Ezequiel Mendez
Portland,OR
Summary
Detail-oriented Sports Product Management graduate with hands-on experience in footwear development, including tech pack and BOM creation, tooling review, and wear test planning. Skilled in cross-functional communication and factory-facing documentation, effectively translating consumer insights and marketing briefs into actionable product specifications.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
GRADUATE STRATEGY CONSULTANT
Under Armour
Portland
01.2026 - Current
- Analyzed adoption barriers in trail running to identify product gaps, including visibility, perceived complexity, and functional design needs.
- Translated insights into strategic recommendations for footwear and material choices, balancing technical credibility with approachability.
CREATIVE EXPLORATION APPRENTICE
adidas Makerlab
Portland
10.2025 - Current
- Explored materials, trims, and construction methods to enhance early-stage product development for apparel and footwear concepts.
- Built iterative prototypes using existing material libraries, documenting material callouts, embellishment techniques, and construction considerations.
- Applied and evaluated embellishment techniques (screen print, heat transfer) for durability, aesthetics, and manufacturability.
- Conducted informal wear testing to gather actionable feedback on comfort, movement, and construction durability.
- Collaborated with design and development partners to refine concepts during critique and iteration phases.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
United Athletic Club - Eastside & Sellwood
06.2025 - Current
- Created conceptual apparel capsule (hoodies, hats) integrating user feedback and performance insights.
- Interviewed and surveyed ~20 gym members to determine style and function priorities.
COSTING & SOURCING/COLOR DESIGNER
University of Oregon (SPM) - SEEN CO.
09.2024 - Current
- Created footwear tech packs including BOMs, component callouts, material specifications, and construction callouts to support costing accuracy and factory execution.
- Conducted footwear construction reviews to align upper materials, stitch methods, and component choices with established performance, durability, and cost targets.
- Facilitated factory communication by preparing clear development documentation and incorporating feedback on materials, construction feasibility, and lead times.
Education
Master of Science - Sports Product Management
University Of Oregon
Portland, ORBachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CASkills
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Tech Pack Creation
- Bill of Materials (BOM) Development
- Footwear Construction
- Component, Material & Construction Callouts
- Shell Pattern Review
- Tooling Review (concept-level)
- Wear Test Planning & Feedback Analysis
- Factory-Facing Documentation
- Embellishment Techniques
Websites
Hobbies and Interests
- Combat Sports
- Coffee
- Running Innovation
- Sneaker Culture
- Outdoor Exploration
Timeline
GRADUATE STRATEGY CONSULTANT
Under Armour
01.2026 - Current
CREATIVE EXPLORATION APPRENTICE
adidas Makerlab
10.2025 - Current
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
United Athletic Club - Eastside & Sellwood
06.2025 - Current
COSTING & SOURCING/COLOR DESIGNER
University of Oregon (SPM) - SEEN CO.
09.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Sports Product Management
University Of Oregon
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University, Fullerton