Travis Mulkey
Inventory & Operations Specialist · Wildfang
Portland, OR
In My Own Words
I'm a recent Master's graduate looking for opportunities to join product creation teams in the sport or outdoor industry .
Work Experience
Inventory & Operations Specialist
Wildfang2018 – 2020
-Utilize RetailOps program to receive and sort new product shipments -Manage storage in store and backstock areas -Maintain deep knowledge of current styles, colorways, product names, SKUs, etc. -Communicate shipment discrepancies to store manager and product teams -Support team in driving sales and directing customers to merchandise -Collaborate with visuals team on styles required on sales floor
Market Researcher/Prototyper
Hydro Flask2019 – 2019
-Conducted market research on the backpack industry -Created patterns from sketches; sewed prototypes using commercial machines -Presented findings and final prototype back to Hydro Flask
Product Manager/Developer
Agon2017 – 2019
-Small startup team created during graduate school -Conducted consumer research, created product briefs and tech packs, and worked through design & development process to create backpack which was manufactured in the Philippines -Developed branding, go-to-market strategy, and international expansions for our startup accessories company, Agon
Intern
Dong-In Entech Co.2018 – 2018
-Summer internship with factories who specialize in backpacks, hydration packs, roof racks, tents, etc. -Oversaw development and sampling of UO team backpack -Experimented with parts of the manufacturing process from patternmaking through production -Utilized computer software to create markers and examine patterns -Operated commercial sewing machines in sample room
Head Speed and Agility Coach
The Field House2017 – 2017
-Certified personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine (2014-2017) -Trained athletes aged 8-14 in football, basketball, and softball/baseball -Managed schedules for 5-7 clients per week
Assistant Sales/Marketing Manager
LA Fitness2015 – 2016
-Pursued enrollment of new members and business accounts -Gave club tours and membership presentations -Utilized computer programs to check appointments and sales -Marketed club membership promotions via flyers, booths, existing members, etc.