Gund Company
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DescriptionGUND is a Canadian-owned manufacturer of plush stuffed animals. The company is based in Edison, New Jersey, and distributes throughout the United States and Canada as well as in Europe, Japan, Australia, and South America. Headquarters: Edison, NJ Parent organization: Spin Master Founder: Adolf Gund Founded: 1898 Acquisition date: 2008 Key person: Bruce S. RaiffePopular productsGund Peek A Boo Bear (211)Gund My First Dolly (197)GUND Pusheen Plush Sleep Mask (3)GUND Flappy the Elephant (860)Pusheen I Love Pizza Ornament (13)Pusheen Mini Figurines Series 1Gund Pusheen Surprise Plush Blind Box Series (29)Gund Super Pusheenicorn Plush (15)Gund Sesame Street Plush (222)Gund My First Teddy (151) (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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Gund Employees
Derbyology September 2011 - Present
Gold Coast Derby Grrls June 2008 - Present
Russ Berrie January 2011 - April 2011
Kaplan University-Fort Lauderdale (Cypress I) September 2010 - December 2010
Jumponmarkslist.com May 2010 - October 2010
Window Media December 2008 - July 2009
Gund May 2003 - December 2008
Central Garden and Pet September 2001 - October 2002
Pet Safari February 1986 - August 2001
Melbourne Post Office March 1979 - January 1986
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations, Product Development, Employee Training, Merchandising, Sales Management, Leadership, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Sales, Packaging, Negotiation, Retail, Customer Service, CRM, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Training, Cold Calling, Consumer Products, Budgets, Team Building, Trade Shows, New Business Development, Team Leadership
Education
Kaplan University 2010 — 2011
LIU Post 1980 — 1981
Business
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark 1979 — 1981
Marketing
Bergen Community College 1977 — 1979
Dumont High School 1973 — 1977
Jazzercise Inc. March 2015 - Present
Ameritex Industries Inc October 2013 - Present
Esha Corporation September 2014 - November 2014
inVentiv Health October 2011 - May 2012
WWRD US, LLC October 2006 - October 2008
Gund January 2004 - January 2006
Datamark Technologies April 2002 - December 2003
Caswell-Massey April 2001 - September 2001
Papel Giftware August 1995 - April 2001
Skills
Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Product Management, Product Marketing, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Highly detail oriented, Time Management, Communication, Fitness Instruction, Retail, Market Research, Brand Development, Account Management, Management
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - Rutgers Business School 1992 — 1995
BS, Marketing
Middlesex County College 1990 — 1992
Associate of Science (AS), Business Administration and Management, General
Tea Collection May 2005 - Present
GUND December 2002 - May 2005
BOS Services September 1997 - December 2002
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Product Development, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Key Account Management, Trade Shows, Sales Operations, Wholesale, Apparel, Inventory Management, Business Development, Marketing, Leadership
Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management
Lassiter High School 1992 — 1996
Pivotal Products LLC September 2015 - Present
J&S Marketing Group LLC June 2015 - Present
Giftcraft August 2012 - May 2015
The Van Group July 2008 - December 2011
GUND August 2006 - July 2008
Amscan June 2001 - August 2006
Russ Berrie December 1983 - June 2001
Skills
Sales Management, Coaching, Account Management, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Training, Sales, Management, Recruiting, Selling, Team Building, Product Development, Trade Shows, Sales Process, Retail, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Direct Sales, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Pricing, Project Planning
Education
Elmira College 1977 — 1981
BA, English & Education
Elmira College
Business Management
GUND February 2015 - Present
Pope John XXIII High School November 2011 - Present
News America Marketing March 2014 - February 2015
Stonebridge Capital Management January 2008 - April 2014
nameberry January 2011 - June 2011
Camp Aspen May 2007 - September 2008
Education
Montclair State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Major: Communications: Public Relations, Minor 1: Business, Minor 2: Journalism
PANDORA A/S July 2013 - Present
Levi Strauss & Co. January 2010 - Present
Boscov's August 2008 - January 2012
Gund December 2007 - August 2008
Doug Fregolle Promotions January 2007 - December 2007
M. Fredric May 2006 - December 2006
Burlington Coat Factory (Cohoes Fashions/Cohoes Manufacturing) April 2004 - June 2006
Lollipops Children's Shop April 1994 - January 2006
Skills
Fashion, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Denim, children's wear, Wholesale, Retail, Retail Buying, Retail Management, Event Planning, Special Events, Wedding Planning, Party Planning, Small Business, Trade Shows, Crafts, Sewing, Promotional Products, Portrait Photography, Online Sales, Online Marketing, Market Analysis, Social Networking, Trend Analysis, Sales, Sales Operations, Advertising, Sales Management, Store Management, Inventory Management, Event Management
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 1998 — 2000
Associates Degree, Display & Exhibit Design
Scotia Glenville High School 1992 — 1996
High school diploma, Art
Bentex February 2014 - Present
Horizon Group USA May 2012 - February 2014
Rubie's Costume Co., Inc. June 2011 - July 2011
Fashion Institute of Technology January 2009 - May 2011
Gund June 2009 - August 2010
Jeff Lakes Camp June 2008 - August 2008
Abercrombie & Fitch August 2007 - July 2008
Build-A-Bear Workshop June 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Illustration, Sketching, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Packaging, Toys, Creative Problem Solving, Product Development, Creativity, Textiles, Product Design, Art, Creative Direction, Concept Development, Sales, Sales Management, Product Marketing, Product Management, Product Lifecycle...
