PROFILE
My life and career is centered around the mountains. Skiing, climbing, and selling the gear and clothing necessary for survival and fun, has been a fulfilling way to make a living and meet an interesting cadre of friends.
EXPERIENCE
Online outdoor gear marketing - omcgear - Portland, OR - 2009 - present
Creation, maintenance and sales, on a Magento platform, of technical footwear and snowsport products. Tracking visibility and sales on Amazon, Google and direct sales platforms. Writing copy and uploading creative for website blog, contributing to social media outlets and in-store promotional events.
Ski publication columnist - Off Piste Magazine - 2001 - 2017
Print and online content writer and author of “The Grumpy, Old Shop Guy” column for a grassroots backcountry ski/snowboard publication. Photo contributor.
Marketing Director - Solstice Technical Outerwear - Portland, OR - 1990 - 2009
Catalog assembly, trade show booth design and set-up, product designer, critical product tester, PR communications, advertising buys, lifestyle and product photography, driving forklift, packing boxes.
Expedition member and organizer - 1985 - 1995
Participated in sponsored climb/ski expeditions in South America, Europe, Himalayas and Alaska. Delivered copy and photography content to Rossignol Skis, Merrell Boots, Leki Poles, Voile Equip.
Retail Buyer - Oregon Mountain Community - Portland, OR - 1980 - 1990
Bought and sold every major brand of skis and clothing during the boom of backpacking and backcountry skiing.
EDUCATION
Hood River Valley High School, Willamette University, BA English, Oregon SAR training with the Hood River Crag Rats, ski patrol training with the Steamboat, CO Ski Patrol
SKILLS
Traditional branding and marketing craftsmanship deftly applied to today’s digital platforms. As a reliable team player and a straight-shooter, I’ve gained a reputation for creativity and doing a job well, and on time.
REFERENCES
Richard Humphrey - President OMCgear - 503-314-7979 Brad Nye - Deschutes Land Trust - 541-410-2625 Matt Stuart - Sales Manager - Solstice Inc - 503-729-2422 Bart Bonine or Casey Sheahan - Simms Fishing - 888-585-3540