Playmates Toys
Industry: Toy company
DescriptionPlaymates Toys Limited is a Hong Kongese toy company. The company was founded in Hong Kong in 1966 by Sam Chan as Playmates Industrial. Headquarters: Hong Kong Founder: Sam Chan Founded: 1966 Parent organization: Playmates Hold Subsidiaries: Playmates Toys Asia Limited, Popular productsToy Playsets Action & Toy Figures Toy Weapons & Gadgets (function(){google.sc=google.sc||{};google.sc.init=function(b,e,n,f,p,q){if((b=document.getElementById(b))&&(0!=b.offsetWidth||0!=b.offsetHeight)){var h=b.querySelector("div"),k=h.querySelector("div"),c=0,g=h.scrollWidth-h.offsetWidth;if(0
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Playmates Toys Employees
PetSmart April 2013 - October 2013
SUPERVALU 2007 - April 2013
Playmates Toys 2001 - 2003
Hasbro 1995 - 2000
Mattel 1988 - 1994
Skills
Packaging, Creative Direction, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Development, Project Management, Creative Problem Solving, Leadership, Photo Art Direction, Art Direction, Strategic Planning, Customer Insight, Creative Strategy, Brand Architecture, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Product Development, Photography, Illustration, Illustrator, Brand Management, Pre-press, Strategy, Retail Packaging, Merchandising, Consumer Products, Brochures, Graphics, Private Label, Food Packaging, Corporate Identity, Executive Development, Concept Development, Corporate Branding, Product Design, Global brand strategy, Creative Concept..., Collaboration, Product Innovation, Branding & Identity, Develop break-through..., Collaborate with cross..., Sustainable Packaging, Budgets, Negotiation, Product Marketing, Marketing, Copywriting, Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design
Education
Art Center College of Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design & Packaging
Playmates Toys September 2011 - Present
Playmates Toys September 2011 - Present
TOMY Corporation June 2006 - September 2011
Skills
Accounting, Toy Inventor relations, International Sales, Product Development, Concept Development, Multicultural Marketing, Management, Project Management, New Business Development, CPA
Education
Doshisha University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology
The Umbrella Community Arts Center June 2015 - Present
Organically Grown March 2010 - May 2013
Playmates Toys August 2009 - February 2010
Oliver Peoples, Inc June 2009 - August 2009
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art June 2007 - August 2007
Mirage Group June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Blogging, New Media, Press Releases, Public Relations, Event Planning, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Social Media, Social Networking, Facebook, Publicity, Brand Management, Social Media Outreach, Editing, Media Relations, Newsletters, Creative Writing, Marketing, Mac, Strategic Communications, Digital Media, Marketing Strategy, Television, Online Advertising, WordPress, Logo Design, Magazines, Market Research, Corporate Communications, Integrated Marketing, Illustration, Strategic Partnerships, Journalism, Tumblr, SEO, Art, Google Analytics, Content Strategy, Content Development, Web Design, Digital Strategy, InDesign, Online Marketing, Product Marketing, Web Analytics, Nonprofits, Fundraising
Education
Lesley University 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Tulane University 2007 — 2008
Art History
Williston Northampton School
Obtained high school diploma, 2007
Mattel, Inc. April 2014 - Present
The Geller Rivers Consulting Group March 2013 - April 2014
GG Toys, LLC January 2008 - November 2012
Disney Consumer Products 2003 - 2007
Playmates Toys April 2001 - April 2003
eToys.com January 1999 - April 2000
OddzOn/Hasbro Toys January 1998 - January 1999
Wham-O January 1997 - January 1998
Galoob Toys January 1995 - January 1997
Skills
Team Leadership, Brand Management, Brand Licensing, Product Marketing, Market Research, Media Strategy, Recruiting, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Consumer Products, Product Development, Customer Insight, Toys, Marketing Research, Strategy, Product Management, Start-ups, Licensing, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Integrated Marketing, Brand Architecture, Cross-functional Team..., Creative Direction, Marketing Management, P&L Management, Market Planning
Education
UC Berkeley 1987 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
UC San Diego 1985 — 1987
ZAG AMERICA March 2014 - Present
BANDAI AMERICA INCORPORATED June 2010 - December 2013
Playmates Toys October 2006 - May 2010
Cookie Jar Entertainment August 2005 - October 2006
Twister Sisters Inc. 2001 - 2005
Lucasfilm February 1995 - December 2000
Paramount Pictures-Viacom Consumer Products 1990 - 1995
Skills
