Experience
MGA Entertainment   May 2015 - August 2015
Otis College of Art and Design  August 2014 - May 2015
Otis College of Art and Design  August 2013 - May 2014

Skills
Toy Design, Model Making, Sewing, Rhino 3D, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Crochet, Creative Concept Design, Concept Development, Sketching, Illustrator, Concept Design, Toys, Rendering, Photoshop

Education
Otis College of Art and Design   2012 — 2016
Bachelor's of Fine Art, Toy Design

St. Mary's Academy   2008 — 2012
High School Diploma

Experience
Disney and ESPN Media Networks  May 2013 - Present
Disney and ESPN Media Networks  November 2009 - May 2013
Disney Consumer Products  June 2009 - November 2009
MGA Entertainment   June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Account Management, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Creative Solutions, Project Management, Affiliate Marketing, Management, Marketing, Strategy, Budgets, Product Development, Building Relationships, Integrated Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Digital Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Media Planning, Digital Strategy, Advertising, Online Advertising, New Media, Sponsorship

Education
San Diego State University-California State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing

Experience
UnitedHealth Group  July 2015 - Present
Inbloom Consulting   December 2014 - Present
Chaos Ordered   April 2014 - Present
Tylicki & Associates   March 2014 - Present
LooDooBit Consulting, LLC   October 2014 - January 2015
The J.M. Smucker Company   January 2013 - March 2014
The J.M. Smucker Company   March 2010 - January 2013
The J.M. Smucker Company   November 2008 - March 2010
J.M. Smucker Company   September 2007 - November 2008
MGA Entertainment   February 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Business Process, Strategy, Analysis, Change Management, Project Management, Business Process..., Business Intelligence, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Manufacturing, Analytics, Forecasting, Pricing, E-commerce, Competitive Analysis, Budgets, Business Strategy, ITIL, Retail, ARIS, CRM, Fundraising Campaign..., Donor Management, Data Visualization

Education
Miami University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Indiana University Bloomington   1998 — 1998

Experience
Live in Arts Inc.   January 2014 - January 2015
MGA Entertainment   2012 - 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, Sketching, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Concept Design, Graphic Design, InDesign

Education
Otis College of Art and Design   2008 — 2013

Experience
Saban Brands  September 2015 - Present
david & Goliath Licensing, LLC   June 2008 - September 2015
MGA Entertainment   March 2003 - June 2008
MGA Entertaintment   2003 - March 2008
MGA Entertainment   March 2003 - July 2006
Lucky Brand Dungarees   September 2001 - March 2003
Liz Claiborne  January 2001 - July 2001
Liz Claiborne  June 1999 - January 2001
Liz Claiborne  June 1997 - June 1999
Glance Eyewear   July 1996 - June 1997

Skills
Brand Licensing, Consumer Products, Toys, Licensing, Entertainment, Brand Management, Merchandising, Product Development, Digital Media, Strategic Partnerships, Retail, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Trade Shows, Forecasting, Sales, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis, Creative Direction, Marketing, Packaging, Market Planning, Customer Insight, Integrated Marketing, E-commerce, P&L Management, Digital Marketing, Product Management, Concept Development, Marketing Management, Advertising, Apparel, Brand Awareness, Cross-functional Team..., Direct Marketing, New Business Development, Strategy, Trend Analysis, Digital Strategy, Marketing Research, Online Marketing, Management, Fashion, Strategic Planning

Education
Western Michigan University   1992 — 1996
BA, Fashion Merchandising and Marketing

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County

Experience
MGA Entertainment   April 2011 - Present
Mattel  May 2009 - August 2009
Posh Puppy   2004 - 2008

Skills
Creative Direction, Packaging, Concept Development, Illustration, Sketching, Concept Design, Photoshop, Toys, Illustrator, Industrial Design, Photography, Product Design, Product Development, Brand Development, Design Strategy, InDesign

Education
Otis College of Art and Design   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Toy Design

Experience
UCLA Anderson School of Management  September 2014 - Present
MGA Entertainment   June 2015 - August 2015
HOOU Exhibition Design   October 2012 - May 2014
McCann Erickson  January 2011 - August 2012
GIS Group   March 2010 - October 2010

Skills
Management, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Business Strategy, Social Media, Data Analysis, Analysis, Research, Strategy, Project Management, Project Planning, Marketing, Marketing Communications

Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management   2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing

National Taiwan University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Japanese Language and Literature, China Airlines scholarship (4 years)

Experience
Freelance Copywriter and Editor   September 2003 - Present
Freelance Writer and Editor  August 2003 - Present
Freelance Actor and Singer   August 1994 - Present
MGA Entertainment   January 2015 - April 2015
Shaftesbury Films Inc.  January 2013 - December 2013
Josephson Entertainment  July 2012 - January 2013
Saatchi & Saatchi  August 2001 - August 2003

Skills
Voice Over, Screenwriting, Comedy, Drama, Singing, Music, Copy Editing, Independent Film, Feature Films, Script Coverage, Creative Writing, Voice Acting, Animation, Short Films, Acting, Copywriting, Proofreading

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   2010 — 2013
MFA, Screenwriting

Harding University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Experience
SimplyShe  June 2013 - July 2013
The Northwest Co.   February 2010 - August 2010
MGM Consumer Products   October 2007 - January 2008
GTO Design Studio   January 2006 - June 2006
MGA Entertainment   January 2004 - June 2005
MGM Consumer Products   February 2003 - October 2003
Fox Family Worldwide/ Saban Entertainment   October 1999 - January 2002
The Walt Disney Company  November 1995 - October 1999

Skills
Illustration, Vector Illustration, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design, Design Patterns, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Art Direction, Creative Services, Adobe Acrobat, Concept Development, Art, Graphics, Packaging, Illustrator, Mac, Brand Development, Logo Design, Branding & Identity

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology   1987 — 1991
Fine Arts, Illustration

Toronto Image Works
XHTML, CSS, Dreamweaver

Experience
Palamon   September 2015 - Present
MGA Entertainment   May 2015 - September 2015
Los Angeles Academy of Performing Art   April 2015 - May 2015
Sky Hosiery Inc.   March 2014 - October 2014
Honey punch   June 2013 - December 2013

