Jakks Pacific
Industry: Toy company
DescriptionJakks Pacific, Inc. is an American company that designs and markets toys and consumer products, with a range of products that feature numerous children's toy licenses. Headquarters: Santa Monica, California, United States CEO: Stephen G. Berman (Apr 2010–) Founder: Jack Friedman Founded: January 1995 Subsidiaries: JAKKS Sales Corporation, Maui Toys, Inc.,
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Autonomous October 2012 - Present
Konami March 2008 - June 2012
Ask.com April 2007 - January 2008
InfoSpace Inc. January 2005 - April 2007
THQ 2003 - 2005
Atari (Infogrames) 2000 - 2003
JAKKS Pacific 1997 - 2000
Skills
Mobile Games, Product Management, Video Games, Market Research, Digital Marketing, Mobile, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Mobile Devices, Interactive..., Digital Media, Social Networking, Management, Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Brand Development, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, User Experience, Cross-functional Team..., Integrated Marketing, Product Development, Public Relations, Online Marketing, Online Advertising
Education
Pepperdine University 1993 — 1997
BA, Marketing / Advertising
Key Code Media December 2010 - Present
Island Technologies March 2010 - December 2010
Jakks Pacific July 2008 - March 2010
Apple June 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Servers, Project Management, Networking, Active Directory, VMware, Video, Linux, Mac OS X Server, Windows Server, Troubleshooting, Hardware, Citrix, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Exchange
Education
Pasadena City College 2010 — 2012
In Progress, Computer Information Systems
Mesa Ridge High School 2002 — 2005
Diploma, General
American International Industries 2010 - Present
Jakks Pacific May 2002 - October 2009
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 2005 — 2007
Tufts University 1995 — 1999
BA, Economics
Artissimo Designs- Sports & Entertainment April 2013 - Present
Yass Nassiri Design December 2012 - April 2013
Jakks Pacific July 2011 - December 2012
AIGA Los Angeles 2007 - 2011
Disney Consumer Products March 2010 - October 2010
Ph.D: A Design Office October 2009 - November 2009
Sapient Global Agency November 2008 - May 2009
Telepictures June 2008 - August 2008
WriteGirl May 2008 - June 2008
Art US Magazine March 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Knowledge of Dreamweaver, Knowledge of Flash, Microsoft Office, Color Theory, Typography, Packaging, Book Design, Layout Design, Communication Skills, Highly responsible, Strong Work Ethic, Graphics, Graphic Design, Layout, Posters, Logo Design, Concept Development, Visual Communication
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2005 — 2009
BFA, Graphic Design
LEGO Group March 2015 - Present
MGA Entertainment October 2014 - March 2015
Bestway Inflatables July 2013 - August 2013
Mattel, Inc. September 2012 - December 2012
Jakks Pacific July 2012 - August 2012
Beauty Bus Foundation June 2010 - January 2011
Imperial Toy January 2007 - May 2007
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Toy Design
University of Southern California 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Cultural Anthropology & Psychology
University College London, U. of London 2009 — 2010
Mattel 2005 - 2012
Jakks Pacific June 2001 - April 2005
Skills
Concept Development, Design Strategy, Toys, Digital Illustration, Concept Design, Sketching, Art Direction, Packaging, Illustration, Product Design, Design Thinking, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Visual Communication, Layout, Illustrator, Model Making, Vector Illustration, Branding, Storyboarding, Adobe Creative Suite, Drawing, 3D rendering, Image Manipulation, Photoshop, Rhino, Creative Strategy, Creative Problem Solving, Painting, Brand Development, Logo Design, Rendering, Industrial Design, Graphics, Product Development, Mac, InDesign
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Toy design and
Jakks Pacific August 2013 - Present
Jakks Pacific September 2011 - August 2013
Bank of America August 2009 - August 2010
Bank of America August 2007 - August 2009
Crimpers Bizarre Salon November 2007 - August 2008
Bank of America August 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Forecasting, Consumer Products, JD Edwards, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Customer Retention, Team Building, Alliant, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Management, Leadership, Event Planning, Social Media, Sales, Marketing, Social Networking, Public Speaking
Education
San Francisco State University 2005 — 2009
Notre Dame Belmont 2001 — 2005
The Disney Store February 2014 - December 2014
Mega Brands October 2013 - February 2014
Little Linda Designs 2011 - February 2014
Jakks Pacific May 2012 - August 2012
Jakks Pacific May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketching, Sewing, Pattern Making, Character Design, Model Making, Painting, Character Animation, Packaging, Toys, Concept Development, Sculpture, Rhino, Package Design, Graphic Design, InDesign, After Effects, Orthographic Drawings, Vray, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Illustration, Concept Design, Art, Industrial Design, Creative Direction, Time Management, Pattern
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Toy Design
Performance Designed Products March 2012 - October 2014
Music Mastermind, Inc March 2011 - March 2012
Jakks Pacific July 2008 - October 2009
Performance Designed Products April 2007 - June 2008
Jakks Pacific 2005 - 2007
Jakks Pacific 2005 - 2006
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Board Layout, Product Development, Product Management, Quality Assurance, Packaging, Merchandising, Licensing, Customer Relations, Production, Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Graphic Design, Research, Team Leadership, Testing, Copywriting, Microsoft Excel, Video Games, Xbox 360, Social Media, JIRA, Concept Development, Computer Games, Casual Games, Concept Design, Online Gaming, PS3, Game Design, MMO, Social Games, Game Development, Gameplay, Creative Direction, Management, Interactive..., User Experience, Microsoft Word
Education
Pierce College 2011 — 2011
Certificate and License, Personal Fitness Trainer
West Valley Occupation Center 2010 — 2011
Certificate, PhotoVoltaic Arrays
2010Los Angeles Community College, Pierce Campus 2010 — 2010
Jam'n Products Inc. November 2013 - Present
NewPlans Corporation November 2013 - September 2014
5 Elements Entertainment June 2013 - November 2013
Mattel August 2012 - December 2012
Jakks Pacific May 2012 - August 2012
Sock Diggity Dog February 2012 - February 2012
Jakks Pacific May 2011 - August 2011
Otis College of Art and Design August 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Sketching, Model Making, Concept Development, Concept Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Sewing, Rhino, Illustration, After Effects, Drawing, Painting, Color Renderings, Needle Felting
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2009 — 2013
Toy Design
Colegio Bilingue New Horizons 2002 — 2009
Jakks Pacific 2011 - Present
The Petting Zoo Inc. 2006 - 2011
Lanard Toys Inc. 2004 - 2006
AG. Communication Exhibit Center- Purdue University January 2004 - July 2004
Purdue University, Graduate Instructor August 2002 - May 2004
Skills
Toy Design, Ideation, Concept Development, Packaging, Creative Direction, Toys, Industrial Design, Product Design, Concept Design, Design Strategy, Design Thinking, Art Direction, Art, Sketching, Concept Generation, Experience Design, Illustration, Graphics, Logo Design, Layout, Brand Development, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Corporate Identity, Typography
Education
Purdue University 2002 — 2004
Master's of Arts, Industrial Design
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Diseñadora Industrial, Diseño Industrial
Hope Depot November 2014 - Present
Razor USA LLC June 2013 - August 2013
Jakks Pacific June 2012 - August 2012
US Army June 2001 - July 2005
Skills
Illustrator, Concept Design, Rendering, Sketching, Photoshop, Rhino 3D, Toys, Package Design/Mock Up, Concept Development, 3D Studio Max
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Toy Design
The Pump Station & Nurtury September 2007 - Present
Make It Fit, LLC September 2002 - September 2007
Jakks Pacific May 2000 - August 2002
Target March 1994 - January 1999
Skills
Merchandising, Brand Development, Catalogs, Retail, Product Development, Product Design, Packaging, Creative Direction, New Business Development, Advertising, E-commerce, Marketing Strategy, Vendor Relations, Forecasting, Negotiation, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Licensing, Production, Market Analysis, Budgeting, Social Media, Event Management, Customer Service, P&L Management, Toys, Sales Management, Promotions, Consumer Products, Online Marketing
Education
Saint Anselm College 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business, Soviet Studies
Government Publishing Office June 2014 - Present
Imagination Design May 1995 - December 2014
ArtLab Graphics August 2012 - May 2014
Jakks Pacific August 2011 - August 2012
Global Salon Business Awards January 2007 - March 2009
Fox Broadcasting March 1997 - March 2009
Splash Communications January 2005 - August 2007
Sky Sport Italia August 2004 - November 2004
TBC November 2003 - August 2004
Skills
Brochures, Logo Design, Posters, Advertising, Direct Mail, Retail Packaging, CD Packaging, Visual Display, Web Design, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Visual Merchandising, Brand Development, Graphic Design, Email Marketing, Packaging, Illustration, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Art, Graphics, Photoshop, InDesign, Banners, Typography, Photography, Book Design, Stationery, Corporate Identity, CD packaging, Copywriting, Collateral, Concept Development, Adobe Acrobat, After Effects, QuarkXPress, Branding & Identity, Creative Strategy, Pre-press, Layout, Catalogs, Sketching, Visual Communication, Motion Graphics, Publishing, Digital Illustration, Vector Illustration, Invitations, Toys, Corporate Branding
Education
Ringling College of Art and Design
Bachelor, Graphic Design
The American University of Paris
Art History
University of Maryland College Park
Fine Arts
Light Consulting 2004 - Present
Authentic Brands Group April 2014 - December 2014
ITV Studios 2013 - 2014
Classical Concert Chamber Orchestra 2013 - 2014
The Walt Disney Company 2012 - 2013
Paramount Pictures September 2011 - 2012
FremantleMedia March 2011 - August 2011
Sony Pictures Entertainment 2009 - 2010
Vivendi Universal Games 2007 - 2008
Jakks Pacific 2006 - 2007
Skills
Creative Writing, Brand Awareness, Client Communications, Strategic Planning, Corporate Branding, Social Networking, Vendor Management, Creative Briefs, Troubleshooting, Multimedia, Music Industry, Media & Entertainment, Video Games, Toys, Marketing Management, New Business Development, Marketing Communications, Negotiation, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Product Management, Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Entertainment, Management, Brand Development, Digital Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Digital Media, Online Marketing, Content Strategy, Digital Strategy, Television, Online Advertising, New Media, Sponsorship, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Product Development, Direct Marketing, Media Buying, Media Planning, Product Marketing, Viral Marketing, Advertising, Relationship Marketing, Creative Direction
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management
MBA
Rollins College
B.A.
