Michael Tam: Product Development Manager in San Diego, CA

• Conducted development and design (new products and SMU) for mountain bike helmets, motocross goggles, snow goggles, and body protection equipment • Supported product design throughout product development cycle by utilizing industrial design skillsets to refine aesthetic and functionality • Worked closely with soft goods development team on protective garments, knee guards, and elbow guards to optimize comfort, fit, design aesthetic, and coverage • Tracked progress of projects to ensure that important milestones are met and relevant information is communicated cross functionally • Drove use of 3D printing parts during concept development phase by preparing CAD files, utilizing in-house 3D printer, and outsourcing prototyping from local vendor • Provided packaging items to suppliers and compliance testing facilities by arranging labels, user manuals, hang tags, inserts cards, and retail boxes with graphic design competency

• Accomplished design goals through extensive research, sketching, rendering, mock ups, and tech packs to create award-winning Sentry Vest (2016 Powersports Business "Nifty 50") • Utilized communication with vendors to determine costs, schedules, efficient usage of materials, and improvements for all new products • Discussed direction of current and future products with purchasing team while considering unit costs, profit margins, inventory, and sales forecasts in decision making • Displayed leadership by mentoring new product development staff, initiating feedback discussions on product samples with designers, providing constructive observations to product and graphic design solutions, and fully managing design direction for the 2011 Slippery Wetsuits product line • Interacted with professional racers and consumers to develop innovative solutions based on understanding of user needs and industry trends