Phil Hall
Corinth,Texas
Summary
Imaginative Designer with excellent analytical, research and collaboration skills. Seeking a career opportunity in design and product development design studios. Experienced in design development and management of truck interiors and exterior programs from concept to production. Able to lead and bring out the best in others during demanding circumstances and accepts criticism with appreciation. Personable individual with a commitment to hard work, passion and creativity for design.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Marketing Manager
Peterbilt Motors Company - Denton, TX
Denton, TX
02.2020 - Current
- Worked closely with product development teams to create and maintain marketing materials for sales presentations and client meetings.
- Improved product marketing objectives by constructing communication initiatives and branding strategies to increase client outreach.
- Optimized segment space automation growth by leading marketing strategy and content creation.
- Possessed expert knowledge of competitive and third party products and translated knowledge into business strategy.
- Collaborated with marketing department to define positioning and messaging, and plan market launch, public relations, and lead generation campaigns.
- Contributed to planning and production of industry events, advertising, direct mail, telemarketing, and sales collaterals.
- Developed strategy and managed market communications that drove product demand.
- Communicated value and position to sales team and developed tools to support selling process.
- Oversaw product development, marketing and launches.
- Developed and executed go-to-market plans and facilitated internal organizational readiness.
- Performed thorough market research and competitive analysis to understand and effectively communicate product value proposition.
- Assessed new product specifications to meet client needs.
- Offered pricing and feature recommendations to management and cross-functional teams.
- Penetrated new segments through use of strategic marketing initiatives.
- Drove marketing initiatives to increase product visibility and market performance.
Senior Operations Auditor
PACCAR
Bellevue, WA
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
- Evaluated the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control in safeguarding assets.
- Ensured compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations that could have a significant impact on operations and financial results.
- Identified opportunities to maximize quality, utilization of resources, customer service and financial objectives.
Chief Designer
Peterbilt Motors Company - Denton, TX
Denton, TX
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Planned project concepts by researching and studying information of heavy and medium duty trucks.
- Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
- Consulted with customers, engineering, product planning, and manufacturing to identify design requirements for each project.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere with three program launches.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Delivered production ready designs of exterior and interior Class-A surface models to engineering and vendors.
- Coordinated and implemented continuous improvement initiatives of the design and clay studios.
- Managed department budget and project timelines.
Senior Industrial Designer
Peterbilt Motors Company - Denton, TX
Denton, TX
01.1998 - 01.2014
- Led various interior and exterior design projects from concept to production.
- Suggested enhancements to product design that would improve the user experience.
- Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
- Managed multiple projects effectively in demanding environment with tight deadlines.
- Converted project specifications into drawings and other materials that would be used to create product.
- Contacted proper stakeholders to share changes to project scope and timelines.
- Produced rapid prototypes using Rhino 3D.
- Taught and Led Human Centered Design to 250 PACCAR employees.
Design Lead
Johnson Controls
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Worked in the Ford and Advance Studios
- Organized and planned projects for advance interior seat studies.
- Prepared detailed 3-D mock ups and models of automotive interiors.
- Developed interior components using Alias software.
- Supported multi-discipline teams to provide design solutions that balanced customer requirements for performance and cost.
Industrial Designer
Peterbilt Motors Company - Denton, TX
Denton, TX
09.1995 - 01.1997
- Developed exterior and interior design themes and surfaces for major truck programs.
- Develop theme(s) to production ready designs of exterior and interior components.
- Directed surface development of scaled and full size clay models.
- Developed quick renderings and tape drawings for model development.
Design Consultant
Howard Attorneys of Law
Kalamazoo, MI
07.1994 - 08.1995
- Designed and built scaled models for a courtroom exhibit.
- Drafted various architectural layouts for exhibit evidence.
Feed Operator
Weyerhauser Paper Company
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Operated feeder for 515, 517, and 519 machines
- Checked for quality in corrugated board
- Assisted operator in setups for each run cycle
Education
Certification - Marketing Strategy
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY06.2022
Executive Master of Business Administration -
Texas Women’s University
Denton, TX03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design
College of Engineering And Applied Science
Western Michigan University04.1995
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Rhino 3D
- Corel Draw
- Office 365
- Market Research Analysis
- Product Development Budgeting
- Product Development Consultations
- Strategic Marketing
Accomplishments
- Received second place design award in 2012 for a delivery vehicle design competition sponsored by Local Motors and Dominos Pizza.
- Received third place design award in 2012 for a hybrid vehicle design competition sponsored by Local Motors and Shell.
- Received 28 design patents for various truck components.
Timeline
Product Marketing Manager
Peterbilt Motors Company - Denton, TX
02.2020 - Current
Senior Operations Auditor
PACCAR
01.2018 - 02.2020
Chief Designer
Peterbilt Motors Company - Denton, TX
01.2014 - 01.2018
Senior Industrial Designer
Peterbilt Motors Company - Denton, TX
01.1998 - 01.2014
Design Lead
Johnson Controls
01.1997 - 01.1998
Industrial Designer
Peterbilt Motors Company - Denton, TX
09.1995 - 01.1997
Design Consultant
Howard Attorneys of Law
07.1994 - 08.1995
Feed Operator
Weyerhauser Paper Company
01.1990 - 01.1994
Certification - Marketing Strategy
Cornell University
Executive Master of Business Administration -
Texas Women’s University
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design
College of Engineering And Applied Science