Ian Crary

About Ian Crary

An action oriented problem solver who thrives in a fast paced working environment. Cross-functional experience working with Athletes, Designers, Product Marketing, Costing, Development, Pattern, Tooling, T1 factories and T2 material suppliers along with many others. I have a passion for sports and the sporting goods industry with over 20 years of experience in footwear.

Experience

1. Senior Developer Footwear Curry Basketball

   Under Armour

   Sep 2022 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Working on complicated TN/NS projects developing new tooling and various upper constructions• Maintaining key relationships with marketing, design, materials, testing, engineering, innovation, T1 and T2 suppliers• Helped to develop and implement a pre-molded TPU heel counter into all of our performance basketball models• Working on athlete specific builds for players like Stephen Curry and Kelsey Plum• Developed UA basketball’s first ever model using super critical foam and podular high abrasion FLOW• Proficient at providing cost savings solutions that either hit target or go below, season after season• Mentoring the next generation of footwear developers and imparting my experience and knowledge in the industryKEY PROJECTS: Curry Series 7 Curry 6 Flotro Curry 3Z 25 Flow W Breakthru 5 Spawn 7 FUTR X ELITE 2

Education

• Portland State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing

  2000 — 2004

• University of Portland

  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Skills

• Retail
• Sports Marketing
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Sporting Goods
• Team Building
• Management
• Product Management
• Coaching
• Product Development
• Sports
• Marketing Strategy
• Project Management
• Product Marketing
• Marketing
• Fashion
• Footwear
• Public Speaking
• Marketing Management
• Certified Pedorthist