TOMY International June 2014 - Present
First Comics July 2013 - June 2014
Jakks Pacific June 2012 - August 2012
Dream inko June 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino 3D, Drawing, Color Palette, Model Making, After Effects, Concept Development
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Toy Design
BitWall May 2013 - Present
purchace January 2013 - June 2013
The Monday Life August 2010 - December 2012
Jakks Pacific December 2011 - March 2012
McKinney May 2011 - August 2011
"The Alex Communication Buddy" 2008 - 2009
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Front-end Development, Public Relations, Social Media, User Interface Design, Digital Media, User Experience, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Facebook, Public Speaking, Photoshop, Social Networking, Event Planning, Online Advertising, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, New Media, Integrated Marketing, PowerPoint, Final Cut Pro, Illustrator, Digital Strategy, Blogging, WordPress, Copywriting, Tree Preservation, Press Releases, InDesign
Education
Pepperdine University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Integrated Marketing and Communications
Jakks Pacific May 2015 - August 2015
Wahoo's Fish Taco May 2013 - August 2013
Otis College of Art and Design January 2013 - May 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Research, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Social Media, English, Strategic Planning, Teamwork, Leadership, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3D Modeling, Model Making, Sketching, Creative Writing, Teaching, Outlook
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2012 — 2016
Toy Design
Disney Consumer Products December 2014 - Present
ChelsyBear July 2010 - Present
Jakks Pacific March 2014 - November 2014
Lanard Toys August 2013 - March 2014
Jada Toys August 2012 - July 2013
Lanard Toys June 2012 - August 2012
Consultancy May 2010 - August 2012
Forever 21 May 2011 - February 2012
JMP Creative May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Toy Design, Fashion, Toys, Visual Graphics..., Graphics, Textile Art, Textile Prints, Sketching, Screen Printing, Plush, Dolls, Embroidery, Photoshop, Textiles, Concept Design, Product Development, Product Design, Concept Development, Graphic Design, Illustration, Drawing, Art, Concept Generation, Sewing, Logo Design, Vector Illustration, Apparel, Rendering, Industrial Design, Model Making, Art Direction, Design Strategy, Creative Direction, Illustrator, Design Thinking, Storyboarding, 3D Modeling, Brand Development, Conceptual Art, Ideas Development, Pitching Ideas
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2006 — 2010
BFA, Toy Design
Universal Pictures August 2014 - Present
Synergy Licensing, LLC February 2012 - Present
Jakks Pacific August 2010 - February 2012
DC Comics, Synergy Licensing, Pharmstorm.com, Rabbit Hill Solutions July 2008 - August 2010
New Line Cinema LLC June 2004 - June 2008
DC Comics, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Co. February 2001 - June 2004
DC Comics September 1994 - February 2001
DC Comics February 1992 - September 1994
Skills
Concept Development, Brand Management, Product Development, Advertising, Creative Direction, Toys, Brand Development, Consumer Products, Product Design, Licensing, Entertainment, Corporate Identity, Packaging, Art Direction, Art, Merchandising, Concept Design, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Design Strategy, Branding & Identity, Creative Strategy, Apparel, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Strategic Partnerships, Sketching, Fashion, Content Strategy, Product Innovation, Illustrator, Brand Licensing, Game Design, Game Development
Education
Temple University
In Home Support Services Consortium December 2006 - Present
Jakks Pacific 2013 - 2014
American Greetings October 2011 - February 2013
Sun Chemical June 2003 - September 2005
West Coast Labels November 1998 - June 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Accounting, Quality Control, Order Management, Purchase Orders, Order Processing, Microsoft Office
Education
Rio Hondo College 1995 — 2012
General Studies
Whittier High School 1990 — 1994
Diploma, General Studies
Jakks Pacific June 2015 - Present
SkyRocket Toys November 2014 - May 2015
Bottle Pets June 2013 - May 2015
Jakks Pacific May 2014 - August 2014
In-N-Out Burger September 2008 - June 2013
Stone and Glass June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Sewing, Model Making, Drawing, Sculpting, Vacuum Forming, Painting, Casting, Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhinoceros, Lightroom, Microsoft Office, Set Design, Sketching, Product Design, Concept Design, Concept Development, Rendering, Mac, Windows, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Toy Design
San Diego Mesa College 2009 — 2012
General Education; Focus on Fine Arts
Rancho Bernardo High School 2006 — 2009
High School Graduate
Joanns Fabrics August 2015 - Present
The Redwood Empire Food Bank August 2015 - Present
Santa Rosa Junior College August 2007 - Present
Jakks Pacific June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, English, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Social Networking, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Photoshop, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Access, HTML, Photography, InDesign, Leadership, Editing, Teaching, Graphic Design, Time Management, Creative Writing, Illustrator, Spanish, Event Planning, Outlook, Windows, Data Entry, Fundraising, Facebook, Web Design, Concept Development, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2010 — 2014
Santa Rosa Junior College 2007 — 2010
Associate’s Degree, Art
Wham-O December 2012 - Present
Jakks Pacific August 2012 - September 2012
Jakks Pacific May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Illustrator, Model Making, Photoshop, Sketching, Solidworks, Toy Design, Rhinoceros, Character Designs, Vray, Toys, Concept Design, Product Design, Concept Development, Rhino, Industrial Design
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Toy Design
TOMY International September 2013 - Present
Index Promotions, Inc. June 2013 - August 2013
Jakks Pacific October 2011 - June 2012
Hasbro Inc September 2008 - July 2011
Hasbro Inc January 2002 - September 2008
Design Continuum Inc September 1999 - June 2001
Skills
Consumer Products:..., Toys, Consumer Products, Project Management, Product Design, Rapid Prototyping, Concept Development, Sketching, Illustrator, Concept Design, Rendering, Model Making, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Woodworking, Laser Cutting, Keynote, Machining, Microsoft Word, 3D Printing, Industrial Design, Product Development, Design Strategy, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, Creative Direction
Education
School of the Museum of Fine Arts
BFA
Tufts University
BFA, Fine and Studio Arts
Amazon April 2014 - Present
Amazon October 2013 - April 2014
Sony Computer Entertainment America June 2008 - October 2012
Jakks Pacific June 2004 - September 2006
Encore October 2003 - May 2004
THQ April 2000 - September 2003
THQ April 2000 - April 2001
Xylan Corporation (Alcatel-Lucent) November 1996 - September 1999
Skills
Video Games, Game Development, Game Design, Gameplay, Xbox, Casual Games, PS3, Social Games, Interactive..., Quality Assurance, Console, PSP, DevTrack, Testing, Game Mechanics, Game Testing, Localization, Wii, Video Game Production, Project Management, Bug Tracking, Console Games, Level Design, Online Gaming, Computer Games, JIRA, Mobile Games, Xbox 360
Education
El Camino Real High School
Pierce College
ArmpitLazers March 2014 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. July 2014 - December 2014
Oddbot, Inc. October 2014 - October 2014
Mattel January 2013 - March 2014
Spin Master Ltd. October 2012 - January 2013
Jakks Pacific May 2012 - October 2012
Mattel June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino, After Effects, Sketchbook Pro, Drawing, Sculpture, Digital Photography, Digital Sculpting, 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, Model Making, 3D rendering, Video Games, Toys, Concept Design, Sketching, Concept Development, Illustration, Product Design, Digital Illustration, Rhino 3D, Graphics, 3D Modeling
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2006 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Toy Design
Animation Mentor 2008 — 2009
3D Animation
Zeenie Dollz February 2014 - September 2014
Zeenie Dollz February 2013 - February 2014
Otis College of Art and Design August 2008 - May 2012
Jakks Pacific May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Model Making, Painting, Toys, Product Design, Creative Concept..., Concept Design, Concept Development, Character Concept Design, Trend Research, Research, Sketching, Packaging, After Effects, Vray, Rhino, Drawing, PowerPoint, Mold Making, Airbrush, Final Cut Pro, Digital Cameras, Photography, Dreamweaver, Storyboarding, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Writing, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Digital Illustration, Illustration, Product Development, Trend Analysis, Rendering, Rhino 3D, Industrial Design, Molding
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Toy Design
USC 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Cinematic Arts Critical Studies
Jakks Pacific November 2014 - Present
Jakks Pacific 2014 - Present
Jakks Pacific May 2009 - August 2009
Mattel May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2006 — 2013
Toy, Bachelor's degree
Exquisite Editing and Writing Services September 2013 - Present
PetSmart March 2012 - October 2013
Hasbro January 2009 - March 2009
Mattel April 2008 - June 2008
Sea Ray Boats July 2007 - September 2007
Jakks Pacific January 2007 - March 2007
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Directing, Screenwriting, Post Production, Film, Producing, Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Avid Media Composer, Television, Pre-production, Sound, Entertainment, Social Media, Movie Magic, Final Draft, Adobe Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Web Design, Industrial Design, Film Production, Film Editing, Short Films, Copy Editing, Drawing, Painting, Music Videos, Camera, Cinematography, Maya, Documentaries, Independent Film, Feature Films, Creative Writing, Red Cross Certified, Book Design, Ghostwriting, Reptiles, Story Editing, Book Covers, Book Writing, Microsoft Office, Car Design, Toy Design, Writing
