Aidan Harmer

Timberland · Stratham, NH

• Built Timberland’s Smartsheet wear-test database, containing approximately 300 tester profiles, and developed study recruitment, survey, and interview workflows.
• Run wear-test interviews and collect study-specific information on footwear size and participant availability.
• Co-developed a fit-and-comfort survey with VF Analytics and the Timberland team, gathering 560+ responses. Helped analyze the data and present findings to Timberland leadership to inform fit-and-comfort improvements across teams.
• Helped introduce Volumental foot scanning at Timberland and co-hosted an event that scanned 200+ people in one day.
• Support safety, durability, and functional-performance lab testing across Timberland and Timberland PRO, alongside competitor benchmarking. Present wearer-research and laboratory findings to women’s, sneakers, and factory-value product teams.
• Helped build a VF Corporation-wide fit-and-wear database with Vans and The North Face, bringing together 1,000+ wear testers. Collaborate across VF on foot scanning and shared testing practices.

Garden State Track Club · Part-time · New Jersey

• Collected athlete feedback and supported roster management, event coordination, and brand partnerships with Tracksmith and Athlos.

Fraulo Race Timing · Seasonal · New Jersey

• Operated race timing systems with FinishLynx, managed competitive-event data, and published results on MileSplit.
• Coordinated with athletes, coaches, and event organizers.

Ball State University · Muncie, IN

• Supported IRB processes and research compliance across studies.
• Collaborated with the Office of Research Integrity and Vice Provost to design and lead Responsible Conduct of Research training.
• Developed training modules and presentations; supported conflict-of-interest and commitment clearance.

Ball State University · Muncie, IN

• Conducted motion-capture research and analyzed kinetic and kinematic data using Vicon Nexus, Visual3D, MATLAB, and SPSS.
• Led community gait-analysis work and prepared participant reports.

Fleet Feet · New York City Metropolitan Area

• Delivered footwear fittings using gait analysis and foot scanning to help customers select footwear for their individual needs.
• Developed product knowledge through education and work with brand representatives.

JAG Physical Therapy · Hackensack, NJ

• Supported patient rehabilitation and clinic operations.

Ball State University · Muncie, IN

• Thesis research: “Effect of Arch-Support Orthoses on the Biomechanics of Downhill Running,” funded by Superfeet Worldwide LLC.
• Presented research at the Ball State Student Symposium and Midwest American College of Sports Medicine Conference.
• Experience with Vicon Nexus, Visual3D, Cybex, EMG, and SMART NeuroCom Balance.

Lasell University · Newton, MA

Coursework in tech packs, bills of materials, development calendars, wear testing, materials, manufacturing, costing, and sustainability. Created a Nike Vaporfly reverse tech pack as an academic project. View coursework →

Springfield College · Springfield, MA

Minor: Psychology · NCAA Cross Country and Track & Field