Patrick Walker

Experience

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  Battelle

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1997

  Design Intern
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  Philips Consumer Electronics

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1998

  Design Intern
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  Priority Designs

  Nov 1999 - Sept 2008

  Sr. Designer / Project Manager

  ▪ Drive the development of value-added consumer goods and experiences – including market/trend analysis, product ideation, brand development, and creative problem solving ▪ Identify market gaps and business opportunities through analysis of competitive research ▪ Moderate Innovation Sessions for concept generation for new product development ▪ Generate presentation material and formally present design options and solutions to a wide audience ▪ Liaison between design team and external/internal clients up to Senior Executive level ▪ Appropriate and manage staff resources to maintain budget and timeline ▪ Mentor design staff on personal and professional growth ▪ Developed student mentorship program through local IDSA chapterResults: - Brand and Product design development for American Standard, Coca Cola Company, Electrolux/Frigidaire, Fellows, Fila, Grindmaster, Holophane, Lowes, Kobalt, Utilitech, Mattel Games, Mead West Vaco, Pennzoil, STX Lacrosse, Target, Targus, TaylorMade Golf, and Tumi - Development of STX ignitor Gear collection, IDEA Gold Winner 2002 - Visual Brand Language Development for Frigidaire Gallery and Kenmore Elite lines of product 2007 - Design and Utility patentsD555968 (2006) GrindMaster- Chilled Beverage Dispenser D499475 (2004) Mr. Heater - Space Heater & Humidifier D481159 (2002) Holophane - Luminaire Bracket Show less

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  Electrolux Major Appliances

  Oct 2006 - Oct 2007

  On-Site Design Contractor
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  Nestlé

  Feb 2009 - Oct 2013

  Champion customer insight through the development and production of a holistic consumer experience including product, positioning, graphics, and structural packaging to solve customer needs within Nestle Brand(s) -Established and maintained direction of Design and Conceptualization Team for Front End Innovation-Instituted holistic approach to product design development focused on Consumer Needs-Advanced Brand and Product Strategy by collaborating across R&D, Global Strategic Business Unit, and international Markets-Leader of Global Industrial Design team focused holistic consumer experience solutions- Propose line extensions, packaging, product improvements, and cost reduction based on in depth consumer insight and creative problem solving- Research/analyze new technologies and scientific research for alignment with consumer needs to identify synergies for Business-Developed and implemented facility wide innovation education to engage all levels of employee in Design Thinking process, resulting in improved methods of facility communication and development of advanced product concepts-Evolved product idea into packaged and branded product concept in two weeks for presentation to Marketing VPs, resulting in commercialization project-Identified as Leader in Change for Continuous Excellence Program. 2011-Utility Patent 9,688,425 Preform and container comprising reinforcing elements Show less

  • Design and Conceptualization Manager

    Jun 2011 - Oct 2013

  • Sr. Industrial Designer

    Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
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  Worthington Industries

  Oct 2013 - Dec 2023

  Business Development Manager for Sustainable Energy Solutions Focusing on North America. Developed data driven insights to inform executive decisions and improve the odds of business success Facilitated C-Suite in development of Corporate VisionDelivered unique Corporate Core Competencies to guide new M&A strategyDeveloped Corporate Brand Strategy to focus and align marketing effortsIntroduced Corporate Nomenclature Guidelines to simplify customer navigation of product and service offering Generated “Where to Play, How to Win” strategies for business units ($150m to $500m) based on customer, market and technology insightsChampioned customer insight through the development and production of a holistic consumer experienceDeveloped new separation technology based on customer & technology insightUtility Patent - 9,643,105 and 9,724,624 Inlet diverterMethod Patent - 10,518,195 B2. Methods of separating a multiphase mixture

  • Business Development Manager

    Sept 2022 - Dec 2023

  • Senior Strategy & Innovation Manager

    Oct 2018 - Sept 2022

  • Senior Innovation Manager, Centers of Excellence and Innovation

    Oct 2013 - Oct 2018
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  Worthington Enterprises

  Dec 2023 - now

  Senior Strategy and Innovation Manager

  Develop data driven insights to inform executive decisions and improve the odds of business success