Skills
Illustrator, Character Animation, Fashion, Costumes, Storytelling, Contemporary Art, InDesign, Apparel, Product Design, Sewing, Concept Design, Concept Development, Sketching, Drawing

Education
Otis College of Art and Design   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Industrial and Product Design

Experience
MGA Entertainment   January 2015 - Present
Hult International Business School  September 2014 - January 2015
NLC Recruiting and Consulting Inc.   June 2009 - January 2015
Shoppers Drug Mart  March 2007 - February 2013
Mosaic Sales Solutions  June 2012 - September 2012

Skills
Market Research, Brand Ambassadors, Customer Interaction, Data Collection, Marketing, Strategy, Brand Management, Time Management, Customer Service, Social Media, Retail, Event Planning, Sales, FMCG, Training

Education
Hult International Business School   2013 — 2014
Master of International Business with Distinction, International Marketing

The University of Western Ontario   2009 — 2013
Bachelor Degree in BMOS, Marketing and Consumer Behavior

Experience
Monoprice  September 2011 - December 2014
Targus  May 2008 - June 2011
MGA Entertainment   September 2005 - February 2008
Sport-Fun Inc   July 2002 - August 2005
EG Design and Build   January 1998 - June 2002

Skills
Leadership, Business Start-up, P&L Management, Organizational..., Product Management, Product Marketing, Product Development, Brand Management, Strategy, E-commerce, Consumer Electronics, Business Development, Product Launch, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Process Improvement, Pricing, Marketing, Product Design, Brand Development, Channel Partners, Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing Research, Market Research, Program Management, Product Innovation, Consumer Products, Strategic Alliances, Team Leadership, Retail, Go-to-market Strategy, Marketing Management, Product Lifecycle..., Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, Market Analysis, Marathon, SEO, Affiliate Marketing, SEM, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, B2B, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Mobile Devices

Education
Otis College of Art and Design   1998 — 2002
BFA, Toy Design, Full-time Dean's List

West Los Angeles College   1997 — 1998
Marketing, Architecture, President's Honor List, Full-time Dean's List

Palisades High School   1990 — 1993

Experience
Jada Toys  October 2014 - Present
Funrise Toy Corp  September 2013 - October 2014
Universal Athletic (formerly Metro Athletic)   February 2013 - September 2013
MGA Entertainment   April 2010 - September 2011
Smith and Tinker   November 2008 - November 2009
Mattel Toys  July 2006 - April 2008
LeapFrog  February 2003 - July 2006
Mattel  November 1989 - February 2003
Polaroid  1985 - 1989
Procter & Gamble  1982 - 1984

Skills
Product Development, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Marketing, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Product Marketing, Forecasting

Education
Millikin University   1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Personnel Management/Human Resources with a Psychology Minor

Experience
ENAVATE  August 2013 - Present
SaverNation   October 2011 - November 2013
PC Mall  January 2009 - October 2011
MGA Entertainment   October 2004 - October 2008
Sequoia Broadband, Inc   January 2001 - April 2004
Telemann Satellite Systems   1999 - 2000
IBM Corporation  1996 - 1999
IPC Information Systems  1994 - 1996
Eaton Corp, Consolidated Controls   1984 - 1986

Skills
Integration, Business Intelligence, Business Process, ERP, Software Development, Business Analysis, Management, Leadership, Disaster Recovery, Product Development, Business Planning, Strategy, E-commerce, Programme Governance, Axapta, Microsoft SQL Server, IT Management, Cloud Computing, Software Project..., Enterprise Software, Microsoft Exchange, System Deployment, Corporate Governance, ITIL, SDLC, SharePoint, Vendor Management, Enterprise Architecture, SaaS, IT Strategy, Databases, Consulting, Professional Services, Scrum, SQL, Analysis, Executive Management, Agile Project Management, Management Consulting, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Business Development, Information Technology, CRM, Requirements Analysis, Start-ups, Strategic Planning

Education
Pace University   1982 — 1987
MBA, Information Systems

University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management   2002 — 2002
Certificate, Corporate Governance

State University of New York at Albany   1978 — 1982
BS, Computer Science

Experience
Uptown 6   April 2007 - Present
The Asylum  October 2013 - November 2013
The Birth of Dr. Seuss   September 1993 - September 2013
16-LOVE   January 2010 - January 2012
University of Colorado Denver  August 2008 - May 2009
American Public Television  June 2007 - November 2008
MGA Entertainment   April 2006 - March 2007
Stage of Fools Theatrical Productions   January 1997 - June 2005
Misher Films  2003 - 2003
Long Island University  January 2001 - December 2001

Skills
Film Production, Screenwriting, Music Videos, Short Films, Script, Film Distribution, Commercials, Producing, Video, Documentaries, Feature Films, Scripting, Film, Camera, Sound, Theatre, Broadcast

Education
University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts   2002 — 2007
MFA, Film Production

Dartmouth College   1990 — 1994
BA, English

Experience
OrganiClear®   February 2014 - Present
MGA Entertainment   2011 - 2013
Nestle S.A.   May 2011 - September 2011
20th Century Fox  2005 - 2010
Mattel  October 2003 - September 2005
Kraft Foods Group  January 2002 - July 2003
Kraft Foods Group  January 2000 - January 2002

Skills
Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Marketing, Strategy, Social Media, Consumer Products, Marketing Management, Customer Insight, Brand Development, Cross-functional Team..., Start-ups, New Media, Brand Architecture

Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Extension Course, Social Media Marketing and Web Analytics

Fundação Getúlio Vargas
MBA, Marketing

Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing
Bachelor's degree, Marketing & Advertising

Market Motive   2014 — 2014
Digital Marketing

Experience
New World Sales  February 2013 - Present
Country Silk   September 2012 - February 2013
Shopper Events  February 2011 - November 2011
Allegro Mfg  June 2008 - November 2009
VF Corporation  September 2006 - February 2008
MGA Entertainment   April 2005 - September 2006
Pacific Connections  September 2004 - April 2005
Easton-Bell Sports  February 2002 - September 2004
Walmart  January 1986 - February 2001