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Toy Design
Union County Academy for Information Technology 2005 — 2008
Grace Direct May 2012 - Present
Grace Direct March 2010 - May 2012
Gund August 1995 - February 2010
Education
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion University
BlueBanana Group January 2015 - Present
Independent January 2013 - December 2014
GUND September 2009 - October 2012
Fisher-Price August 2004 - September 2009
Mattel January 2000 - August 2004
Unilever March 1996 - October 1999
Unilever November 1993 - March 1996
Unilever March 1992 - November 1993
The Dow Chemical Company June 1984 - July 1988
Skills
Toys, Brand Licensing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Global Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Brand Management, Licensing Negotiations, Product Innovation, Product Development, Strategy, Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, Brand Development, Consumer Products, Integrated Marketing, Retail Development, Market Planning, Marketing Management, Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Research, Brand Architecture, Marketing, P&L Management, Creative Direction, Direct Marketing, Product Launch, Strategic Partnerships, Market Research, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1988 — 1990
MBA, Marketing
University of Missouri-Columbia 1980 — 1984
Bachelor's of Journalism, Journalism
Sears Home Services January 2015 - Present
OneCoast January 2014 - September 2014
GUND March 2013 - December 2013
Advantage Sales and Marketing August 2011 - March 2013
Two's Company July 2005 - August 2011
Carleton V 2001 - 2005
Stroheim & Associates; Cowtan & Tout/Larsen; Rozmallin; Coraggio Textiles, Holly Hunt 1985 - 2001
Skills
Merchandising, Sales, Sales Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales Operations, Customer Relations, Territory Growth, Visual Merchandising, Negotiating Contracts, Customer Engagement, Contract Negotiation, Wholesale, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Management, Negotiation, New Business Development, Cold Calling, Persuasive Presentations, Relationship Building, Solution Selling, National Sales Training, Problem Solving, Training Delivery, Training & Development, Marketing Communications, Market Analysis, Tactical Sales Planning
Education
Indiana University/ University of Wisconsin-Whitewater/ Maryville University STL
3 years towards BA in Business/Marketing
Kids Preferred September 2011 - Present
Gund March 2001 - September 2011
Russ Berrie Inc. September 1998 - March 2001
Skills
Toys, Merchandising, Art, Art Direction, Illustration, Product Design, Product Development, Design Strategy, Sketching, Creative Direction, Packaging, Brand Management, Concept Development, Brand Development, Concept Design
Education
Monmouth University 1994 — 1998
BA, Art and Education
GUND March 2011 - Present
GUND September 2007 - March 2011
Mega Brands January 2006 - September 2007
Mega Brands March 2006 - December 2006
Russ Berrie January 2002 - March 2006
Russ Berrie June 2000 - January 2002
Russ Berrie January 1997 - June 2000
Russ Berrie March 1994 - January 1997
Russ Berrie April 1990 - March 1994
Skills
Brand Management, Product Development, Consumer Products, Business Development, Product Management, Strategy, Product Launch, Toys, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Product Innovation, Pricing, Line Extensions, Brand Development, SharePoint, Access, PeopleSoft, Cognos, New Business Development, Management
Education
Saint Peter's University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing
4Rivers Sales & Consulting, LLC September 2009 - Present
The CDM Company 2015 - 2015
The CDM Company 2015 - 2015
The CDM Company 2015 - 2015
Li & Fung USA September 2008 - September 2009
MGA Entertainment October 2001 - February 2008
GUND 1999 - 2001
Applause 1991 - 1999
Skills
Budgets, Relationship Marketing, Consumer Products, Merchandising, Product Development, Brand Management, Retail, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Licensing, Trade Shows, Forecasting, Product Management, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Marketing, Negotiation, Sales, Account Management, Training, Operations Management, Management, Strategy, Sales Operations, Pricing, Brand Development, P&L Management, Leadership, Marketing Management, Selling, Cross-functional Team..., Toys, Strategic Partnerships, Market Planning, Key Account Management, Market Research, Customer Insight, Market Analysis, E-commerce, Income Statement, Sales Presentations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Product Launch, Recruiting, Start-ups, Key Account Development, Marketing Research, Business Planning, International Business
Education
