Thomas Yannitte
Princeton, New Jersey
Tel: 908.616.1952 • Email: thomas@yannitte.com • www.yannitte.com
Entrepreneur • Industrial Design • Design Engineering • Analyst • Strategist
20-year track record of critical/creative thinking and business insight.
• Expertise in analysis, design, strategy, research & development, manufacturing, ergonomics, global business, economics, and the implementation of highly creative solutions.
• Expertise in management and product/project processes. Skilled in developing conceptual presentations, oral & written communication, and client/corporate interchange.
• An in-depth knowledge of business, macro-economics, planning, manufacturing and Project/Product life-cycles.
• Proven track record of leadership and direction to: innovation, analysis, design, engineering, operations, and research & development assets.
Core Competencies
• Strategy / Analysis / Research and Development
• Invention / Innovation / Business / Design
• Leadership / Management
• Conceptual Development
• Macro Economics
• Entrepreneurship
Professional Experience
Archimedes Innovations Consulting, LLC.
Industrial Design / Engineer, Analyst, Strategist • Belle Mead, NJ 2001 - 2012
-Create cutting edge, competitively priced high-end technology solutions using U.S. subcontractors and both U.S. and international manufacturing for a wide variety of industries, including specifically security, fitness, technology, and architecture.
-Provide strategic analysis, engineering design (industrial, bio-mechanical, mechanical), R&D, prototyping, fabrication, manufacturing, marketing, branding, architecture, interior design, graphic design, trade show booth design, and ethnographic immersion and advocacy services.
-Clients have included: Regiscope (FedEx), Kinetic Sports, Ripzone Sports, Etonic Sports, Roe, Xelero Footwear, Instride Footwear, Phrog PT, Core Fit Consulting, Livermore Consulting, Oxford, BCT-NJIT, WMSI, and Moody’s, BCT (New Jersey Institute of Technology Incubator), Oxford Design and Communications, Wealth Management Systems, Inc.
-Create strategic operational audits.
-Managed dozens of employees per project need/business and was responsible for 6 major corporate clients.
Expertise in working with various materials for prototyping, building, and manufacturing (steel, aluminum, glass, plastics, woods, composites, fabrics, chemicals).
Key Achievements:
- Developed cutting edge, competitively priced high-technology products using U.S. subcontractors and U.S. and International manufacturing.
- Transformed existing antiquated based products into cutting edge technology products.
Owner / Creator / Designer / Manager
Phrog Personal Training Studio, Princeton, NJ • 2007 - 2010
The largest and most advanced personal training studios in the United States.
-Performed in-depth analysis of fitness industry and created and implemented the design, architecture, construction, interior design, branding, marketing, operations, management, equipment selection, and on-boarding for the largest and most advanced personal training studio in the United States.
-Developed a new fitness-training paradigm, based on proper biomechanical training, ergonomics, psychology, branding, design, and corporate identity.
Employed and managed staff of 10, and was responsible for over 200 clients.
Moody’s Investors Service
Senior Moody’s Research and Business Analyst • New York, NY 2006 - 2007
Provided end-to-end analysis for the Moody’s Connect product/project and initiatives, including both enhancements and new development. Scope of work included corporate requirements, information flows, modeling, workflow, analyst information interface within and across global Moody’s business systems, and also provided detailed strategic documentation of all aspects of the logistical systems in question.
Served as the primary contact/advocate to business users (other Moody’s Analysts), to gather and write operational requirements and validate strategic operational requirements and operational business models.
Worked closely with project management and with the operational development teams, to provide support for their work products and to act as an informed customer advocate within the development team. Moody’s Connect assists the Analytical community, (Analysts and Support Members), in their rating process.
Analysts today are obliged to access multiple applications, and to collaborate manually on a Rating event or publication. Existing work products can not be leveraged, since they are difficult to find in Moodys.com or in house databases. The overall goal for Moody’s Connect was to make the international information necessary to support all financial work activities available in one place, anywhere in the world, at any given time.
Unique Moody’s Job Qualifications:
Various aspects of operational, strategic, logistical analysis and strategy building, including business modeling, project management, documentation, and corporate liaison interface.
Key Achievements:
- Lead Senior Research and Business Analyst for the Moody’s Connect Project.
- Provided detailed strategic and operational models, plans, and analysis, reports, and mock-ups for the Moody’s Connect Project.
BCT Partners
Business Analyst • Newark, NJ 2004
Charged with improving key clients information business operations and communications ability for BCT Partners. Directed all creative aspects for client interface and corporate identity/branding. Designed and implemented Corporate strategy and operational standards and processes for corporate strategic projects. Developed corporate data sitemaps, operational flow models, and process flows. Assisted project teams in all aspects of project development. Provided assistance in complex graphic, information and design projects. Created and edited promotional materials, including presentations for corporate identity systems and programs. Provided creative briefs, and acted as business liaison between the incubator and the client. Served as project leader, performing lead research and business analysis role.
Key Achievements:
- Increased organizational services productivity through better business and operational structure, economic model building, and implementation of corporate processes and standards.
