Ryan Sweeney

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.