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2012 — 2013
Professional Program in Screenwriting, Screenwriting
Savannah College of Art and Design 2009 — 2011
BFA, Film and Television
University of Cincinnati 2005 — 2009
Transportation Design
Cornerstone Research August 2014 - Present
Scripps College February 2012 - May 2014
Goldman Sachs June 2013 - August 2013
Needham & Company June 2012 - August 2012
Dorsey Wright Money Management May 2012 - August 2012
Jakks Pacific June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Economics, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Microsoft Word, Editing, SEO, Market Research, Stata, Econometrics, Statistical Data..., Microsoft Powerpoint, Photoshop, Google Adwords, Research, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Event Planning
Education
Scripps College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, 3.8
The Claremont Colleges 2010 — 2014
Dickinson College in Bologna 2012 — 2012
Moorpark High School 2006 — 2010
MZ Berger 2011 - Present
Jakks Pacific September 2007 - December 2010
Play Along Toys, div. of Jakks Pacific September 2007 - October 2008
marvel entertainment 2004 - 2007
DC Direct 1995 - 2007
fun for all 2000 - 2003
Skills
Toys, Product Design, Product Development, Consumer Products, Concept Development, Packaging, Typography, Creative Direction, Illustration, Industrial Design, Design Management, Licensing, Product Marketing, Digital Illustration, Sketching, Rendering, Brand Management, Apparel, Illustrator, Art Direction, Brand Licensing, Product Management, Model Making
Education
Parsons School of Design 1993 — 1995
MFA, Fine Arts
Rhode Island College 1988 — 1992
BFA, SCULPTURE/ GRAPHIC DESIGN
high school
The Walt Disney Company October 2011 - Present
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. July 2009 - October 2011
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. November 2006 - July 2009
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. August 2006 - November 2006
Jakks Pacific November 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Casual Games, Game Design, Video Games, Game Development, Computer Games, Interactive..., Toys, Online Gaming, Mobile Games, Creative Direction, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Game Mechanics, Illustrator, Game Testing, Entertainment, Character Animation, Flash, iPhone, Console, Gameplay, Content Strategy, Bug Tracking, User Interface Design, User Experience, JIRA, Concept Development, Unity3D, Software Project..., Game Design Documents, Mobile Applications, Video Game Production, Animation, Gaming, 3D
Education
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art & Technology
Hasbro November 2014 - Present
Jakks Pacific July 2011 - November 2014
Hasbro June 2010 - March 2011
Spin Master Ltd. May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Toys, Sketching, Concept Development, Product Design, Industrial Design, Concept Design, Model Making, Packaging, Illustration, Illustrator, Sewing, Rendering, Sketchbook Pro, Consumer Products, Art Direction, Fashion Design, Design Strategy, Creative Direction, Marker Rendering, Design Management
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2008 — 2011
BFA, Toy Design
Otis College of Art and Design 2003 — 2006
Fashion Design
Mattel February 2009 - Present
Jakks Pacific January 2009 - February 2009
Lanard Toys Limited (Hong Kong) July 2006 - July 2007
Lanard Toys Inc. May 2005 - July 2006
Lanard Toys Inc. May 2004 - September 2004
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2000 — 2005
Bachelor's in Fine Arts, Toy Design
CJ Products May 2014 - Present
Ty Inc January 2009 - April 2014
Global Resource Services December 2007 - January 2009
Jakks Pacific June 2007 - December 2007
Imperial Toy January 2005 - May 2007
Creativity Inc January 1998 - December 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, International Sales, National Account..., Key Account Management, Sales Management, Toys, Consumer Products, Plush, Grocery, New Business Development, National Account..., Budgets, Management, Key Account Development, Sales Operations, Merchandising, Account Management, Brand Development, Forecasting, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Product Development, Retail, Trade Shows, Sales, Sales Rep Training
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1988 — 1992
Señor Frog's July 2015 - Present
Heartland Brewery Group April 2014 - July 2015
Earl Enterprises August 2011 - March 2014
Willow Hotels November 2010 - March 2011
Jakks Pacific July 2007 - November 2010
Skills
Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Event Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Customer Service, Facebook, Sales, Retail, Trade Shows, Management
Education
Pace University - Lubin School of Business
Brooklyn College
Forest Hills High School
Pace University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Hospitality and Tourism
Jakks Pacific May 2015 - Present
Jakks Pacific March 2014 - April 2015
Universal Music Group November 2013 - December 2013
Top Choice Admissions November 2012 - April 2013
Advanced Sports Nutrition July 2012 - March 2013
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Finance, Accounting, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Works well in a team, Sales, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Economics, Consulting, Spreadsheets, Time Management, Public Speaking, Sports Management, Research, MS Excel Pivot Tables, Vlookup
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business-Economics
The American University in Cairo 2007 — 2009
Business Administration and Management, General
Deutsche Evangelische Oberschule Kairo (Cairo, Egypt) 1994 — 2007
Thanaweya Ama
Jakks Pacific February 2014 - April 2014
Jakks Pacific December 2013 - January 2014
Otis College of Art and Design library February 2010 - May 2013
Spin Master Ltd. May 2012 - August 2012
meenobabies May 2012 - May 2012
Otis College of Art and Design May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Illustrator, Wacom Tablet, Rhino 3D, After Effects, Drawing, Technical Drawing, Figure Drawing, Sketching, Sculpture, Concept Development, Model Making
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2010 — 2013
Spin Master Ltd. August 2014 - Present
Sargent & Berman January 2014 - April 2014
Skyrocket Toys October 2013 - December 2013
Kreate September 2013 - September 2013
Jakks Pacific August 2012 - July 2013
Lanard toy inc April 2009 - August 2012
Picture Plane Imaging May 2012 - May 2012
Neuron Syndicate Inc. March 2012 - March 2012
Green State Studios April 2011 - July 2011
Spike TV August 2010 - October 2010
Skills
After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animation, Compositing, Visual Effects, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Illustration, Art Direction, Concept Development, Logo Design, Web Design, Art, 3D, Storyboarding, Film, Motion Design, Typography, Drawing, Layout, Concept Design, Sketching, Packaging, Traditional Animation
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Digital Media
Jakks Pacific February 2015 - Present
Falcon Waterfree Technologies February 2012 - February 2015
Malibu Discovery LLC April 2010 - January 2014
JAKKS Pacific August 2004 - March 2012
NMB (USA) Inc. January 1998 - August 2004
Association of Corporate Counsel 2002 - 2003
Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro LLP August 1995 - December 1997
Alleco, Inc. November 1992 - August 1995
O'Melveny & Myers LLP August 1991 - November 1992
US Army January 1987 - July 1991
Skills
Contract Negotiations, Litigation Management, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Litigation, Negotiation, Insurance, Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, Trade Secrets, Contract Negotiation, Arbitration, Bankruptcy, Mediation, Dispute Resolution, Legal Assistance, Strategy, Legal Issues, Business Litigation, Commercial Litigation
Education
St. John's University School of Law 1983 — 1986
JD, Law
University of Virginia 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts with Distinction, Government and Foreign Affairs
Jakks Pacific June 2014 - Present
Ares-Overton Foundation August 2011 - Present
DF Enterprizes September 2013 - June 2014
Walton Isaacson August 2011 - August 2013
Pepperdine University April 2009 - May 2011
Pepperdine University January 2009 - May 2011
Nestle International Headquarters May 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Public Relations, Newsletters, Facebook, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Social Networking, Advertising, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Copywriting, Integrated Marketing, Editing, Media Relations, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, French, Marketing, Digital Strategy, Online Advertising, Publicity
Education
Pepperdine University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising
Santa Monica High School 2003 — 2007
High School Diploma, Creative Writing Mass Communication Law Digital Art Photography
Animated Storyboards January 2013 - Present
Freelance VFX services 1996 - Present
LLNS Healthcare Communications 2013 - January 2013
Bank of America 2013 - January 2013
Target 2012 - September 2012
Jakks Pacific 2007 - 2010
hasbro 2006 - 2010
Skills
After Effects, Storyboarding, Visual Effects, Illustration, Concept Design, Animation, Motion Graphics, Film Production, Lighting, Rotoscoping, Drawing, Conceptual Art, Illustrator, Compositing, Final Cut Pro, Layout, Commercials, C4D
Education
The Art Institutes International Minnesota 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
School of Visual Arts 1988 — 1992
BFA, Media Arts & Illustration
Fuhu, Inc November 2013 - Present
Magic Jump, Inc. October 2012 - November 2013
Freelance Illustrator June 2009 - November 2013
Scoodie October 2012 - September 2013
Jakks Pacific August 2012 - October 2012