Skills
Forecasting, Merchandising, CPFR, Logistics, Sales, Marketing, Apparel, Leadership, Wal-Mart, Consumer Products, Analysis, Sales Operations, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Customer Insight

Education
John Brown University   2011 — 2013
Bachelors, Organizational Management

Northwest Arkansas Community College   2008 — 2010
Associates, Associate's Degree of Arts

Experience
Mattel  October 2012 - Present
Spin Master Inc   January 2010 - December 2012
codyman designs   January 2000 - November 2011
MGA Entertainment   October 2006 - July 2009
The Little Tikes Company  2006 - 2009

Skills
Concept Design, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Design Strategy, Illustration, Industrial Design, Product Design, Toys, Brand Architecture, Graphics, Product Development, Sketching, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Art Direction, Brand Development, Brand Management, Budgets, Design Thinking, Drawing, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Logo Design, Model Making, Packaging

Education
Otis College of Art and Design   1996 — 2000

Experience
MGA Entertainment   November 2014 - Present
MGA Entertainment   January 2011 - Present
blanche consorti   June 2009 - May 2011
Chloé International SAS   January 2009 - February 2009
Chloé International SAS   June 2008 - August 2008
Jessie Steele, Inc   June 2006 - August 2006
Visionaire  June 2004 - July 2004

Skills
Styling, Knitwear, Draping, Fashion Illustration, Sewing, Pattern, Product Design, Photoshop, Fashion, Wovens, Fashion Design, Mood Boards, Creative Direction, Illustrator, InDesign, Sketching

Education
Rhode Island School of Design   2005 — 2009
BFA, Apparel Design

Experience
4Rivers Sales & Consulting, LLC   September 2009 - Present
The CDM Company  2015 - 2015
The CDM Company  2015 - 2015
The CDM Company  2015 - 2015
Li & Fung USA  September 2008 - September 2009
MGA Entertainment   October 2001 - February 2008
GUND  1999 - 2001
Applause  1991 - 1999

Skills
Budgets, Relationship Marketing, Consumer Products, Merchandising, Product Development, Brand Management, Retail, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Licensing, Trade Shows, Forecasting, Product Management, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Marketing, Negotiation, Sales, Account Management, Training, Operations Management, Management, Strategy, Sales Operations, Pricing, Brand Development, P&L Management, Leadership, Marketing Management, Selling, Cross-functional Team..., Toys, Strategic Partnerships, Market Planning, Key Account Management, Market Research, Customer Insight, Market Analysis, E-commerce, Income Statement, Sales Presentations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Product Launch, Recruiting, Start-ups, Key Account Development, Marketing Research, Business Planning, International Business

Education
Montclair State University
Business, Marketing

Experience
Blue Sky Studios  February 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios  June 2012 - February 2014
Walt Disney Animation Studios  January 2012 - May 2012
Walt Disney Animation Studios  January 2011 - January 2012
Walt Disney Animation Studios  November 2009 - December 2010
Walt Disney Animation Studios  February 2008 - November 2009
Miramax Films/Pointy Hat Productions   August 2009 - September 2009
MGA Entertainment   2004 - 2007
Technicolor Creative Services  February 2003 - January 2004
Walt Disney Chacter Voices International   March 2000 - February 2003

Skills
PC, Mac, Linux, Microsoft Office, Excel, Mac OS X, Filemaker Pro, PowerPoint, Entourage, Photoshop, Illustrator, Shotgun, GDI+, Google, Google Plus, Team Building, Budgeting, Hiring, FileMaker, Budgets, Video, Recruiting, Traditional Animation, Animation, Film Production, Film, Compositing, Visual Effects, 3D, Television, Pre-production, Feature Films

Education
Emerson College
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications, Television

Northern Essex Community College
Associates Degree, Business

Experience
Tantrum Baby Designs   June 2015 - Present
Creata Promotions  June 2013 - June 2015
Creata  February 2008 - June 2013
MGA Entertainment   August 2006 - February 2008
Corgi International   2004 - 2006
Processed Plastics Company   May 2001 - September 2003
American Girl (Pleasant Company)   May 2000 - August 2000

Skills
Toys, Concept Development, Concept Design, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Product Design, Packaging, Illustrator, Illustration, Sculpture, Sketching, Branding & Identity, Painting, Digital Illustration, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Character Animation, Art, Storyboarding, Drawing, Creative Strategy, Creative Problem Solving, Design Strategy, Creative Services, Mac, Consumer Products, Design Thinking, Brand Licensing, Design Management, Product Development, Industrial Design, Graphics, InDesign, Brand Development, Logo Design, Management, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Product Management, Marketing, Layout

Education
Otis College of Art and Design   1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Toy Design

University of California San Diego   1994 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, Art History

University of California, San Diego   1992 — 1996
Bachelor’s Degree, Art History, Criticism and Conservation

Experience
MGA Entertainment   March 2013 - Present
Jada Toys  March 2012 - March 2013
Jada Toys  2011 - 2011

Skills
Concept Design, Concept Development, Fashion Illustration, Illustration, Illustrator, Sketching, Tech Packs, Toys

Education
Otis College of Art and Design   2007 — 2011
BFA, Fashion Design

Experience
Sanrio, Inc.   May 2010 - Present
Sony Pictures Entertainment  2006 - February 2010
MGA Entertainment   April 2005 - April 2006
DIC Entertainment  2004 - 2006
Warner Bros. Consumer Products  1996 - 2003

Skills
Consumer Products, Retail, Entertainment, Merchandising, Promotions

Education
Roger Williams University   1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing

Experience
Marcus & Millichap  2007 - Present
MGA Entertainment   2003 - 2007
Fox Family / ABC Family   1999 - 2003
Warner Bros.  1997 - 1999
Sony Pictures Entertainment  1995 - 1996

Skills
Financial Reporting, SEC filings, Finance, GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, CPA, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Modeling, General Ledger, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Budgets, Strategic Financial..., Accounts Receivable, Strategic Planning

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   1993 — 1995
Certificate, Accounting