Toys, Licensing, Brand Licensing, Consumer Products, Strategic Partnerships, Entertainment, Brand Management, Product Development, Creative Direction, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Brand Development, Strategic Planning, Positioning, Digital Strategy, Art, Retail, Start-ups, Advertising, Packaging, Management, Entertainment Industry, Market Planning, New Business Development, Brand Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, New Media, Merchandising, Integrated Marketing, Business Development, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Licensing Negotiations, Digital Distribution, Trade Shows, Strategy
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1978 — 1982
BA, Psychology and Communications
University of California, Los Angeles 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
chosendesigns@yahoo.com - or (661) 733-7555 October 2012 - Present
Freelance 2010 - 2011
MGA Entertainment May 2008 - May 2010
Playmates Toys June 2007 - May 2008
Chosen Designs August 2003 - June 2007
DANU 2003 - 2007
Walt Disney Stores June 1999 - August 2003
Walt Disney Consumer Products February 1993 - June 1999
Skills
Character Design, Illustration, Concept Development, Photoshop, Concept Design, Toys, Character, Digital Illustration, Toy Design, Art Direction, Drawing, Illustrator, Sketching, Logo Design, Creative Direction, Product Design, Cartooning, Cartoons, Logos, Art, Character Animation, 3D, Packaging, Brand Development, Sculpture, Layout, Posters, Conceptual Art, Vector Illustration
Education
Schreiber High School, Port Washington, NY 1980 — 1983
High School of Art and Design, NYC 1977 — 1978
Illustration
Antelope Valley College
Mattel November 2014 - Present
JPMA - Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association February 2014 - Present
Mayborn Group February 2012 - November 2014
Fuller Brands (a Buckingham Capital Partners company) July 2010 - February 2012
Asia-America Chamber of Commerce 2011 - 2011
Dorel Juvenile Group (a division of Dorel Industries) August 2003 - January 2010
Playmates Toys 1999 - 2003
Hasbro, Inc. 1989 - 1999
Skills
Consumer Products, Product Marketing, Product Development, Promotions, Toys, juvenile products, general management, E-commerce, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Entertainment, FMCG, Team Leadership, Direct Sales, Trade Shows, Strategic Partnerships, New Business Development, Integrated Marketing, Start-ups, Marketing, Social Media, Contract Negotiation, Strategy, Segmentation, Packaging, Brand Management, Merchandising, Retail, Leadership, Business Strategy, Graphic Design, Training, Juvenile Products, Market Planning, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Advertising, Sales, Product Management, Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Creative Direction, Go-to-market Strategy, Product Launch, Mentoring, Business Development, Forecasting, Management
Education
Westwood College of Technology 2010 — 2011
MBA, Global Marketing
Bryant University 1992 — 1994
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
Massachusetts College of Art & Design 1983 — 1986
BFA, Major: Graphic Design, Minor: Industrial Design
Boston University 1981 — 1983
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
Rotter Creative Group May 2011 - Present
Rotter Group Advertising January 2000 - May 2011
Playmates Toys January 2002 - August 2010
Saatchi & Saatchi April 1997 - March 2000
Merkley + Partners November 1988 - March 1997
Constellation Brands December 1987 - October 1988
Towne Silverstein Rotter October 1983 - November 1987
AC&R Advertising September 1979 - September 1983
Skills
Brand Management, Toys, Strategic Partnerships, Consumer Products, Entertainment Industry, Marketing Analytics, Product Marketing, Brand Awareness, JD Edwards, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Brand Development, Global Marketing, Customer Insight, Licensing, Marketing Communications, Creative Direction, Relationship Marketing
Education
American University - Kogod School of Business 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Hewlett High School
SolarCity June 2014 - Present
Pacific Gas and Electric Company 2008 - 2014
Ellen of Toy 2007 - 2010
Rex Games (acquired by Smart Toys and Games) 2004 - 2007
Playmates Toys April 2004 - September 2004
Wherify Wireless 2000 - 2003
Girl Tech (a division of Radica Games) 1998 - 2000
Hasbro (formerly OddzOn) 1996 - 1998
Fisher Price 1994 - 1997
Colgate Palmolive 1987 - 1994
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Marketing, Product Marketing, Advertising, Start-ups, Brand Development, Strategic Planning, Brand Management, Strategy, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Creative Direction, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Market Research, Management, Leadership, Online Advertising, Public Relations, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Communications, Market Planning, SEM, Marketing Management, Business Development, Business Strategy, Digital Marketing, Analytics, Segmentation, Direct Marketing, Lead Generation, Marketing Research, P&L Management, Social Media, Facebook, Licensing, Project Management, Customer Insight, Energy, Renewable Energy, P&L Responsibility, Channel Program..., Media Planning, Negotiation, Coaching, Solar Energy
