Nick Lefort: Director of Knife & Tool Testing in Middletown, CT

(CONSULTING) Distinguish and grow the brand through social media and grassroots marketing in a saturated market. To date, I have organically grown our social media presence to over 20K followers. PRIMARY DUTIES: Create daily content for Facebook & Instagram, Design promotional materials, Network for growth opportunities, Promote the brand through local events, Act as the face of the brand in the Independent Craft Beer Industry, Main contact for media relations: Newspaper, TV, etc.

(FREELANCE) "Gear Tester For Hire" - taking on assignments that allow me to take a deep dive into outdoor gear - test them to their fullest - and write a concise and technical reaction to help people decide if that widget is what's right for them. At the core, it's grassroots marketing at its finest. PRIMARY DUTIES: Procure Product Samples, Form relationships with product manufacturers, Test products to top standards, Write and edit reviews for publication, Attend trade shows, Interview brand influencers and talent.

Design custom components for wire chopping and metal recycling - with a primary focus on custom conveyors. PRIMARY DUTIES: Custom Applications, 3D Modeling, Drawing Packages, Bills of Material, Quotes, Vendor Relations, Problem Solving & Troubleshooting.

Help create the next generation of wire-stripping tools, and train clients on how to use those tools. The program never got off the ground.

I was initially hired by ITD to help them maintain and expand their product portfolio. That focus expanded to further develop their custom design capabilities in North America as well as implementing core SOP's. PRIMARY DUTIES: 3D Modeling, Drawing Packages, Bills of Material, Quotes, Vendor Relations, Customer Relations, SOP's.

Identify trend correlations in the automotive and outdoor product industry, and work with the worldwide Engineering team to develop products that fit those needs while enhancing product lines. PRIMARY DUTIES: Measure and capture vehicle dimensions, R&D, 3D Modeling, Create products that carry over brand form and function, Maintain databases, Hands-on training, Attend trade shows, Represent brands at store openings and promotional events.