Portland State University
B.S., Math/Compurter Science

Experience
Her Universe   May 2015 - Present
Chocolate Covered Cosplay   June 2011 - Present
GNB COSPLAY   August 2007 - Present
Hasbro Studios LLC  July 2014 - Present
RW Designs inc   July 2014 - May 2015
Self Esteem - All Access Apparel Inc  November 2012 - June 2014
undrest clothing   June 2012 - November 2012
MGA Entertainment   February 2012 - June 2012
AJS costumes   January 2011 - December 2011
Supastar clothing   June 2010 - June 2011

Skills
Fashion Design, Sewing, Costume Design, Fashion, Pattern, Apparel, Fashion Shows

Education
California State University-Northridge   2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Apparel Design and Merchandising

Pasadena City College   2005 — 2008
Associate of Arts (AA), Fashion/Apparel Design

Los Angeles Trade Technical College
pattern making

Experience
Paradigm Design Solutions, Inc.   May 2011 - Present
WD, a Western Digital company  May 2012 - June 2015
Spin Master Ltd.  May 2008 - May 2011
MGA Entertainment   October 2003 - May 2008
MGA Entertainmaent   2000 - 2007
Mattel  1998 - 2000
Shorewood Packaging  1990 - 1992

Skills
Artios CAD, Artios CAD..., Manufacturing, Artios CAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sourcing, Product Development, Packaging, Cross-functional Team..., 3D, Consumer Products, Retail Packaging, Supply Chain, Brand Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Global Sourcing, Creative Direction, FMCG, ArtiosCAD, Strategic Sourcing, Management, Packaging Engineering, Pricing, Product Design, Concept Development, Retail, Process Improvement, Merchandising, Industrial Design, Forecasting, Brand Development, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Plastics, Design Strategy, International Business, Procurement, Product Marketing, Design Management, Analysis, Logistics, Strategy, Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, Market Research

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology   1985 — 1989
BFA, Industrial and Packaging Design

Westfield High School

Experience
Catalyst, a WPP Agency  December 2012 - Present
Catalyst, a WPP Agency  September 2008 - December 2012
iProspect  October 2005 - May 2008
MGA Entertainment   June 2003 - May 2005
EMI Music Marketing  2001 - 2003
TMP Worldwide  1999 - 2001
Want Ad Publications  1996 - 1999

Skills
Social Media, E-commerce, Mobile Search, Project Management, Organic Search, SEM, Social Media Marketing, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Online Advertising, SEO, Digital Marketing, Management, Competitive Analysis, Analytics

Education
Regis College   1990 — 1994
BA, Cum Laude, Communications

Mass Bay Community College
Networking & Web Page Creation

Experience
Oberlin College  November 2014 - Present
Kuno Creative  September 2012 - November 2014
Come Recommended  June 2012 - August 2012
MGA Entertainment   January 2012 - May 2012
TV2 KSU  September 2009 - May 2012
The Tannery Communications  September 2010 - December 2011
McKinney-Cerne Inc.   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Blogging, Copywriting, Social Media, Content Strategy, Public Relations, Copy Editing, Content Marketing, Journalism, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Email Marketing, Advertising, Editorial Calendars

Education
Kent State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Relations & Advertising, 3.81

Norwin High School   2004 — 2008
High School Diploma

Experience
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

Experience
Powerhouse Entertainment  2014 - 2015
MGA Entertainment   May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Concept Design, Drawing, Painting, Model Making, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Sketching, After Effects, Logo Design, Research, Teamwork, Windows, Rhinoceros, Oil Painting, Ticket Sales, Banner Ads

Education
Otis College of Art and Design   2009 — 2013
Toy Design

Cupertino High School   2008 — 2009
High School

Fort Lee High School   2005 — 2008

Experience
Beachbody  January 2015 - Present
Nickelodeon  March 2011 - September 2014
Nickelodeon  March 2013 - March 2014
Nickelodeon  April 2010 - April 2011
Nickelodeon  September 2007 - April 2010
MGA Entertainment   September 2006 - September 2007
MGA Entertainment   April 2005 - September 2006
MGA Entertainment   August 2004 - April 2005
Disney Consumer Products  July 2002 - July 2004
Disney Consumer Products  January 1999 - July 2002

Skills
Social Games, Creative Direction, Casual Games, Video Games, Online Gaming, Brand Management, Mobile Games, Integrated Marketing, Toys, Product Development, Product Management, Content Strategy, Digital Media, MMO, Licensing, E-commerce, Consumer Products, Monetization, Mobile Devices, User Experience, Entertainment, Brand Development, Brand Licensing, Marketing, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media Marketing, Digital Distribution, Strategy, Digital Strategy, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Community Management, Content Development, Mobile Marketing, Video, Online Advertising, Content Management, Production Managment, Video Game Production, Online Marketing, User Interface Design, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Producing, Animation, Strategic Planning, Management

Education
Full Sail University   1995 — 1996
Associate's degree, Film & TV

Experience
MGA Entertainment   April 2012 - June 2015
Leon Max Inc  May 2011 - April 2012
AiKO2010   June 2010 - August 2010
Siwy Denim2010-2011   June 2010 - August 2010
Andari Fashion Inc   May 2010 - June 2010
Raw7   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Design, Mandarin, Tech Packs, Styling, Tailoring, Textiles, Toy Design, Sewing, Communication, Microsoft Excel, Sketching, CADs, flats, Draping, Microsoft Word, Technical Design, garment construction, Mac, PC, Illustration, Denim, Graphics, Embroidery, Mood Boards, Textile Design

Education
Otis College of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design

arcadia high

Experience
Little Tikes  July 2015 - Present
Little Tikes  August 2014 - July 2015
MGA Entertainment   February 2014 - August 2014
Disney ABC Television Group  September 2013 - February 2014
Disney ABC Television Group  January 2012 - September 2013
The Jim Henson Company  December 2011 - January 2012
Coloring Children's Consumption   October 2010 - January 2012
The Jim Henson Company  September 2011 - December 2011
The Disney Blog   July 2011 - December 2011
John Wilpers Media Consulting  September 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Marketing, Press Releases, Research, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Event Management, Creative Writing, Publishing, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Event Planning, Programming, Media Planning