- Spearheaded development, creation and design of clients corporate standards and identity.
- Worked extensively on development of + $1,000,000 billable client project.
Oxford Communications Inc.
Strategist and Business Analyst Consultant • Lambertville, NJ 2003
Charged with the evaluation, compilation, and analysis of internal corporate logistics, mechanics and processes. Developed a strategy of redirection for both internal and external corporate growth and development.
Developed processes to facilitate increased corporate potential, client retention, and prospective client contact for new business. Responsible for developing projects for new and current business in areas of strategic planning, analysis, development, and design.
Key Achievement:
- The re-creation of a corporate operations model through a company wide creative audit and analysis.
The World Trade Center, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Project Manager, Industrial Design Engineer / Analyst New York, NY 1993 -1997
Project Manager / Industrial structures designer / Analyst for the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey’s, World Trade Center Facility and Complex.
Supervised and completed facility projects from concept through construction. Researched project construction and manufacturing techniques and obtained cost estimates, which supported functional and contractual development and design requirements.
Prepared conceptual ideas and layouts in the form of visual presentations, models and drawings for tenant, towers, and base-buildings projects. Liaised with outside consulting firms, manufacturers, engineers, corporate, and city/state representatives, internal security personal, contractors, and city/state, police/fire, and federal law enforcement agents.
Directed structural, engineering, electrical, and mechanical crews and fabricators, involved in product/project construction. Worked extensively with World Trade Center and Port Authority Law Enforcement in the creation of various anti-terrorist strategic plans, structural designs & engineering projects.
Key Achievements:
- Redesign and construction of entire WTC Facility: Automobile entries, PA Police Station, guard booth stations, explosion proof mail boxes, and waste receptacles, stairwell emergency egress, sub grade truck docks entries, elevator and escalator design innovations, ADA Door systems, Path Station design, WTC Plaza, facility mapping, and Information way finding, and primary rebuilding of WTC, after 1993 terrorist bombing.
-Strategic counter threat research and analysis of entire WTC facility and complex.
Wealth Management Systems Inc.
Director of Planning and Development / Marketing /Analysis Sparta, NJ 2000 - 2001
Directed all planning, strategic business development, operations, branding, and later marketing for WMSI, Wealth Management Systems Inc., an internet centric financial services company. Developed and presented new product ideas for existing as well as potential clients, while continuing to leverage existing client capabilities.
Key Achievements:
- The creation of corporate Identity and direction through a company wide creative audit.
- Developed and implemented strong corporate strategy programs.
Ripzone USA • Etonic Athletic • Orion Sports
Vice President of Development, Marketing and Design, Ripzone USA
Director of Marketing, Etonic Athletic Footwear
Director of Operations / Industrial Designer, Orion Sports
Belle Mead, NJ 1997 – 2000
Employed by Orion, Inc., and Kinetics Sports Inc., an umbrella company with licensing and subsidiary companies: Orion Footwear, Orion Sports, Ripzone USA, Inc., Ripzone Boarding, Ripzone Clothing & Footwear, and Etonic Athletic Footwear.
Designed, developed and engineered technical outerwear and footwear through sketches and CAD. Developed outsole mold drawings and dynamic illustrations. Directed North American and overseas production, maintaining daily communication with manufacturers in Canada, China, Korea, India, and Pakistan, in order to ensure timely deliverables of over (G)$6,400,000.00 annually.
Directed all U.S. warehousing, distribution and shipping. Managed international import in conjunction with U.S. Customs, consolidators, shippers, warehouses and brokers.
Co-managed, with President, the operations of a 24 person sales force covering the entire United States. Traveled extensively for tradeshows, sales meetings, and meetings at manufacturing facilities in both Asia and Canada. Created and directed all U.S. advertising media, print media, product, product packaging, business development, and multi media.
Key Achievements:
- Primary roll in the creation and growth of the U.S. companies and their brands from the ground up.
- Contributed to increasing company earnings by over 700% in less than three years.
Education and Credentials
Bachelor of Industrial Design 5-Year Curriculum, I.D.S.A
Post 5th Year Thesis 1989-1990
Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
Pursuant of Master of International Commerce and Diplomacy
Norwich University Graduate Studies, Northfield Vermont 2008-Present
Engineering 1884-1986
Middlesex County College, Edison, New Jersey
Technical Proficiencies
Applications:
Various CAD, Key Note, Word, Excel, Visio, Omni Graph, Contribute, Final Draft, Power Point, Illustrator, PhotoShop, Final Cut Pro, Others, (Most Business and Creative).
Skill Sets:
International business, macro economics, political science, commerce, prototype development and building, metal shop/welding, writing, film/video directing, editing, and production, business development, graphic design, combat martial arts, and various weapons training.
Merits:
Accepted to the U.S. Marine Corp Aviation Officers Candidate School, 1993.
Winner of the Lamont Horshorn Award for citizenship, 1984.
