In my own words
— MattExperienced Product Manager with a passion for creating and communication.
Coming from a background in both engineering and marketing I thrive in environments that allow me to bridge these functions and interact with customers to learn what problems they face. I enjoy the challenge of solving these problems with creative solutions backed by data.
Trajectory
Dec 2015 — Nov 2018
Product Manager · Textron Specialized Vehicles
Responsible for multi vehicle product line of off road vehicles. Conduct market research and analysis of sales data to develop product strategies that grow sales and increase brand recognition. Work with engineering & industrial design team to develop market leading products that contribute to company financial objectives. Communicate product plan across all departments including sales, marketing, engineering, sourcing & manufacturing to bring finished products to market.
Jan 2014 — Dec 2015
Sr. Designer · Textron Specialized Vehicles
Sr. Designer specializing in plastic component design, mechanical assembly development, & attachment methodology for UTV/SxS vehicles.
Experience includes:
•Body design
•Advance Surfacing
•BOM development
•Drawing creation
•Prototyping
•3D Scanning
•Vehicle Styling
•Vehicle Ergonomics
•Managing multiple projects concurrently
Apr 2011 — Dec 2013
Designer · Textron Specialized Vehicles
Product designer for various aftermarket accessories. Work includes:
-Product design and drawing creation of metal and plastic components.
-BOM creation
-Prototype development
-3D scanning and mesh editing for reverse engineering
-Host of online instructional video series, demonstrating proper installation to customers.
Software: Unigraphics NX 7.5, VX Elements scanning software, Rapidform XOR reverse engineering software, Teamcenter LMS, SAP ERP,
Apr 2010 — Apr 2011
Drafter · R.E. Mason
CAD Drafter contacted to consolidate multiple control rooms into one main control facility. Work included creation and modification for various CAD drawings and Control Logic Diagrams.
Aug 2003 — Apr 2010
Drafter/Project Manager · H.B.O.L. Architects
Started as a drafter developing architectural blueprints for commercial & residential projects. Started developing models of building for clients and implemented 3D design methods to bring in new clients. Upon graduating I began supporting the construction phase of projects through site visits to review status, as well as conducted punch list walk-through of buildings to ensure that projects were being constructed as designed.
Activity
Education history
University of South Carolina
Bachelors of Science | 2003 - 2007
