - Draft new soft goods for designer at full scale in Illustrator for production - Develop T-shirt graphics designed for 5.11 Tactical’s target market - Developed the hardlines technical library including all bags, pouches, holsters, belts, pads, watches, glasses, knives and hats using reference sheets in Microsoft Excell - Draft all products in Illustrator at full scale for factory production in China - Collect a bill of materials and pricing for each product - Communicate prototype changes to factories in China to ensure the product is mass-produced to the designer’s specifications