SBSullivan Bares
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT · PROJECT LEADERSHIP

From concept.
To production.
To impact.

I’m Sullivan Bares. I bring teams, technology, and operations together to launch better products and build the capacity behind them.

Explore my work
Cumming, GeorgiaTactical equipment / Medical devices / Manufacturing
50%reduction in product time to market
4×manufacturing production capacity
3 monthsahead of facility launch schedule
01 / SELECTED WORK

Products built.
Projects delivered.

Work spanning product development, advanced manufacturing, and the operations that turn ideas into outcomes.

01 / TACTICAL EQUIPMENTBlackpoint Tactical

Product photos courtesy of High Speed Gear

Axon T10 TASER SMART holsters

Product development for the Queensland Police Service in Australia, supporting an exclusive international contract.

Designed for secure retention and quick deployment, the TASER 10 Holster combines Level II retention with automatic safety engagement when holstered and an intuitive master-grip release.

Product facts

Retention
Level II retention
Safety
Automatic safety engagement when holstered
Release
Master-grip design for intuitive deployment
Mounting
30° and 45° belt-mount cross-draw options
Manufacturing
Made in the USA; Berry Amendment compliant
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
View product at High Speed Gear
93%revenue growth within five months
Project overview

My role

Lead holster development as part of the High Speed Gear Products Group R&D team.

Business impact

The project supported an exclusive contract, expanded international market share, and generated the revenue growth reported above.

02 / PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTBlackPoint Tactical

Product photos courtesy of BlackPoint Tactical

Enhanced Duty Holster

A separate product development and launch project for BlackPoint Tactical’s duty holster platform. The light-compatible EDH combines three levels of retention with interchangeable light shims.

Product facts

Retention
Adjustable friction, ejection-port lock, and auto-rotating hood
Design
Master Grip concept and full-coverage trigger guard
Adaptability
Interchangeable SHIM system for different weapon-light configurations
Construction
0.125-inch KYDEX; built in America
Mounting
Mid-ride or drop-offset options; third-party mounts require an adapter
View EDH at BlackPoint Tactical

My role: development & launch

I manage development and launch of the Enhanced Duty Holster, including modular SLS-printed light shims, and coordinate marketing campaigns to strengthen product visibility.

SLS printing & modular light shims

Selective laser sintering (SLS) uses a laser to fuse polymer powder into a solid part, layer by layer. Nylon is a common SLS material. This process supports complex shapes for functional components.

My work on the EDH includes modular SLS-printed light shims. The interchangeable SHIM system adapts the light-compatible holster to different weapon-light configurations, connecting additive manufacturing with product versatility.

About selective laser sintering
Development + launchproduct management · SLS-printed light shims · marketing coordination
Project overview & résumé connection

Development responsibilities

My résumé connects this project to product development, launch management, and marketing coordination within High Speed Gear Products Group / BlackPoint Tactical.

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03 / MANUFACTURING EXPANSIONSpecialty Appliances

Building capacity for growth

Two laboratory and manufacturing facilities completed over 15 months, with automation integrated into production.

4×production capacity
Project overview

My role

Manage laboratory and manufacturing expansion projects, bringing facility construction and automation technology together.

Related experience

At Blackpoint Tactical, directed construction of the Alpharetta branch facility, reaching full production capacity three months ahead of schedule.

04 / MEDICAL PRODUCT INNOVATIONSpecialty Appliances

Clear Image Aligners

Resin 3D printing introduced to eliminate layer-line ridges and improve aligner fit and comfort.

97%customer satisfaction within six months
Project overview

My role

Improve the product through a change in manufacturing technology, connecting production quality with the customer experience.

Additional manufacturing work

Implemented robotic aligner trimming and led development of metal 3D-printed expansion, distalization, and Class II orthodontic appliances.

02 / EXPERIENCE

A practical bridge
between teams
and execution.

My background connects R&D, engineering, marketing, sales, and external partners. I work across product launches, facility expansion, vendor management, and organizational change.

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November 2024 – Present

High Speed Gear Products Group / Blackpoint Tactical

Research & Development

Lead R&D integration across Blackpoint Tactical, Crucial Conceal, and Comptac, forming development teams and establishing stage-gate processes.

May 2015 – January 2024

Specialty Appliances

Project, Product & Vendor Management

Managed facility expansion, product innovation, software implementation, manufacturing improvement, and vendor partnerships.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

University of North Georgia

03 / TOOLKIT

Strategy meets the shop floor.

Product & delivery

New product development · Stage-gate processes · Product launches · Cross-functional leadership · Change management

Operations & technology

Facility expansion · Manufacturing automation · Resin, SLS & metal 3D printing · Robotic trimming · Demand forecasting

Tools

Jira · QT9 · Magic Touch Software · SolidWorks · Autodesk Fusion · CorelDRAW

04 / LET’S CONNECT

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or a project to move forward?