Experience

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  BBC International LLC

  • United States

  • Technology, Innovation and Fit grading

    • Jul 2019 - Present
    • United States

    Responsible for advancements in polymers and footwear components. 3 patents with the 4th on the way. 164 patents previously awarded.

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  Shoes For Crews

  • Boca Raton, Florida

  • Executive Vice President of Sales and Technology

    • Apr 1998 - Oct 2018
    • Boca Raton, Florida

    Led company’s research, development and execution of slip resistant, clog resistant and abrasion resistant outsoles. Oversaw all public and private technology demonstrations and environment assessments. Served as expert witness on behalf of Shoes for Crews, LLC.• Created world’s only clog and slip-resistant outsole-traction system• Created highest abrasion slip-resistant outsole-traction system• Constructed 88 new and innovative styles to replace existing merchandise line• Created only slip-resistant floor mat deployed exclusively at Starbucks* Designed, developed and opened 2 very profitable SFC Retail Stores• Developed compounds impervious to temperatures below freezing• Developed compounds impervious to temperatures up to 160 degrees Celsius• Perfected molding system for outsoles that produce exemplary COF scores• Established long-term and mutually beneficial relationships with Korean and Chinese factory owners• Served as lead research partner between Shoes For Crews and the Korean Institute of Technology