Education
Emerson College   2008 — 2012
BS, Marketing Communications

Experience
Evy of California  November 2014 - Present
My Sweet Mini   March 2011 - Present
Striker Entertainment   February 2009 - August 2009
GALA DRESS Inc   June 2007 - February 2009
MGA Entertainment   September 2006 - June 2007
Warner Bros. Consumer Products  December 2001 - August 2006
Warner Bros. Entertainment  January 2001 - January 2006
Warner Bros. Consumer Products  2001 - 2006

Skills
Brand Licensing, Licensing, Consumer Products, Marketing, Market Research, Entertainment, Toys, Retail, Strategy, Business Development, Brand Awareness, Baking, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Hosting, Sales, Brand Development, Forecasting, Gourmet, Brand Management, Event Planning

Education
The French Pastry School   2012 — 2012
Certificate in Pastry, Pastry

Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management   2006 — 2008
MBA, Marketing

Pepperdine University, Graziadio School of Business and Management   2005 — 2008
MBA, Marketing emphasis

Loyola Marymount University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration & Finance

Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration & Finance

Experience
Disney Consumer Products  September 2009 - Present
Disney Consumer Products  February 2011 - December 2011
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies  March 2010 - May 2010
MGA Entertainment   July 2007 - October 2008
Lyric Culture   July 2006 - September 2006

Skills
Fashion, Fashion Design, Illustration, Illustrator, Sketching, Concept Development, Graphics, Graphic Design, Trend, Photoshop, Art, Trend Analysis, Consumer Products, Trend Forecasting, Merchandising, POV, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Apparel, Art Direction, Sewing, Consumer, Brand Management

Education
Otis College of Art and Design   2003 — 2007
BFA, Fashion Design

Otis College of Art and Design   2003 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Fashion/Apparel Design

Experience
Green Dot Corporation  October 2012 - Present
MGA Entertainment   August 2009 - October 2012
Apple Valley Unified School District  August 2006 - June 2009
Eberly College of Business and Information Technology   November 2005 - June 2006

Skills
Graphic Design, Graphics, Web Design, Photoshop, Web Development, Website Development, User Experience, Illustrator, Flash, CSS, MySQL, User Interface Design, User Interface, Adobe Creative Suite, Storyboarding, Graphic Design for Web, Brand Development, Logo Design, Art Direction, Flash Animation, Interaction Design, Mac, Adobe Acrobat, HTML, JavaScript, Creative Direction, PHP, jQuery, Digital Photography, Dreamweaver, Typography, Branding & Identity, Layout, Packaging, After Effects, Screen Printing, Concept Development, InDesign, Illustration, Image Manipulation, Banners, Graphic Design for Print, Web Programming

Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania   2005 — 2006
N/A, Graphic Design

Savannah College of Art and Design   2003 — 2005
N/A, Graphic Design

Experience
MGA Entertainment   June 2014 - Present
Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara   February 2003 - May 2014

Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Trials, Westlaw, Appeals, Trial Practice, Construction Law, Mediation, Business Litigation, Arbitration, Family Law, Criminal Defense, Corporate Law, Hearings

Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University   1999 — 2002
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

UCLA   1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

Loyola High School   1991 — 1995

Experience
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

Experience
MGA Entertainment   November 2013 - Present
The Little Tikes Company  April 2013 - November 2013
Kent State University  August 2010 - December 2012
FirstMerit Bank  June 2012 - November 2012
Westmoreland Community Action  May 2011 - June 2012
Arnold Palmer's Latrobe Country Club   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Market Planning, Media Planning, Management, Time Management, Blogging, Twitter, Hootsuite, Product Marketing, Consumer Marketing, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Web Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing Research, Brand Management, Leadership, Program Management, Integrated Marketing, Newsletters, Training, Cold Calling, Project Management, User Experience, Online Marketing, Advertising Sales, Media Relations, Budgets, Social Media Measurement, Teamwork, Pinterest, Digital Strategy, Publishing, Publications, Retail, Account Management, Digital Media, Marketing Strategy, SEM, SEO, Creative Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Corporate Branding, Publicity, Strategic Communications, Interactive Marketing, Creative Direction

Education
Kent State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Advertising, Marketing

Experience
NBCUniversal, Inc.   September 2012 - Present
MGA Entertainment   December 2010 - September 2012
CompuCom  May 2010 - October 2010
Atkinson-Baker, Inc.   February 2008 - August 2009
Wireless Toyz  March 2004 - November 2007
Turner Techtronics  April 2002 - September 2005

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Mac OS X, Management, Microsoft Excel, Troubleshooting, Networking, Business Analysis, Photoshop, Project Management, Windows, Access, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Laptops, Leadership, OS X, Printers, Quality Assurance, Servers, Team Leadership, Technical Support, Training, Visio, Hardware, Windows 7

Education
Glendale Community College   2008 — 2009
n/a, Business

Los Angeles Valley College
n/a, Computer Science

Experience
Jakks Pacific (Tollytots Division)   2012 - 2014
Vermont Teddy Bear Companies   2011 - 2012
MGA Entertainment   2010 - 2011
Jakks Pacific  2008 - 2010
HSN (formerly Home Shopping Network)   2007 - 2008
Fisher-Price a global brand (division) of Mattel Inc.   2000 - 2006
Toymax, Inc.   1999 - 2000
Eagle Affiliates, Inc.   1989 - 1999
Adam's Brush Manufacturing Co.   1988 - 1989
Bonny Products Inc.   1985 - 1988

Skills
Licensing, Brand Management, Product Development, Advertising, Packaging, Integrated Marketing, Consumer Products, Toys, Product Management, Customer Insight, Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Creative Direction, Market Planning, Strategy, Product Marketing, Brand Development, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Partnerships, Retail, Marketing, Product Design, Management, Leadership, Brand Licensing, Product Launch, E-commerce, Social Media Marketing, P&L Management, Direct Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Management, Marketing Research, Trade Shows, Product Innovation, Brand Architecture, Brand Awareness, Global Marketing, FMCG, Concept Development, Market Research, Corporate Branding, Online Marketing, International Marketing, Sales, Forecasting, Strategic Planning