Montclair State University
Business, Marketing
Self-employed January 2008 - Present
Sanglori 2008 - Present
Gund August 2002 - December 2007
The Walt Disney Company March 2004 - September 2005
Michel and Company September 1997 - July 2002
Skills
Illustration, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Art Direction, Concept Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Drawing, Photoshop, Typography, Graphics, Sketching, Layout, Digital Illustration, Product Design, Home Decor Design, Packaging Design, Book Design, Apparel Design, Stationery Design
Education
Parsons School of Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
Dell May 2013 - Present
United Laboratories Inc. September 2012 - May 2013
Staples Advantage August 2011 - August 2012
Cintas September 2009 - September 2011
Christopher Radko December 1999 - December 2003
Gund August 1997 - December 1999
Skills
Cold Calling, Account Management, B2B, Sales Process, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Salesforce.com, Sales Management, Sales, Solution Selling, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Key Account Management, Selling, Customer Service, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Sales Presentations, Forecasting, Outside Sales
Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science, Education
Nostalgia In The Making April 2011 - Present
Bomgar Corporation December 2009 - April 2015
Pearl River Glass Studio, Inc. December 2006 - December 2009
Gund April 2006 - January 2007
Mississippi Theatre Accademy December 2005 - December 2006
Broadstreet Baking Co. And Bravo June 2005 - April 2006
Copeland, Cook, Taylor & Bush 2003 - 2005
Bickerstaff, Whatley, Ryan & Burkhalter, Inc. May 2002 - September 2002
Skills
Salesforce.com, Microsoft Office, Account Management, Enterprise Software, Microsoft Excel, Cold Calling, Training, Lead Generation, Troubleshooting, New Business Development, Solution Selling, SaaS, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Process Improvement, Blogging, Team Leadership, Sales, Marketing, Management, Sales Management, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Selling, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Business Intelligence, Direct Sales, Software Documentation, Business Development, Great Plains Software, Professional Services, Team Management, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing Strategy, Networking, Salesforce.com..., Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., Online Marketing, Analytics, Product Marketing, Demand Generation, CRM
Education
Belhaven University 2001 — 2005
BA in Music and Philosophy, Minor in Math, 3.89 GPA
Illinois College 1999 — 2001
Math and Philosophy
Pacific Cycle February 2008 - Present
Swicherz LLC February 2005 - January 2008
Applause LLC 2004 - 2005
Play by Play January 1996 - January 2001
Earth Industrial Ltd. January 1993 - January 1996
Gund January 1990 - January 1993
Bangkok Toy Manufacturing Ltd. January 1987 - January 1990
Coleco Far East Ltd. January 1985 - January 1987
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Vendor Management, Sourcing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Management, Product Development, Apparel, Consumer Products, Start-ups, Global Sourcing, Negotiation, Supply Chain, Toys, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Forecasting, International Business
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo 1969 — 1974
Amscan/Grasslands Rd December 2013 - Present
Classic Westdhester/Grasslands Rd March 2010 - Present
My House October 2009 - Present
Oriental Trading Company January 2007 - October 2008
AnkleBobert Designs February 2005 - November 2007
Enesco January 2001 - February 2005
Santa's Best October 1999 - October 2000
Gund April 1995 - September 1999
TL Toys March 1994 - March 1995
Well Made Toy September 1992 - March 1994
Skills
Illustrator, Concept Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, Packaging, Illustration, Photoshop, Art Direction, Digital Illustration, Sketching, Visual Communication, Drawing, Product Development, Rendering, Advertising, Art
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 1987 — 1992
Bachelors, Illustration
Pratt Institute 1985 — 1987
Illustration
GUND August 2013 - Present
Advanced Food Systems, Inc. August 2009 - March 2013
Hillsborough Board of Education February 2008 - June 2009
Franco Manufacturing Co., Inc. December 1999 - February 2008
Ellen Tracy, Inc. May 1990 - August 1997
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Proprietary Software, Google Analytics, Constant Contact, Trend Analysis, Pricing Strategy, Product Marketing, Product Development, Advertising, Purchasing, Written & Oral..., Long-term Customer..., Web Content, Sales Presentations, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Global Sourcing, Merchandising
