Thomas Husen is passionate about working in the action sports industry and has extensive experience in product development, retail management, and quality control. He has a background in lifesaving and first aid as a former lifeguard, and has held positions as a quality control technician, supervisor, and skate department manager. He is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business and communications while co-founding POM Decks, a company that designs and produces indestructible carbon fiber skateboard decks.

1. THOMAS W. HUSEN
949.370.5811 ˚ thomashusen@gmail.com
Objective
I am passionate, disciplined and adaptable person. I believe my true calling is working within the action sports
industry. I am very interested in a position in which my extensive knowledge and experience with the lifestyle and
community will make a mark and contribute to the success of a company. My goal is to gain the exposure to allow me
to move into a position where I can apply my creative input.
Skills
• Product promoting through word of mouth and
social media
• Connecting with people
• Public speaking
• Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Equipment maintenance, IT
• Photoshop
Experience
Orange County Lifeguards (Formerly: United States Ocean Safety) – Dana Point, CA
Tower Guard, 05/2008 to 01/2014
• Supervised assigned beach area to regulate and educate beach attendees about public safety
• Used radio communication to dispatch advanced lifesaving units
• Performed ocean rescues, first aid, neck and back stabilization and administered O2 when necessary
• Maintained a respectful environment during stressful situations with public
Liberty Synergistics – San Clemente, CA – Manufacturing and distribution of personalized photo products
Quality Control Technician then promoted to Quality Control Supervisor, 11/2013 to 02/2015
• Inspected manufactured products for defects and verified assembly and packaging of orders
• Worked with QC Manager to improve efficiency, work environment and general procedures
• Controlled product remakes and waste to improve company profit
• Calibrated company equipment for optimal performance and reliability
• Trained new employees
• Supervised all employee performance for review
Lost Winds (lostwinds.com) - San Clemente, CA – Specialty sporting goods retail store
Skate Department Manager, 01/2013 to 01/2015
• Developed in-depth product inventory guide
• Communicated with sales representatives to grow sales
• Created a detailed store operations guide
POM Decks – San Clemente, CA – Hand crafted, indestructible carbon fiber skateboard cruising decks
Co-Founder & Product Developer, 01/2012 to 03/2015
• Designed, created and tested carbon fiber skateboard decks
• Market research and analysis of the skateboarding industry, identifying sales channels, target customers and
product pricing
• Developed detailed POM business plan stating business objectives and financial plan
Education
University of Arizona – Tucson, AZ
B.A. (In-Progress): Business/Communications, Planned Graduation Date: May, 2017
Additional
- Liberty Synergistics – Two-Time Quality Control Supervisor Award Recipient
- Agenda Trade Show (Long Beach, CA), Lost Winds Re-Seller Representative
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Arizona Alpha, Fall 2009