Magic Jump, Inc. February 2011 - August 2012
Disney Consumer Products 2010 - 2011
Otis College of Art and Design 2006 - 2009
Hasbro June 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Ownership, Concept Development, Project Management, Toy Design, Product Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3D Rhino, Graphics, Illustration, Sketching, Awesomeness, Prototype, Sculpting, Rendering, 3D Modeling, Sketchbook Pro, Painting, Drawing, Animation
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2005 — 2009
BFA, Toy Design
Jakks Pacific October 2010 - Present
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2006 — 2010
LA double7 Fashion House Inc. July 2012 - Present
Worldtrend Inc. June 2007 - June 2011
Sunbelt USA Inc. July 2006 - July 2007
JAKKS Pacific October 2004 - December 2005
Broquard Art Studios July 1999 - August 2005
Michel & Company March 2000 - April 2001
Hersch and Company June 1997 - June 1998
Skills
Toys, Illustration, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Packaging, Character Animation, Product Design, Drawing, Art, Animation, Concept Design, Graphics, Image Manipulation, Photoshop, Storyboarding, Photography, Layout, Painting
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 1994 — 1998
Jakks Pacific October 2012 - October 2013
Scripps Store July 2011 - May 2012
Scripps College August 2011 - April 2012
Strive For College August 2011 - December 2011
Scripps Associated Students September 2010 - December 2010
Scripps Store September 2008 - December 2010
Pomona Economic Opportunity Center January 2010 - April 2010
Youth Justice Coalition September 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Budgeting, Promotions, Microsoft Office, JSTOR, LexisNexis, Twitter
Education
Scripps College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Queen Mary, University of London 2011 — 2011
Punahou School 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma
Jakks Pacific July 2011 - Present
BECUZ July 2010 - May 2011
Belkin October 2009 - July 2010
Mattel October 1996 - November 2008
Equity Marketing 1994 - 1996
Strottman International 1994 - 1994
Simon Marketing 1989 - 1993
Skills
Product Development, Project Management, Production Planning, Cross-functional..., Vendor Management, Logistics, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Program Management, Budgets, Consumer Electronics, Leadership, Change Management, Manufacturing, Product Design, Marketing, Toys, Strategy, Management, Brand Management, Product Launch, Brand Development, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Training, Product Marketing, Team Leadership, Sourcing, Team Building, Pricing, Customer Insight, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Project Planning
Education
Pepperdine University 1979 — 1983
BS, Economics / Political Science
Hasbro December 2014 - Present
Woodbury University 2011 - Present
Freelance June 2005 - Present
Bradley Method® 2009 - 2013
The Disney Store July 2012 - August 2012
Jakks Pacific August 2010 - August 2011
Current/Elliott October 2009 - March 2010
B.B. Dakota October 2007 - October 2007
Mattel June 2002 - June 2005
Skills
Fashion Illustration, costume design, costume illustration, Sewing, Fashion Design, Fashion, Sketching, Art Direction, Drawing, Apparel, Rendering, Creative Direction, Product Design, Illustrator, Painting, Art, Pattern, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, Costume Design, Costumes, Styling, Wardrobe, Draping, Illustration
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 1999 — 2002
BFA, Fashion Design
Newbury Park High School 1993 — 1997
high school deploma, Fashion/Apparel Design
Exaktime November 2007 - May 2011
Stravina 2006 - 2007
Corwin Press May 2005 - November 2006
Jakks Pacific June 2001 - October 2004
Eames Office February 1997 - October 2004
Skills
Illustrator, Brand Development, Graphic Design, Graphics, Packaging, Adobe Creative Suite, Toys, Photoshop, InDesign, Layout, Creative Direction, Digital Illustration, Concept Design, Advertising, Illustration
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1994 — 1996
Jakks Pacific January 2015 - Present
I Scream 2015 - Present
FAI Design Group January 2006 - October 2014
Amscan January 2002 - December 2006
Yoe Studios September 2000 - December 2001
Skills
Art Direction, Layout, Brochures, Posters, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustration, Graphics, Illustrator, Packaging, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, Graphic Design, Image Manipulation
Education
Roger Williams University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Graphic Design
The Art Students League of New York 2011 — 2012
Illustration
State University of New York College at Purchase 1999 — 2000
Photography
Sony Pictures Entertainment January 2013 - Present
DreamWorks Animation July 2012 - January 2013
donna.m.bruschi consulting September 2008 - December 2012
Jakks Pacific October 2011 - June 2012
eightytwenty/interactive May 2010 - September 2010
Poken August 2009 - December 2009
IMC Licensing September 2008 - March 2009
New Line Cinema 2007 - 2008
American Greetings Properties 2006 - 2007
Nickelodeon September 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Management, Integrated Marketing, Brand Management, Business Development, Leadership, Product Development, Creative Direction, Licensing, New Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Brand Development, Retail, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Entertainment, E-commerce, New Media, Digital Media, Start-ups, Toys, Negotiation, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Project Management, Content Strategy, International Relations, International Business, Broadcast, International Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Advertising, Sales, Partner Management, International Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Product Management, Market Planning, International Market..., Sales Operations, Digital Marketing, Business Planning, Online Marketing, Merchandising, Social Media, B2B, Market Analysis
Education
Universidad de Salamanca 1997 — 1997
Spanish
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1993 — 1996
Biology & Anthropology
Cornerstone Display Group February 2015 - Present
Timothy Beyerle February 2010 - Present
Afterparty November 2012 - January 2014
Mattel December 2008 - February 2010
Maui Toys March 2007 - September 2008
Jakks Pacific June 2003 - August 2006
ProAxis April 2002 - May 2003
Skills
Film, Product Design, Sketching, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Concept Development, Packaging, Art Direction, Concept Design, Industrial Design, Creative Direction, Graphics, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Branding & Identity, Corporate Identity, Digital Illustration, Storyboarding, Photo Shoot Production, Film Production, Props, Set Design, Woodworking, Design Strategy, Brand Development, Entrepreneurship
Education
The Imagined Life 2012 — 2012
Acting
UCB Improv 2012 — 2012
Improv 101
Actors Corps 2011 — 2011
Intensive I & II, Acting
Actors Intensive 2008 — 2008
Intensive Program
Rochester Institute of Technology 1996 — 2001
BFA, Industrial Design
netPolarity, Inc. June 2014 - August 2014
Jakks Pacific May 2013 - February 2014
Spin Master Ltd. May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Sketching, Concept Design, Toys, Photoshop, Illustrator, Concept Development, Design Strategy, Product Design, Rendering, Illustration, Art, Drawing, Problem Solving, Creative Direction, Control Drawing, Brand Development
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Toy Design
The Walt Disney Company April 2013 - Present
The Walt Disney Company February 2012 - April 2013
Jakks Pacific October 2007 - December 2011
Wasserman Media Group May 2006 - July 2009
Finest City Broadcasting May 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Communication, Problem Solving, Photography, Photoshop, Illustrator, Word, Excel, Entourage, PowerPoint, Project Management, Product Development, Microsoft Excel, Advertising, Graphics, Concept Design, Marketing, Brand Development, Graphic Design, Budgets, Editing, Management, Microsoft Word, Packaging, Social Media, Product Design, Mac, Public Relations, Concept Development, Social Media Marketing, Entertainment, Social Networking, Facebook, Art Direction
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Communications
Otis College of Art and Design January 2006 - Present
Jakks Pacific March 2014 - September 2014
MGA Entertainment May 2012 - July 2013
Disney Consumer Products 2009 - 2012
The Walt Disney Company May 2008 - June 2008
Spinmaster June 2007 - May 2008
Abercrombie and Fitch December 2007 - February 2008
Disney Store June 2007 - September 2007
Tommy Bahama September 2005 - April 2007
Mattel July 2000 - January 2007
Skills
Illustration, Sketching, Fashion, Illustrator, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Design, Apparel, Photoshop, Draping, Trend Analysis, Trend, Trend Forecasting, Concept Design, Sportswear, Concept Development, Product Design, Styling, Art Direction, Fashion Shows, Fit, Toy Industry, Drawing, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 1999 — 2008
BFA, Fashion
Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design 1983 — 1991
BFA, Fashion/Apparel Design
Jakks Pacific May 2014 - Present
Hella Boards May 2009 - Present
Broadway Gymnastics September 2013 - October 2014
Blaze Gymnastics Center September 2012 - September 2013
CNY Shirts LLC May 2013 - August 2013
Graph-Tex June 2012 - September 2012
Central New York Gymnastics Center May 2003 - May 2011
Skills
Graphic Design, Drawing, Digital Photography, Logo Design, Video Editing, Video Production, Music Production, Studio Art, Gymnastics Coach, Social Media, Photoshop, Sales
Education
SUNY Cortland 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine and Studio Arts
Bare Bowls 2014 - Present
Hillstone Restaurant Group 2013 - 2014
Alpha Phi Sorority Pepperdine University December 2011 - December 2012
MAP Market Research May 2012 - July 2012
Jakks Pacific August 2011 - November 2011
Chase on the Lake Resort May 2009 - August 2011
Skills