Education
The College of New Jersey
BS, Marketing
Chick-fil-A Restaurants March 2015 - Present
Volunteer September 2003 - Present
Fairfax Data Systems 2014 - 2014
TMP Worldwide November 2004 - January 2006
META Group March 2001 - May 2004
GUND June 1999 - March 2001
Skills
Dogs, Pets, Time Management, Rescue, Art, Fine Art, Painting, Contemporary Art, Drawing, Visual Arts, Photoshop, Photography, Teaching, Graphic Design, Mixed Media, Illustration, Therapists, Research, Sales, Customer Service, Advertising, Management, Microsoft Office, Social Media
Education
Bridgewater State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General
Independent Contractor August 2003 - Present
Gund September 2010 - August 2011
Mars September 2009 - September 2010
Anthem Worldwide August 2003 - July 2009
Community Mile March 2003 - October 2003
Sportcraft December 2001 - February 2003
Mark Trece May 1999 - October 2001
Skills
Graphic Design, Logo Design, Graphics, Packaging, Typography, Retouching, Illustrator, Photoshop, Layout, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Print Production, Illustration, Catalogs, Web Design, Art Direction, Corporate Identity, Pre-press, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, PowerPoint, Brochures, Posters, User Interface Design, Social Media, Concept Development, Flash, Branding & Identity, Corporate Branding, Creative Strategy, Photography, Adobe Acrobat, Image Manipulation
Education
County College of Morris 1997 — 1999
A.A.S, Graphic Design/Web Design
Applegate Farms September 2015 - Present
Bay Sales Inc June 2015 - Present
Catherine Stein Designs, FAF October 2014 - March 2015
Robert Rose August 2005 - July 2013
Glance Eyewear 2013 - 2013
Viva International Group 2004 - 2005
Polo Ralph Lauren 2003 - 2004
LeSportsac 2000 - 2003
EXPRESS 1998 - 2000
Gund 1998 - 1999
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Trend, Purchasing, Visual Merchandising, Inventory, Trend Analysis, Team Building, Fashion, Vendor Relationships, Strategic Customer..., Private Label, Sportswear, Wholesale, Apparel, Inventory Control, Sales, Styling, Marketing, Trade Shows, Leadership, Luxury Goods, Assortment, Footwear, Trend Forecasting, Sales Operations, Handbags, Store Management, Merchandise Planning, Management, Fashion Design, Jewelry, Brand Development, Textiles, Sales Management
Education
Montclair State University 1995 — 1997
BA, Fashion Studies
Middlesex County College 1992 — 1995
AAS, Fashion Merchandising & Retail Management
West windsor plainsboro high school
Gund, a division of Enesco LLC August 2008 - Present
GUND Inc 2000 - 2008
GUND Inc 1998 - 2000
Gund 1996 - 1998
Mainstreet Marketing March 1995 - August 1996
Dakin 1986 - 1992
Skills
Sales, Consumer Products, Key Account Development, Merchandising, Trade Shows, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Retail, Wholesale, Forecasting, Product Development, Account Management, Key Account Management, Brand Management, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, P&L Management, Selling, Toys, CRM, Market Planning, Strategic Planning, Pricing, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Business Development, Inventory Management
Education
Birmingham-Southern College 1967 — 1971
Bachelor of Science
Decatur High School 1964 — 1967
Franco Manufacturing Co., inc. November 2012 - Present
Innovare Consulting USA 2008 - 2012
Gund August 2009 - March 2011
Fisher-Price April 1993 - November 2008
Skills
Toys, Consumer Products, Licensing, Product Design, Packaging, Product Development, Ideation
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts, Communications and Advertising
Systematic Forensic Computer Animations November 2011 - Present
Starbucks August 2012 - Present
Stanley Black & Decker , Inc. January 2011 - November 2011
MarketStar April 2007 - January 2009
Maytag Appliances June 2000 - February 2006
Gund October 1998 - October 1999
Mattel Toys 1991 - 1995
Southeast Banking Corporation 1987 - 1991
Marine Midland Automotive Financial Corporation 1986 - 1987
Education
Nova Southeastern University 2002 — 2004
B.S., Business & Professional Management
Bryden
Kids Preferred July 2014 - Present
Gund September 2002 - June 2014
Papel Giftware May 2001 - April 2002
Caleca May 1997 - April 2001
Skills
Toys, Product Design, Art Direction, Packaging, Graphics, Concept Development, Concept Design, Design Strategy, Sketching, Trade Shows, Creative Direction, Digital Illustration, Industrial Design, Illustration, Logo Design
Education
The University of the Arts 1992 — 1996
BFA, Illustration / Art Education
BSM International, Ltd. August 2013 - Present
