Garrett Tollette
916-213-9709 | garretttollette101@gmail.com
Overview: I am an artist, designer, craftsman, semi pro mountain bike racer, certified personal trainer, soccer, and basketball player dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the sports product design field.
Education:
MS | University of Oregon | Portland OR. June 2018 Major: Sports Product Design Specialization: Athletic Footwear Design
BS | University of Oregon | Eugene OR. June 2016 Major: Product Design and Material Studies Minor: Business Administration GPA: 3.5
ACHIEVEMENTS
-1st place award in Hackathon Design competition 2016. Shadow trainer wearable design technology, helping track athletes train with real time speed and pace data capture technology. -Student representative for the U of O Product Design program to Present at Alumni Associated events.
-Nominated for a university award for my “in-class motivation and vigor towards success, as well as my superlative attitude and willingness to work with others.”
-Gallery displayed work in the White Stag Gallery (Portland) and LaVerne Krause Gallery, (Eugene)
-ACE certified personal trainer: completed certification in August 2015 -Licensed semi professional downhill mountain bike racer
DESIGN SKILL AND ABILITIES
-Strong hand sketching and rendering, wood working, metalsmithing, leather working, pattern making and sewing abilities.
-Proficient technical experience and skills with: Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); Solidworks and Rhinoceros 5 Computer Aided Design Programs; Keyshot rendering program.
EXPERIENCE
-INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER | ICON MOTORSPORTS | JULY 2018-PRESENT I design and develop motorcycle boots, apparel and equipment.
-PROTOTYPE ENGINEERING INTERN | ADIDAS I June 2017-2018 I worked for the Adidas maker lab as a prototype technician building sample footwear, apparel, and equipment. As well as worked with designer to help them streamline the design process, and taught them building techniques.
-ATTENDED AND COMPLETED THE ISPO ACADEMY MASTERCLASS | International designer apparel development course in Munich Germany. Academy in conjunction with the ISPO outdoor retail conference.
-SNOW PEAK SALES STAFF MERCHANDISING FABRICATOR | AUGUST 2016 – PRESENT Sales assistant for high-end apparell and outdoor gear company. Designed and built showroom furniture.
-CONTRACT FOOTWEAR DESIGNER | MARCH 2016 TO JUNE 2016 Developed concept sketches, digital, and hand renderings, as well as assembled prototypes for the University of Oregon Sports Marketing Masters Program, including cnc last, sewn upper, and outsole production and assembly.
-PERSONAL TRAINING/GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR | UNIVERSITY OF OREGON STUDENT RECREATION CENTER | SEPTEMBER 2014 TO MAY 2016 Trained, programmed and coached 20 clients, working with a diverse client base, including collegiate athletes to individuals recovering from injury. Led High Intensity Interval Training, cycling classes and strenght training small group sessions.
SERVICE TECHNICIAN / SALES TECHNICIAN | BICYCLES PLUS | APRIL 2010- AUGUST 2012; JUN 2013- SEPT 2014 Worked independently in many roles at a high volume bike shop. Built mechanical, technical, sales, customer service, and small business