Skier - Entrepreneur - Adventurer
Product Design & Consulting - KV-Design
Company: KV-Design, CO
Role: Founder and CEO
Design Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Solidworks
Time Frame: August 2017 - Present
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Launched first product, the Shoulder Saver (patent-pending ski strap with detachable pad), in Summer 2018
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Currently sold in 8 Colorado retail stores, Garage Grown Gear, and online through my website
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Prototyped multiple designs and conducted consumer research at local ski shop
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Optimized design for manufacturing and coordinated supply of raw materials
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Manage ecommerce store with multiple social media channels and sell wholesale to retailers
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Completed an in-depth market research report for a client’s recreational boating project that provided financial justification for moving forward with development
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Advised 3D printing startup, Rocky Mountain 3D Printing, about new designs, growing sales, and reaching new clients through social media and influencers