Mike Spindle Freelance January 2002 - Present
Peter Gantner 2005 - 2012
Design Innovation Inc August 2008 - January 2009
Play Along 2005 - 2007
Pound Puppies Inc. January 1999 - December 2001
Gund 1997 - 1998
OddzOn 1996 - 1997
Tonka 1987 - 1988
Hasbro 1985 - 1986
Skills
Sculpture, Illustrator, Model Making, Toy Design, Creative Writing, Plush Design, Toys, Industrial Design, Art, Illustration, Sketching, Concept Development, Concept Design, Rendering, Art Direction, Product Design, Creative Direction, Graphics
Education
Brigham Young University 1976 — 1978
Art and Communications
Aerosoles June 2015 - Present
NJBIZ June 2015 - June 2015
Designer Greetings December 2014 - February 2015
GUND April 2014 - July 2014
CSCCNJ February 2014 - March 2014
The Glass Underground January 2014 - March 2014
EZ Learning Zone May 2013 - March 2014
Lantrix February 2013 - May 2013
Skills
Brochures, Advertising, Illustrator, InDesign, Typography, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Photography, Photography, Printmaking, Drawing, Painting, Photoshop, Social Networking, Charcoal Drawings, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Social Media Marketing, Linocut, Oil Painting, Mac OS X Server, Windows XP Pro, iWork, Access, Trend Following, Newspaper Design, Event Photography, Print, Linoleum, Monoprint, Acrylic, Fused Glass, Glass Art, Stained Glass, Logo Design, Graphics, Packaging, Vector Illustration, Posters, Layout, Mac, Acrylic Painting, Flyers
Education
Rider University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
One To One Consulting January 2009 - Present
GUND September 2006 - November 2008
Department 56 1988 - 2006
Barry Wernikoff & Associates 1977 - 2001
Skills
Career Coaching, Interviewing Skills, Corporate Recruiting, Job Coaching, Sales Management, Resume Writing, Salesforce Training, Executive Sales..., Talent Acquisition, Cold Calling, New Business Development, Career Counseling, Sales, Team Building, Marketing, Coaching, Leadership Development, Recruiting, Leadership, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Management, Public Speaking, Training, Small Business, Human Resources, Talent Management, Interviews, Marketing Strategy, Sales Process, Hiring, Sourcing, Applicant Tracking..., Selling, Time Management, Account Management, Start-ups, Strategy, Business Development, Direct Sales, Contract Negotiation, Retail, CRM, P&L Management, B2B, Sales Presentations, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Management Consulting, College Recruiting
Education
Roosevelt University 1961 — 1977
BSBA, Business Adminstration
DEMDACO July 2011 - Present
Gund May 2001 - June 2011
Eden December 1994 - March 2001
Freelance Designer 1992 - 1994
Skills
Toys, Product Design, Concept Development, Packaging, Consumer Products, Wholesale, Trade Shows, Brand Development, Art, Graphics, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Brand Management, Graphic Design, Merchandising, Product Innovation, Product Development, Design Strategy
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1988 — 1992
BFA, Creative and Graphic Design
Fashion Institute of Technology 1987 — 1987
Summer Classes, Fashion Illustration and Graphic Design
International Greetings June 2013 - Present
Gund January 2007 - July 2009
The Atlanta Gift Mart July 2001 - December 2006
Simplified Employment Services February 1998 - July 2001
Crystal Springs July 1995 - July 1998
Skills
Sales, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Marketing, Logistics, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Training, Key Account Management, Cold Calling, Trade Shows, Human Resources, Retail, Account Management, Sales Presentations, Selling, Sales Operations, Merchandising, Direct Sales, Product Development, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Purchasing, Negotiation, Key Account Development, Management, Product Marketing
Education
Mercer University 1985 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Ganz March 2014 - Present
Ganz USA, LLC. June 2010 - March 2014
GUND 2009 - 2010
Hines Horticulture 2005 - 2009
El Modeno Gardens May 2004 - May 2005
Cascade Environmental Services 2002 - 2003
US Forest Service 1996 - 1998
Skills
Customer Service, Account Management, New Business Development, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Technical Writing, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Environmental Awareness, Social Media, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Sports, Creative Writing, Forecasting, Trails, Wildland Firefighting, Horticulture, Fundraising, Fundraisers, Sales, Sales Presentations, Cold Calling, Labor, Merchandising, Power Tools, Hand Tools, Building Relationships, Retail, Salesforce.com, Direct Sales, Management
