I’m an Outdoor Product Design graduate with hands-on experience in product development, production coordination, and customer support within the outdoor industry. I’m especially drawn to turning detailed requirements into production-ready work—building tech packs, reviewing samples and fittings, coordinating vendors, and tracking both shipments and timelines to keep projects moving smoothly. I also bring strong service and communication skills from supporting customers across multiple channels and from leadership and teaching roles where I help others succeed in hands-on technical settings. Whether I’m quality-checking bulk orders, improving workflows to reduce delays, or collaborating with clients to meet specifications, I focus on accuracy, organization, and delivering reliable outcomes from idea through production.

Kali Ward

I’m an Outdoor Product Design graduate with hands-on experience in product development, production coordination, and customer support within the outdoor industry. I’m especially drawn to turning detailed requirements into production-ready work—building tech packs, reviewing samples and fittings, coordinating vendors, and tracking both shipments and timelines to keep projects moving smoothly. I also bring strong service and communication skills from supporting customers across multiple channels and from leadership and teaching roles where I help others succeed in hands-on technical settings. Whether I’m quality-checking bulk orders, improving workflows to reduce delays, or collaborating with clients to meet specifications, I focus on accuracy, organization, and delivering reliable outcomes from idea through production.

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I’m an Outdoor Product Design graduate with hands-on experience in product development, production coordination, and customer support within the outdoor industry. I’m especially drawn to turning detailed requirements into production-ready work—building tech packs, reviewing samples and fittings, coordinating vendors, and tracking both shipments and timelines to keep projects moving smoothly.

I also bring strong service and communication skills from supporting customers across multiple channels and from leadership and teaching roles where I help others succeed in hands-on technical settings. Whether I’m quality-checking bulk orders, improving workflows to reduce delays, or collaborating with clients to meet specifications, I focus on accuracy, organization, and delivering reliable outcomes from idea through production.

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Work Experience

Product Developer at Primo Golf Apparel
January 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026
Built and implemented a PLM system in Onbrand, developed and managed product tech packs, and researched and coordinated with vendors. Conducted sample reviews and fittings, managed bulk production orders and vendor timelines, and tracked sample and bulk shipment progress. Estimated landed product costs to support informed purchasing and production decisions.
Contract Designer at Valda
July 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Collaborated with clients to ensure their needs and project specifications were met for outdoor product and apparel work. Developed design solutions, created detailed technical drawings and production-ready technical packages to guide manufacturing, and managed client communication along with project timelines and deliverables to support successful outcomes.
Production Lead at Laser Cut Quilts
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Optimized production workflows while supporting daily tasks to meet deadlines. Managed order fulfillment with a focus on accuracy and customer satisfaction, and performed quality control to maintain high product standards. Implemented process improvements to reduce delays and improve overall efficiency.
Clothing Specialist at REI Co-op
May 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Provided personalized customer service by offering expert recommendations for outdoor gear and apparel. Managed order fulfillment to ensure accurate locating, packing, and shipping, and supported stockroom organization. Educated customers on outdoor clothing and proper gear use, and assisted with locating items and packing orders neatly.
Professor’s Assistant at Utah State University
August 1, 2022 - May 31, 2024
Supported instructors by guiding students through technical assignments and lab exercises.
Clothing Specialist at REI Co-op
May 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Provided personalized customer service by offering expert recommendations for outdoor gear and apparel. Managed order fulfillment to ensure accurate locating, packing, and shipping, and supported stockroom organization. Educated customers on outdoor clothing and proper gear use, and assisted with locating items and packing orders neatly.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Outdoor Product Design and Development at Utah State University
August 1, 2020 - May 31, 2024
High School Diploma at Chugiak High School
August 1, 2018 - May 31, 2020
40 College Credits at University of Alaska Anchorage
August 21, 2018 - December 18, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization