Jakks Pacific Inc.
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, CA CEO: Stephen G. Berman (Apr 2010–) Founder: Jack Friedman Founded: January 1995 Subsidiaries: JAKKS Sales Corporation, Maui Toys, Inc., Popular productsDolls Action & Toy Figures Tabletop Games & Expansions Toy Playsets Push & Pedal Riding Vehicles (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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Jakks Pacific Inc. Employees
Ergobaby July 2015 - Present
Ergobaby March 2014 - July 2015
Munchkin January 2012 - February 2014
Munchkin Inc August 2009 - January 2012
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles March 2009 - August 2009
JAKKS Pacific, Inc September 2007 - December 2008
Nordstrom 2005 - 2006
Albertsons 2001 - 2005
Skills
Brand Licensing, Trade Shows, Product Management, Packaging, Retail, Social Media, Forecasting, Market Analysis, Digital Marketing, Consumer Goods, Licensing, Product Development, Brand Management, Toys, Consumer Products, Marketing Communications, Retail Packaging, Product Marketing, Strategic Planning, Pricing, Brand Awareness, Brand Development, Sales Management, Market Research, Product Launch, Concept Development, Marketing Research, Creative Direction, Management, B2B, International Marketing, Retail Marketing, Global Marketing, Creative Problem Solving, Consumer Behaviour, Event Planning, E-commerce, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Seattle Pacific University 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Merchandising/Business
Olympic College 2001 — 2003
Associate's Degree
South Kitsap 2000 — 2003
Diploma, General Studies
JAKKS Pacific INC May 2007 - May 2015
Premier Pacific Seafoods June 2004 - March 2007
Skills
Active Directory, Troubleshooting, Servers, Access, HTML, Customer Service, OS X, Citrix, Microsoft Exchange, Outlook, Windows 7, System Administration, Windows Server, Microsoft Office, Business Analysis, Oracle, Web Development, Vendor Management, IIS, CSS
Education
Ventura College
Physics
Santa Barbara City College
Computer Science
Summer Infant November 2014 - Present
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS February 2013 - November 2014
Jakks Pacific, Inc. 2010 - 2013
Easton Bell Sports, Inc. 2005 - 2010
Hewlett-Packard 2000 - 2005
Stupp Corporation 1995 - 2000
BASIL M. LEE AND COMPANY CPA's 1992 - 1995
Skills
SAP, SEC, Forecasting, Mergers, Budgets, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Process Improvement, Financial Modeling, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Analysis, Product Development, Product Management, Board Relations, Investor Relations, JDE Enterprise One, Sales Management, Operations Management, SEC filings, Business Strategy, Internal Controls, Management, Leadership, ERP, Internal Audit, Acquisition Integration, Financial Accounting, Executive Management, GAAP, Accounts Receivable, Consolidation, Manufacturing, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Finance, Analysis, P, Project Planning, Income Statement, Business Planning, Working Capital..., Accounts Payable, Accounting, Retail, CPA, Managerial Finance, Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Auditing, Strategic Planning
Education
Louisiana State University 1996 — 1998
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Louisiana State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc)
Agility Solutions LLC January 2015 - Present
Agility Solutions November 2012 - December 2014
Regus February 2008 - November 2011
InterCall, Inc January 2006 - January 2007
InterCall, Inc January 2003 - January 2006
JAKKS Pacific, Inc January 2002 - January 2003
Skills
Solution Selling, Customer Service, Direct Sales, Business Development, Sales, Sales Operations, Management, Project Management, Professional Services, Team Building, New Business Development, Microsoft Office, Account Management, Change Management, Team Leadership, Channel, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Cold Calling, Training, Strategic Partnerships, Leadership
Education
Loyola Marymount University
BA, Business Administration with Emphasis in Marketing
Qualcomm October 2007 - Present
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. December 2005 - August 2007
Midwestern University 2004 - 2005
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Public Relations, Social Media, Media Relations, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Advertising, Internal Communications, Copywriting, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Editing, Strategic Communications, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Research, B2B, Social Networking, Product Marketing, Creative Direction, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, Event Planning, Crisis Communications, Digital Media, Digital Strategy, Broadcast, Nonprofits, Content Strategy
Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts: Major: Journalism and Mass Communications, Public Relations; Minor in Human Communication
The Jim Henson Company February 2015 - Present
Self-employed (Freelance) January 2008 - Present
Self-Employed January 2006 - June 2009
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. May 2004 - May 2005
THQ, Inc. May 2000 - May 2004
Self Employed August 1994 - June 1996
Skills
Editing, Final Cut Pro, Video, Avid Media Composer, Premiere, Video Games, Post Production, Feature Films, Film, Screenwriting, Final Draft, Photoshop, Web Design, Quality Assurance, Public Relations, Export, Import, Consolidation, Digitization, Titles, ALE, Adrenaline, Wacom Tablet, PowerPoint
Education
Twin Bridges 2010 — 2015
Screenwriting
Video Symphony 2005 — 2006
Professional, Editing for film and television
University of Miami 1992 — 1996
B.S., Motion Picture Production
Thirst October 2010 - Present
Scotch Awards January 2013 - Present
Ribbon Labs, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Surf Air March 2012 - February 2014
65 Media October 2007 - October 2010
Creative Artists Agency October 2005 - September 2007
Anatomy Entertainment Inc. January 2005 - May 2005
JAKKS Pacific Inc. September 2003 - December 2003
Skills
Online Marketing, Digital Strategy, Social Media, Website Development, Entertainment, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Strategic Partnerships, Mobile, New Business Development, New Media, Mobile Marketing, Brand Development, Creative Development, Start-ups, Graphic Design, Strategic Planning, Online Advertising, Creative Direction, Lead Generation, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Business Development, E-commerce, Management, Marketing Communications, Strategy, Creative Strategy, CRM, Mobile Applications, Corporate Branding, Account Management, Entrepreneurship, SEO, Integrity
Education
Pepperdine University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts in International Business
ZAG Studios May 2014 - Present
Dubb Ventures December 2013 - Present
Pacific Animation Partners February 2013 - November 2013
JAKKS Pacific, Inc February 2010 - November 2013
Jakks Pacific January 2009 - February 2010
Jakks Pacific July 2007 - January 2009
Disney Interactive Studios July 2006 - June 2007
David Kirschner Productions January 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Toys, Entertainment, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Creative Direction, Digital Media, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, New Media, Packaging, Concept Development, Creative Content..., Content Development, Product Marketing, Animation, Writing, Post Production, Strategic Partnerships, Product Development, Digital Marketing, Licensing, Social Media Marketing, Product Management, Online Advertising, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Communications, Online Gaming, Video Games, Copywriting, Brand Development, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Research, Public Relations, Management, Business Development, Retail, Leadership, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Television
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 2004 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Entertainment & Marketing
University of California, Los Angeles 1999 — 2001
BA, Economics
University of California, Irvine 1997 — 1999
Economics
Thousand Oaks High School 1993 — 1997
Organic Baby Gift Boutique LLC 2009 - Present
Mervyns April 2004 - October 2008
Jakks Pacific, Inc. June 2000 - 2003
eparties February 2000 - June 2000
Target September 1996 - February 2000
General Mills, Inc. June 1994 - September 1996
Skills
Product Development, Product Management, Retail, E-commerce, Consumer Products, Merchandising, Vendor Relations, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Team Building, Sales Operations
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1990 — 1994
BS
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
Public Relations Consultant February 2014 - Present
GennComm, LLC October 2012 - Present
JAKKS PACIFIC, INC March 2012 - October 2012
EMY PUBLICITY, INC January 2005 - February 2012
J-NEX MEDIA September 1994 - December 2005
THE KLINGER GROUP March 1993 - September 1994
KZLA Radio October 1991 - March 1993
KAVL Radio August 1992 - January 1993
Skills
Brand Awareness, Internal Communications, Social Media, Copywriting, Marketing, Media Relations
Education
California State University-Northridge 1986 — 1991
California State University