Education
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business
MBA, Marketing/International Business
Penn State University
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing/International Business
Mattel September 2010 - Present
- September 2010 - June 2011
Playmates Toys February 2008 - February 2010
Skills
Stationery, Motion Graphics, Packaging, Project Management, Illustrator, Brand Development, Concept Design, Toys, Illustration, Sketching, Product Design, Concept Development
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2002 — 2004
BFA, Illustration
Blip Toys November 2009 - Present
Playmates Toys January 2007 - October 2009
Playmates Toys January 2000 - January 2007
Mattel (Arco Toys) July 1995 - January 2000
Papel Freelance (div of Russ Berrie Gift) June 1991 - June 1995
Freelance Illustrator, self employed April 1987 - June 1991
Silver Burdett & Ginn Publishers May 1986 - April 1987
Hallmark Cards July 1985 - April 1986
Skills
Creative Direction, Packaging, Concept Development, Product Design, Art Direction, Illustration, Toys, Concept Design, Consumer Products, Product Development, Marketing, Illustrator, Brand Management, Brand Architecture, Licensing, Layout, InDesign, Graphics, Design Strategy, Character Animation, Industrial Design, 3D, Brand Development, Posters
Education
Rhode Island School of Design 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration and Graphic Design
from art to design, Inc. January 2007 - Present
Lanard Toys, Inc. 2004 - 2006
Playmates Toys 1993 - 2004
From art to design, Inc. 1988 - 2003
St. Ives Laboratories, Inc. 1985 - 1987
Skills
Illustration, Toys, Packaging, Retail Packaging, Visual Communication, Creative Direction, packaging structural..., Brand Development, Concept Development, Ideation, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Dreamweaver, toy design, Graphic Design, Retouching, Typography, Character Design, Web Design, Photoshop, Art Direction, Structural Engineering, Concept Design, Image Manipulation, Team Management, Illustrator, 3D Modeling, Advertising, Art, Logo Design, Product Design, Corporate Identity, Sketching, Graphics, Design Strategy, Branding & Identity, Layout, Posters, Storyboarding, Catalogs, Vector Illustration, Corporate Branding, Experience Design, Creative Strategy, Brochures, Creative Services
Education
Art Center College of Design 1977 — 1979
n/a, Environmental design, Illustration
University of California, San Diego 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude, Biology
DreamWorks Animation February 2011 - Present
DreamWorks Animation 2008 - February 2011
DreamWorks Studios SKG 1996 - 2008
Playmates Toys 1992 - 1996
Tomy America 1990 - 1992
Education
Biola University
BA
Screaming O June 2012 - Present
Freelance 2010 - Present
Playmates Toys February 2008 - February 2010
Playhut Inc September 2006 - July 2007
SCI Promotion October 1998 - April 2006
Skills
illustrator, photoshop, QuarkXPress, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Packaging, Creative Direction, Graphics, Trade Shows, Marketing, Art Direction, Illustrator, Advertising, Graphic Design, Product Development, Adobe Acrobat, Product Design, Concept Development
Education
Platt College 1990 — 1991
AA, Graphic Design
Art Center at Night
N/A, product development
Chaffey College
NA, Painting
Bandai America March 2012 - September 2014
Playmates Toys 2002 - 2011
Tiger/Hasbro 1997 - 2002
Hasbro 1995 - 1997
Playwell Toy 1991 - 1994
Mattel, Inc. 1975 - 1990
Skills
Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Business Planning, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Customer Insight, Sales, Sales Management, Coaching, Brand Development, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Florida 1968 — 1972
BSBA, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Stranahan High School, Ft Lauderdale, FL 1965 — 1968
Marketing
TradeShow Magic Inc. October 2001 - Present
Playmates Toys October 1986 - October 2001
Tomy 1982 - 1986
Skills
Entertainment, Creative Direction, Concept Development, Art Direction, Packaging, Project Planning, Project Implementation, Toys, Art, Concept Design, Illustration, Consumer Products, Product Design, Brand Development, Product Development, Brand Management, Licensing, Advertising, Fashion, Product Marketing, Trade Shows, Corporate Branding, Design Strategy, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Corporate Identity, Exhibit Design, Branding & Identity, Marketing Strategy, Industrial Design, Graphics
Education
Seattle Central Community College
Mattel, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Mattel, Inc. March 2014 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. March 2011 - April 2014