Facebook, Twitter, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Blogging, Outlook, Social Networking, Spanish, Management, Advertising, Editing
Education
Pepperdine University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
American Girl May 2013 - August 2015
Forever 21 July 2012 - March 2013
Jakks Pacific March 2012 - August 2012
The Walt Disney Company May 2010 - June 2012
Freelance July 2011 - March 2012
Skills
Sewing, Illustration, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dyeing, Microsoft Excel, Pattern, Draping, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Design, Tech Packs, Screen Printing, Art, Fashion, Graphics, Sketching, Textiles, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Concept Development, Mood Boards, Drawing, Fitting, Adobe Creative Suite, Styling, Creative Direction
Education
Otis College of Art and Design
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design
Jakks Pacific April 2015 - Present
Epic Health Services, Inc. August 2014 - February 2015
Eastern Dental July 2013 - June 2014
CBX June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Branding & Identity, Advertising, Brand Development, Creative Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Media Planning, Brand Management, Marketing Research, Digital Strategy, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Facebook, Marketing
Education
Quinnipiac University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Quinnipiac University - School of Business 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
University of Westminster 2012 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
Check Disc Labs July 2012 - February 2015
Disney Interactive Studios 2008 - 2009
GOSUB60 October 2007 - June 2008
Electronic Arts April 2007 - July 2007
Jakks Pacific August 2006 - March 2007
Education
John Muir High School 1998 — 2001
diploma, Music
Pasadena City College
Music & Computer science
Jakks Pacific June 2011 - December 2014
Creative Designs International 2010 - 2011
Skills
Sketching, Sewing, Product Design, Concept Development, Concept Design, Model Making, Toys, Illustrator, Illustration, Industrial Design, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Art Direction, Photoshop, Rendering
Education
Philadelphia University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Fashion Design
Jakks Pacific June 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Concept Development, Model Making, Sewing, Painting, Drawing, Rhino 3D, Photoshop, Illustrator
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2012 — 2015
Toy Design
Pepperdine Student Government Association August 2015 - Present
Jakks Pacific August 2015 - August 2015
Jakks Pacific May 2015 - August 2015
Jakks Pacific July 2015 - July 2015
AprisateK/Industrial Buckets May 2013 - June 2013
Weatherford Truck Equipment May 2013 - June 2013
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Management, Statistics, Data Analysis, Collections, Accounting, Research, Public Speaking, Leadership, Project Management, PowerPoint, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Marketing, Photoshop, Social Media, Strategy, Editing, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits
Education
Pepperdine University 2014 — 2018
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics and a Minor in Computer Science, Sohopmore 3.94 GPA
Jakks Pacific May 2014 - October 2014
Freelance Design: Fashion, Film, Production, Product, Toy & Graphic June 2012 - May 2014
Mattel June 2013 - August 2013
Mattel October 2010 - May 2012
Freelance Designer and Illustrator May 2009 - November 2010
Private Label Kanye West May 2009 - August 2009
CC SKYE August 2008 - June 2009
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP June 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Illustrator, Illustration, Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Styling, Visual Styling, Storyboarding, Catalog Layout, Sewing, Photoshop, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Jewelry Design, Toy Industry, Product Development, Product Design, Costume Design, Sketching, Concept Development, Concept Design
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Fashion/Apparel Design
Otis College of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion/Apparel Design
Amazon April 2015 - Present
Amazon September 2014 - April 2015
Jakks Pacific June 2013 - April 2014
Marketing Maven Public Relations May 2013 - July 2013
Costco Wholesale Headquarters May 2010 - December 2012
Skills
Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Time Management, Social Media, Business Development, Leadership, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Brand Management, Market Research, Social Media Marketing
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Washington State University - College of Business and Economics 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration: Entrepreneurship
John Cabot University, Rome, Italy 2010 — 2010
Contributed to B.A., Business Administration and Management, General
Concepts by Rhett December 1964 - Present
Midway Games April 2008 - August 2008
Jakks Pacific 2004 - 2008
Skills
Quality Assurance, 3D Studio Max, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Video Games, Online Gaming, Casual Games, Bugzilla, JIRA, PowerPoint, Digital Photography, Digital Video, Xbox 360, Computer Games, Bug Tracking, Mobile Games, MMO, Wii, Gameplay, PS3, Game Development, Game Design
Education
Learning Tree University
Certification in Special Effects 3D Studio MAX, Certification in Adobe After Effects and Premiere, 3D Modeling and Special Effects
Art Institute of Los Angeles
Media Arts & Animation
University of Advancing Technology 1995 — 1997
Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Computer Aided Drafting, CAD and Design Technology
Solano Community College
Archeticture/Drafting and Electronics
Chanute Air Training Base, IL 1984 — 1984
Certification of Electronics Training, Aircraft Avionics and Electronics
Adolfo Camarillo High School 1979 — 1983
Focused Staffing March 2014 - Present
Paddock Mitchell May 2004 - Present
Coast Oil Company June 2008 - November 2012
Merrill Lynch July 2007 - May 2008
Jakks Pacific March 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Strategic Planning, Recruiting, Sales Process, Mediation, Creative Solutions, Marketing Communications, Managing Start-ups, Quantitative Finance, Technical Recruiting, Writing, Outside Sales, Sales Operations, Salesforce.com, Team Management, Environmental Consulting, Strategic Partnerships, Business Communications
Education
Pepperdine University School of Law 2004 — 2006
Juris Doctor, Masters of Dispute Resolution
University of Southern California 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature & Creative Writing
First American Financial Corporation May 2014 - Present
First American Financial Corporation January 2014 - Present
First American Financial Corporation October 2012 - Present
CoreLogic July 2010 - June 2012
Buchanan Street Partners June 2007 - December 2009
M-Edge Accessories October 2008 - July 2009
KCOMM December 2006 - April 2007
The Irvine Company September 2005 - November 2006
Southard Communications 2004 - 2005
Jakks Pacific June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Advertising, Email Marketing, Press Releases, Marketing, Internal Communications, Branding & Identity, Employee Engagement, Writing, C-Level Communications, Program Development, Events Coordination, Employee Relations
Education
Pepperdine University 2000 — 2004
B.A., Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Jakks Pacific February 2014 - Present
Fresh Juice Global February 2013 - February 2014
Studio 407 November 2012 - February 2013
MGA Entertainment May 2012 - August 2012
Trailer Park 2009 - July 2011
Skills
After Effects, Maya, Illustrator, Storyboarding, Photoshop, Illustration, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Drawing, Graphic Design, Art Direction, InDesign, Art, Concept Design, Advertising, Logo Design
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Digital Media
Otis College of Art and Design
Digita Media/Multimedia
Coastal Cocktails Inc. August 2012 - Present
Jakks Pacific February 2011 - August 2012
Lanard Toys Inc. January 2007 - February 2011
Skills
Can use both Mac/PC, Proficient Creative..., Advance user of..., InDesign, Creating 3-D and..., Drawing Ability, Photography, Create 3-D digital..., Microsoft Office, Dreamweaver, Adobe Lightroom, Flash (limited..., 2-D Animation, Graphics, Logo Design, Lightroom, Art, Concept Design, Graphic Design, Layout, Packaging
Education
The Art Institute of California-San Diego 2003 — 2006
BS, Graphic Design
Comcast Cable September 2014 - Present
Upsource LLC March 2014 - July 2014
Upsource LLC July 2013 - March 2014
Americans for Prosperity July 2012 - June 2013
Target July 2011 - June 2012
Jakks Pacific April 2011 - June 2011
Arpenta Sociedad de Bolsa S.A. May 2010 - July 2010
Pepperdine University August 2009 - May 2010
Pepperdine University September 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Merchandising, Ethical Leadership, Customer Service, Retail, Inventory Management, PowerPoint, Facebook, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Public Speaking, Leadership, Social Networking, Community Outreach, Strategy
Education
Pepperdine University 2007 — 2011
B.S., International Business, 3.56
Pepperdine School of Law 2010 — 2011
Undergraduate Certificate at the Straus Center, Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution
Spin Master Ltd. July 2014 - Present
SkyRocket Toys January 2014 - June 2014
Mattel June 2013 - August 2013
Jakks Pacific May 2012 - August 2012
Chiu Tung Chang Architect & Associates June 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Revit, AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino 3D, Vray, After Effects, Sketching, 3D rendering, Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, Model Making, Microsoft Office, SketchUp
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Toy Design
UCLA 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architectural Studies
Callahan, Thompson, Sherman & Caudill, LLP 2013 - 2014
Corbett, Steelman & Specter 2013 - 2013
The Cheesecake Factory 2012 - 2012
