Douglas Bechler:

• 8 Kent St. Newburyport, MA. 01950
• Cell: (978) 609-1255
• E-mail:

Objective:

•   To design and produce innovative, commercially successful footwear.

Qualifications:

• Excellent three-dimensional design skills.
• Proven ability understanding consumer needs, and footwear construction.
• Proficient in computer design using Apple computers. (Illustrator, and Photoshop)
• Experienced developing footwear patterns using Crispen software.
• Skilled at crafting accurate footwear prototypes.

Experience:

     Designer / Model Maker / Pattern Maker:    FILA U.S.A., Peabody, MA     January, 1997—Present

• Designing special make-ups, outsoles, and inline projects.
• Executing Illustrator drawings, Photoshop rendering, and assisting in developing color ways.
• Creating footwear models from supplied designs, by hand carving high-density foams.
• Producing molds for casting duplicate parts, and embossing materials.
• Making last alterations for specific athletes.
• Making patterns for Fila’s professional athletes, and new concepts.
• Finalizing last drafts, grading, altering shell patterns, and retro fitting old designs to new lasts.
• Hand cutting materials for new samples.

     Sculptor:                                                             Working independently              1980 Ð Present

• Creating sculpture using various materials.
• Researching markets, entering competitions, and exhibiting my work.
• Working with customers and venders to execute commissions.

     Finish Carpenter:                                               Jeff Philcrantz                            1990 - January 1997

• Responsibilities include Installing interior trim, mainly doors, windows, and stairs. Pricing jobs, ordering supplies, and tool maintenance.

Achievements:

• Designed and developed the mid-sole / out-sole cleat worn by Barry Bonds.
• Designed the Stargate for the kidÕs basketball line.
• Designed and developed the Bella ball 3.

Education:

• Certificate of training in Crispen software.
• Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA                Night classes in drawing and Foundry.
• Whittier Tech High, Haverhill, MA                             Boat Building.

Interests:

• Ultimate Frisbee, Softball, Boating, Exercising, Playing music, Life Drawing and Hiking.

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