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
Santaw Design PrincipalSantaw DesignOctober 2009 - Present
Aqua Leisure, Inc. October 2013 - July 2015
Jada Toys, Inc. December 2011 - December 2012
Schultzeworks January 2010 - December 2011
Jakks Pacific Inc. October 2006 - October 2009
Disney Consumer Products 2005 - 2006
Maclaren USA 2002 - 2005
K'nex 1998 - 2001
Tyco Toys/Mattel, Inc. 1990 - 1997
Skills
Soilidworks, Wordpress Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Model Making, Project Engineering, Offshore Project..., Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Interior Architecture, Rhino, Product Development, Product Management, Brand Management, Invention, Licensing, Rapid Prototyping, Strategy, Trend Analysis, Design Management, User Interface, Retail, CAD, Product Marketing, InDesign, Sourcing, Management, Creative Direction, Concept Design, Product Design, Design Strategy, Concept Development, Brand Development, Packaging, Toys, Sketching, Manufacturing, Product Innovation, Wordpress, Project Management, Leadership, Consumer Products, Design Thinking, Marketing, WordPress, Rendering, Design for Manufacturing, Concept Generation
Education
Niagara University
MBA, Business Administration
Syracuse University
BID, Industrial Design, 3.6 GPA
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Associate of Science (AS), Mechanical Design, 3.75 GPA
Jakks Pacific February 2015 - Present
Jakks Pacific January 2014 - Present
Jakks Pacific August 2013 - Present
Jakks Pacific, Inc May 2011 - Present
Jakks Pacific January 2010 - May 2011
I-Tel Media April 2005 - April 2009
Itel Media September 2003 - April 2005
Creative Industry Handbook June 2003 - November 2003
Skills
Creative Direction, I GET THINGS DONE, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Toys, Graphic Design, Product Development, Entertainment, Brand Management, Packaging, Management, Marketing
Education
San Diego State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Art; Graphic Design
Arizona State University 1995 — 1997
Loretta Lopez 1990 - Present
National Council for Geocosmic Research February 2011 - March 2013
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. February 2002 - February 2005
London Fog 2004 - 2005
Homestead Inc. 2002 - 2004
Mattel / Tyco 1996 - 1999
Skills
Illustrator, Creative Direction, Fashion, Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Logo Design, Photography, QuarkXPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, HTML 5, CSS, Textile Prints, Textile Art, Blogging, Creative Writing, Publishing, Social Media, Copywriting, Journalism, Copy Editing, Advertising, Books
Education
Pratt Institute 1982 — 1986
BFA, Fine Art, Illustration
Uncle Milton Industries, Inc. March 2012 - Present
Jakks Pacific, Inc. 2009 - 2012
The Walt Disney Company 2008 - 2009
Nestle 2006 - 2008
Nestle 2005 - 2006
Nestle 2003 - 2005
Nestle 2000 - 2003
Nestle 2000 - 2000
RPA 1997 - 1998
G2 Advertising - Subsidiary of Grey Advertising Worldwide 1995 - 1997
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, CRM, Advertising, Marketing, Product Development, Marketing Communications, Business Development, Brand Development, Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Consumer Products
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1998 — 2000
MBA, Strategic Management, Marketing
California State University-Long Beach - College of Business Administration 1991 — 1995
BS, Business Administration: Marketing
Abandon Interactive Entertainment December 2008 - December 2009
Best Buy November 2007 - November 2008
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. August 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Quality Assurance, Testing, Video Games, Management, Game Development, Databases, Computer Games, Test Planning, Online Gaming, Web Applications, Mobile Games, Gameplay
Education
Brandeis University 1995 — 1998
Jakks Pacific April 2015 - Present
All for Paws 2010 - March 2015
TCKL Inc. January 2010 - May 2013
Jakks Pacific Inc September 2004 - 2009
Skills
Brand Management, Toys, Product Development, Licensing, Consumer Products, Product Marketing, Concept Development, Brand Development, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis, Packaging, Integrated Marketing, Product Innovation, Product Launch, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, Brand Architecture, Merchandising, Trade Shows, Retail, Product Management, Global Marketing, Advertising, Product Design, Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Research, Creative Direction, Strategy, Sales Management, P&L Management, Marketing Management, Pricing, Brand Licensing, FMCG, Consumer Marketing, Private Label, Market Analysis, Forecasting, International Marketing
Education
Boston University - School of Management 1984 — 1988
BSBA, Business & Marketing
Game First Consulting February 2012 - Present
Sony Computer Entertainment America October 2006 - January 2012
Jakks Pacific, Inc. March 2004 - December 2005
THQ May 2000 - February 2004
Digital Domain July 1999 - February 2000
Eight Cylinder Studios September 1998 - July 1999
DreamWorks Interactive July 1996 - July 1998
Skills
Playstation, Interactive..., PSN, Creative Vision, Video Games, Console, PSP, PS3, Pre-production, Casual Games, Online Gaming, Game Development, Game Design, Gameplay, Creative Direction, Video Game Development, Video Game Design, Computer Games, Business Development, Mobile Product..., Social Games, Mobile Games, Xbox 360, MMO, Entertainment, Animation, Game Mechanics, MMORPG, Digital Distribution, Cross-platform..., Free to Play, Console Games, Level Design, Gaming, Unity3D, Virtual Goods, Monetization, Localization, Video Game Production, Mobile Devices
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1985 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
Portsmouth Abbey School 1981 — 1985
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. August 1995 - Present
Warner Bros. Consumer Products January 1995 - August 1995
Time Warner Inc. July 1993 - January 1995
TTI Technologies, Inc. July 1991 - July 1993
The Walt Disney Company June 1988 - July 1991
The Walt Disney Company August 1986 - June 1988
Ernst & Young LLP August 1983 - August 1986
Education
California State University-Northridge 1988 — 1991
MBA, Finance
San Diego State University-California State University 1979 — 1983
BS, Accounting
Beeline Creative, Inc. 2004 - Present
Jakks Pacific, Inc. August 2010 - July 2013
Jada Toys, Inc. June 2005 - August 2010
Jakks Pacific, Inc. January 2002 - June 2005
Zoom Cartoons June 1999 - November 2004
California State University, Chico 1997 - 1999
Skills
Packaging, Creative Direction, Product Development, 3D visualization, Illustration, Licensing, Concept Development, Concept Design, Brand Development, Industrial Design, Sketching, Graphics, Design Management, Design Strategy, Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design, Illustrator, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Entertainment, Animation, Art, Brand Licensing, Brand Management, Retail, Toys, Product Design, Consumer Products, Marketing, Management, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Product Marketing, Leadership, Photoshop, Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Drawing, Social Media Marketing, Branding & Identity
Education
California State University-Chico
BA, Graphic Design / Computer Animation
Vermont Information Processing July 2015 - Present
Nielsen, BDN May 2013 - June 2015
Agent of Change LLC September 2012 - May 2013
Jakks Pacific, Inc. March 2007 - August 2012
Skills
Management, Project Management, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Customer Service, Product Management, Advertising, Brand Development, Consumer Products, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Brand Management, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Towson University 2001 — 2002
Business Administration and Management, General
Anne Arundel Community College 1998 — 2000
General Studies
IRI June 2015 - Present
Freelance March 2015 - Present
Bridg October 2013 - February 2015
Bridg September 2012 - October 2013
OMD February 2011 - September 2012
Compendium Inc. October 2010 - February 2011
Colliers International September 2010 - October 2010
Apple Inc. January 2009 - December 2009
Jakks Pacific, Inc June 2008 - August 2008
MacDonald Miller Facility Solutions April 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Marketing, Advertising, Competitive Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Analysis, Strategy, Product Development, Product Management, User Experience, SQL, Mac, Social Media, SEO, Digital Media, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Management, Awesomeness
Education
Pepperdine University 2006 — 2010
BS, International Business Major
Mason Jar Cookie Company August 2014 - Present
Just Play, LLC April 2010 - August 2014
Jakks Pacific, Inc. September 2003 - October 2008
Jakks Pacific 2003 - 2008
Play Along 2003 - 2008
Made E-Z Products, Inc. January 2002 - September 2003
US Fluorescent January 1995 - December 2001
Skills
Consumer Products, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Logistics, Process Improvement, Management, Account Management, Retail, Supply Chain
Education
Broward Community College
Performance Designed Products LLC September 2014 - Present
Bitty Designs June 2007 - Present
Jakks Pacific, Inc. 2010 - 2013 October 2007 - March 2013
Jakks Pacific Inc. 2009 - 2012
Jakks Pacific Inc. 2007 - 2008
Bestever USA Inc. 2006 - 2006
Sport-Fun Inc 2005 - 2005
Skills
Illustrator, Photoshop,..., Product Concept,..., Product Development, Packaging, Graphic Design, Consumer Products, Product Design, Toys, Graphics, Illustration, Concept Development, Strategy, Licensing, Concept Design, Art Direction, Sketching, Design Strategy, Brand Development, Industrial Design, Creative Direction, Character Animation, Digital Illustration
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2003 — 2007
Toy Design Major
Jakks Pacific Inc. February 2013 - July 2013
Mattel Inc. June 1999 - September 2012
Warner Brother Home Video August 1998 - October 1998
Walt Disney Records May 1997 - August 1998
Disney Consumer Products November 1996 - May 1997
The Designory Inc. April 1996 - November 1996
Ketchum Advertising - American Honda, Acura Division May 1992 - April 1996
Skills
Vector Illustration, Brand Development, Branding & Identity, Posters, Illustration, Digital Illustration, Corporate Identity, Corporate Branding, Business Cards, Flyers, Stationery, Catalogs, Brochures, Visual Communication, Packaging, Invitations, Proficient using mac..., Design Strategy, Product Design, Advertising, Consumer Products, Photoshop, Concept Development, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Graphics
Education
Portfolio Center 1989 — 1990
Certificate, Graphic Design
Dela Salle University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Humanities and Mass Comunication
Madden, Inc. February 2013 - Present
SGS International, Inc. February 2010 - February 2013
Rose International April 2009 - February 2010
Carlton Creative November 2006 - February 2010
C2 Graphic Productivity Solutions January 2007 - March 2009
Tower Design November 2006 - January 2007
Hartman Design 2005 - 2006
Jakks Pacific, Inc. 2003 - 2005
Rubin Response 2002 - 2003
Adtec Staffing, Inc 1998 - 1998
Skills
Graphic Design, Illustration, Packaging, Direct Mail, Art, Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Brochures, Advertising, Brand Development, Typography, Illustrator, Marketing
Education
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
Greendale
Greendale High School
Greendale High School
Wargo & French LLP August 2011 - Present
Fox Entertainment Group January 2010 - April 2010
JAKKS Pacific, Inc May 2009 - August 2009
Robinson, Calcagnie & Robinson Inc May 2008 - August 2008
Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C. May 2007 - August 2007
Education
Pepperdine University School of Law 2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Marketing
Wyndham Vacation Ownership April 2014 - April 2015
CareCore National May 2013 - April 2014
Holland America Line June 2012 - February 2013
Norwegian Cruise Line February 2011 - January 2012
Celebrity Cruises March 2008 - December 2010
Los Angeles LGBT Center October 2005 - November 2007
JAKKS Pacific, Inc July 2003 - October 2005
MGA Entertainment November 2002 - July 2003
Tru-Skills, LLC June 2001 - November 2002
Avante Global October 1998 - September 2002
Skills
Strategic Planning, Recruiting, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Wage & Hour, Training, Employment Law, Executive Coaching, Change Management, Brand Implementation, Process Improvement, Project Management, Safety, Non-profits, California Labor Law, Budgets, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Succession Planning, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Hiring, Employee Benefits, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Payroll, Employee Training, HR Policies, Leadership Development, FMLA, Management, Interviews, New Hire Orientations, Organizational..., Policy, Administration, Employee Engagement, Time Management, Labor Relations, Applicant Tracking..., College Recruiting, Talent Management, Internet Recruiting, Nonprofits, Personnel Management, Performance Appraisal, Employee Handbooks, Organizational..., Job Descriptions
Education
American Musical & Dramatic Academy 1993 — 1994
Certificate, Musical Theatre Performance
Gordon College (GA) 1992 — 1993
General Studies
Richmond Management Group April 2011 - Present
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. June 2003 - April 2011
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. December 1999 - June 2003
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. February 1999 - December 1999
Equity Toys July 1997 - February 1999
Empire of Carolina 1995 - 1997
Tyco Toys May 1993 - March 1995
Skills
Toys, Consumer Products, Licensing, Brand Management, Brand Licensing, Product Development, Strategic Partnerships, Entertainment, Marketing Strategy, Creative Direction, Product Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Product Management, New Business Development, Packaging, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Brand Development, Marketing, Advertising, Retail, Merchandising, CRM, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Management, Marketing Management, Digital Media, Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Start-ups, Digital Marketing, Negotiation, Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Insight, Online Marketing, Marketing Communications, Market Planning, P&L Management, Trade Shows, E-commerce, Digital Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Market Research, New Media, Online Advertising, Marketing Research, Brand Architecture
Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business 1992 — 1993
MBA, Marketing, Operations Management, Strategic Management
Emory University 1986 — 1990
BBA, Marketing
Friends Central School 1982 — 1986
High School Diploma
Avanquest Software / Nova Development 2008 - 2009
Mattel October 2007 - February 2008
Character Direct. Div of Li & Fung USA December 2006 - October 2007
Funrise Toy Corp April 2003 - October 2006
Jakks Pacific Inc. August 2000 - April 2003
Skills
Marketing, Product Development, Retail, Event Management, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Products, Toys, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Sales, Trade Shows, Cross-functional Team..., Advertising, Market Research, Team Building, Team Leadership, Presentations, Presenter, Entertainment, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Marketing Management, Customer Insight, Market Planning, Integrated Marketing, Concept Development, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Commercials, Negotiation, New Business Development, Branding & Identity, Social Media Marketing, Product Costing, P&L Management, Marketing Research, Brand Architecture
Education
Capella University 2001 — 2005
Master of Science (M.S.), Business Leadership
Mountview Conservatory for the Performing Arts 1998 — 1999
MFA - Post Grad, Theatre Performance
Lawrence University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts - Government & Theatre
Ad.net March 2013 - Present
Adknowledge February 2012 - March 2013
uSamp, Inc. July 2009 - March 2012
Adconion Media Group January 2008 - July 2009
Seethroo June 2007 - June 2008
Countrywide Financial May 2007 - October 2007
Jakks Pacific, Inc. January 2007 - September 2007
Opportunities Without Borders September 2006 - September 2007
DIRECTV May 2006 - December 2006
GoDigital Records, LLC August 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Start-ups, Sales Management, Digital Marketing, PPC, Online Advertising, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Affiliate Marketing, Business Development, Digital Media, Management, Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Market Research, Business Planning, Email Marketing, Cloud Computing, Leadership, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, New Business Development, Ad Networks, Entrepreneurship, Salesforce.com, Sales, Advertising, Data Analysis, Marketing, Media Buying, Digital Strategy, Lead Generation, New Media, Web Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Account Management
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 2006 — 2007
MBA, Strategy
Pepperdine University School of Law 2004 — 2007
Juris Doctorate
Marquette University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, Anthropology
Badger High School 1993 — 1997
Diploma
Baker & Hostetler LLP July 2014 - January 2015
Foley & Lardner LLP 2010 - April 2014
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. 2004 - 2010
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. 2007 - 2008
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. 2003 - 2003
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. 2002 - 2002
Skills
Licensing, Trademarks, Patents, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Intellectual Property, Adobe Creative Suite, Corporate Law, Social Media, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Press Releases, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Legal Writing, Product Development, Litigation, Management, SPSS, JD Edwards, Cision, Roxio, Copyright Registration, NetDocuments, WebEx, Hummingbird DM, Salesforce.com, box.com
Education
California State University-Northridge 2005 — 2011
MA
University of California, Los Angeles 2000 — 2002
BA
Moorpark College 1998 — 2000
Pierce College 1998 — 2000
El Camino Real High School 1994 — 1998
Creative Vengeance May 2013 - Present
Hasbro January 2008 - March 2013
Equity Marketing - EMAK August 2005 - December 2007
Lanard Toys, Inc. June 2004 - June 2005
Jakks Pacific, Inc. May 2000 - June 2004
Skills
Product Design, Toys, Brand Development, Industrial Design, Product Development, Packaging, Concept Generation, Sketching, Consumer Products, Design Strategy, Design Management, Graphics, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Design Thinking, Concept Development, Product Management, Concept Design, Product Innovation, Licensing, Innovation, Entertainment Industry, Rapid Prototyping, Brand Licensing, Sketchbook Pro, Model Making, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Motivation, Insight Generation, Idea Generation, Experience Design, Strategic Creative..., User-centered Design, Creative Design
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 1998 — 2000
Mohave Community College 1995 — 1998
Art and Communications
Jakks Pacific Inc March 2003 - Present
Skills
Concept Design, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Illustration, Industrial Design, Product Design, Sketching, Toys
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 1992 — 1996
BFA, illustrator
Mattel July 2007 - Present
Jakks Pacific Inc. December 2004 - June 2007
Baker Newspaper group September 2002 - December 2004
Skills
Toys, Licensing, Consumer Products, Packaging, Concept Development, Product Design, Graphics, Brand Development, Design Strategy, Product Innovation, Design Thinking, Creative Direction, Product Development, Concept Design, Concept Generation, Brand Licensing, Art Direction, Branding, Logo Design, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Layout, Corporate Identity, Visual Communication, Creative Problem Solving
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 1998 — 2002
BFA, Communication Art
Otis College of Art and Design 1998 — 2002
BFA, Communication Arts
Mattel March 2008 - Present
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. April 2002 - March 2008
Rotor Communications 1997 - 2001
American Cybercast 1996 - 1997
Skills
Art Direction, Concept Design, Concept Development, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Industrial Design, Sketching, Toys, User Interface Design
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 1992 — 1996
BFA, Illustration / Graphic Design
Ren Beanie Public Relations 2015 - Present
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. December 2000 - May 2015
Porter Novelli 1999 - 2000
Skills
Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Brand Management, Public Relations, Advertising, Strategic Partnerships, Integrated Marketing, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Brand Development, Marketing, Marketing Management, Copywriting, Product Marketing, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Facebook, Publicity, Toys
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1995 — 1999
Bachelors Degree in English Literature, English Language and Literature, General
Spin Master Ltd. July 2012 - Present
Disney Store November 2010 - July 2012
JAKKS Pacific Inc. May 2004 - November 2010
Sanrio, Inc. June 2001 - May 2004
Skills
Toys, Packaging, Product Design, Art Direction, Illustration, Creative Direction, Concept Development
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 1998 — 2000
Skyrocket Toys April 2015 - Present
Ron Kaloper March 2012 - April 2015
Jakks Pacific, Inc. November 2003 - March 2012
Skills
JD Edwards, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Consumer Products, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting, GAAP, SEC filings, Internal Controls, Account Reconciliation, Management, SEC Filings, P&L, Sarbanes-Oxley, Accounting, Auditing, Financial Analysis
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Jakks Pacific Inc September 2000 - Present
Jakks Pacific 2004 - 2009
Jakks Pacific 2001 - 2003
Mattel 1997 - 2000
Skills
Industrial Design, Product Design, Toys, Design Management, Design Strategy, Concept Development, Concept Design, Marketing Strategy, Concept Generation, Consumer Products, Sketching, Packaging
Education
Cleveland Institute of Art 1993 — 1997
BFA, Industrial Design
Insight Education Group, Inc. May 2013 - Present
Warner Bros. Television July 2012 - May 2013
Spin Master, Inc January 2009 - June 2012
JAKKS Pacific, Inc 2008 - 2009
FuJo Inc. 2006 - 2008
Skills
Consumer Products, Digital Marketing, Product Development, Social Media, Cross-functional Team..., Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Retail, Administrative..., Administrative..., Executive Level..., Television Studio..., Blogging, Leadership, Creative Direction, Management, Marketing, Newsletters, Public Relations, Sales, Sponsorship, Toys, Administrative...