Jakks Pacific 2011 - 2011
Skills
Legal Issues, Litigation, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Depositions, Mediation, Courts, Westlaw, Trademarks, Commercial Litigation, Lexis, Trials, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing
Education
Pepperdine University School of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
UCLA 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Milken Community High School August 2014 - Present
Patina, Ltd. October 2005 - Present
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts August 2005 - Present
Jakks Pacific September 2012 - June 2013
Skills
Sketching, Concept Development, Illustration, Creative Direction, Fashion Design, Concept Design, Product Design, Art Direction, Fashion Illustration, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Painting, Logo Design, Digital Illustration, Graphics, Photoshop, Textile Design, Typography, Corporate Identity, Pattern Making, Sewing
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 1987 — 1991
BFA, Fashion Design
Educational Insights April 2014 - Present
Jakks Pacific September 2012 - July 2013
Self Employed / Freelance April 2012 - August 2012
Educational Insights February 2007 - April 2012
IE Design + Communications 2005 - 2006
Maddocks 2004 - 2006
Perceive 1998 - 2004
Eisenberg And Associates 1996 - 1998
Skills
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Typography, Corporate Identity, Creative Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Layout, Packaging, Brochures, Corporate Branding, Brand Development, Trade Shows, Illustration, Collateral, Advertising, InDesign, Product Design, Product Development, Concept Development, Catalogs, Direct Mail, Toys, Image Manipulation, Posters, Photography, Direct Marketing, Art, Branding & Identity, Concept Design, Visual Communication, Digital Illustration, Interaction Design, Vector Illustration
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University 1991 — 1994
BFA, Design
PSHS 1987 — 1989
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
Treyarch February 2015 - Present
NEPTALI September 2008 - Present
Jakks Pacific November 2012 - February 2015
CAMERON PACE GROUP July 2011 - April 2012
Depict Inc. May 2011 - 2012
Steinhausen, Inc. April 2011 - 2012
Artisan Design August 2010 - May 2011
EDG North America June 2010 - August 2010
Limonaid Clothing September 2009 - June 2010
Shubin + Donaldson Architects, Inc. June 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Maya, Rhino 3D, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Logic Pro, 2D graphics, 3D graphics, 3D Modeling, Concept Design, 3D rendering, Diagrams, Typogra, Pattern Design, Large Format, Screen Printing, Digital Printing, Branding & Identity, Vector Illustration, Photography, Digital Photography, Animation, Innovation, Magazine Layout Design, Book Design, WordPress, Web Design, Rhino, Art Direction, Typography, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Digital Illustration, Illustration, Visual Communication, Vray, Interaction Design, Design Strategy, Posters, Packaging, Design Consulting, Corporate Identity, AutoCAD Architecture, Corporate Branding, Image Manipulation, Catalogs
Education
Southern California Institute of Architecture 2007 — 2010
Architecture / Design
Santa Barbara City College 2003 — 2006
A.S., CAD/Drafting
Jakks Pacific July 2013 - August 2013
The Home Depot February 2012 - May 2013
Tony P's Dockside Grill August 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Teamwork, Marketing, Time Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Merchandising, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Arizona 2011 — 2014
Marketing
Santa Monica College 2008 — 2011
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration
West Los Angeles College 2010 — 2010
The Bramton Company June 2015 - Present
Jakks Pacific March 2012 - May 2015
Precision Pet Products April 2011 - January 2012
Kong Company August 2010 - March 2011
Precision Pet Products May 2002 - August 2010
Virbac January 1997 - April 2002
Skills
Account Management, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Business Development, International Logistics, Product Development, Sales Management, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Retail, Product Marketing, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Selling, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Development, Customer Service, New Business Development, Market Planning, Product Management, B2B, Negotiation, Trade Shows, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Management, Brand Development, Consumer Products, Contract Negotiation, Forecasting, Sales, Merchandising, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Team Building, International Sales, Pricing, Brand Management, Direct Sales, Market Research, Sales Presentations, P&L Management, Budgets, International Business, Product Launch, P&L, Purchasing, Marketing Management, Social Media Marketing
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1992 — 1996
Marketing, International Business
Gezellig Cookies LLC April 2015 - Present
Corporation Service Company July 2013 - August 2014
Corporation Service Company April 2011 - June 2013
Corporation Service Company February 2008 - April 2011
Jakks Pacific May 2006 - November 2007
Juniper Bank June 2002 - September 2005
Amicus Financial March 2000 - May 2002
Club Monaco May 1999 - February 2000
Phantom Industries Inc. February 1997 - April 1999
Skills
Product Development, Product Management, Project Planning, Project Execution, Sales Support, Reporting & Analysis, Legal Compliance, Customer Relations, Project Management, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Marketing
Education
Syracuse University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Fashion Design
Scrum Alliance
Certified Product Owner Training
Mattel March 2013 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. June 2009 - February 2013
Disney Consumer Products 2003 - 2009
Jakks Pacific 2002 - 2002
Skills
3D rendering, Toys, Packaging, Concept Design, Concept Development, Art Direction, Storyboarding, Creative Direction, Illustration, Graphics, Rendering, Drawing, Sketching, Digital Illustration, Product Design, Industrial Design, Design Thinking, Logo Design, Experience Design, Design Management, Model Making, Design Strategy, Brand Development, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Product Development, Consumer Products
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Toy Design
AET
Jakks Pacific Concept illustrator/ storyboard artistdna studio2001 - 2004
Digital Domain 1998 - 2000
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 1992 — 1996
Mattel September 2013 - Present
Mattel/Fisher-Price January 2012 - September 2013
Mattel February 2011 - January 2012
Mattel March 2009 - February 2011
Mattel September 2007 - March 2009
Jakks Pacific August 2004 - August 2007
Jakks Pacific January 2001 - August 2004
Skills
Consumer Products, Business Planning, Graphic Design, Strategic Brand..., Brand Management, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Marketing Communications, Toys, Marketing Management, Marketing, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, International Marketing, Consumer Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Segmentation, Market Planning, Customer Insight, Management
Education
Pennsylvania State University 1996 — 2000
BS, Psychology / Business / ISSA
Hempfield
PVH February 2013 - Present
Warnaco July 2007 - February 2013
Mattel April 2006 - July 2007
Jakks Pacific January 2004 - August 2005
3D Industrial Design May 2002 - January 2004
Skills
Illustration, Packaging, Illustrator, Product Design, Fashion, Toys, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Merchandising, Fashion Illustration, Graphic Design, Apparel, Sketching, Art Direction, Tech Packs, Textiles, Trend Analysis, Fashion Design, Graphics, Wovens, Sportswear, Fitting, Toy Design, PLM Tools, Brand Development, 7th Online, ACS, PowerPoint
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2000 — 2002
BFA, Communication Arts {Illustration}
Ventura College
Associate of Arts (AA), Art/Art Studies, General
Ventura High School 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Hasbro July 2013 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. May 2013 - June 2013
ME! December 2012 - June 2013
Just Play PA, LLC March 2013 - March 2013
Jakks Pacific January 2013 - March 2013
Mattel August 2007 - November 2012
Jakks Pacific June 2005 - July 2007
Chic Boutique Doll Design LLC March 2003 - June 2005
Marvel Entertainment June 2001 - August 2002
Home Inspirations January 2001 - June 2001
Skills
Illustration, Sketching, Toys, Illustrator, Drawing, Fashion, Film, Apparel, Textiles, Concept Development, Concept Design, Trend, Licensing, Retail, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Industrial Design, Product Design, Packaging, Model Making, Brand Development, Design Strategy, Sculpture, Graphic Design, Rendering, Graphics, Painting, Digital Illustration, Art, Character Animation, Concept Generation, Logo Design, Design Thinking, Photoshop, Product Development, Sewing
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 1997 — 1999
BFA, Toy Design
Parsons School of Design 1987 — 1992
BFA, Fashion Illustration(Parsons) Writing & Literature (New School For Social Research)
Offbeat Productions powered by Boundless Network June 2015 - Present
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment January 2014 - June 2015
Jakks Pacific 2012 - December 2013
THQ 2011 - 2012
THQ 2009 - 2011
Avanquest North America 2007 - 2009
Mattel 2006 - 2007
Mattel 2004 - 2006
Mattel 2000 - 2004
Mattel 1998 - 2000
Skills
Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Toys
Education
The George Washington University 1987 — 1991
The George Washington University
Jakks Pacific May 2005 - March 2010
Education
Suffolk University 1996 — 2000
BFA, Graphic design/Illustration
DeBakey Design January 2010 - Present
Jakks Pacific June 2003 - October 2009
Skills
