PARKER Gonnet
Free Lance - Product Developer · Coal Headwear/Stanley Thermos
SEATTLE, WA
In My Own Words
Relocated to Seattle Last summer, I have been doing Freelance work since then. I am looking to lock down something more full time. I worked as a Jr. Product Developer for Puffin Drinkwear. I was the companies first hire as a start up, I have been working for them for almost three years. In this time I have had to work in every aspect of the business, everyone was wearing every hat at the beginning. I have learned a lot working here and grown as an employee while growing with the start up.
I also have been a snowboarder for my whole life. Currentl I am riding for Arbor Snowboards, Flux Bindings, Blackstrap, and some other brands. During my time as a team rider I have had to travel and help out these companies. I have worked trade shows and helped out on many aspects of sales and marketing for them. I have developed a passion for Product development and have had a passion for the outdoor industry (especially board sports), I am looking forward to combining these and maximizing my drive!
Work Experience
Free Lance - Product Developer
Coal Headwear/Stanley Thermos2022 – Present
Create TechPacks, BOM, and Mock-ups for new projects. Specifying all Materials, Trims and Components. Create Technical line drawings (product specs) for all products and projects. Review all samples for material, fit, color, and all other product attributes. Help create new TechPack format, create overview/structure for BOM requirements Update process flow for sample intake and review; Organize product archives and storage. Working on a small team having hands on all aspects of Product Lifecycle. CMF review and approval; Check Dimensions, Color and all physical attributes of samples. Create VBOM and TechPacks from CAD files to communicate with factories. Complete the entire Development process to have samples in hand. Restructure Sample intake/flow for entire development process. Organize physical samples for rejected and approved products.
Jr. Product Developer
Puffin Drinkwear2020 – 2022
Direct Owner Ship of Companies: Line List, Tech packs, Product Performance Reporting, Consumer Insights and Data Management Tools. Integrate Products into ERP system Maintain in-house color standard library and send out standards as needed by overseas LO/vendors; Monitor Fabrics and samples Request/Review lab dip, trim and print submits with design team and advise comments/approvals in PLM tools and to LO/vendors Maintain Product and Sales reports; including product testing and quality checking Communicate internally and externally with factories. Negotiate Materials and confirm Pricing Manage all development approval process as it relates to fabric, mocks, wash submits, trims, embroideries, drums, shade lots and samples in collaboration with design. Various Tasks throughout the business including: Maintaing all social media, Organize Social Ads, Sales Support, Travel to Tradeshows, Manage Photoshoots, Edit Digital assets, Sales Reporting.