Education
San Jose State University
The Sacred Actor January 2004 - Present
Jakks Pacific Inc. September 2004 - September 2006
Education
Emerson College 1994 — 1996
Master of Arts, Theatre Education
Blue Jeans Network, Inc. December 2014 - Present
JAKKS Pacific, Inc August 2012 - December 2014
Beachbody, LLC November 2009 - August 2012
Red Bull GmbH April 2006 - November 2009
Fenwick and West 1998 - 2006
Skills
Intellectual Property, Licensing, Contract Negotiation, SaaS, Management, Strategy, Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Commercial Litigation, Courts
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law 1995 — 1998
JD, Law
Santa Clara University 1991 — 1995
BA, History
St. Francis
User Friendly Technology Consulting June 2010 - Present
Jakks Pacific, Inc February 2008 - December 2008
Stanley Associates (LA Passport Agency) March 2001 - February 2008
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Architectural Drafting, AutoCAD, Hand Rendering, Custom Fabrication, Set Dressing, Sketching, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Set Design, Office Administration, Scenic Painting, Illustration, Model Making, Product Development, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Product Design, Architectural Drawings, Photoshop, Management, Marketing
Education
The Art Institute of California-Hollywood 2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Set and Exhibit Design
Academy of Entertainment Technology at Santa Monica College 2003 — 2006
Illustration, Storyboard Animation
San Jose State University 1999 — 2000
Illustration
Bank of America January 2014 - Present
Bank of America May 2012 - January 2014
Bank of America December 2010 - May 2012
JAKKS Pacific Inc September 2005 - May 2009
Medical Discounts International November 2002 - August 2005
Skills
Access, Marketing, Outlook, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Public Relations, Facebook, Windows, Communication, Event Planning, Banking, Credit, Training, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Mortgage Lending
Education
Mt. San Antonio College 2015 — 2017
Business Management, Business Management
Walnut High School 2000 — 2004
Serenity Solutions 1st May 2009 - Present
Jakks Pacific Inc. June 2004 - Present
Alton Johnson Consulting Services January 2002 - Present
Skills
P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Consumer Products, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Retail, Forecasting, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Strategic Partnerships, Brand Development, Marketing Research, Packaging
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Jakks Pacific Inc 1999 - Present
Mattel 1993 - 1998
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1992 — 1994
Freelance Product Design/ Illustration June 2013 - Present
Jakks Pacific Inc October 2013 - June 2014
Mattel November 2011 - April 2013
Disney Consumer Products 2011 - 2011
Nickelodeon 2010 - 2010
Skills
Piano Playing, Piano Education, Taekwondo, Painting, Photoshop, Illustrator, Solidworks, Fashion, Illustration, Typography, Concept Development, Packaging, Product Design, Digital Illustration
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Toy Design
Freedom Trucking USA April 2013 - November 2013
Jakks Pacific Inc February 2003 - May 2012
Viking Drillers Inc. August 1986 - November 2001
Skills
Warehousing, Operations Management, Logistics Management, Inventory Control, Inventory Forecasting, Staff Development, Sourcing, Production Managment, Department Budget..., Accounts Payable, Sales, 5S, Logistics, 3PL, Management, Transportation, Training, Continuous Improvement, Freight, Key Performance..., Inventory Management
Education
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, Criminal Justice & Economics
New Mexico State University