Toys, Concept Development, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Concept Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, Illustration, Design Strategy, Illustrator, Sketching, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Concept Generation, Graphics, Brand Development, Digital Illustration, Photoshop, Packaging, Storyboarding, Drawing, Layout, Graphic Design, Vector Illustration, Design Thinking, Design Management, Product Development, Digital Painting, InDesign, Rhino, Sketchbook Pro, Product Innovation, Image Manipulation, Consumer Products, Rendering, Model Making, 3D rendering, Brochures, Creative Services, Game Design, Posters, Experience Design
Education
Otis College of Art and Design
Bachelor's degree, Toy Design
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
Jakks Pacific March 2010 - Present
Jakks Pacific 2007 - 2009
Jakks Pacific September 2001 - April 2003
Jakks Pacific 2001 - May 2002
Jakks Pacific 2000 - 2001
Education
Pepperdine University 1996 — 2000
B.S, Business Administration- Finance
Jaime Tracht Design April 2014 - Present
DreamWorks Animation April 2014 - December 2014
Jakks Pacific August 2013 - April 2014
Spin Master Ltd. September 2009 - August 2013
The Disney Store May 2005 - August 2009
Disney Consumer Products 2002 - 2005
JMP Creative June 2001 - August 2001
Mattel June 2000 - August 2000
Skills
Toys, Product Design, Product Development, Consumer Products, Concept Design, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Design Management, Art Direction, Drawing, Illustration, Sketching, Rendering, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Digital Illustration, Model Making, Experience Design, Graphics, Animation, Design Thinking, Industrial Design, Packaging, Design Strategy, Character Animation, Logo Design, 3D, Painting, Storyboarding, Sculpture, Concept Generation, Fashion, Brand Development, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Art, Mac, Management, Vector Illustration, Problem Solving
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 1998 — 2002
BFA, Toy Design
LACHSA, Los Angeles County Highschool for the Arts 1996 — 1998
HSD, Visual Arts
The Inexplicable Adventures of Bob: There But For the Grace March 2015 - Present
The Inexplicable Adventures of Bob: The Penn State Years January 2015 - Present
Alien In a Small Town December 2014 - Present
The Inexplicable Adventures of Bob May 2006 - Present
Bank of America April 2015 - April 2015
Animate For the Cel of It Productions November 2010 - September 2014
Computer Pros of Malibu August 2014 - August 2014
Jakks Pacific July 2014 - August 2014
Impressive Interiors June 2014 - June 2014
James Lopez November 2012 - March 2013
Skills
Storyboarding, Animation, Character Animation, Film, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Illustration, Photoshop, Compositing, 3D, Short Films, Screenwriting, Premiere, Texturing, Visual Effects, Layout, Video Editing, Prose Writing, Illustrator, Flash, Voice Acting, Prop Making, Microsoft Word, Magazine Articles, Clay Animation, Adobe Premiere, Storytelling, Sony Vegas, Adobe Photoshop, Comic Art, Animation Assisting, Prop Design, Published Author, Character Design, Writing, CG Animation, Digicel Flipbook, Magazine Writing, Comic Strips
Education
VanArts 1998 — 2000
Certification, Classical and Computer Animation
Penn State University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, Film & Video
Wham-O October 2009 - Present
Jakks Pacific 2002 - 2009
Sr. Art Director 2001 - 2002
Hill and Knowlton 1999 - 2000
Skills
Product Design, Packaging, Concept Design, Toys, Industrial Design, Concept Development, Consumer Products, Art Direction, Product Development, Design Strategy, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Digital Illustration, Logo Design, Illustration, Sketching, Interaction Design, Layout, Graphics, Brand Management, Graphic Design, Copywriting, Photography, Branding & Identity, Art, Advertising, Corporate Identity, Marketing Strategy, Marketing
Education
The American College : Los Angeles 1996 — 1997
BA, Visual Communications
San Joaquin Delta College 1994 — 1996
AA, Fine Art and Literature
REEL Package Design, LLC. July 2008 - Present
Mattel, Inc. 2005 - 2008
Jakks Pacific 2001 - 2005
Skills
Packaging, Brand Development, Logo Design, Retail Packaging, Concept Development, Design Strategy, Strategy, Toys, Graphics, Corporate Identity, Typography, Product Design, Illustration, Sketching, Catalogs, Adobe Creative Suite, Layout, Art Direction, Branding & Identity, Photoshop, Posters, Image Manipulation, Brochures, Digital Illustration, Storyboarding, Creative Problem Solving, Concept Design, Creative Direction, Creative Strategy, Illustrator, Visual Communication
Education
Temple University, Tyler School of Art 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Graphic Design
Freelance Design July 2009 - Present
FGA Media November 2008 - July 2009
mattel 2002 - May 2008
Jakks Pacific June 2002 - December 2002
Skills
Product Design, Product Development, Digital Illustration, Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Toy Industry, Adobe Design Programs, Garment Manufacturing, Garment Costing, Fabric Selection, Toys, Design Management, Industrial Design, Illustrator, Concept Development, Art Direction, Concept Design, Model Making, Sketching, Design Strategy
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 1998 — 2002
BA, Toy design
Austin School of Fashion Design
Fashion/Apparel Design
Skyrocket Toys November 2014 - Present
Otis College of Art and Design August 2009 - Present
Jada Toys July 2014 - October 2014
Jakks Pacific July 2012 - July 2014
Jakks Pacific January 2010 - June 2012
Jakks Pacific May 2007 - December 2009
Otis College of Art and Design September 2004 - May 2007
Mattel May 2006 - August 2006
Lanard May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Toy Design, Toys, Ideation, Sketching, Concept Design, Drawing, Industrial Design, Idea Generation, Concept Development, Product Design, Design Strategy, Model Making, Illustration, Packaging, Concept Generation, Design Thinking, Design Management, Illustrator, Art Direction, Digital Illustration, Character Animation, Logo Design, Consumer Products, Adobe Creative Suite, Rendering, Brand Development, Rapid Prototyping, Creative Direction, Graphics, Storyboarding
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2004 — 2007
BFA, Toy Design
Otis College of Art and Design 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Toy Design
Jakks Pacific 2012 - Present
MGA Entertainment 2006 - 2012
Play Along Toys / Art Asylum May 2001 - November 2006
McFarlane Toys August 1998 - May 2001
Education
The Ohio State University 1992 — 1997
Bachelors, English
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
Mattel October 2011 - Present
Mattel January 2010 - September 2011
Jakks Pacific January 2007 - December 2009
Jakks Pacific August 2005 - December 2007
Skills
Product Development, Product Marketing, Customer Insight, Brand Management, Brand Development, Consumer Products
Education
USC Marshall School of Business 2003 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing
Stanford University 1996 — 2000
Product Design, Mechanical Engineering
Jakks Pacific May 2012 - Present
Carlotta Pepe Designs November 2008 - April 2012
Mattel December 2005 - November 2008
Mattel December 1996 - November 2005
Royal Teas Restaurant and Catering 1996 - 1998
Hasbro June 1983 - January 1994
Skills
Toys, Management, Consumer Products, Project Management, Product Design, Licensing, Design Strategy, Concept Development, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Product Development, Fashion, Graphics, Drawing, Storyboarding, Art Direction, Photoshop, Layout, Brand Management, Brand Licensing, Design Management, Brand Development, Model Making, Creative Strategy, Sketching
Education
State University of New York College at Geneseo 1974 — 1978
BA, Sociology, Psychology, Art
State University of New York College at Geneseo 1974 — 1978
BA, Sociology
Don Emig Associates September 2009 - Present
Jakks Pacific August 2008 - September 2009
Marvel Entertainment February 1998 - June 2008
Education
Rockhurst University 1966 — 1970
B.S., Education
Hasbro February 2015 - Present
Jakks Pacific May 2009 - February 2015
Hero Nutritionals February 2007 - October 2007
Skills
Consumer Products, Toys, Brand Management, Brand Architecture, Customer Insight, Brand Licensing, Consumer Marketing, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis, Marketing
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 2008 — 2010
MBA
University of San Diego 2004 — 2006
Bachelor
Blue Skies International January 2012 - Present
Jakks Pacific August 2010 - January 2012
Creative Designs International a division of Jakks Pacific February 2009 - September 2010
C. Lewis Tomaselli Architects 2004 - 2009
Skills
Marketing Strategy, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Word, Excel, Speaks Spanish &..., Product Development, Product Marketing, Brand Development, Management, Project Management, Retail, Microsoft Word, Sales, Sales Management, Microsoft Excel
Education
Schiller International University 1999 — 2002
International Business, Marketing
Thomas R. Proctor High School
ColorSMACK April 2009 - Present
Danielle Delia Designs February 2003 - April 2009
Love-able Dolls March 2009 - March 2009
Melodia Designs December 2007 - January 2009
UCR State of the Arts November 2008 - November 2008
Bikini's That January 2008 - March 2008
The San Diego Art Department 2007 - 2008
Real Doll/ Abyss Creations August 2006 - August 2007
Jakks Pacific September 2006 - December 2006
Eight Elements West August 2003 - August 2006
Education
School of Healing Arts 1999 — 2004
Massage Therapis, Swedish, Circulatory, Deep TIssue, Zen Touch, Pregnancy
State University of New York College at Fredonia 1991 — 1996
Bachelors, Theatre Arts
State University of New York
Bachelors Degree Costume Design, Theatre Arts; Technical Theatre
Hamilton Central School 1990 — 1991
Regents
Sherburne-Earville Central School 1978 — 1990
Regents
Mount Vernon Printing Company August 2011 - Present
Jakks Pacific January 2007 - August 2011
Skills
Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Risk Assessment, Customer Service, Forecasting, JD Edwards, Financial Reporting, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Accounting
Education