The Honey Tree Store July 2011 - March 2014
Mattel September 2008 - March 2011
Playmates Toys 2004 - 2008
Skills
Toys, Concept Design, Concept Development, Sketching, Illustration, Product Design, Packaging, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Illustrator, Consumer Products, Design Strategy, Product Development, Model Making, Industrial Design, Design Management, Art, Graphics, Brand Development, Digital Illustration
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Toy Design
Orange Coast College 2006 — 2008
Fashion Forecasting
El Camino College 1998 — 2000
Fine Arts
American Girl 2003 - November 2008
American Girl, Inc. / Mattel 2003 - November 2008
Applause 2001 - 2002
Applause 2001 - 2002
Playmates Toys 1996 - 1999
Playmates Toys 1996 - 1999
Hasbro, Inc. 1978 - 1996
Hasbro Toy Company 1978 - 1996
Skills
Toys, Consumer Products, Brand Development, Concept Development, Product Design, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Illustration, Art Direction, Product Development, Packaging, Digital Media, Graphics, Branding & Identity, Concept Design, Advertising, Design Strategy, Industrial Design, Brand Management, Creative Strategy, Marketing, Experience Design, Entertainment, Licensing, Creative Problem Solving, Corporate Identity, Product Marketing, Mac, Apparel, Catalogs, Design Thinking, Customer Insight, Digital Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketching, Brand Licensing, Integrated Marketing, Design Management, Retail, Product Innovation, Illustrator, Trade Shows, Logo Design, Fashion, User Experience, Art
Education
Southern Methodist University
WLS Success Matters November 2012 - Present
Hint Mint May 2004 - November 2013
Grand Products June 2003 - June 2004
Shell Oil Company May 2002 - May 2003
Mattel July 2001 - March 2002
Playmates Toys July 2000 - July 2001
MGA Entertainment October 1999 - July 2000
Magellan - GPS May 1997 - October 1999
Vision Technology July 1995 - April 1997
Skills
Product Development, Consumer Products, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing Research, Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Brand Development, New Business Development, Global Marketing, Positioning, Marketing Communications, Product Management, Marketing Management, P&L Management, Sales Management, Sales, Integrated Marketing, Trade Shows, Marketing, Weight Loss Coaching, Bariatrics
Education
University of Phoenix, Pasadena Campus 2002 — 2004
MBA, Business Administration and Marketing
Johnson & Wales University 1992 — 1995
Bachelors, Business Administration and Marketing
Meadowbrook High School 1989 — 1992
High School Diploma, General Studies
Evriholder Products, LLC August 2015 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. July 2014 - August 2015
Pacific World Corporation September 2012 - July 2014
Bandai America June 2009 - January 2012
Playmates Toys 2007 - 2009
Holman and Associates (Broker for Tyson Foods) March 2001 - June 2003
ConAgra Foods 1997 - 2001
Skills
Toys, Licensing, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Products, Promotions, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Entertainment, International Marketing, Marketing Research, Market Planning, Category Management, Creative Development, Creative Direction, Forecasting, Budgets, Product Launch, Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis, Brand Development, Management, Brand Management, Retail, Advertising, Product Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing, Business Strategy, Sales, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning, Trade Marketing, Trade Shows, Social Media Marketing, Packaging, Key Account Management, Market Research, P&L Management, Merchandising, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, FMCG, Strategy, Segmentation, Digital Marketing, Start-ups, Brand Architecture, Market Analysis
Education
Biola University
BA, Psychology
Spin Master Ltd. September 2013 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. April 2011 - August 2013
Spin Master Ltd. August 2009 - March 2011
Spin Master Ltd. October 2007 - July 2009
Playmates Toys May 2005 - October 2007
The Little Tikes Company September 2002 - December 2002
Fisher-Price May 2001 - December 2001
GE Appliances April 2000 - December 2000
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketching, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Digital Photography, Logo Design, Rendering, Prototype, Design Strategy, Ideation, Design Management, Product Design, Toy Design, Toys, Idea Generation, Industrial Design, Concept Development
Education
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Industrial and Product Design
Zoom Media Connect June 2015 - Present
BDS Document Systems February 2012 - Present
Home Savings of America June 2008 - March 2011
Chase Home Finance / JPMorgan Chase March 2007 - June 2008
