Sam Stagg
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Industrial design graduate student with a diverse background in operations, retail management, climbing, and coaching. Passionate about advancing the development of creative and high-performance outdoor gear. Seeking an internship with a leading outdoor brand to collaborate with a team on creative and effective design solutions, leveraging expertise as a climber and providing knowledge of the climbing industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Competitive Climbing Team Coach
Brooklyn Bouldering Project
08.2023 - Current
- Coached youth climbers to successful performances at a national level
- Designed and implemented comprehensive training programs encompassing technical skills, strength conditioning, and mental preparation
- Provided personalized coaching to climbers of all ages and skill levels, fostering measurable progress and maintaining safety standards
Teacher's Assistant, Junior Furniture Studio
Pratt Institute
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Facilitated student critiques, encouraging innovative problem-solving approaches to design challenges.
- Delivered technical demonstrations and offered guidance on materials, fabrication techniques, and design principles.
Operations Supervisor & Retail Manager
Brooklyn Bouldering Project
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Directed daily operations, overseeing staff performance, customer engagement, and incident management
- Curated retail offerings by identifying customer needs, managing national and local vendor relationships, and optimizing inventory processes
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
Lead Community Advisor
Brooklyn Boulders
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Streamlined customer outreach through automated CRM systems, enhancing client engagement and retention by instantly reaching hundreds of new and existing clients per day
- Conducted staff-wide risk mitigation training, including auto-belay rescue protocols, to ensure comprehensive safety preparedness
- Designed and screen-printed custom shirts for community events, boosting engagement and brand visibility
Education
Masters of Industrial Design -
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY01.2026
BFA - Theatre
New York University, Tisch School of The Arts
New York, NY01.2017
Skills
- Making: Rapid Prototyping, Hand & Power Tool Expertise, 3D Printing, Sewing, Mold-Making
- Design Software: Autodesk Maya, Rhino 3D, Fusion 360, Adobe Suite, Grasshopper
- General: Collaboration, Creative problem-solving, User-Centered Design, Creative Writing, Project Management, Design Research, Digital Photography
Accomplishments
- Performed in national and regional advertisements and acclaimed theater productions, including New York Fringe Festival
- Designed galleried photography exhibited at Movement Gowanus
- Recognized as 'Most Proficient Employee' at Brooklyn Bouldering Project
- Collaborated on the design and construction of a custom climbing wall in a small NYC apartment, maximizing space efficiency
- Lead actor in an International Independent Film Award-winning web series, highlighted in multiple festivals
- Co-founded an improv team, performing monthly shows at the Peoples Improv Theater
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant, Junior Furniture Studio
Pratt Institute
09.2024 - 12.2024
Competitive Climbing Team Coach
Brooklyn Bouldering Project
08.2023 - Current
Operations Supervisor & Retail Manager
Brooklyn Bouldering Project
02.2022 - 12.2022
Lead Community Advisor
Brooklyn Boulders
02.2021 - 02.2022
Masters of Industrial Design -
Pratt Institute
BFA - Theatre
New York University, Tisch School of The Arts
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