Pepperdine University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Jakks Pacific 2014 - Present
Pepperdine University 2012 - 2014
Jakks Pacific 2011 - 2012
Bank of America 2010 - 2011
CBS Television Distribution 2010 - 2010
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network 2009 - 2009
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Budgets, Finance, Strategic Financial..., Market Research, Data Analysis, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Research, Outlook, Accounting, Leadership, Financial Reporting, Business Strategy, Access, Business Analysis, Auditing, Project Management
Education
Pepperdine University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Universal Pictures December 2014 - Present
Forever 21 October 2010 - Present
Jakks Pacific May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Sketching, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Apparel, Graphics, Event Planning, Art, Flyers, Illustration, InDesign, Stationery, Invitations, Concept Development, Typography, Mac, Vector Illustration, Digital Illustration, Visual Communication, Logo Design, Layout, Concept Design, Image Manipulation, Packaging, Branding, Posters, Drawing, Brand Development, Corporate Identity, Image Editing, Web Design, Sewing, Advertising, Toys, Business Cards, Email Marketing, Creative Direction, Art Direction
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Toy Design
California State University-Fullerton 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
Jakks Pacific November 2010 - Present
Hasbro Inc 2009 - 2009
Mattel May 2008 - August 2008
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2006 — 2010
BFA, Toy Design
Crackle August 2015 - Present
DIRECTV June 2014 - August 2015
Disney Interactive March 2012 - September 2013
Infinity Ward March 2011 - July 2011
Disney Interactive Studios June 2008 - June 2009
Jakks Pacific November 2007 - June 2008
quick tally interactive systems, inc June 1996 - July 2007
Skills
Game Development, Mobile Games, PS3, Quality Assurance, Video Games, Wii, Xbox 360, Computer Games, Game Design, Gameplay, Social Games, Console, Casual Games, Game Mechanics, Test Planning, JIRA, Testing, Bug Tracking, Regression Testing, iOS, Online Gaming, MMO, Analytics
Education
Santa Monica College 2009 — 2013
Game Development, General Education
JAKKS Pacific June 2015 - Present
VTech Electronic Kids Toys April 2014 - June 2015
MGA Entertainment December 2009 - April 2014
Danara International July 2004 - December 2009
Skills
Forecasting, Consumer Products, Retail, Merchandising, P&L Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Account Management, Sales, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, Inventory Management, Market Planning, Brand Management, P
Education
University of Kansas 1985 — 1990
BS, College of Liberal Arts
JEMCO Components and Fabrication, Inc. October 2008 - Present
Young Life December 2007 - Present
Cardinal Health July 2006 - October 2008
Jakks Pacific October 2004 - April 2006
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Sales Management, New Business Development, Manufacturing, Program Management, Project Planning, Strategy, Account Management, Leadership, Marketing, Team Building, Forecasting, Selling, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Business Development, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Sales Operations, Business Strategy, Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Product Development
Education
Pepperdine University 2002 — 2006
Business Administration
Odle Middle School
Odle Middle School
The Disney Store February 2012 - Present
Jakks Pacific January 2012 - March 2012
Disney Interactive Studios April 2011 - October 2011
Lousy Games January 2010 - October 2010
Skills
HTML, Video Games, Testing, Facebook, Xbox 360, Playstation, Nintendo, Game Testing, JIRA, DevTrack, PS3, iPhone, Game Design, PSP, Wii, Level Design, Gameplay, Quality Assurance, Computer Games, MMO, Bug Tracking
Education
The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles 2002 — 2007
Mattel, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Designs by Dena June 2009 - Present
Babycie/ Le Cadeaux September 2014 - June 2015
American Girl Place May 2013 - September 2013
Mattel September 2012 - December 2012
Jakks Pacific May 2012 - August 2012
AEG World Wide May 2011 - August 2011
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank October 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Ideation, PowerPoint, Research, Public Speaking, Illustrator, InDesign, Hair styling, Hair Cutting, Sculpture, Product Development, Model Making, Painting, Creative Direction, Mac, Digital Illustration, Toys, Marketing, Photoshop
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Toy Design
Santa Monica College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts (AA), Graphic Design
Cruiser Designs LLC July 2013 - Present
Jakks Pacific January 2009 - July 2013
Play Along Toys August 2001 - December 2008
Skills
Layout, Industrial Design, Image Manipulation, Brochures, Graphics, Advertising, Sketching, Branding & Identity, Photoshop, Digital Illustration, Toys, Creative Direction
Education
State University of New York College at Brockport 1994 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fine and Studio Arts
Adirondack Community College 1994 — 1994
Mattel, Inc. July 2015 - Present
ToysRUs November 2012 - June 2015
MGA Entertainment August 2011 - November 2012
Jakks Pacific August 2010 - November 2012
Spin Master Ltd. August 2011 - August 2011
Schultze Works July 2011 - August 2011
Jakks Pacific May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Concept Design, Art Direction
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2007 — 2011
Jakks Pacific February 2012 - Present
Tanner Research September 2006 - September 2008
Paychex, Inc. September 2005 - August 2006
North By Northwest April 2004 - August 2005
Volt Information Sciences, Inc. 1993 - 1995
Skills
Jamis Accounting..., Quickbooks, Proseries, Taxwise, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Account Reconciliation, QuickBooks, Invoicing, Microsoft Excel, Bookkeeping, Budgets, Payroll Taxes
Education
Pasadena City College 2009 — 2011
AS, Accounting-Bookkeeping
Disney Consumer Products Instructor for the Summer of Art programOtis College of Art and DesignJuly 2013 - July 2013
Jakks Pacific April 2011 - October 2012
Jakks Pacific 2010 - 2010
Skills
Photoshop, Toys, Concept Development, Concept Design, Creative Problem Solving, Drawing, Illustrator, Manufacturing, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketching, Social Media, Illustration, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Product Development, Product Design, Rendering, Rapid Prototyping, Rhino, 3D rendering, PowerPoint, Design Thinking, Design Strategy
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2007 — 2011
BFA, Toy Design
Jada Toys March 2013 - Present
MGA Entertainment March 2012 - December 2012
MGA Entertainment September 2011 - February 2012
Jakks Pacific May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Concept Development, Toys, Concept Design, Sketching, Product Design, Painting, Illustration, Rhino, Model Making, Photoshop, Illustrator, Drawing, 3D Modeling, Fashion Design, Creative Direction, Logo Design
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Toy Design
Beats by Dr. Dre January 2013 - Present
Jakks Pacific January 2009 - August 2012
Jakks Pacific June 2005 - January 2009
Jakks Pacific December 2004 - June 2005
Maple International August 2004 - December 2004
Google February 2004 - July 2004
Education Program For Gifted Youth January 2001 - March 2001
Rearden Steel Technologies September 2000 - December 2000
Panasonic July 1999 - September 1999
Northwestern University June 1996 - September 1996
Skills
Product Development, Product Design, Project Management, Toys, Product Management, Consumer Electronics, Consumer Goods, Graphic Design, Trade Shows, Mobile Applications, Advertising, Concept Development, Design Strategy, Packaging, Concept Design, Graphics, Consumer Products, Illustration, Illustrator, User Experience, Logo Design, Sketching, Industrial Design, Interaction Design, Layout
Education
Stanford University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science in Product Design, Engineering
Jakks Pacific March 2012 - May 2013
Central Casting October 2011 - March 2012
Split Sky Boutique January 2009 - September 2011
HBO Entertainment Inc July 2006 - March 2009
Tahirih Association August 2004 - June 2006
The Cochran Law Firm August 2003 - July 2004
Skills
Creative, Artistic, Mac & pC Proficient, Theatre, Art, Film Production, Entertainment, Music, Creativity, Mac, PC, Film, Event Management, Television, Fundraising, Advertising, Social Media, Music Industry, Producing, Social Media Marketing, Creative Direction, Fashion, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Management, Creative Writing, Publicity, Public Speaking, Video Production, Acting
Education
California State University 2001 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S, Kinesiology
Riverside Community College 1998 — 1999
Associate in Arts (AA), Communications
Jakks Pacific June 2005 - Present
Jakks Pacific 2015 - 2015
Funrise Toy Corp August 2001 - May 2005
Skills
Design Strategy, Toys, Concept Development, Concept Design, Illustrator, Industrial Design, Art Direction, Product Design, Design Management, Concept Generation, Experience Design, Sketching, Adobe Creative Suite, Packaging, Rendering
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Toy Design
Mater Dei High School 1989 — 1993
High School Diploma, 9-12
Jakks Pacific October 2003 - Present
Skills
Product Development, Product Management, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Consumer Products, Television, Market Planning, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, P&L Management, Brand Development, Retail, Marketing, Creative Direction, Strategic Partnerships, Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Customer Insight, Team Leadership, People Management
Education
St. John's University 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Holy Cross High School 1968 — 1972