Kirk Morris

Experience

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  BP

  Jun 2003 - Sept 2003

  Operations Support Intern

  Assisted in delivery of information management system to Operations Support team.Delivered on site end user training for Operations (onshore and offshore).Conducted system and data integrity assurance testing.

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  BP

  Feb 2004 - Sept 2006

  Developed and delivered training to 350+ end users in Work Management initiative.Assistant developer and business custodian of online help tool.Provided end user technical support following system upgrades.Project publications and communications liaison. Developed the weekly maintenance schedule for oil and gas processing facility.Supported several delivery teams of a facility transformation initiative.Facilitated weekly operations and maintenance planning meetings.Championed operations online work request training program.

  • Work Management System Coach

    Oct 2005 - Sept 2006

  • Maintenance Planner

    Feb 2004 - Sept 2005
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  IBM Global Business Services

  Sept 2006 - Oct 2008

  Maximo Consultant

  Maintenance lead in Maximo (asset management software) implementations.Led maintenance business process reviews and requirements definition workshops.Streamlined information reporting systems across functional teams.Assisted in developing and delivering risk and performance management training.

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  Savannah College of Art and Design

  Dec 2010 - Dec 2010

  Enrollment Records Coordinator

  Sorting and distribution of application documentsCreation and updating of new applicant accountsMaintenance of records backlog

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  Target

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  HL Technical Design Intern

  MULTIFUNCTION STORAGE AND ORGANIZATION PROJECTPrimary and Secondary ResearchUser InsightsRequirements DefinitionConcept DevelopmentPrototyping and Presentation

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  Target

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2016

  Owned brand product development across: Storage & Organization, Home Décor, and Dining & Entertaining. Concept strategy and development, vendor collaboration and merchandising support. Owned brand product development for the following outdoor categories: Furniture, Kids Gardening, Garden Tools and Accessories, Lighting, Garden Décor and Planters. OUTDOOR LIVINGLed development of: Kids Garden assortment, Garden Tools and Accessories. Supported development across: Furniture, Lighting, Decor, Planters, Rugs and Umbrellas.TRIM A TREESupported development of holiday ornaments and innovation in tree toppers.DECORATIVE HOMELed development of accent furniture assortment based on material and style trends.PET CAREAssisted in food storage, pet containment and pet apparel product development.

  • Industrial Designer - 3D Design Studio

    Jun 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Industrial Designer - Outdoor Living

    Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Associate Designer

    Jul 2012 - Aug 2014
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  University of Minnesota College of Design

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

  Sketch Off! an improv concept sketching show, where teams of design professionals and students compete to rapidly visualize wild product ideas with suggestions from the audience. It is like "Whose Line is it Anyway" for design. This is also the finale for the Product Design Course - Concept Sketching and Rendering. Invited to share professional design expertise with Toy Product Design course. Worked with Teacher's Assistants to guide multidisciplinary team of students from research through functional concept development and final presentation.

  • Sketch Off Participant

    Dec 2012 - Dec 2015

  • Lab Instructor - Toy Product Design PDES 3711

    Jan 2014 - May 2014
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  KirkMorrisDesign

  Sept 2016 - Feb 2017

  Industrial Designer

  Consumer product design and development services, from concept generation through product specification and merchandising configuration.

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  Bradshaw International

  Feb 2017 - Apr 2021

  Spearheads delivery of a diverse portfolio of licensed brands and private label cleaning tools. Partners with product managers, sourcing and manufacturing to cultivate product innovation. Motivates team members and inspires development through exploration and collaboration. Design lead for end-to-end product development within the home cleaning category, across several licenses and private brands. Driving dynamic conceptualization and prototyping through to production while leveraging DFM principles and strong collaboration.

  • Senior Product Design Manager

    Jan 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Senior Industrial Designer

    Feb 2017 - Jan 2019
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  University of Minnesota College of Design

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  Creative Design Methods Instructor
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  Dorel Juvenile

  Apr 2021 - now

  Design Manager