EDUCATION
Boise State University
• MBA Candidate 2022
Management Emphasis
Brigham Young University
• Industrial Design BFA 2013
SKILLS
Computer Software
• Adobe Suite
(incl. Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Microsoft Project
• Tableau
• Microsoft O ice (incl. Excel)
• Solidworks
(CSWA Certified)
• Autodesk Fusion 360
• Keyshot Rendering
• Sketchbook Pro
Design Fundamentals
• Design Thinking
(IDEO Certified)
• Sketching
(analog and digital)
• User Research
• User Testing
• Model Making
• Rapid Prototyping
Language
• Portuguese— High level of
competence in composition
and spoken language.
AWARDS & HONORS
• 11 U.S. and international
patents granted for both
utility and design.
• Boise State University
Dean’s Experience
Scholarship (MBA).
• Association of Space
Explorers ASE Scholarship
(graphic design).
2429 S. China Rapids Pl.
Meridian, Idaho 83642
****.**************@*****.***
MARK
SULLIVAN
(he/him)
March 2016 - August 2019
August 2014 - February 2015
August 2013 - August 2014
April 2013 - August 2013
July 2019 - Present
August 2012 - April 2013
July 2022 - Present
February 2015 - August 2022
EXPERIENCE
Senior Industrial Designer / Project Manager
Scentsy, Inc. Meridian, Idaho
• Netted over $275,000,000 in sales across 3 new product lines as the lead designer.
• Awarded 9 patents as the key inventor of several fragrance technologies after implementing Design Thinking principles to discover product opportunities.
• Managed up to 8 projects simultaneously by tracking R&D expenses and project deliverables across contributing departments using Microsoft Project and Excel.
• Hired, managed, and mentored 4 interns over the course of a year in best practices, manufacturing techniques, and design design, and engineering.
• Established quality control standards and production timelines with multiple manufacturers through regular onsite factory inspections. Co-founder / Project Manager
Know Minimal, LLC. Provo, Utah
• Sold over $230,000 in online presales in 38 days after inventing and patenting the Ravean RFID-blocking wallet.
• Negotiated $22,000 in royalty payments over a 6 month period through product licensing.
• Optimized ecommerce sales by performing A/B testing on marketing material and web landing pages.
Lead Product Designer / Partner
Luvaire, LC. Orem, Utah
• Secured $600,000 in seed money over 2 rounds of investor funding.
• Engaged in the successful $2,800,000 merger and acquisition of Luvaire by Scentsy.
• Developed the market’s first oil di user core with shade integration based on analysis of customer habits around home fragrancing.
• Strengthened international vendor relationships while instituting production standards during onsite visits.
Industrial Designer
Signature Products Group Salt Lake City, Utah
• Developed 5 product lines in the automotive category for 5 unique brand identities including Browning, Mossy Oak, and Ducks Unlimited.
• Aided in creating the company’s first 1, 3, and 5 year business plan by consulting on product cycles and manufacturing timelines.
UX/UI Designer
Workfront, Inc. (previously AtTask) Lehi, Utah
• Designed team collaboration tools in enterprise management software with product validation confirmed through heat-mapping, eye-tracking, and other user testing. Founding Team / Design
Dark Energy Provo, Utah
• Amassed over $173,000 in 30 days through online crowdfunding campaign. ACTIVITIES
Public Relations Director / Search Specialist / Technical Rescue Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue
• Increased page reach by 800%, page visits by 300%, and page followers by 550% through social media campaign management.
• Participated in over 40 backcountry search and rescue operations, including high-angle rescues, while maintaining safety for team members and subjects. Volunteer EMT
East Boise County Ambulance District
• Contributed over 24 hours a month in service during chaotic and unpredictable scenarios. innovative insightful practical