Exeter Research, Inc.

** ***** ****

Brentwood, NH, 03833

USA

Phone 603-***-****

Fax 603-***-****

abqk4b@r.postjobfree.com

Edward C. Frederick

Objective To contribute to the research, design and development of innovative and functional products. To consult on Product Design & Development and Advanced Product Development and Research.

Career Summary

Twenty years experience in the sporting goods industry. Extensive experience in footwear design, development and manufacturing, expert in footwear biomechanics research and advanced product development.

Work Experience

Dec. 99 - present Exeter Research, Inc.

Brentwood, NH - USA

President

• Research and development services for the sports and fitness industries

• Consultation on new product development, advanced concepts and, biomechanics research and functional testing of new products

• Design, manufacture and sales of special test equipment and software for traction, impact shock attenuation, and shoe flexibility testing

Feb 96-Dec. 99 Converse, Inc.

N. Reading, MA & Taiwan

Senior Vice-President, Research, Design and Development (97-99)

Chief Product Executive (96-97)

• Responsible for all aspects of new product research, design and development.

• Research and Development facilities in US, China, and Taiwan

• Responsible for staff of 50 people in the US and 26 in Taiwan

• Creation and management of a $6.5 Million budget

• Managed introduction of new Helium Technology

June 87-April 97 Exeter Research, Inc.

Exeter, NH - USA

President

• Research and development services for the sports and fitness industries

• Consultation on new product development, advanced concepts and, biomechanics research and functional testing to a wide range of companies including: Nike, Inc., adidas AG, Rollerblades, Inc., Asolo SpA, Lotto SpA, Rossignol, Avia, Inc., Dr. Scholls, Nordica SpA, Timberland, Inc., Wilson SG, Inc., Spenco Medical Corp., Sorbothane, Inc., US Olympic Committee, and US Biathlon Team.

• Design, manufacture and sales of special test equipment and software for traction, impact shock attenuation, force measurement, ski glide performance testing, and shoe flexibility testing

• Recruited, trained and managed a staff of biomechanists, industrial designers, testing engineers, and footwear developers.

Sept.86-June 87 Pennsylvania State University

University Park, PA

Associate Professor of Locomotion Studies

• Research & graduate instruction: locomotion studies and biomechanics

• Consultant to Nike, Inc. on new technologies, research and testing.

Aug.80-Sept.86 Nike, Inc.

Exeter, NH & Beaverton, OR

Director of Research; Director of Research and Development

• Responsible for creating an advanced products research and development program at Nike. The Nike Sports Research Laboratory was established in 1980. The NSRL remains a viable part of Nike’s extensive R&D efforts.

• Director of Research (1980-82). Established NSRL, responsible for recruiting and managing staff of 12 scientists, engineers, and technicians.

• Director of Research & Development (1982-83): administrative and fiscal responsibility for the 150 plus employees and $8 million budget of all research and new product development programs at Nike. Established processes and scheduling procedures that improved R&D typical timelines from 2 years to an average of less than 9 months. Expanded R&D efforts into outdoor, cleated and court sports.

• Director of Research (1983-86). Responsible for research and development aspects of new corporate ventures, as well as advanced research on new product concepts.

Aug. 79-Aug. 80 University of Montana

Missoula, MT

Assistant Professor of Zoology

• Major teaching responsibilities: Human Anatomy and Physiology, Comparative Anatomy, and Vertebrate Functional Morphology.

• Research on footwear biomechanics and functional morphology

• Consultant to Nike, Inc. on conceptualization, design, development and testing of new technologies, including Nike Air®.

Aug. 77-Aug 79 University of Tennessee

Knoxville, TN

Assistant Professor of Zoology

• Major teaching responsibilities: Human Anatomy and Physiology, Comparative Anatomy, and Comparative Physiology.

• Research on footwear biomechanics and functional morphology

• Consultant to Nike, Inc. on conceptualization, design, development and testing of new technologies, including Nike Air®. (1978 on)

Jun. 76-Aug 77 Museum of Northern Arizona

Flagstaff, AZ

Head, Publications Department; Research Biologist

• Directed production of museum publications

• Managed Staff of five editing and publishing 12 books and 2 periodicals per year

• Research on muscle design.

Aug. 73-Aug 76 Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ

Instructor of Biology

• Courses taught: General Biology and Cell Physiology

• Research on muscle design

Sept. 95-present University of Massachusetts

Amherst, MA

Adjunct Professor, Dept of Exercise Science,

School of Public Health & Health Sciences

•Research collaboration, participation in advising graduate students, occasional lectures on sports biomechanics

Sept. 88 Aug 90 University of New Hampshire

Durham, NH

Adjunct Associate Professor, Dept of Physical Education,

College of Health Sciences

• Research collaboration, participation in advising graduate students, occasional lectures on sports biomechanics and physiology

Special Academic Appointments

Education

1970 B.A. in Zoology, California State University at Humboldt

Areas of emphasis: general zoology a

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