2020 - 2025
Worked in close collaboration with the Director of Product in all aspects of product development and operations, including drafting product briefs, conducting consumer and competitor research, and collaborating with engineers on new designs. Led testing for liquid cleaners and lubricants, developed packaging with marketing and external design teams, and managed sourcing from domestic and international vendors. Maintained regulatory compliance by reviewing SDSs, writing Declarations of Conformity, overseeing engineering lab OSHA chemical handling, and updating Schedule B Tariff Codes. Supported USDA BioPreferred certification processes and led production of branded merchandise and sample-size lubricants for trade shows and marketing initiatives.
Stan’s Performance Products
PRODUCT MANAGER
State College, PA
Founded after winning an entrepreneurship grant, BINGO Components grew into a profitable, self-sustaining business with a customer base across the U.S. and globally. The company expanded its wholesale network, establishing partnerships with brick-and-mortar bike shops nationwide and adding a dealer in Tokyo, Japan. As the owner and operator, I successfully launched the B1 Headset Spacer, resulting in a 700% increase in production. Throughout this growth, I maintained product integrity and brand consistency, while improving quality control and reducing production costs. Since stepping away I have successfully negotiated the sale of the design for the B1 Headset Spacer.
2020 - 2024
BINGO Components
OWNER / DESIGNER / MARKETING / SALES
Portland, OR
2019 - 2020
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
NIKE COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND TEAM LEADER
Portland, OR
Led and organized monthly learning sessions in collaboration with Nike Community Impact, Girls Inc., and the University of Oregon to inspire underserved youth in the Portland metro area to pursue STEM fields and healthy, active lifestyles.
2017 - 2018
TOKYOBIKE
MECHANIC / TECHNICAL SERVICE ADVISOR / QUALITY CONTROL
Los Angeles, CA
Oversaw quality control for new shipments from the Taiwanese manufacturer, identifying potential issues, implementing solutions, and reporting defects to Tokyobike Japan. I also developed the service department for the Los Angeles location as the company’s only in-house bicycle technician. Built an inventory of service components, organized tools, and assembled/maintained all showroom and customer bikes.
2015 - 2017
SHIMANO AMERICAN CORPORATION
TECHNICAL SERVICE /
INSIDE SALES REP
Irvine, CA
Provided technical and customer support for Shimano products to bicycle retailers of all sizes. Processed orders, returns, and warranties, ensuring retail technicians were well-versed in Shimano products through our comprehensive technical database. Delivered training and support on exploded diagrams, technical documents, and service information.
Managed the East Village retail store for Recycle-A-Bicycle, a nonprofit focused on youth education through bicycles. Supervised a team of mechanics, coordinated youth education and internship programs, and handled inventory, budgeting, and staff scheduling. Over a year, RAB salvaged 1,800 bikes annually, diverting 45,000 pounds of waste from landfills and refurbishing 500 bikes with youth involvement.
2010 - 2015
RECYCLE-A-BICYCLE
STORE MANAGER / SERVICE MANAGER
New York, NY
2010 - 2015
YOUTH BIKE SUMMIT
EVENT COORDINATOR/
GRAPHIC DESIGN
New York, NY/ Seattle, WA
My responsibilities included coordinating organizers, presenters and volunteers, maintaining schedules and the general order of the annual three-day national conference initially developed by Recycle-A-Bicycle. I also designed and oversaw printing of the event program, signage and other printed materials and updated and maintained event website. I also led a workshop focusing on in-store merchandising for non-traditional bike shops, and participated in a panel discussion on outside revenue building.
2008 - 2009
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGN
Minneapolis, MN
Worked under contract for KNOCK INC. and Carmichael Lynch Thorburn on projects for clients such as Target and Disney as well as RFPs for new business acquisitions.
AWARDS
2020
University of Oregon Spark Grant for the development of the BINGO Components Handlebar Mounted Bag Support.
2019
Presenter at winter Outdoor Retailer to discuss unconventional bag design.
2019
Koehn/ AAsfp Design Entrepreneurship Award for the creation and development of BINGO Components.
EDUCATION
2018 - 2020
University of Oregon, Portland Oregon
Masters of Science in Sports Product Design
2004 - 2007
Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, MN
BFA in Graphic Design