Education
Northland College 1992 — 1996
BS, Outdoor Education/Natural History
Allergan, formerly ACTAVIS PHARMA LIMITED February 2013 - Present
Unilever August 2010 - February 2013
Reckitt Benckiser March 2006 - August 2010
GUND January 2005 - September 2005
Tiffany May 2002 - January 2005
Hewitt Associates June 2000 - July 2001
Skills
Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, SAP, Process Improvement, Retail, Global Sourcing, Materials Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operations Management, Negotiation, ERP, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain..., MRP, Vendor Management, 5S, Production Planning, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management
Education
Rutgers Center For Management Development 2004 — 2005
Mini-MBA Program, Business Essentials
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, MSIS, Sociology
Lenox May 2006 - Present
Gund 2002 - 2004
The Stephen Lawrence Company 1992 - 1999
Skills
Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing, Direct Mail, Interactive Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Trade Shows, Advertising, Project Management, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Marketing, Web Analytics, Multi-channel Marketing, Concept Development, Retail Category..., Art Direction, Catalog Merchandising
Education
American University 1970 — 1974
Gus Kons Design LLC. December 2012 - Present
GUND February 2010 - November 2012
Fisher Price March 2008 - February 2010
Skills
Toys, Concept Development, Product Design, Industrial Design, Packaging, Concept Design, Sketching, Consumer Products, Design Strategy, Creative Direction, Illustration, Art Direction, Design Management, Rendering, Model Making, Brand Development, Graphics, Illustrator, Product Development, Logo Design
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology
self employed May 2010 - Present
Gund November 2009 - May 2010
Ty, Inc. December 2006 - June 2009
van group January 2003 - December 2006
Skills
Territory, Cold Calling, Consultative Selling, Quotas, Selling, Sales Management, Account Management, Wholesale, Retail, Customer Relations, Closing Deals, Trade Shows
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1969 — 1970
Brown Innovations June 2010 - Present
Zacuto USA December 2008 - November 2009
Callpod, Inc. June 2007 - August 2008
Gund 2004 - 2006
Skills
Sales, Product Marketing, CRM, Account Management, Salesforce.com, Channel, Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Wireless, Marketing Strategy, Sales Presentations, Sales Process, Advertising, Customer Service, Trade Shows, B2B, Digital Signage, Product Management, Business Development
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1985 — 1989
Common Sense Software 1996 - Present
Perkins LLC 2007 - 2013
Gund 1998 - 2008
Daly & Wolcott 1984 - 1996
Skills
Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Change Management, IT Management, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Income Statement, IBM iSeries, Budgets, Business Process..., Sales Management, Start-ups, Software Development, Business Development, Team Leadership, Integration, Business Intelligence, Requirements Analysis, Operations Management, Product Management, ERP, Leadership, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Strategy, Cloud Computing, Management, Business Strategy, Vendor Management, SAP, Security, Forecasting, Program Management, Sales Operations, Account Management, Project Management, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process, New Business Development, IT Strategy, Enterprise Software
Education
Bristol Plymouth Tech High School 1979 — 1981
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Madden Communications September 2013 - Present
GUND March 2012 - March 2013
SuperGraphics April 2011 - February 2012
Storflex December 2008 - April 2010
Streater, Inc. December 2006 - October 2008
Lozier Corporation February 2000 - March 2006
Levi Strauss & Co. March 1984 - December 1999
Skills
Account Management, New Business Development, Customer Service, Sales Management, Vendor Relations, Customer Relations, Retail, Forecasting, Budgets, Management, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Trade Shows, Sales Operations, Microsoft Office, Purchasing, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Advertising, Marketing, Product Development, Business Planning, Business Development
Education
Katherine Gibbs School 1977 — 1979
Swimways September 2007 - Present
Built NY January 2006 - September 2007
Gund 2000 - 2006
SLM, Inc. 1990 - 1995
matchbox toys September 1985 - January 1990
Skills
