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Senior Laser Engraving Engineer & New Product Development

Engineering & Production

PRODUCT DESIGN | DEVELOPMENT | MANAGEMENT | STRATEGY | EXECUTION 

A creative and innovative industrial design foundation combined with expertise in product and brand development. Through Integrity, Leadership, Expertise, Discovery and Passion. I create successful product lines that are delivered on time, on budget and sell through in the market place.

• 24 years experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design, Dreamweaver (MAC or PC)
• Microsoft Excel, Office and Asana project management experience
• Draftsman Cutting Shop, Solidworks & various proprietary CAD programs 
• International and domestic manufacturing experience with textiles, cut & sew, sublimation printing, screen printing,
  embroidery, laser engraving, metal fabrication, metal stamping, electronics, injection and compression molding, 
  rapid prototyping, model making, apparel pattern making and fitment
• Well versed in trade show exhibit design, photo shoot coordination, technical copy writing.
• Motorcycle/Power sports, Action sports, Adventure, Outdoors, Firearms & Fashion industries background

• Prep custom and production graphics for laser engraving
• Increased efficiency and output of laser engraving department by 600% within 6 months
• Manage product development process with international & domestic suppliers. (metal stamping & machined parts)

• Fascilitated the launch of 6 Start-ups (1 was featured on Shark Tank)
• Drove market research, identified price points, developed product line plans and established brand identity.
• Designed product, trade show exhibits, banners, corporate identity and misc. marketing collateral.
• Sourced and managed international and domestic manufacturing suppliers.

Product Design & Development, Graphic Design, Custom Art, Product Planning, Brand Identity,  Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Importing and more

• Launched Spearfishing, Fishing & Coastal Cruise boat charter business
• USCG Licensed boat captain & maker of our clients adventure dreams coming true
• Created brand identity (graphic design, website, booking system, marketing & advertising)
• Lead a team of 2 full time and up to 4 part time captains, deckhands, film crew & collaborators

Founder - Owner - Operator

• Managed corporate records and documents in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Facilitated content support during 3rd party audits.
• Created procedures focused on department efficiencies & inter-office communication.

Document Control Associate: Medical devices/spine surgery

• Conceptualized and designed a line of spearfishing apparel that addressed gaps in the market.
• Created technical artwork & managed product development via international and domestic manufacturers.
• Managed importing process of sporting goods and apparel.
• Designed, developed and managed nationwide distribution channels & retail network, website and online store.

• Researched relevant market trends, price points, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Created and managed seasonal line plans.
• Lead collaboration between design team, factories, sales and marketing departments.
• Grew annual product line and increased sell through by expanding upon successful design trends.

Technical Racewear Developer

• Launched a new “soft goods” category, allowing more flexibility, reduced cost and faster time to market.
• Lead competitive market research and introduced new manufacturing processes to H2O Audio.
• Created and managed seasonal line plans.
• Conceptualized new product categories, prepared tech packs, managed sampling process and production.

Product Development Engineer

• Initiated sales history review and seasonal planning leading to a stream lined product offering that reduced inventory and increased sales.
• Managed communication between clients, design team and international suppliers.
• Created project tech packs and managed the sampling process through production.
• Coordinated product photo-shoots, salesman samples, catalogs & other client needs.

Product Developer / Technical Designer

• Initiated and managed seasonal line-plans and new product ideas in collaboration with the design 
  and marketing teams.
• Facilitated on-time, on-target projects in collaboration with designers and international suppliers.
• Traveled to international factories for product development and price negotiations.
• Innovated product categories that lead to company growth during an industry down turn.

Product Developer

Ryan Sweeney is a Senior Laser Engraving Engineer & New Product Development at Glockstore in San Diego, CA.

Ryan Sweeney

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University of the Arts