Rob Surra

Created the design identity for a new category of high-visibility solar structures. Four distinct structures make up a collection of beautiful, functional, pre-engineered and pre-fabricated products that are changing the way people look at solar energy. Designed as a modular kit-of-parts and for maximum flexibility, our first product, Lift, has been installed in North Carolina, Oregon, and Florida.

Contracted to complete project analysis, develop bid proposal, secure contract, secure resources and execute project management of $1.45MM retrofit of new checkout scanner technology for 84-store grocery chain across 6 states. Successfully completed on time and under budget.
Designed, engineered and outsourced manufacturing for new tire display for 950 store auto repair chain. Solution was innovative in product placement and presentation, flexibility for tire sizes, ease of installation and met competitive budget requirements. Rollout Q3 2014.

Responsible for the design, sales, specification, and installation management of distinctive flooring and tile products for residential and commercial interiors.

Responsible for linking US markets to global product development function, including identification of emerging market trends, concept development, business cases and project management.

Project management for new product development projects. Tasked with developing high-visibility product concepts to grow market share for the specialty interiors business unit. Designed and managed Solutions Center showroom and mock-up facility.