Kevin M. Goodwin Mona, UT ~ (801) 319-9759 ~ kevin.m.goodwin@hotmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmichaelgoodwin/

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Proven ability to address a problem from many perspectives and create an effective, practical, long-term solution.

Possessing the expertise to take creative projects from conceptualization to completion. Management approach

emphasizes continual improvement, in exploring how to constantly and continually improve a product or service. KNOWLEDGE—SKILLS—ABILITIES Communication Word Processing / MS Word Spreadsheets / Excel Presentation Skills / PowerPoint

Accountable Microsoft Access Initiative / Problem-Solving Technical / Mechanical Aptitude

Creative Detail Orientated Adaptable / Resilient Innovative

PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE Product Development- 4+years

Responsible for designing new products as well as improvements to existing products, managing numerous

projects ranging from concept to completion

Collaborated with Sales and Marketing teams to identify need for new products

Analyzed marketing data to identify new potential products to better meet the consumers’ needs

Compiled reports and presentations with all pertinent data to gain senior management approval of new projects

Continually collaborated with colleagues and teams to present new product ideas, exchange project updates and to

share best practices

Was instrumental in identifying opportunities for continual improvement within our product line

Used multiple office management programs and engineering software including Excel, Access, and CAD

Project Management- 9+years

Insured growth and financial accountability of my department by designing and developing new products which

resulted in increased sales from $1.7 million to $5 million in just over 2 years

Responsible for over 40 projects in various stages of development at one time

Collaborated with other teams to present new product ideas for approval as well as review the status of current

projects in process

Researched the market and competition and worked with team to develop the product strategies

and established product specifications

Showed initiative, accepted extra duties and responsibilities, became the “Problem Solver” by using creative

thought process in coming up with solutions to sales and service issues

EMPLOYMENT

President of Product Development, Goodwin Innovations, Mona, UT 2014 - Present

Accessory Program Manager, Liberty Safe, Payson UT 2012 - 2014

Solar Designer, Solcius, Lindon, UT 2015 - 2016

CNC Machinist, Christensen Arms, Gunnison, UT 2015

MILITARY EXPERIENCE:

1041st Engineering Company, Wyoming Army National Guard 2001 – 2009

Served post 9/11 active duty and mobilized in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi

Freedom, and provided relief assistance for Hurricane Katrina Disaster

Responsible for over $1 million worth of equipment including new highly advanced weapon systems.

Was chosen to lead a team of soldiers in a special mission while in the combat zone in Iraq.

In charge of the training for a group of soldiers learning to operate and maintain the Command Remotely

Operated Weapon Station C.R.O.W.S. in a combat environment, ensuring the safety and the quality of their

training.

EDUCATION:

Utah Valley University, Orem, UT

Bachelor of Science: Technology Management (Business Management) May 2013

Associate of Science: Engineering Graphics & Design Technology Jul 2011

Associate of Applied Science: Engineering Graphics & Design Technology May 2012

Department of the Army Basic Training Course Aug 2001 Advanced Individual Training Course 12C – MOS Bridge Crewman Aug 2001 US Army Combat Life Saver Nov 2006

US Army Military Police School M101 CROWS Net Operator Training Nov 2006 Department of Defense

School of Military Packaging Tech Defense Packaging of Hazardous Material Mar 2003 Regional Training Institute 21F10 Crane Operator PH 2 Apr 2006

AWARDS:

Army National Guard:

Combat Action Badge

Drivers Badge

Army Commendation Ribbon

Army Good Conduct Ribbon

National Defense Service Medal

Iraq Campaign Ribbon With 1 Bronze Star

Global War Terrorism Service Ribbon

Armed Forces Service Ribbon

Humanitarian Service Ribbon

Armed Forces Reserve Ribbon With M

Device

Army Service Ribbon

Army Overseas Service Ribbon

Combat Life Saver

Expert Rifle Badge

Expert Pistol Badge

Expert Machine Gunners Badge

Utah Valley University:

Dean’s List 2008

Consecutive Skills USA National Runner-up in Chapter Business Procedure 2010 & 2011

Consecutive Skills USA Utah State Champions in Chapter Business Procedure 2010 & 2011