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Sales & Design Development Professional with an Industrial Design background

Lee Beatrous

Durham, NC
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    With a BS in Industrial Design from Appalachian State University Lee has spent his professional career in the Furniture Industry since graduating in the spring of 2011. Beginning as an intern with Dallas Based GSI Furniture Company Lee quickly expanded his role and responsibilities at the company to include Design Direction as well as Product and Sales management roles.

    Lee further developed his experience as a Production Engineer for a CNC company based in Durham, NC using his technical skills in Electrical Wiring, Software and Mechanical testing as well as on-site Customer training in the Education Division.

    As a unique designer and business marketing strategist Lee is constantly seeking new growth opportunities in which to apply his skill set. Please do not hesitate to contact him at [email protected].

  • Education
    • B.S. Industrial Design Industrial Design
      Appalachian State University
      2006 - 2011
      Industrial Design Major with a focus in Product Design
  • Experience
    • Mechanical/ Production Support Engineer - Handibot
      ShopBot Tools Inc.
      Durham, United States
      Apr 2016 - Apr 2018 (2 years)
      Electrical Wiring and Assembly of the Handibot Smart Power Tool Adventure
      Edition 2.0
      • Production planning for the Handibot smart power tools as well as various
      components and accessories related to the tools produced
      • Material planning adjustments to order methods to cut cost and increase
      efficiency
      • Proven record of Increased overall output and productivity
      • Assisted in lowering overall cost of manufacturing per tool and increased
      ROI; increased profit margins
      • Experience with stepper motors, drivers, spindles, routers, control boards
      CAD-CAM manufacturing
      • CNC machine engineer and operator
      • Design Adjustments to design and cut files to increase quality and
      efficiency
      • Mechanical, Electrical and Software testing
      • Proficient in VCarvePro, Aspire, SB3, FabMo
      Operational Use Trainer - Educational Trainer
      • ShopBot and Handibot Basic trainer, teach basics of CNC
      • How to safely operate VCarve, SB3, and FabMo the design and control
      software used to operate the tool
      • Provide ShopBot and Handibot Basic Operation Certification
    • Sales & Design Consultant
      Klapprodt Pools
      Durham, NC
      Feb 2016 - Apr 2016 (2 months)
      Inside sales consultant for residential swimming pools and outdoor living space
      • Customer lead follow up and appointment booking
      • In-home appointments with customers
      • Identify customer needs and deliver cost effective solutions
      • Design using PoolStudio3 Design software
      • Cost estimates using Microsoft Excel and Proprietary Costing Software
      • Present design to customer including cost breakdown
      Develop B2B and B2C relations with customers, vendors, and sub-contractors
      • Maintain detailed knowledge on vendor product selections
      • Meeting with Sales Reps from current and potential suppliers
      • Update clients on project progress and building schedule
      • Notify sub-contractors of any design changes and schedule accordingly
      Project management
      • Analysis of various construction options, personalization, and
      customization
      • Design and development site and building plans using AutoCAD for city
      and county building permit approval
      • See project through from ideation through building process
      • Use of PPO project management software
    • Product Development Manager - Student Relations Coordinator
      GSI
      Dallas, TX
      Aug 2011 - Dec 2015 (4 years 4 months)
      • Student Design Development
      • Design Director for the Groovystuff by Design Challenge - a widely publicized
      student design competition
      • Works with students from accredited universities
      • Presented to University Classrooms on Design Challenge Details &
      Objectives
      • Design-support and direction for student competitors.
      • Modified student designs to increase Marketability and Potential ROI
    • Sales Manager
      GSI
      Dallas, TX
      Jan 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years 11 months)
      Key Account management for B2B Wholesale Accounts
      • Worked directly with retail buyers, designers and curators
      • Worked directly with numerous Top 50 multi-store retailers
      Manage sales staff and conduct weekly sales meetings
      • Permanent and Temporary Showroom sales floor settings
      LEE S. BEATROUS
      919-270-6382
      [email protected]
      Lee Beatrous
      5500 Lockridge Rd
      Durham NC 27705
      • Monthly and quarterly sales reviews including annual projections
      • Implementation of new sales strategies and systems
      • Manage B2B relations with sales software providers and CRM system
      software
      Managed e-commerce accounts
      • Updated accounts with new product and pricing information
      • Sales analytics for online customers
      • Implemented marketing and advertising co-ops with major online retailers
      • Flash-Sale implementation and management
    • Product & Merchandising Manager
      GSI
      Dallas, TX
      Aug 2011 - Dec 2015 (4 years 4 months)
      Maintained detailed knowledge of all products sold by GSI
      • Hands-On experience in a factory setting to improve manufacturing
      processes and techniques
      • Implemented strategy and procedure for design changes
      Data Analysis and Sales Strategy
      • Assisted in ordering and reordering of stocked items; adjustments of reorder
      points based on quarterly, seasonal, and annual sales
      • Assisted in setting market prices for newly designed items based on
      perceived market value and annual sales numbers
      Warehouse management experience
      • Oversaw packaging of new products to ensure quality methods for
      delivery of goods
      • Perform quality checks on container landed products and compared
      technical drawing product specifications
      • Building materials and packaging supplies acquisition
      Merchandising and Showroom design and development
      • Trade show showroom designer for High Point Furniture Market, Dallas
      Lighting and Accessories Market, and Las Vegas Furniture Market
      LEE S. BEATROUS
      919-270-6382
      [email protected]
      Lee Beatrous
      5500 Lockridge Rd
      Durham NC 27705
      • Space planning and installation management
      • 1500sqft average showroom area
    • Contracted Designer
      Harvest Solar
      Chapel Hill, NC
      Jul 2011 - Jul 2013 (2 years)
      * Developed new company branding and promotional material * Company logo design and creation
    • Production Intern
      ShopBot
      Durham, NC
      Apr 2010 - Aug 2010 (4 months)
      * Learned production strategy and methods * Operated CNC machine used to develop parts for Tyro, a prototype ShopBot at the time * Machinist - created replacement parts for improperly manufactured parts * Worked in packaging and assembly of ShopBot units for customer delivery * Quality assurance of outbound ShopBot machines
  • Awards

    Groovystuff "By Design Challenge" Popular vote winner 2010 Fall High Point Furniture Market.

    Featured in Home Furnishings Business - Designer Look Book - Designer Spotlight September 2011

    Featured on the cover of Retailer NOW - "The New Players" - July 2012

  • Industries
    • Commercial Furniture
    • Kitchen, Bath & Home decor
    • Luxury Goods
    • Residential Furniture
    • Sustainability
  • Skills
    • 3D Modeling
    • Account Management
    • CAD Design
    • Design Management
    • Industrial Design
    • Product Design
    • Product Development
    • SolidWorks
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    @lbeatrous, member since 2011
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