Daniel Murphy
Ellicott City,MD
Summary
Innovative Product Developer with strong background in creating, launching and managing successful products. Possess comprehensive understanding customer needs, inventory management and product development lifecycle. Strong skills in cross-functional team leadership and project management have led to consistent success in previous roles. Excellent problem solving skills and ability to identify unique solutions. Notable impact includes developing standardized manufacturing processes, maintaining a bills of materials and parts inventory.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Marketlink Mobile llc
Ellicott City, MD
06.2022 - Current
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and staying within budget constraints.
- Developed user stories, customer journey maps and personas for product design.
- Conducted user research interviews with stakeholders to understand their needs.
- Facilitated design sprints with cross-functional teams to quickly prototype solutions.
- Generated ideas for new products or features through brainstorming sessions with team members.
- Performed usability testing to identify areas of improvement in the user experience.
- Designed mockups, user flows, icons and illustrations for the product interface.
- Collaborated with peers and other design team members to discuss product enhancements and features.
- Modified and refined designs to conform with customer specifications, production limitations or changes in design trends.
- Directed and coordinated fabrication of models or samples from sketches.
- Developed manufacturing procedures and monitored designs to improve operations and product quality.
- Researched production specifications, costs and manufacturing methods and provided itemized production requirements.
- Contributed ideas towards improving overall design of mobile applications.
- Provided technical support to users experiencing issues with installed apps.
- Prepared comprehensive documentation outlining features and functionality of developed apps.
- Analyzed user requirements and designed user interface solutions to meet customer needs.
- Assisted in developing project plans and timelines for upcoming releases.
- Collaborated with design team to create visually appealing user interfaces.
- Tested performance of mobile applications on various devices and operating systems.
Owner/Production Manager
Bovistride llc
Columbia, MD
09.2013 - 01.2022
- Facilitated design sprints with cross-functional teams to quickly prototype solutions.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and staying within budget constraints.
- Built relationships with external vendors who provided tools necessary for successful product launches.
- Generated ideas for new products or features through brainstorming sessions with team members.
- Collaborated with developers, designers, marketers and other stakeholders on feature design decisions.
- Collaborated with peers and other design team members to discuss product enhancements and features.
- Observed quality control procedures in adherence to company policies.
- Created testing programs for durability and safety on consumer products.
- Evaluated feasibility of design ideas based on appearance, safety and market characteristics.
- Investigated product's safety and handling qualities and ways of distribution, usage and maintenance.
- Researched production specifications, costs and manufacturing methods and provided itemized production requirements.
- Directed and coordinated fabrication of models or samples from sketches.
- Prepared sketches using drafting instruments, paints and brushes or computer-aided design equipment.
- Conferred with engineering to establish and evaluate design concepts for manufactured products.
- Modified and refined designs to conform with customer specifications, production limitations or changes in design trends.
- Developed manufacturing procedures and monitored designs to improve operations and product quality.
- Assisted in troubleshooting issues related to product design or manufacturing processes.
- Provided support during the installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of equipment.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress updates.
- Designed materials for industrial or commercial applications.
- Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
- Fulfilled orders by successfully planning, budgeting, and coordinating projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oakland Mills High School
Columbia, MD05-2002
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Howard Community College
Columbia, MDSkills
- Operations Management
- Personnel Management
- Documentation And Reporting
- Strategic Planning
- Mechanical recoveries
- Operational Reporting
- Financial Analysis
Affiliations
- Proud father of two young daughters
- Outdoors enthusiast that enjoys cycling, running and swimming.
- Home improvement
- Reading
Accomplishments
- Served on the board of directors of the Ellicott City Partnership from 2017-2020. Contributing particularly to event planning and coordination.
- Managed an annual Halloween charity event for Ellicott City and flood recovery from 2015-2019. Coordinated and trained 50+ volunteers. Was responsible for 100% event design and setup.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Marketlink Mobile llc
06.2022 - Current
Owner/Production Manager
Bovistride llc
09.2013 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Oakland Mills High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Howard Community College