Countrywide Home Loans September 2006 - March 2007
Private Residential Real Estate Investments October 2004 - July 2006
eVox Productions August 2001 - October 2004
Solution Central February 2000 - May 2001
Green Hasson Janks 1998 - 2000
Playmates Toys 1997 - 1998
Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Forecasting, Selling, Account Management, New Business Development, Customer Service, Marketing, Loans, Investment Properties, Mortgage Banking, Mortgage Lending, Training, Residential Mortgages, Management, Lead Generation, Strategy, Loan Origination, Business Development, B2B, Competitive Analysis, FHA, Refinance, Sales Operations, Advertising, Real Estate, Residential Homes, Strategic Communications, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Retail, Sales Process, Direct Sales
Education
Irvine Valley College
Psychology
Miramar College
General Education
Teefury.com June 2013 - Present
Chris Kawagiwa Illustration 2006 - Present
American Greetings January 2008 - December 2010
Playmates Toys May 2007 - August 2007
California State University, Long Beach August 2001 - May 2006
Skills
Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Flash, Entertainment, Character Animation, Storyboarding, Art, Sketching, Graphics, Illustration, Photography, Comics, Video, Vector Illustration, Concept Design, Animation, Digital Art, Art Direction, Digital Illustration, Film, Watercolor, Character Designs, Conceptual Art, Painting, Typography, Digital Painting, Cartoons, Drawing, Creative Direction, Layout, After Effects, Comic Books, Flash Animation, Computer Animation, Logo Design, Traditional Animation
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2001 — 2006
BFA, Illustration
Yvolution (Yvolve Sports Ltd) April 2014 - Present
Martha's Beauty Salon June 2012 - April 2014
Mad Dogg Athletics May 2013 - January 2014
Playmates Toys November 2011 - February 2013
Forty-Niner Shops, Inc. January 2011 - November 2011
Forty-Niner Shops, Inc. May 2009 - December 2010
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Access, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, SPSS Statistics, Mac OS, Microsoft, Mathematics, Project Management..., Work Well Independently, Strong Office..., Meet Deadlines, Successfully Complete..., Strong Research Skills, Work Well With..., Possess Strong..., Ability To Handle..., Bilingual: English &..., Strong Interpersonal..., Coordinating Events, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategist, Social Media Measurement, Social Media Outreach, Social Media Consulting, Social Media Integration, Social Media Advertising, Advertising, Customer Relationship..., Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Copywriting, Promotional Copy, Promotions, Excellent Customer..., Product Research
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Marketing
Playmates Toys April 2013 - Present
C.W. Eisner Interior Design September 2012 - February 2013
Sports Arena Physical Therapy June 2011 - June 2012
JPMorgan Chase May 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Fluent in Portuguese, Fluent in Spanish, Microsoft Word, Constitutional Law, Handle Confidential..., Consumer Products, Public Speaking, Customer Service, QuickBooks, International Relations, Study Abroad Programs, Toys
Education
Stony Brook University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, 3.4
Universidad de Sevilla 2009 — 2009
Study Abroad, Spanish Language and Literature
Horton and Converse Pharmacies August 2010 - Present
Playmates Toys March 2008 - May 2011
BCI Eclipse, LLC 1992 - March 2010
Skills
Forecasting, JD Edwards, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Budgets, Mas 90, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Reporting, SEC filings, Variance Analysis, Finance, Revenue Recognition, Great Plains Software, GAAP, P&L Management
Education
California State University-Fullerton, Mihaylo College of Business and Economics 1979 — 1983
Warner Bros. Studios August 2012 - Present
Bandai America November 2009 - August 2012
Spin Master Ltd. April 2009 - November 2009
Playmates Toys October 2007 - December 2008
Mattel 2006 - 2007
Mattel 2003 - 2006
Mattel 1998 - 2003
Mattel 1995 - 1998
Boeing Commercial Airplanes 1990 - 1995
Education
Arizona State University 1983 — 1989
B.S., Industrial Technology
Pacific Dental Services January 2013 - Present
Playmates Toys October 2004 - December 2008
Skills
Consumer Products, Forecasting, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Sales, Leadership
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2006 — 2009
BS, Health Science, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety
NW Associates 2014 - March 2015
Mattel 2011 - 2014
Mattel 1999 - 2011
Bandai America 1997 - 1999
Playmates Toys 1996 - 1997
Opcode Systems 1993 - 1993
CS First Boston 1989 - 1992
Skills