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology   1983 — 1985
Bachelor's of Fine Arts, Packaging

Fashion Institute of Technology   1981 — 1983
Associate's in Applied Science, Advertising and Marketing Communications

Experience
Northrop Grumman Corporation  December 2014 - Present
Northrop Grumman Corporation N&MSD   October 2012 - Present
NGC, NSD div.   October 2011 - Present
Northrop Grumman Navigation System   December 2009 - Present
ClipitPatch   January 2009 - Present
Northrop Grumman Corporation  September 2014 - December 2014
Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems  March 2009 - November 2009
MGA Entertainment   March 2007 - December 2008
DTS Inc.  1999 - 2007
DTS Digital Cinema  1999 - 2007

Skills
Engineering Management, Product Development, Integration, Six Sigma, Product Management, Program Management, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Electronics, Earned Value Management, Project Management, Automation, Contract Management, Proposal Writing, System Design, Project Engineering, Business Development, Leadership, Negotiation, Sales, Visio, Microsoft Office, HTML, Business Strategy, Linux, Budgets, Executive Management, Testing, Team Leadership, Engineering, Outsourcing, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics, Project Planning, MS Project, Financial Analysis, Management, Aerospace, DoD, Process Improvement, System Architecture

Education
Rockhurst University   2003 — 2006
Certificate

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1979 — 1983
BS

DeVry Institute of Technology   1976 — 1979
Certificate

Experience
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

Experience
Self Employed  April 2013 - Present
The Walt Disney Company  October 2011 - April 2013
Turner Fox Production   August 2009 - October 2011
Aaxis Group  July 2010 - September 2010
MGA Entertainment   December 2007 - August 2009
Corbis Corporation  July 2004 - January 2007
PARAMOUNT PICTURES, INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS GROUP   November 1996 - July 2004

Skills
Project Management, Business Analysis, Management, CRM, Team Building, Leadership, Operations Management, Marketing Strategy, E-commerce, Quality Assurance, Training, Product Management, Analysis, Team Leadership, Program Management, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Business Development, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Digital Marketing, Vendor Management, Business Planning, Account Management, Business Intelligence, Project Planning, Team Management, Online Advertising, Contract Negotiation, Product Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Budgets, Business Strategy, Market Research, Product Development, Forecasting, Change Management, Social Media, Online Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, New Business Development, Digital Strategy, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnerships, Process Improvement, Marketing Communications, Negotiation, Digital Media

Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management   1996 — 2000
MBA, Marketing and Finance

Boston University Corporate Education Center (BUCEC) Certificate Programs
Certificate, Project Management

Ecole Ruegg - Switzerland
French Major, French

Faculdade da Cidade - University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
BA, International Relations/Tourism, Communications

Experience
MGA Entertainment   2012 - Present
Spin Master Ltd.  2011 - 2012
Disney Interactive Media Group  2008 - 2011
Mattel  2006 - 2008
UC Berkeley  2005 - 2006

Skills
Digital Media, Creative Direction, Video Games, Social Games, Casual Games, Game Development, User Experience, Content Strategy, Game Design, Leadership, Management, Mobile Games, Interaction Design, User Interface Design, Monetization, Interactive..., Online Gaming, Marketing, Animation, MMO

Education
Harvard University
M.Ed, Technology, Innovation, and Education

Stanford University
B.S., Product Design

Experience
Lenox Design   November 2008 - Present
MGA Entertainment   September 1991 - October 2008
The Little Tikes Company (Division of Newell Rubbermaid)   August 1991 - October 2008
The Little Tikes Company  August 1991 - October 2008

Skills
Prototyping, Product Development, Materials Science, Electro-mechanical, Usability Testing, Ideation, invention, Troubleshooting, Prototype, Invention, Industrial Design, Product Design, Toys, Electronics, Engineering, Model Making, Design Strategy, Rapid Prototyping, Manufacturing, Concept Development, Concept Design, Design Management, Packaging, Rendering, Concept Generation

Education
Kent State University   1976 — 1989
BS, Industrial design

United Electronics Institute   1979 — 1981
Electronics Tech Diploma, Electronics

Experience
PXL.   March 2013 - Present
Guitar Center  August 2011 - April 2013
MGA Entertainment   2010 - August 2011
Live Nation  January 2007 - July 2010
House of Blues  April 2005 - July 2010
Bandalong Interactive   2005 - 2006
Buena Vista Television / Disney Interactive   May 2002 - May 2005
Crave Entertainment  1998 - 2002

Skills
Creative Direction, Entertainment, User Experience, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Art Direction, Social Networking, Digital Strategy, E-commerce, Social Media, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Content Strategy, Information Architecture, Brand Management, Branding & Identity, Web Design, New Media, Marketing Strategy, Video Games, Interaction Design, Content Management, Interactive Marketing, Online Advertising, Advertising, Online Marketing, Marketing, Brand Development, Strategy, Leadership, Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, Product Management, Product Marketing, Web Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Creative Strategy, Market Research, Corporate Identity, Management, Mobile Marketing

Education
Otis College of Art and Design   1991 — 1994

Experience
Bravo Sports  2012 - Present
Mavenbridge   2011 - Present
Beth Hillel Day School  2010 - 2014
Mosaic Store, Inc   2009 - 2014
Helical Plane   2010 - 2012
Toy Industry Specialist   2009 - 2012
Warner Bros. Consumer Products  2008 - 2009
Snap TV Inc   2006 - 2008
Atomic Toys   2002 - 2006
MGA Entertainment   1999 - 2002

Skills
Sales, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Product Development, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Budgets, Start-ups, Consumer Products, Team Building, Creative Direction, Sales Management, Leadership, Advertising

Education
San Diego State University-California State University   1988 — 1993
B.S., Finance

Experience
MGA Entertainment   February 2013 - Present
MEGA Brands  June 2008 - August 2011
Hasbro  2004 - 2007
Hasbro  2004 - 2007
Target  1995 - 1996

