Russell Bergeron
Summary
Aside from some of my professional experience listed below, my personal experience growing up as an outdoorsman and fisherman has given me a love for the water that doesn't seem to be matched. I began taking "boaters safety" courses as a child and through my 20s covering 3 different states, and have recently studied to acquire my skippers II certification that I was able to exercise around St.Barts in march of 2026.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Back of House
Mockingbird Bar and Garden
East Dundee IL
10.2018 - Current
- Worked every position; Bartender, server, dishwasher, prep cook, line cook, dough maker, misc maintenance, and outdoor patio/"garden" management/beautification.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in a fast-paced team environment focused on quality service.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Product Designer
American Outdoor Brands
Columbia, MO
09.2021 - 12.2025
- Designed innovative product concepts aligned with outdoor industry trends and consumer preferences.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine prototypes and improve user experience.
- Executed usability tests to gather user feedback and drive design improvements.
- Created detailed specifications and guidelines for manufacturing processes to ensure design integrity.
- Led design reviews, facilitating discussions on creative direction and alignment with brand objectives.
- Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
- Developed comprehensive drawings and materials from project specifications to facilitate product creation.
- Managed multiple projects effectively in demanding environment with tight deadlines.
- Developed innovative product concepts through extensive market research and competitor analysis.
- Followed quality control procedures.
- Suggested enhancements to product design that would improve user experience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design (Product Design)
Milwaukee Institute Of Art And Design
Milwaukee, WI05.2021
No Degree - Engineering
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI04.2018
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Organizational skills
- Verbal communication
Accomplishments
- Multiple design patents and products brought to market
- 60 Mile 5-day backpacking trip on superior hiking trail
- 40+ mile canoe/portage trip in the boundary waters
- Solo traveled through Europe for roughly 2 Months
Certification
STCW
First-Aid and CPR
Basic Fire fighting
Personal survival techniques
Personal safety and social responsibility
Skipper II certified by NauticED
Timeline
Product Designer
American Outdoor Brands
09.2021 - 12.2025
Restaurant Back of House
Mockingbird Bar and Garden
10.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design (Product Design)
Milwaukee Institute Of Art And Design
No Degree - Engineering
Marquette University