Matthew Rhoades: Master // Professor in Portland, OR

Experienced in all aspects of design and leadership; product design (hard / soft / digital / apparel), packaging design, talent acquisition, cross functional team leadership and management, third party (licensee) management, project management, brand strategy, design operations, mentorship, creative direction, advanced innovation, and consumer insights / research. POSITIONS: _ Global Design Lead (Baseball) _ Lead Apparel Designer, Pro Combat / Base Layer Apparel _ Advanced Innovation Design Lead _ Global Creative Director, Athletic Training / Team Sports Equipment / Sport Accessories PROJECTS _ Nike+ / Digital Sport ; SportBand and FuelBand innovation. UX/UI and hardware development. _ Innovation Kitchen; Advanced footwear technology and construction projects. _ Nike Foundation; Team building and social impact / CR ideation sessions. _ Nexus Group; Future Business Model and DTC innovation. _ Manufacturing Revolution; "Future Manufacturing" skill assessment and resources. _ Nike Outreach; University of Oregon, Art Center, and PNCA design programs- sponsored projects. _ Liaison to Nike Licensing partners; Eyewear, swim, accessories, cut & sew, and hydration. _ Consulting to Nike Golf; Center of Excellence around glove innovations and manufacturing. _ Hurley Innovation; Innovation and strategy of "World's Best" surf sandal design.