Skills
Sales, Consumer Products, Merchandising, Retail, Forecasting, Product Development, Brand Management, Sales Management, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Customer Insight, Account Management, Marketing, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Toys, Brand Development, New Business Development, Inventory Management

Education
Luther College   1986 — 1990
Business

Experience
MGA Entertainment   January 2005 - Present

Education
San Diego State University-California State University   1996 — 1998
MS, Taxation

University of California, San Diego   1991 — 1995
BS, Quantitative Economics & Decision Science

Experience
OMD  November 2013 - Present
Deutsch  July 2011 - October 2013
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.   October 2007 - July 2011
MGA Entertainment   April 2007 - October 2007
Horizon Media  October 2005 - March 2007
Horizon Media, Inc.   January 2002 - October 2005
Horizon Media  September 2000 - December 2002

Education
Denison University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Experience
Heico US Wire Group   June 2015 - Present
Heico US Wire Group   January 2013 - May 2015
Cardenas Markets Inc  January 2012 - December 2012
Hitachi Consulting  October 2008 - January 2012
NexTec Group  August 2007 - October 2008
Columbus IT Partner - USA   March 2007 - August 2007
Color Design Art  May 2006 - March 2007
MGA Entertainment   August 2003 - May 2006
Select Business Solutions  April 1999 - August 2003

Skills
ERP, Axapta, Financials, Microsoft Dynamics, Business Process, Software Implementation, Integration, Professional Services, Data Conversion, Requirements Analysis, Data Migration, Great Plains Software, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Enterprise Software, Business Intelligence, Solution Architecture, Microsoft CRM, Software Project..., SharePoint, Requirements Gathering, Microsoft Dynamics AX

Education
Saint Paul University   1991 — 1995
BS, Computer Science

Experience
Chicagoland SEO Services   June 2015 - Present
Loccessories   September 2012 - Present
Eclectic Design Studio   June 2008 - Present
Paris Business College   February 2013 - May 2013
The Emmaus Community   October 2009 - May 2011
The Emmaus Community   January 2008 - October 2009
MGA Entertainment   2006 - 2007
AWAI  2006 - 2006
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation  2002 - 2006
Fox Film Corporation   2002 - 2003

Skills
Graphic Design, Online Marketing, Product Development, Direct Mail, Project Coordination, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Print, Brochures, Web Design, SEO, Marketing Strategy, SEM, Social Media Marketing, Logo Design, Photoshop, Web Analytics, Web Development, Market Research, Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, Digital Marketing, Google Adwords, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Marketing, Public Relations, Brand Development, Publishing, Web Marketing, Social Networking, Digital Media, Trade Shows, Competitive Analysis, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy

Education
Northwestern University   1994 — 1998
B.S., Mechanical Enginerring

Northwestern University   1994 — 1998
BS, Mechanical Engineering

Rich Township   1990 — 1994

Southwood Jr. High

Experience
MegaSonic Graphics, Inc.   March 2003 - Present
Spin Master  2009 - 2010
Russ Reid Company  June 2008 - September 2008
MGA Entertainment   September 2003 - March 2008
TAL Inc.  1995 - 1996

Skills
Catalogs, Packaging, Layout, Logo Design, Graphics, Advertising, Toys, Branding & Identity, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Mac, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, Graphic Design, Illustration, Product Design, Image Manipulation, Corporate Identity, Art Direction, Concept Design, Design Strategy, Sketching, Creative Problem Solving, Storyboarding, Industrial Design, Brochures, Digital Illustration, Posters, Visual Communication, Business Cards, Photo Shoots, Photo Retouching, Design Consulting, Direct Client..., Technical Illustration, Price evalutaion

Education
Mercyhurst College   1994 — 1996
Bachelors of Arts, Art/Graphic Design

Mission College   1991 — 1993
Associate of Arts, Graphic Design

Experience
MGA Entertainment   June 2015 - Present
The Walt Disney Company  May 2014 - June 2015
Disney Consumer Products  October 2012 - May 2014
The Disney Store  October 2011 - October 2012
The Disney Store  June 2009 - October 2012
The Disney Store  January 2007 - June 2009
The Disney Store  June 2006 - January 2007
Sport Chalet  September 2005 - February 2006
Universal Studios Theme Park   May 2004 - September 2005
PureBeauty  November 2003 - May 2004

Skills
Apparel, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Retail, Footwear, Inventory Management, Assortment, Store Management, Product Development, Window Displays, Illustrator, Retail Buying, Concept Development, Toys, Trend, Planograms, Merchandise Planning, Trend Analysis, Wholesale, Retail Sales, Pricing, Styling, Brand Development, Management, Marketing, Brand Management

Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising   1999 — 2001
Associates, VIsual Communications

Experience
MGA Entertainment   January 2014 - Present
MGA Entertainment, Inc   November 2006 - December 2013
TWC Aviation  April 2006 - November 2006
MGM Home Entertainment  October 2001 - June 2005
Harding Lawson Associates  1990 - 1994
The Dexter Corporation  1984 - 1989
Arthur Andersen & Co  1980 - 1983

Skills
Integration, Budgets, Management, Financial Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, P&L Management, Forecasting, Strategic Partnerships, Mergers, Leadership, Sales, Analysis, Finance, Strategic Financial..., Project Planning, Auditing, Business Process, Strategy, Product Management, Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Product Development, Pricing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy

Education
Northeastern University   1975 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Experience
Jakks Pacific  June 2015 - Present
VTech  July 2014 - June 2015
MGA Entertainment   July 2013 - July 2014
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.   March 2012 - July 2013
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.   January 2011 - May 2012
JB Hunt  November 2008 - January 2011
Edward Jones  February 2006 - November 2008
Vedior North America  2004 - 2006
JB Hunt Transport  February 2000 - November 2004

Skills
Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Pricing, Negotiation, Analysis, Research, Data Mining, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supervisory Skills, Customer Service, P&L, Team Building, Budgeting, Account Management, Transportation, Customer Relations, Excel, New Business Development, Coaching, Contract Negotiation, Inventory Management, Problem Solving, Business Strategy, Promotions, Team Leadership, Market Research, Contract Negotiations, Retail, Contract Management, PowerPoint, Operations Management, Sales Operations, Market Planning, Financial Analysis, Planning, Word, Business Analysis, Hiring, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Vendor Relations, Procurement, Microsoft Office, Mentoring, Sales Management, Employee Relations, Category Management, Management, Finance

