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Trevor Heder

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Senior Industrial Designer at Pivot Cycles
Greater Phoenix Area | US

Skills

  • Graphic Design
  • 3D Computer Aided Design (3D CAD)
  • Product Design
  • Product Development
  • Design Thinking
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Industries

Bike
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Outdoor
Streetwear
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Work experience

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Pivot Cycles

Senior Industrial Designer | 03/2022 - Current

-Lead the design team in conceptualizing and developing high performing and visually stunning carbon fiber mountain bikes. -Responsible for the development of multiple bikes from early ideation to final production -Create the 3D models used for both prototyping and manufacturing -Work closely with manufactures to maintain the highest quality product as well as ensure our designs are efficiently utilizing the most recent manufacturing capabilities and technologies. -Assist in the building and testing of physical prototypes
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Pivot Cycles

Industrial Designer | 08/2019 - Current

2022 Design and Innovation award for designing the Pivot Firebird
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Bicycle Corporation of America

Industrial Designer | 07/2018 - 07/2019

Product design of bicycles and components. Involved in all aspects of design process from conception to development. -Participate in every phase of product development: research, ideation, sketching, and prototyping - Create 3D models and realistic renderings - Oversee multiple products through development and into production -Directly communicate and work with overseas manufacturers in China
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Billibars

Head Designer/ Founder | 01/2016 - 04/2019

- Designed and created revolutionary new product for bike storage - Winner of the Edson and New Venture Challenge Awards -Winner of the Venture Devils Pitch Play offs and Demo Day Competitions - Launched successful Kickstarter Campaign
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Mediphor

Industrial Designer | 01/2018 - 07/2018

- Concept development and visual presentations through sketches - CAD modeling using Solidworks - 3D rendering using Keyshot - Prototyping and model making using a wide variety of materials and tools - Regular meetings to collaborate with clients and set project deliverable dates
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MTD Products

Industrial Design Intern | 05/2017 - 11/2017

Product design of outdoor handheld power tools. Involved in all aspects of design process from conception to development across a wide range of brands and products. -Participated in every phase of product development: research, ideation, sketching, and concept refinement - Regularly presented sketches and concepts for developing products - Created 3D models and realistic renderings - Oversaw multiple products through development and into production
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Northland

Branding Assistant Director Intern | 11/2013 - 05/2014

-Consulted with product designers concerning functionality for bike apparel and jerseys -Personally designed a series of racing bike jerseys -Helped plan and design promotional marketing activities -Was the host for the companies biannual product showcase -Spoke and presented in Chinese for several road shows around China -Translated documents from English to Chinese and Chinese to English -Managed the companies blog and different product promotions via social media -Was one of the companies representatives at the International Beijing ISPO Expo
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Outdoors Unlimited

Student Manager | 01/2012 - 08/2013

- Was a student manager of an outdoor retail store with 20 employees. - Helped plan, coordinate, and direct affairs necessary to move the store into a bigger location. - Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations. - Developed relationships within the community to strengthen and expand customer base to increase sales opportunities. - Personally interviewed all applicants for open positions - Kept inventory and was in charge of ordering all products on the retail floor. - Managed the work schedule for 20 employees at a time. - Drafted documents for purchase orders and invoices.
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Outdoors Unlimited

River Rafting Guide | 06/2010 - 09/2012

-Led guided river rafting tours down the Green River in southern Utah -Transported, maintainied, and repaired river rafting equipment -Trained and supervised new rafting guides
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Outdoors Unlimited

Bike and Ski Mechanic | 01/2010 - 01/2012

- Worked as both a lead ski and bike mechanic - Performed everything from basic tune-ups to complete overhauls and modifications as requested or needed by customers. - Made all orders for tools, components, and replacement equipment used in the shop.

Education history

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Arizona State University

Master's degree | 2015 - 2018

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Brigham Young University

Chinese | 2010 - 2014

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Nanjing University

Chinese | 2013 - 2014

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Jonathan Lee

Product Manager
Jon Lee Woodworks, LLC

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