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This is the public profile of Matthew Harkins, click here to view our interview with Matthew HarkinsAbout Matthew Harkins : Matthew Harkins is a designer, surfer, survivor, father, warrior and activist using his skills to live another day and keep the people he loves safe and in good health.
STATEMENT OF ART:Design and art are deliberate, earned and not to be taken lightly. Good art has a solid foundation in concept and reason to be.
ORGANIZATION:
The Sacred Crafts
EDUCATION:
1995-1999, Visual Arts, University of California, San Diego
EXPERIENCE:
Founder and CEO
Company NameThe Sacred Crafts
Dates EmployedOct 2019 – Present
Employment Duration1 yr 5 mos
LocationCarlsbad CA
Culture // Reclaimed.
Genuine Products Group, Inc
CEO
Company NameGenuine Products Group, Inc
Dates EmployedNov 2011 – Present
Employment Duration9 yrs 4 mos
LocationCarlsbad, CA
• Brand Development
• Product Design
• Product Development
• Sourcing & Supply Chain
• Purchase Order Management
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Distribution
• E Commerce Fulfillment
• Web Store Development
• Creative Design
• Photography
• Direct to Garment Printing
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Original Grain, Inc.
SVP OPERATIONS
Company NameOriginal Grain, Inc.
Dates EmployedMar 2015 – Jan 2019
Employment Duration3 yrs 11 mos
LocationGreater San Diego Area
- Develop Global Merchandise Program Based on Wood and Steel Design Concept
- Product Innovation
- Quartz Watch Design & Development
- Automatic Watch Design and Development
- Licensed Programs Development
- Reclaimed, Recycled Programs Development
- Jewelry Design & Development
- Manage Global Sourcing, Development & Mass Production Management Team
- Global Distribution and Business Development
- Key Accounts
- Product Training / Product Knowledge
- Trend and Forcast
- The Barrel Watch, The Jim Beam Automatic Barrel Watch, The 60/40 Watch, The Minimalist Watch, The Chronograph Watch, The Classic 2.0 Watch, New York Yankees Watch, Chicago Cubs Watch, Golden State Warriors Watch, Boston Red Sox Watch, The Military Collection, The Grainmaster Watch
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Neptunic Technologies
Company NameNeptunic Technologies
Total Duration2 yrs 4 mos
TitlePresident - Consumer Division
Dates EmployedNov 2011 – Mar 2013
Employment Duration1 yr 5 mos
LocationSan Diego
• Oversaw initial deployment of a global licensed consumer products division
• Established retail dealer base
• Expand communications and execute marketing materials
• Trade events and e commerce growth
• 500% growth in sales on a growing dealer base
• Expanded key distribution
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TitleDirector, Consumer Division
Dates EmployedDec 2010 – Oct 2011
Employment Duration11 mos
• Develop key consumer leads for a proprietary textile technology
• Contribute to executive management structure and business plan
• Served as key member of fund raising team
• Developed top level marketing strategy
• Contribute to product development strategy for next generation durable consumer products
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SPY Optic / Orange21
Vice President
Company NameSPY Optic / Orange21
Dates EmployedApr 2006 – Aug 2010
Employment Duration4 yrs 5 mos
VP of Brand Management - 2006 to 2010
· Restructured entire design, product development and marketing staff to resurrect failing brand
· Stabilized and reset product line plan for global corporation resulting in 23% increase in sales year to date
· Concept, design and brand/marketing plan for O'Neill eyewear license program - Launched Jan 2010
· Concept, design and brand/marketing plan for Margaritaville eyewear - To Launch Holiday 2010
· Managed development staff of 8 people and marketing staff of 10 people with $2 million budget
· Developed core communication strategy and content for global brand communications
· Managed key marketing partnerships, top level athlete contracts and global ambassador programs
· Top Level consumer website strategy / social media strategy
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O'NEILL Clothing
Art Manager
Company NameO'NEILL Clothing
Dates EmployedSep 2004 – Mar 2006
Employment Duration1 yr 7 mos
2004 to 2006
· Project manager for marketing and graphics programs
· Managed photo shoot productions in studio and on location
· Managed POP and advertising schedules
PRESS APPEARANCES:
Forbes, Woodworking Magazine, Hypebeast, Surfer Magazine, Dwell, GQ, Mens Journal.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
English (Native), Japanese (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), French (beginner)
COMPUTER LITERACY:
Adobe CS - Expert
HOBBIES:
Surfing, Snowboarding, Photography, travel, diving.
CLIENTELE:
2004 - ONeill - Fashion Media Production
2006 - Spy Optic - Eyewear design
2010 - Neptunic Technologies - Advanced Protective Material Design
2014 - Original Grain - Watch Design & Development
WEB SITE:
www.thesacredcrafts.com
PORTFOLIO URL:
www.thesacredcrafts.com
RSS URL:
www.thesacredcrafts.com
REGISTRATION DATE:
2021-02-26 23:12:43
COUNTRY/REGION:
United States of America
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Startup
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