Education
John Brown University   2002 — 2004
BS, Organizational Management

University of Arkansas   1998 — 2001

Experience
Landfair Design   January 2007 - Present
LifeGear   August 2001 - October 2005
Playhut Inc.  2005 - 2005
MGA Entertainment   1998 - 2001

Skills
Industrial Design, Product Design, Product Development, 3D, CAD, Concept Design, Concept Development, Consumer Products, Illustrator, Photoshop, Design Thinking, Photography, Sketching

Education
Cal State Northridge   1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Industrial Design

Los Angeles Pierce College   1992 — 1994
Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Experience
Linda Panda   April 2015 - Present
Spin Master Ltd.  May 2013 - April 2015
Spin Master Ltd.  May 2010 - May 2013
Spin Master Ltd.  August 2008 - January 2010
MGA Entertainment   May 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Creative Direction, Concept Development, Art Direction, Product Development, Drawing, Vector Illustration, Rendering, Toys, Illustration, Concept Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, Design Strategy, Illustrator, Sketching, Digital Illustration, Industrial Design, Sculpture, Graphics, Packaging

Education
Otis College of Art and Design   2003 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Toy Design

Experience
MGA Entertainment   2006 - Present

Skills
Management, Forecasting, SAP, Account Management, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Sales, Licensing, Consumer Products, Budgets, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Competitive Analysis, Process Improvement, Pricing, Start-ups

Education
De La Salle University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Nelson Hardiman, LLP   June 2014 - Present
MGA Entertainment   November 2013 - May 2014
DeHay & Elliston  January 2010 - November 2013
City of Los Angeles  September 2009 - January 2010
Hooper, Lundy & Bookman   May 2008 - May 2009

Skills
Product Liability, Litigation, Health Law, Negotiation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Trials, Hearings, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Depositions, Lexis, Commercial Litigation, Pleadings

Education
Emory University School of Law   2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor

Emory University Rollins School of Public Health   2004 — 2007
Master of Public Health (MPH)

University of California, San Diego   1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, History

Experience
MGA Entertainment   February 2015 - Present
MGA Entertainment   August 2014 - February 2015
Varner Studios, inc.   January 2011 - August 2014
Hasbro  July 2014 - July 2014
Adora   April 2014 - May 2014
Bandai America  August 2013 - September 2013
Adora   April 2013 - May 2013
MGA Entertainment   November 2012 - February 2013
MGA Entertainment   September 2012 - November 2012
Mattel  June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Hand Drawing, Sketching, Ideation, Illustrator, Photoshop, Graphic Design, hand sculpting, basic patterns for plush, model making, Painting, preparing toys for..., Vector Illustration, Digital Rendering, silk screen, Patterns for textile, Digital Photography, Product Design, Concept Development, Concept Design, Rendering, Storyboarding, Brand Development, Mac, Design Strategy, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Industrial Design, Rapid Prototyping, Sewing, Image Manipulation, Packaging, Screen Printing, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Layout, Model Making, Toys, Creative Direction, Corporate Identity, Art Direction, Typography, Logo Design, 3D rendering, Posters, Graphics

Education
Otis College of Art and Design   2006 — 2010
Bachelors of fine Art, Toy Design

Experience
Lui Domingo Inc   January 2012 - Present
Spin Master Ltd.  March 2009 - November 2011
MGA Entertainment   July 2003 - February 2009
Lui Domingo Inc   October 2001 - June 2003
Mattel  October 1996 - June 2001
Richard Tyler  February 1994 - May 1996
Mary McFadden   May 1992 - December 1994
Lui Domingo   October 1991 - December 1994

Skills
Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Toys, Concept Development, Concept Design, Sketching, Product Design, Art Direction, Illustration, Illustrator, Creative Direction, Digital Illustration, Graphics, Adobe Creative Suite, Drawing, InDesign, Product Development, Fashion, Rendering, Apparel, Graphic Design, Brand Development, Consumer Products, Merchandising, Mac, Trend Analysis, Layout, Photoshop, Art, Sewing, Textiles, Painting, Branding & Identity, Design Strategy, Logo Design, Vector Illustration, Rapid Prototyping, Concepts

Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Advanced Fashion Design, 3.9 Magna Cum Laude

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Professional Fashion Design, 3.9 Magna Cum Laude

University of the Philippines
Bachelor of Science (BS), Apparel and Textile Manufacture

Experience
York Region (The Regional Municipality of York)   April 2014 - Present
York Regional Police  June 2012 - April 2014
York Regional Police  October 2010 - June 2012
Lucid Media Network   February 2010 - January 2012
York Regional Police  May 2010 - October 2010
Ganz  September 2009 - April 2010
MGA Entertainment   May 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Editing, Blogging, Facebook, Social Networking, Wordpress, Research, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Public Relations, Customer Service, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Project Delivery, Strategic Communications, Photoshop, Copywriting, Project Management, Publishing, WordPress, Marketing, Creative Writing

Education
University of Toronto - University of Trinity College   2006 — 2009
Honours Bachelors of Arts with Distinction, English Literature, Book and Media Studies, Cinema Studies

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology   2013 — 2014
Certificate in Adult Education/Staff Training

Humber College   2011 — 2011
Ontario Graduate Certificate, Creative Writing

Experience
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

Experience
Columbus Metropolitan Library  March 2014 - July 2014
Buzz Bee Toys   December 2006 - July 2013
RTH Associates   June 2004 - December 2006
MGA Entertainment   July 2003 - February 2004
Kmart Corporation  January 2002 - March 2003
Kmart Corporation  August 2000 - January 2002

Skills
Forecasting, Sales Operations, Account Management, Business Analysis, Purchasing Processes, Purchasing Negotiation, Communication, Retail Sales, Leadership

Education
Michigan State University

Experience
MGA Entertainment   2006 - Present

Education
Hiram College   2000 — 2004
Computer Information Systems Mangement