I’m a hands-on problem solver who thinks outside the box.
I have been successfully working remotely for most of the past decade. A strong work ethic, great communication, and the freedom to work when I am most productive has been key. It is a bit lonely living in the woods. I’m open to relocating and returning to the office environment.
A focused critical thinker, I thrive in environments that offer opportunities to learn and grow.
you do What?
Industrial & Graphic Design
I enjoy working with nimble, creative, and design forward companies. Brainstorming, iterating, designing, refining, prototyping, and critiquing is what it is all about. It works for visual creative, physical products, and packaging. Writing B2B and B2C copy, designing, and illustrating quick start guides and user manuals is all part of the process.
Skills: Brand Development • Product Design • CAD • Packaging • Art Production • Copywriting • Prototyping (cut & sew and 3D printing)
Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) • Autodesk Fusion 360 • SketchUp • SolidWorks • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Hobbies: Writing and playing music, building/restoring guitars, woodworking, rebuilding motorcycles, and working in the woods on my property.
for whom?
Sprocket 67 • May 2014 - Present
Ignik Outdoors • Dec ‘18 - Sept ‘20
Grindhouse Hard Soda • Aug 2015 – Sept 2018
Fanaco • June 2014 – Aug 2017
Seattle Sports • Sept 2012 – April 2013
Soda Jerk Soda • Aug 2012 – Sept 2018
D4 Brands: Duty Smith • Dec 2009 – July 2012
Lowepro • Aug 2008 – Nov 2009
Made Products: Camera Armor • Dec 2007 – Aug 2008
Microsoft (contract) • July 2006 – Feb 2007
Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) • Aug 2002 – May 2006
Now what?
I am looking for a company or startup to partner with on this journey we call “career”.
Employee, partner, associate, whatever label you want to put on it is fine by me. Whatever the title, I’ll do my best to move us forward.
book smarts
Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science / Graphic Design; The Evergreen State College
Street smarts
patents
Universal Camera Lens Impact Protection System
United States WO 2010033894 A1 • Issued September 21, 2008
Duty Belt System
United States US20120132682 A1 • Issued June 7, 2010
Duty Belt System
United States US8510868 B2 • Issued June 6, 2011
Duty Belt Buckle
United States US20120317703 A1 • Issued June 20, 2011
Radio Holster w/Antenna Lanyard
United States US20120181318 A1 • Issued January 17, 2012
AirBarrier Heat Regulation Technology
United States 11306946 • Issued April 19, 2022
Radiant Carbon Strand Technology
United States PCT/US20/47848 • Filed 2019
A sampling of my design work.
Please reach out if you have questions or would like more
information on specific projects.
Audio Writing & Recording
In the 90’s I played bass and recorded three CDs with bandmates.
I live in the woods now and have moved to writing and creating my own sounds.
First track was recorded in 1998 in Federal Way Washington. The second track is my first attempt at recording the forest sounds and
mixing them with ambient sounds and beats I created in a DAW with a MIDI pad/keyboard.
Video/Motion Sample
A fun creative outlet.
Halloween Video Card 2021.