Brand Development, Brand Management, Marketing, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Marketing Research, Product Marketing, Strategy, Product Development, Entertainment, Youth Culture, International Marketing, Management, Integrated Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Presentation Skills, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Strategic Partnerships, Advertising, Brand Architecture, Creative Direction, Licensing, Market Planning, Promotional Partnerships, Toys, Positioning, Leading Pitches, Digital Marketing, Strategic Planning, Commercials, Customer Insight, Business Strategy, Music, Product Management, Sales, Creative Briefs, Presentation Development, Marketing Copy, Global Marketing, Presenting, New Business Development, Turnaround Specialist, Launching New Brands, Branding, Online Marketing, License Management, Product Launch
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1992 — 1994
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing, Organizational Behavior
Dartmouth College 1985 — 1989
Bachelor's Degree, English
The Pingry School 1979 — 1985
Bandai America August 2010 - Present
Bandai America 2011 - 2014
Self Employed December 2008 - August 2010
Self Employed December 2008 - May 2010
Playmates Toys 2009 - 2009
Tomy Corporation December 2007 - December 2008
Konami 2004 - 2007
Blue Box Toys 2002 - 2004
21st Century Toys 2000 - 2002
Sega of America, Inc. 1991 - 1998
Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science, Liberal Arts
Talbot Associates Co FounderEnervation LED Lighting2009 - Present
Playmates Toys 2003 - Present
Tiger Electronics 1988 - 2003
Skills
Product Development, Product Marketing, Consumer Products, Start-ups, Toys, Retail, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Sales, P&L Management, Manufacturing, Brand Management, Licensing, Sales Management, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis, Brand Development, Market Planning, Product Management, Trade Shows, Cross-functional Team..., Product Launch, Negotiation, Marketing Management, Pricing, Business Development, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Marketing, Strategy, International Sales, Market Research, Account Management, Customer Insight, Strategic Planning, International Business, Market Analysis, Key Account Management, E-commerce, B2B, Integrated Marketing, Merchandising, Consumer Electronics, Business Strategy, Leadership, P&L, Management, Advertising
Education
University of Denver 1971 — 1975
BS, Psychology
Self-Employed June 2014 - Present
Valeant Pharmaceuticals March 2007 - May 2014
Toshiba 2005 - 2005
Newport Corporation 2004 - 2004
Gauss Interprise (Magellan Software) 1997 - 2004
Mazda North American Operations 1997 - 1998
TraPac 1992 - 1997
Playmates Toys 1992 - 1992
Fedco Inc 1987 - 1992
Emergency Power Engineering Inc. July 1986 - December 1986
Skills
ERP, SDLC, IBM iSeries, Business Analysis, EDI, Business Intelligence, SAP, Integration, Systems Analysis, SQL, RPG, Visio, Business Process, Requirements Analysis, Data Warehousing, IT Management, Software Development, Software Project..., DB2, Databases, Software Documentation, XML, SOA, Microsoft SQL Server, Database Design, Visual Basic, Unix, Computer System..., Business Process..., Data Migration, SharePoint, Requirements Gathering, PRMS, Microsoft Dynamics, Gentran Integration..., Axapta, COBOL, Enterprise Architecture
Education
University of California, Irvine
Playmates Toys June 2014 - Present
Chungdahm Learning October 2011 - November 2012
Jakks Pacific June 2007 - June 2011
Skills
Sketching, Concept Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Toys, Illustrator, Art Direction, Model Making, Illustration, Packaging, Creative Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Rendering, Design Strategy, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Graphics, Digital Illustration, Concept Development, Drawing, Layout, Storyboarding, Animation, Art
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Toy/Industrial Design
The Complete Logistics Company January 2012 - Present
Penhall Company February 2008 - June 2011
Playmates Toys December 2007 - January 2008
William Lyon Financial Services October 2006 - September 2007
Liberty Tax Service October 2005 - October 2006
American Home Equity Mortgage July 2003 - September 2005
Franklin Financial May 2001 - July 2003
Century Financial Group January 1999 - May 2001
Gardner, Bergen & Yale 1998 - 1998
Weber Nameplate 1997 - 1998
Skills
Quickbooks, Excel, Microsoft Office, JD Edwards, Financial Reporting, GAAP, Budgeting, Consolidation, Auditing, Analysis, Cost Accounting, Internal Controls, General Ledger, Cash Flow, Internal Audit, Cash Flow Management, Account Reconciliation, Process Improvement, Accounting, Budgets, QuickBooks, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Excel, Finance, Management, Financial Analysis, Leadership
Education
California State University-Fullerton, Mihaylo College of Business and Economics 1988 — 1989
BA, Accounting