Consumer Products, Product Development, Product Design, Product Management, Product Marketing, Creative Direction, Brand Management, Packaging, Manufacturing, Brand Development, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Boston College 1970 — 1974
BS, Management@marketing
Gund August 2009 - Present
Mars Venus Coaching August 2008 - August 2009
Merck August 2006 - July 2008
sanofi-aventis March 1999 - June 2005
Education
NLP, Time Line Therapy* and Hypnotherapy Training by Tad James 2008 — 2008
certified, Neuro-lingusitics programming, Time Line Therapy, Hypnotherapy
University of Pittsburgh 1994 — 1997
MSW, psychiatric social work
University of Pittsburgh 1992 — 1994
BS, Psychology
GUND December 2011 - Present
JGB Sports October 2009 - December 2011
Yellowbook 2006 - 2009
Skills
Product Development, Product Management, Product Marketing, Tech Savy, Toys, Plush, Problem Solving, Marketing Strategy, SharePoint, SEM, PeopleSoft, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Marketing, SEO, B2B, Direct Marketing, Outside Sales, Account Management, Determination, Team-oriented, Communication, Creative Strategy, Trend Forecasting, Future Trends, Emerging Trends, Trend Researching, Market Research, Product Launch, Sales, Brand Development, Trade Shows, Consumer Products, Lead Generation, Sales Operations
Education
Middlesex County College 2002 — 2006
Business Administration, Business
GUND July 2000 - Present
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1988 — 1993
BS, Business and Merchandising
Evergreen Enterprises August 2011 - Present
Evergreen Enterprises August 2011 - Present
GUND June 2002 - August 2011
Skills
New Business Development, Sales, Sales Operations, Account Management, Sales Management, Cold Calling, Key Account Development, Trade Shows, Sales Presentations, Key Account Management, Direct Sales, B2B, Selling, Wholesale, Merchandising, Sales Process, Market Planning, Pricing
Education
Belmont Abbey College 1976 — 1980
BA Bus Adm, Business Adm
James Galt LTd 2013 - Present
The Beau James Group June 2012 - Present
Corolle January 2004 - June 2012
Gotz North America June 2001 - December 2003
Corolle January 1996 - June 2001
To Market To Market, Inc September 1993 - June 1996
Gund September 1992 - September 1993
Alexander Doll Company, Inc. June 1989 - September 1992
International Playthings, Inc. October 1978 - June 1989
Once Upon A Time 1973 - June 1978
Skills
P&L Management, Customer Insight, Product Marketing, Leadership, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Sales Operations, Integrated Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Research, Analytics
Education
NYU Graduate School of the Arts 1966 — 1967
Management in the performing arts
Lake Forest College 1962 — 1965
Art History & Management
Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln RI July 2010 - May 2012
Gund January 2008 - November 2010
Boyds Bears Collection/Enesco 2002 - 2007
Royal Doulton USA 1997 - 2002
Fitz and Floyd 1988 - 1997
Gorham co 1980 - 1986
Skills
Sales, Sales Operations, Marketing, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Sales Management, Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Trade Shows, Team Building, New Business Development, Retail, Account Management
Education
The University of Connecticut 1974 — 1978
BA, political science
CCRI
Pharm Tech certification 2010, CPhT
PVH Corp. September 2010 - Present
Roche Pharmaceuticals June 2008 - June 2009
Roche Pharmaceuticals September 1999 - June 2008
GUND 1992 - 1995
Skills
Ariba, eSourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Concur, Procurement, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, Contract Management, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Forecasting, E-procurement, Spend Analysis, PowerPoint, Access, Supply Management, Microsoft Word, P2P, Software Documentation, General Ledger
Education
Kean University
BA, Management Science
Everwise June 2014 - Present
New York Code & Design Academy January 2014 - Present
Grey New York April 2012 - June 2014
Echo Torre Lazur November 2010 - April 2012
Torre Lazur McCann May 2010 - October 2010
Gund July 2005 - May 2010
Skills
User Experience, User-centered Design, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Concept Development, Ideation, Information Design, Web Design, User Interface Design, Product Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Layout, CSS, HTML, Industrial Design, Typography, Wireframes, Graphics, Usability, Art Direction, Packaging
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
BFA, Industrial Design, Graphic Design
Kids Preferred April 2012 - Present
Gund August 2007 - April 2012
Skills
Brand Management, Product Marketing, Product Development, Product Management, Consumer Products, Toys, Merchandising, P&L Management
Education
Monmouth University 2003 — 2007
