Carlos (Tico) Curling
About Carlos (Tico) Curling
Carlos (Tico) Curling is a Senior Product Manager of Technical Accessories & Apparel at Zero Motorcycles, where he has successfully increased accessory offerings by 35% in his first year. He has a background in mechanical engineering and industrial design, along with extensive experience in sales and product management across various companies.
Current Role at Zero Motorcycles
Carlos Curling serves as the Senior Product Manager of Technical Accessories & Apparel at Zero Motorcycles Inc. since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing the forecasting process for accessories, utilizing market trends, customer feedback, and various data sources to predict demand and optimize inventory levels. He has successfully grown the accessories offerings by 35% in his first year through strategic planning and execution. Additionally, he represents Zero Motorcycles as a product spokesperson, participating in product launches, sales and marketing meetings, dealer shows, and consumer events.
Previous Experience at Cycle Gear Inc.
Prior to his current position, Curling worked at Cycle Gear Inc. as the Assistant General Manager for a duration of seven months in the San Francisco Bay Area from 2016 to 2017. In this role, he contributed to the management of store operations and customer service, enhancing the overall performance of the retail environment.
Sales Development Roles
Carlos Curling has held several sales development positions throughout his career. He worked as a Principal Lead Sales Development Representative at Tigera for six months in 2019. He also served as a Senior Sales Development Representative at Tigera from 2018 to 2019 for 11 months. Additionally, he was a Sales Development Representative at Vera Security for 11 months in Palo Alto from 2017 to 2018. These roles involved driving sales initiatives and supporting business development efforts.
Educational Background
Curling studied Mechanical Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology from 2006 to 2007. He also attended the Academy of Art University, where he studied Transportation Design and achieved a degree in Industrial Design from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, he completed his high school education at Don Bosco Preparatory High School from 2002 to 2006.
Process Development at Zero Motorcycles
At Zero Motorcycles, Curling developed and implemented a new process for the accessories development workflow. This initiative resulted in a more streamlined and efficient organization, enhancing the overall productivity of the accessories team.