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Industrial Designer + Product Strategist
Larry T. McKinney
Keller, TX
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About
Product strategist and creative problem solver; I am accomplished in bringing exciting products to market in diverse categories such as consumer appliances and housewares, medical devices, furniture, soft goods, and security solutions for retailers of consumer electronics. I'm a team player and advocate of 'building on the ideas of others.' Curious and enthusiastic; I thrive on uncovering product user insights and understanding the 'WHY' behind a problem before putting pen to paper. I enjoy working with like-minded professionals passionate about uncovering possibilities and elevating product experiences.
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Education
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Bachelor of Science Industrial DesignCalifornia State University1995
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Experience
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Principal Industrial DesignerCharlotte, NCSep 2013 - Jun 2016 (2 years 9 months)Focused on retail theft. InVue is the industry leader for providing innovative security solutions for top global retailers of consumer electronics. Lead designer on 'roadmap' platform programs, customer acquisitions, and strategic category initiatives.
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Industrial Design ManagerCharlotte, NCMar 2009 - Sep 2013 (4 years 6 months)Focused on theft prevention at retail, thereby increasing retailer profit. InVue provides innovative solutions that position the merchandise as the hero. Created and led a design team consisting of an industrial designer, mechanical engineer, and research internist.
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Senior DesignerNewell BrandsHuntersville, NCJul 2004 - Jan 2009 (4 years 6 months)Formally known as Newell Rubbermaid, Newell Brands is an American fortune 500 company, and global marketer of consumer and commercial products, ranging over 40+ brands. Lead designer in product categories such as food and beverage, tween/fashion, housewares, commercial food, medical, pet, furniture, insulated products, and soft goods.
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Senior DesignerApplica Consumer Products Inc.Miami Lakes, FLMar 2001 - Jul 2004 (3 years 4 months)Exclusive licensee of the Black & Decker brand, among others. Spectrum Brands Holdings now carries the B&D license, and others. SBH is a market-driven consumer products company. Responsible for identifying consumer trends; defining product design solutions and strategies to leverage them.
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Senior DesignerWappingers Falls, NYMay 1995 - Mar 2001 (5 years 10 months)Headquartered in Stavanger Norway, Laerdal Medical is a leading provider of training, educational and therapy products for lifesaving and emergency medical care. Developed innovative design solutions and product assemblies. Managed internal design team members and external vendors, to ensure that critical tasks were completed within deadline and budget.
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Associate DesignerCalifornia Medical ProductsLong Beach, CAJan 1993 - May 1995 (2 years 4 months)A trailblazer in healthcare products focused on emergency medical and lifesaving solutions. Responsible for prototyping and performance testing from design concept thru to production.
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@LarryTMcKinney, member since 2013
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