BD Labs, Inc. August 2013 - Present
20th Century Fox August 2008 - August 2013
THQ April 2006 - November 2007
The Endeavor Agency June 2002 - April 2006
Playmates Toys May 1998 - May 2002
Skills
Mergers, Entertainment, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Partnerships, Video Games, Mobile Games, Digital Media, Interactive..., Television, Brand Management, Strategy, Mobile Devices, Monetization, Marketing, Social Games, New Media, Content Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Digital Strategy
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 1986 — 1989
JD, 1989
University of California, Los Angeles 1981 — 1985
BA, History
Blizzard Entertainment December 2007 - Present
Promethean Works December 2006 - Present
Playmates Toys August 2004 - December 2007
Skills
Brand Development, Brand Management, Licensing, Brand Licensing, Creative Strategy, Creative Development, Creative Direction, Creative Writing, Product Development, Product Marketing, Toys, Concept Design, Character Design, Art Direction, Copywriting, Writing, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Entertainment, Video Games, Comics, Storytelling, Screenplays, Show Production, Concept Development, Packaging, New Media, Animation, Marketing, Digital Marketing
Education
Concordia University-Irvine 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Writing; Minor Anthropology
Irvine High
Katrina Werner, Independent Design Services 2012 - Present
Warner Bros Special Events 2006 - 2014
Jada Toys 2012 - 2013
Wow Stuff! USA August 2010 - January 2012
jakks pacific January 2009 - March 2010
Playmates Toys 2008 - 2009
MGA Entertainment 2007 - 2008
Spin Master Toys 2006 - 2006
Mattel 2003 - 2006
Skills
Toys, Consumer Products, Product Design, Packaging, Product Development, Creative Direction, Concept Development, Industrial Design, Concept Design, Brand Management, Design Management, Product Management, Sketching, Graphics, Rapid Prototyping, Management, Illustration, Strategy, Fashion, Brand Development, Marketing, Graphic Design, Design Strategy, Retail, Art Direction, Character Animation, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Problem Solving, Problem Solving
Education
California State University-Northridge 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing emphasis
California State University-Northridge 2012 — 2012
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General, 3.88
California Institute of the Arts 1998 — 2001
Masters of Fine Arts, Production Design and Technology, Costume Design
University of California, Santa Barbara 1994 — 1998
BA, Economics and Technical Theater Design
Mattel/MEGA Brands America, Inc. November 2010 - Present
Austin Design Inc. February 2005 - Present
Dot Dot Dot Design Studio June 2010 - September 2010
Jakks Pacific March 2010 - July 2010
Playmates Toys June 2006 - February 2010
Shonfeld's USA August 2005 - June 2006
Nikken Inc. November 1998 - April 2005
Kagan Cooperative Learning September 1996 - November 1998
Skills
Packaging, Brochures, Logos, Catalogs, Illustrator, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Corporate Identity, Illustration, Graphics, Toys, Logo Design, Typography, Posters, Art, Photography, Layout, Retouching, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Art Direction, Banners, Brand Development, Concept Design, Concept Development, Flyers, Image Manipulation, Mac, Newsletters, Product Design, QuarkXPress, Stationery, Storyboarding
Education
Platt College 1995 — 1996
Graphic Design, Graphic Design
Saddleback College 1991 — 1995
AA, Fine Arts
Playmates Toys April 1988 - Present
Data Processing Design April 1983 - April 1988
Motor Rim and Wheel January 1977 - April 1983
Skills
Product Marketing, Human Resources, Workshop Facilitation, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Entertainment, Licensing, Creative Direction, Strategic Planning, Retail, Brand Management, Packaging, Digital Marketing, Consumer Products
Education
Fullerton College 1982 — 1986
N/A, Business Administration
Ameriwood Industries December 2011 - Present
Datanational November 2009 - December 2011
Flowserve January 1998 - November 2009
City of Lake Elsinore 2004 - 2007
Playmates Toys 1990 - 1998
Crystal Cathedral Ministries 1994 - 1996
California Steel 1989 - 1990
Emergency Power Engineering 1989 - 1990
Allied Refrigeration 1986 - 1989
Gary North and Associates 1984 - 1986
Skills
IBM iSeries, RPG, RPG Free, DB2, SQL, Embed SQL, ERP, Software Development, OS/400, Operating Systems, Requirements Analysis, Business Intelligence, Visio, XML, Web Services, HTML, Microsoft Office, Business Analysis, VBA
Education
Citrus College 1987 — 1988
AS, Computer Science
Citrus College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Computer Science
Squid Kids Ink January 2012 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. November 2006 - January 2012
Playmates Toys May 2004 - October 2006
Mattel 2003 - 2003
