Michel Moussatche

Team Building:
• Pioneered a dynamic design and innovation department, assembling and guiding a team of 3 engineers and 2 designers.
• Directed a team of 2 engineers and 6 fabricators to design, develop, and construct cutting-edge assembly machines,
boosting manufacturing efficiency and introducing 5 new technologies.
• Helmed a precision-focused machine shop team consisting of 1 fabrication engineer and 9 skilled technicians, responsible for tooling and CNC operations.

Business Operations:
• Negotiated successfully with prominent clients including Avon, Boticario, Natura, and Supergasbras, ensuring sustained partnerships and fostering business growth.
• Conducted extensive research on globally sourced materials, broadening supplier selection beyond Brazil's boundaries.
• Proposed an innovative cost-cutting strategy of importing standardized components from China to maintain cost-efficiency while preserving customization and minimizing tax burden.

Product Development:
• Conceptualized and led the development of a groundbreaking RFID-based employee location service, successfully demonstrating its feasibility.
• Designed an ingenious app and device for the Brazilian market, providing automated LPG bottle pressure detection and reorder services.
• Devised a secure and cost-effective plastic LPG bottle valve with a remarkable 50% cost reduction, optimizing the Brazilian market's safety standards.

Project Management:
• Spearheaded the creation of a revolutionary modularized spray pump system, streamlining production with 80% fewer components while offering 9 distinct products.
• Orchestrated a cross-functional team of 5 engineers and technicians, resulting in a new-generation spray pump with 30% enhanced performance and 20% lower production costs.
• Directed a team of 2 engineers and 6 fabricators to design, develop, and construct cutting-edge assembly machines, boosting manufacturing efficiency and introducing 5 new technologies.

• Generated 12 leads and closed 5 deals in first 4 months.
• Established partnership with Brooklyn based BuzStudio for project and resource allocation.
• Conceptualized a colab brand and accessory product line with BuzStudio and Beats by Dr. Dre.
• Conducted market research and brand analysis culminating in the design of 3 new briefcase collections for Hartmann Luggage.
• Conducted brand analysis as well as market and technical exploration to design of 2 new collections for Sperry Topsider.
• Designed and developed 3 collections of lifestyle bags for PackSmart / Woolrich.
• Created branding, CMF and packaging design for Jetson bikes to help launch their new line of electric scooters and bikes.

• Design and develop new lines of luggage and laptop cases for brands such as Sharper Image, Betsy Johnson and Zoo York.
• Managed and mentored junior designers.
• Oversaw prototyping and development in Asia.

• Conceptualized and developed 2 new luggage collections, optimizing processes for cost reduction and innovation.
• Oversaw multiple prototyping phases and pilot production in China, Thailand and Taiwan.
• Patent awarded for new telescoping handle system.

• Acted as Project manager and Designer in the development of next generation of strength training and rehabilitation equipment.
• Designed a medical prescription strength training low back equipment for home use resulting in 3D renderings and model.