BS, Marketing and Management
GUND June 2015 - Present
Fashion Institute of Technology September 2013 - May 2015
GUND June 2014 - August 2014
Timothy Brucato Designs May 2010 - August 2013
Fashion Institute of Technology January 2012 - July 2013
Accessories Street May 2012 - July 2012
David's Bridal May 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Millinery, Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Draping, Industrial Sewing, Illustrator, Photoshop, Handbags, Screen Printing, Sewing, Pattern, Art, Mood Boards, Creative Direction, Sketching, Styling, Footwear Design, Footwear, Apparel, Fashion, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media, Trend Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Mac, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Product Design, Layout, Concept Development, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Toy Design
Fashion Institute of Technology 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Accessories Design, Cum Laude
Fashion Institute of Technology 2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Fashion/Apparel Design, Cum Laude
Calhoun High School 2005 — 2009
Advanced Regents Diploma
Gund September 2010 - Present
Ty inc January 1999 - January 2006
Education
Long Beach City College
Gund February 2010 - Present
Avis Budget Group August 2008 - March 2009
Sababa Toys December 2007 - July 2008
Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services, Inc. October 2005 - December 2007
MCA Inc August 2004 - July 2005
Skills
Access, Data Analysis, Analysis, Valuation, Business Analysis, Excel, Accounting, Process Improvement, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Documentation, Risk Management, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Variance Analysis, Inventory Management, Financial Reporting, Cognos, Analytics, Research, Pricing, Budgeting, SAS, Databases, Market Research, Statistics, Strategic Analysis, PeopleSoft, Visio, Pricing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1998 — 2003
BA, Actuarial Science and Economics
Gund April 2015 - Present
Golden Touch November 2012 - April 2015
J&D Sales and Marketing August 2014 - March 2015
Elite Nation Entertainment November 2013 - March 2014
Hudson Home Group LLC July 2011 - November 2012
Golden Touch June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Sales, Account Management, Marketing, Coordinating Events, Wine, Management, Public Relations, Negotiation, Building Relationships, Customer Service, Social Media, Event Management, Sales Management, Event Planning, Advertising, Advertising Sales, Trade Shows, Food & Beverage, Public Speaking, Direct Sales, PowerPoint, Product Marketing, Product Development, Wine Tasting, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Sourcing, Press Releases, Microsoft Excel, Merchandising, Fashion, Microsoft Word, Travel, Key Account Management, Press, Trade Show Management, Sales Support, Customer Relations, Product Management, Mass Production, Import, Business Management, Small Business, Shipping, Word, Housewares, Cookware, Cutlery, Google Apps, Business Relationship...
Education
University of Rhode Island - College of Business Administration 2007 — 2011
BS, Entrepreneurial Management
Bond University, Robina 2010 — 2010
Study Abroad, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Bridgewater-Raritan High School 2003 — 2007
GED, Business
HRU (Human Resources Unlimited) September 2011 - Present
Gund November 2006 - July 2009
Skills
Career Counseling, Enrichment, Mental Health, Job Coaching, Resume Writing, Career Assessment, Career Development, Job Search Strategies, Rehab Practitioner, Project Manager, Networking, Employment Coordinator, Outtside Sales, Job Development, Territory..., Sales Training
Education
College of Our Lady of the Elms
Ivystone Group LLC October 2011 - Present
Gund April 2007 - September 2011
California Healing Arts College March 2003 - May 2006
Skills
Account Management, Visual Merchandising, Outside Sales, Trade Shows, Sales Operations
Education
Samford University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communication and Theatre
State of Florida June 2008 - Present
NACCAS - National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences January 2004 - May 2008
Gund July 2002 - July 2003
Media Arts Group January 2001 - December 2001
Praire Supplies / Convertidora Industrial January 1998 - December 2000
Anagram International December 1995 - October 1997
Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
Master of Arts (MA), Art Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fine and Studio Arts
Indiana Wesleyan University
MBA Program, Business Administration and Management, General, Completed 17 credit hours