Philip Ceccarelli

Product Development Consultant · FS5K

North Rose, NY

In My Own Words

Product Innovation Manager with wide coverage expertise in design, development, engineering, R&D and production management, utilizing both traditional and digital product manufacturing platforms. Self-starter with a visionary focus on fulfilling 21st Century consumer demands on innovative performance and sustainable high design products; results oriented manager in a deadline driven, lean-manpower-designed small cap product development companies.

Work Experience

Product Development Consultant

FS5K

2015 – Present

Currently offering advisory services including: Stretegic Product Analysis and Positioning Merchandising / Product Line Management Design Development Sourcing Production Planning and Management

Project Manager

PLUSfoam Compound Technologies, LLC

2012 – 2015

Project Management for branded technical and sustainable material company. • Research and developed compounds and componentry from sustainable polymer based materials for branded consumer products. • Developed relationships with product sales and marketing teams at branded multinationals such as Vans, Roxy/Quicksilver, Manduka, DJO International, Life Factory.

Product Manager

Sazzi Footwear

2012 – 2013

Product Manager for new to market outdoor footwear line • Design and Developed open toe product line • Integrated sustainable materials and factory base for complex 20,000 pairs per month manufacturing process • Developed strategic sales and marketing tools through sales channel and market research

Product Director

POW Gloves

2011 – 2012

• Merchandising, design and manufacturing management of 65 snow, bike and glove styles • Managed factory relationships, quality control, product planning and production on a 15,000 pair per month Indonesian factory assembly line.

Contract Industrial Designer

FS5K

2008 – 2011

Advisory Services • Ripcurl - Assigned to access Indonesian factory base and transition design/development capabilities from the US to Australian headquarters. Advised design staff in footwear design and construction best practices. • Designed several products for action sports brands including Burton Snowboards, POW gloves, Ripcurl, I Path.

Footwear Designer

REEF

2004 – 2008

Footwear Designer – 2006 – 2008 Associate Footwear Designer – 2004 -2006 • Designed open and close toe footwear lines in cross-disciplinary product teams. • Managed design related issues with sales teams and distributors focusing on Asian and Australian markets. • Multiple factory development trips and trend market trips within the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Snowboarder

Windell's Action Sports Camp

2001 – 2004

Snow Bum / Graphic Designer • Enjoyed several winter seasons on snow. Funded the lifestyle with summers at Mount Hood operating a photography business through Windell’s Action Sports Camp.