Resumé

Gary Hubbert
gary_hubbert@comcast.net
Cell Phone (801) 440-6502 Home (360) 651-6182
Skype; gary.hubbert
7225 78th Dr. NE. Marysville WA. 98270

Education

MBA - University of Utah
Salt Lake City Utah
2003
Emphasis on Global Marketing, Finance and Operations.
BS - University of Utah
Salt Lake City Utah
1995
Degree in Outdoor Business Administration.

Experience

Hubbert Consulting
Marysville Washington
April 2010 to present
Product Design and Development
I am currently involved with several companies in the design and development of both hard and soft sided product for various categories, from Hunting and fishing, to Yoga and Marine.

Let me help you as well.
Call me at 801-440-6502
or email at gary_hubbert@comcast.net

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Brenthaven
Seattle Washington
2007 to 2010
Product Management & Design
• Coordinated and managed all product development, design, production and marketing for this personal electronic accessory company. On average we ran upwards of 80 products per year.
• Maintained and managed development from initial concept through entire product life cycle. Making sure projects were on time, on budget and producing the right amount of contribution margin for the company.
• I was the communication hub between Sales, Marketing, and Design. I would coordinate all communications from initial specs, to sales sheets, and through to quality control with factories.
• Performed Marketing research for new products to determine the best product to move to market each year. I pulled research from multiple disciplines, including, focus groups, trade shows and publications, and multiple trend boards for the newest and latest styles, colors, and features for US, Canadian, Asian and European Markets.
• Performed all quality control to include design and engineering of test to make sure our product worked well with the mobile technology we designed to.
• Coordinated development with multiple Asian factories. Traveled to factories for sampling, production sign off and quality control aspects.

Seattle Sports Co.
Seattle Washington
2004 to 2007
Product Management & Design & Marketing
? Researched product trends in style, function, and manufacturing in emerging markets in the US, and Canada. And, designed to multiple market disciplines, to include Outdoor, Paddling, Travel, Auto accessories, ATV, Hunting and fishing, and OEM.
? Managed multiple projects (typically the development of over 50 products at once).
? Coordinated design, production and quality control with over 10 different factories in Asia.
? Communicate with distributors and representatives regarding new product development, sales initiatives, and product training.
? Worked all trade shows, from setup to tear down. Shows attended were OR, Inter bike, Travel Show, SEMA, and other regional retail shows.
? Developed the brand strategy and image and design products according to that insight.
? Design and develop all packaging, and graphic elements for advertising, trade shows and POP devices, and assist in design of yearly catalog.

OGIO International
Bluffdale Utah
2001 to 2004
Lead Designer - OEM accounts and QC Manager
? Performed market research for product trends in style and function in emerging markets in the US, Europe and Asia.
? Managed multiple projects (typically the development of over 20 products at once).
? Coordinated design and production with 6 different factories in Asia.
Communicate with distributors and representatives regarding new product development, sales initiatives, and other pertinent company information.
? Work with international Marketing Manager/Administrator to coordinate promotions, advertising, trade shows, new product launches, public relations, product placement and marketing collateral.
? Designed and managed product lines consistent with brand image and company focus, for OEM customers, such as Callaway, KTM, Easton, Sam's Club, NFL, etc.
? Managed all aspects of quality at Ogio. Tested and signed off all new products.

Lone Peak Designs
Salt Lake City Utah
1999 to 2001
Design & Operations & Marketing
• Managed all aspects of the production process including management of a group of independent sewing contractors.
• Served as second in command and helped to manage all aspects of business.
• Researched market trends and customer needs to develop product line.
• Managed all OEM product development and manufacturing.
• Managed all quality control and customer interaction.

Chisco
Salt Lake City Utah
1998 to 1999
Chief Designer
• Researched and developed an entire line of specialty travel gear for Target Stores. Sourced and developed the relationship with the overseas manufacturer for this line. Designed, implemented and managed an onsite manufacturing facility for existing product watch band line. Created and hold the patent for a new currency concealing watchband.

Sunset Manufacturing
Salt Lake City Utah
1995 to 1998
Product Manager
• Managed all aspects of this sewing manufacturing company, from marketing, sales, operations, and product development.
• Managed distributors and representatives to achieve monthly and annual sales objectives.
• Managed a group of 30 sewers that manufactured 2 lines of product. Streamlined the production cycle to increase efficiencies by 25%.

Skill and Interest
• Fluent in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Fluent in the Adobe CS4 suite of software.
• Interest in all things outdoors, hiking, skiing and sailing.

Projects by Gary Hubbert

Brenthaven laptop Bags
5 Files

Bushwacker Ski Bags 1998
4 Files

Calaway Golf
7 Files

Chisco 1999
4 Files

Easton Baseball
4 Files

KTM USA
5 Files

Lone Peak
4 Files

Seattle Sports
9 Files

Sunset Manufacturing
7 Files

Outdoor Adventure Society
3 Files

Ogio OEM
4 Files

Magazine Ad layout work
1 File

Packaging design
1 File

Snowboarding boot
2 Files