Published Author
Patent Holder
Thomas Yannitte
Princeton, New Jersey
Tel: 908.616.1952 • Email: thomas@yannitte.com • www.yannitte.com
Fitness Expert • Creator and Designer of Phrog Personal Training™ • Bio-Mechanical Fitness Specialist
29-year track record of “Health and Fitness Experience
Fitness Biography
Thomas Yannitte
Creator / Founder / Designer of Phrog Personal Training Studio
Thomas’s roots in fitness began as a junior high school wrestler and runner in 1977. Thomas is an bio-mechanical exercise specialist, personal coach, creator/author of the book, "Owners Manual", creator/producer of the Innermatrix™ Fitness Videos, and the creator and designer of one of the largest and most advanced personal training studios in the U.S.. He was president of Innermatrix™ Fitness Productions, llc. from 1997-2006. At only 18, he became a personal trainer. He placed 1st and 2nd place in two weight categories, in the first ever National Nautilus Championship in 1985. He was both a college wrestler and gymnast.
In college, he studied engineering and went on to earn an I.D.S.A. certified B.I.D. in Industrial Design from Syracuse University in 1990, where he designed and engineered an exercise machine, for his 5th year thesis project. Thomas holds two fitness patents, and many fitness patents pending. His latest fitness equipment was utilized and developed at Phrog Fitness Studio™.
His experience includes fitness instruction at 4 leading fitness centers, and a rehabilitation coach and recreational therapist, at the New York State University Hospital in Syracuse New York.
Thomas has held many Personal Training Certifications over his 27 years of experience as a personal trainer and fitness expert.
He was the Vice President of Marketing and Development of Ripzone™ U.S.A. Sports, and the Interim Director of Marketing at Etonic™ Athletic Footwear in 1999. He has been a featured columnist in “Exercise for Men Only” and “Stay Fit” magazines. Thomas was a member of The American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (A.A.H.P.E.R.D.), The American Association of Health Education (A.A.H.E) and the American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness (A.A.A.L.F.).
Since 1984, Professional Sponsors have included:
Etonic™Athletic, Brooks™ Footwear, Nautilus™, Bolle™, Ripzone™ Sports USA, Kinetic Sports™, Orion™ Sports.
Innermatrix Fitness Productions LLC.
Invented and developed new fitness programs and products for educational, fitness and family organizations. Wrote and published many articles and a book about fitness, psychology, and nutrition. Wrote, directed, produced and edited innovative fitness DVD’s. Created, developed, and patented new cutting edge ergonomic fitness machines. Strategically implemented branding, corporate, and operational solutions for Innermatrix Fitness Productions, LLC. Increased client brand awareness through implementation of website, print, PR, media, fund raising events, and creative direction. Consulted in fitness, education, product use & development, and nutrition. Provided heuristic evaluations for other fitness client and client organizations.
Key Achievement:
- Created a new approach to fitness, fitness product design, and fitness education.
- Published a highly respected book, and DVD’s. Developed a new educational fitness and health paradigm.
2007-2010
The Phrog™ Personal Training Studio • Princeton, New Jersey
2002-2005
Personal Training Studio of Princeton, Montgomery New Jersey.
Free Lance Certified Personal Trainer and Exercise Specialist.
2002-2006
Professional Fitness Writer, Featured Columnist.
“Exercise for Men” Magazines, “Stay Fit” Magazines.
2000
Etonic Athletic USA, Athletic Footwear.
1997-2000
Ripzone USA Inc.
1997-1999
Athletic Footwear Designer/Developer, Orion Sports.
1994-1996
World Gym, Dunedin, New Jersey.
Freelance Personal Trainer, Fitness Consultant.
1990-1992
The Physical Edge Professional Fitness Center, Somerset, New Jersey.
Personal Trainer
1989-1990
The State University of New York Hospital, Syracuse, New York.
University Health and Science Center
Personal Trainer and Exercise Specialist
1989-1990
The State University of New York Hospital, Syracuse, New York.
Rehabilitation Center
Recreation Therapist and Rehabilitation Coach
1990
B.I.D. Industrial Design, Fitness Design/Engineering Concentration
Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York.
1984-1986
Engineering Concentration
1989-1990
5-Th. year University Thesis, “Forge” Exercise Machine, Syracuse University.
Industrial Design and Engineering Thesis.
1986-1988
Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York.
Varsity Gymnastics Team (Ring Specialist).
1986
First National Nautilus Championships
1st place team champion, 1st and 2nd individual.
1984-1986
King George Heath Club, Green Brook, New Jersey.
Assistant Fitness Director, Personal Trainer.
1884-Present
Martial Arts
MMA Fighting, Grappling, Russian System, Aikido, Gymnastics.
1984-1986
Middlesex County College, Edition, New Jersey.
Varsity Wrestling Team, Junior National Team.
Merits
The United States Marine Corp, Aviation Officers Candidate School, 1993.
Expertise in:
• Functional and Performance Training
• Personalized fitness instruction
• Exercise education
• Ergonomics, physiology, and bio mechanical human engineering
• Fitness machine design and engineering
• Motivational counseling/coaching
• Martial arts, wrestling, gymnastics
• Nutritional guidance