I have over twenty years experience in the design field of luggage and leather goods. My experience ranges from nuts and bolts pattern making and factory operations to concept creation/ illustration. I have worked globally to develop leather, plastic / metal hardware components, as well as finished products.
My computer skills range from CAD (Vellum, Solidworks. FormZ to Adobe produts.. Photoshop & Illustrator). I am capable of creating spread sheets that help in initial cost estimates / utilization of materials for new products. I have many contacts in the sourcing world for raw materials domestically and internationally, as well as factories on a global basis.
My experience and knowledge is steeped in the history of bag construction, manufacturing techniques and the history of all things that make up the bag business.
I enjoy my field and enjoy working with people. It would be my pleasure to provide a proposal on any project that my skills could be useful.

David Bloom
300 32nd Ave. S.
Nashville, TN
37212

Tel: 615 297-7105 (home/ office)
615 305-7399 (Mobile)

Email: sunporch@bellsouth.net
Website: www.bloomproductdesign.com
Online portfolio: www.coroflot.com/sunporch

Summary: Designer with over 20 years of experience developing product concepts to manufactured products. Knowledge of manufacturing cut & sew, as well
as compression and injection molding. Computer literate in Adobe products (Photoshop, Illustrator),CAD (Solidworks, Vellum & FormZ) and Microsoft products.

1995- Present: Bloom Product Design Inc., Nashville, TN
Job description: Owner / design consulting business, providing all client development (sales and product management), product conceptualization, manufacturer communication. My sourcing experience ranges from Asia (China, Thailand, Vietnam), domestic, European & Latin America..

1989-1995: Hartmann Luggage, Lebanon, TN
Job description: Senior Product Designer
I was hired to create Handbag collection, providing patterns and manufacturing knowledge, material development (leather & hardware).Over time my product design expanded into small leather goods, business cases, and luggage.

1987-1989: Isihara Industries, Long Island City, NY
Job description: Production and sourcing manager for OEM domestic manufacturer holding US License for Valentino Garivanti and Courege.

1985-1987: Etra Handbags, NY, NY
Job description: Better handbag designer

1984-1985: L. J. Simone, Queens, NY
Job description: Lead designer accessories division of shoe company, supervising three designers and traveling to Italy for trend research and
material development.

1976-1984: Bloom Fine Leather Accessories, Boston, MA
Job description: Owner / designer of high end fashion handbag company.
I created all of the designs which were either manufactured in my own facility or through a domestic contractor. I was directly involved in trade shows and setting up independent representative network. The line was distributed through better department stores and boutiques throughout the US.