Eddie Meek

- Designed, and prototyped BMX bicycle parts for production. - Products include: stem, rim, tire and sprocket designs. - Introduced phase-gated product development.

Led interdepartmental groups including 3 external teams to develop 9 new materials as well as new hardware. Team lead for implementing new design for manufacture and assembly process. Developed script, trained superiors, and connected with customers to implement a program for gathering feedback to direct future offerings and improve customer outreach. Analyzed information on competitor products, technologies and customer experience. Developed deep, holistic knowledge of 3D printing industry customers, technologies, materials, and competitors.

Leveraged communications skills to build strong customer relationships, resulting in finalized sales; averaging $80,000+/month. Devised and implemented improved organizational system for vendor forms. Produced targeted emailing campaigns and reports for commercial sales team. Led sales group in 3D design and printing and advised group on feasibility of 3D printing applications for customers. Championed by supervisor to take on a key role in product development.

Hired, trained and supervised an effective 6-person sales team. Developed, implemented and maintained an inventory management system for 20,000 SKUs. Brought in higher end product and developed effective displays, resulting in 25% increase in sales in under a year.

Managed hiring and payroll for 15 employees. Led team and drove $2M+/year; personally sold $700,000 worth of bikes and accessories. Wrote new employee handbook and trained 8 new employees. Conducted bi-weekly clinics and several personalized training sessions.

Bachelor of Art in Psychology and Bachelor of Science in Studio Art. Dorothy Dryfoos Olson Award for Excellence in Jewelry and Metalsmithing. Senior Show Metalsmithing Award. Contributed to writing, performing, and producing album for band, Gung Ho.