Jared West
Jared West
United States
Current
• Licensed National Sales Manager at Polaroid Inc
• Licensed Product Line Manager at The Sharper Image
• Chairman at Westwayz International Trading
• Founder/CEO at The Mantis Knife Company
Education
• Loyola Marymount University
Connections
  • None
Recommendations
  • None
Industry
  • Sporting Goods
 

Jared West 's Summary

Summary:

Jared West serves as the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mantis Knives, a multi-million dollar tactical cutlery company that sells top-of-the-line products to over 40 countries throughout the world. Under Jared West’s leadership, Mantis Knives has grown to international prominence. Recently, Blade Magazine conferred an honorable mention on Mantis Knives as one of the Top 10 Knives of the Decade. Moreover, Jared West possesses considerable talent as a graphic artist and industrial designer. After establishing Mantis Knives, Jared West began working for The Sharper Image as a Licensed Product Line Manager. In this position, Jared West designed the 2010 lineup of Metal Detectors and Night Vision Scopes. Jared West studied Business Administration and Accounting at Loyola Marymount University in California. Jared West graduated with honors and achieved a longstanding record in weightlifting. At present, Jared West lives in Southern California, where he supports his community by participating in the Consciousness Centre of Orange County, The Crossing Church, and Fullerton Children’s Repertory Theatre. A committed philanthropist, Jared West contributes to The Salvation Army, Orangewood Children’s Home, and the Sportsmen Helping Children Fund.

 

Jared West 's Experience

Currently:
Licensed National Sales Manager at Polaroid Inc
(Other)
July 2009 - Present (2 years 7 months)
The National Sales Manager for an elite group of products that are being offered the North American consumers by the Polaroid Corporation
Guiding a team of salesmen as they promote the Polaroid Corporations new "Instant" product lineup
Licensed Product Line Manager at The Sharper Image
(Other)
March 2008 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Designing products and packaging for the legendary SHARPER IMAGE brand name
Complete turnkey product design, development and retail packaging design
Designed the 2010 lineup of Metal Detectors and Night Vision Scopes for The Sharper Image Company.
Chairman at Westwayz International Trading
(Other)
May 2007 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Oversee operations of a three company collaboration to bring product from different locations within China and Belarus in to the United States by way of air or sea
Daily responsibilities include location tracking, problem solving, paperwork completion and customs clearance
Responsible for the import of over $10 Million of retail goods into the United States since the company's inception.
Founder/CEO at The Mantis Knife Company
(Other)
August 2006 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Plan and execute operations of a multi-million dollar, multi-national tactical cutlery company.
Oversee the entire operation, Mantis products are sold in 40 countries around the globe. The ever-expanding group of distributors and dealers are exposing new clients to the brand daily.
Most recently awarded an honorable mention as one of the TOP 10 Knives of the decade by Blade Magazine.
Accomplished graphic artist and industrial designer.
 

Jared West 's Education

Loyola Marymount University (Bachelors , Business Administration and Accounting , 1998 - 2002)
 

Jared West 's Additional Information

Interests:

 Mountain Biking, Auto Racing, Motorcycles, Yachting, Travel, Photography, Geocaching, Reading, Writing, Singing

Groups and Associations:

 Mantis Knives USA, The Sharper Image Company, Polaroid Corporation, The Famous Trails Company, Westwayz International Trading, Alegna Investments, www.Bladesports.ORG
 

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