Skills
Graphic Design, Illustration, Photoshop, Illustrator, Art Direction, Concept Development, Product Design, Creative Direction, Packaging, Sketching
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Toy Design
VIZIO December 2013 - Present
VIZIO April 2008 - Present
Playmates Toys March 2002 - August 2007
World Wide Licenses - TST HK August 1997 - January 1999
Galoob Toys November 1987 - July 1997
Worlds of Wonder 1986 - 1987
Skills
Product Development, Product Management, Consumer Products, Consumer Electronics, Global Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Product Marketing, International Sales, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, Product Launch, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Operations, Brand Management, Sales
Education
Brigham Young University 1984 — 1986
MA, Organizational Communications
Brigham Young University 1975 — 1979
BS, Business Management
Hasbro June 2013 - Present
Hasbro April 2011 - June 2013
Hasbro 2002 - May 2011
Playmates Toys 2001 - 2002
Hasbro 1997 - 2001
Hasbro 1991 - 1997
L.G. Balfour 1988 - 1991
Skills
Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Customer Insight, Process Improvement, Project Management, Forecasting, Product Management, Packaging, Product Design, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Budgets, Manufacturing, Management, PMP, Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Concept Development
Education
University of Rhode Island - College of Business Administration 1984 — 1988
BS, Accounting
Randstad August 2012 - Present
Lavish Luxe 2009 - August 2012
La Femme Fashion 2008 - 2009
Playmates Toys 2006 - 2007
Skills
Brand Management, Marketing, Advertising, Market Research, Marketing Communications, Market Planning, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Consumer Products, Entertainment, Product Marketing, Account Management, Sales Operations, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Management, B2B, Recruiting, Product Development, New Business Development
Education
The University of Texas at Dallas 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's of Science, Marketing
Playmates Toys September 2001 - December 2011
Mainframe Entertainment 2000 - 2001
Galoob Toys Inc 1989 - 1999
Coleco industries 1986 - 1989
All American Gourmet 1984 - 1986
Mattel Inc. 1981 - 1984
Skills
Positioning, Consumer Products, Licensing, Toys, Entertainment, Product Development, Strategic Partnerships, Product Design, Product Marketing, Packaging, Creative Direction, Brand Management, Concept Development, Venture Capital, Start-ups, Brand Development, Invention, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Retail, Product Management, Marketing, New Business Development, Market Planning, Video Games, Integrated Marketing, P&L Management, Management, Industrial Design, Competitive Analysis, Customer Insight, Concept Design, Trade Shows, Cross-functional Team..., Global Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Marketing Management, Situational Awareness, International Marketing, Strategy, Product Innovation, Design Management, Product Launch, Design Thinking, Brand Licensing, Rapid Prototyping, Character Animation, Creative Problem Solving
Education
City University (GB)
M.Sc (MBA)
Concordia University
B. Eng, Engineering
ALH Creative August 2008 - Present
Disney Consumer Products February 2005 - July 2008
Playmates Toys September 2004 - November 2004
Bartel Design Group 1997 - 2004
Wilson Design Group 1995 - 1998
Skills
Graphic Design, Web Design, Logo Design, Packaging Design, Retail Branding, Branding & Identity, Art Direction, Style Guide Creation, Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, Brand Licensing, Consumer Products, Packaging, Advertising
Education
Art Center at Night
CSULB
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Design and Visual Communications, General
CSULB
Minor, Marketing
Otis College of Art and Design
Textile Design/Shoe Design
St. Columbanus Church January 2009 - Present
Play Director July 2008 - Present
Self-employed 1983 - Present
various film & theatre companies 1974 - 2001
Playmates Toys 1996 - 2000
Skills
piano sight-reading, choral arranging, Can sing in French,..., Improvisation, Musical Theatre, Hebrew, Latin, Sight Reading, Singing, Musicians, Casting, Stage, Acting, Vocal Coaching, Drama, Organ, Voice Acting, Choral, Theatrical Production, Voice Over, Accompaniment, Vocal, Dance, Dialects, Broadway, Festivals, Teaching, Comedy, Feature Films, Shakespeare, Theatre, Directing, Performing, Music Theory, Film Production, Plays, Stage Management, POP, Classical, Concerts, Composition, Screenwriting, Vocalist, Creative Writing, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Songwriting, Television, Music Education, Band
Education
Ithaca College
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre
Gately/Poole Acting Studios
2-year Meisner intensive training