Spin Master Ltd.
Industry: Toy company
DescriptionSpin Master is a Canadian global toy and entertainment company that has been designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing consumer products for children around the world since 1994. Headquarters: Toronto, Canada Owner: Ronnen Harary; Anton Rabie; (98% voting power) Revenue: 1.553 billion USD (2017) Subsidiaries: Toca Boca, Gund, Swimways Corporation,
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Spin Master Ltd. Employees
Self-employed 1991 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. May 2002 - November 2006
Spin Master Ltd. January 1998 - May 2002
Spin Master Ltd. May 1997 - January 1998
Taylor University, Fort Wayne September 1992 - May 1995
Christian Horizons July 1991 - August 1993
Skills
Product Development, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Magazine Articles, Administrative Work, Customer Service, Youth Ministry, Relationship Management, Client Liaison, Travel Arrangements, Newsletters, Community Outreach, Managing Meetings, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Proofreading, Editing, Receptionist Duties, Project Management, Freelance Writing, Social Media, Public Speaking, Database Administration, Gatekeeper, Accounts Receivable, Resident Relations, Interpersonal..., Customer Relations, Public Relations, Relationship Building
Education
Taylor University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations
Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games Organizing Committee April 2013 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. August 2013 - November 2013
Dealertrack Technologies February 2013 - May 2013
MI-SWACO 2006 - 2007
Skills
Social Media, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Management, Microsoft Office
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 2013 — 2013
College Certificate, Language Interpretation and Translation
Universidad de San Martín de Porres 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies, Public Relations and Advertising
INICTEL 1999 — 2001
Technical Tv and Radio broadcasting
Mr. Pilkington Productions January 2000 - Present
Zuber Lawler & Del Duca LLP October 2014 - May 2015
Spin Master Ltd. December 2010 - July 2011
ARINC February 2005 - December 2010
Skills
Windows OS, Mac OS X, Windows, Microsoft Office, Proposal Support, Copy Editing, Editing, Copywriting, Photoshop, Business Development, DoD, Graphic Design, Program Management, Technical Writing, Proposal Writing, Government Contracting, Defense, Aerospace, OS X, Writing
Education
Troy University
A.S., General Education-Psychology, 4.0
Fuhu, Inc May 2014 - September 2015
Louis F. Leeper Company December 2013 - May 2014
Scioto Valley Hot Tubs & Spas Inc November 2012 - May 2014
Spin Master Ltd. March 2010 - February 2013
Big Lots 1999 - 2008
Skills
Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Promotions, Customer Service, Sales, Sales Operations, Product Development, Forecasting, Retail Sales, Inventory Control, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Pricing, Account Management
Education
The Ohio State University 1988 — 2004
B.A., Advertising
Spin Master Ltd. December 2014 - Present
Mattel January 2012 - December 2014
Mattel May 2007 - December 2011
Merlin Entertainments Group September 2006 - May 2007
Ferrari February 2004 - September 2006
Ferrari June 2002 - February 2004
Ferrari October 2001 - May 2002
Education
International School of Business SOGEA in Genoa 2000 — 2001
Master of Business Administration
Università degli Studi di Genova / University of Genoa 1994 — 1999
Doctorate, Economics and Commerce
Spin Master Ltd. October 2009 - Present
ET Design 1997 - Present
Skills
Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Packaging, Design Management, Transportation Design, Product Development, Toys, Product Design, Design Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Brand Development, Illustration, Concept Development, Logo Design, Graphics, Illustrator, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Concept Design, Transportation, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Drawing, Digital Illustration, Rapid Prototyping, Rendering, Sketching, Corporate Identity, Layout, Design Thinking, Web Design, Concept Generation, Integrated Marketing, Creative Problem Solving, Branding & Identity, Experience Design, Model Making, Storyboarding, Adobe Creative Suite, User Experience, Visual Communication, Typography, Consumer Products
Education
University of Cincinnati
Bachelors of Science in Design
Koniku January 2015 - Present
Cartwheel Kids May 2013 - May 2015
3DEngr August 2009 - February 2015
Spin Master Ltd. December 2011 - May 2013
Spin Master Ltd. April 2010 - December 2011
Automatic Filters Inc 2009 - April 2010
ASH Industries Inc April 2005 - 2009
Skills
CAD, Solidworks, Injection Molding, Manufacturing, SharePoint, Product Development, Market Research, Cross-functional Team..., Toys, Consumer Products, Product Engineering, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Forecasting, Product Design, Product Innovation, Project Management, Brand Development, Packaging, Rapid Prototyping, Concept Development, Concept Generation, Industrial Design, Design Strategy, Product Management, Strategy, Trade Shows, Product Launch, Process Improvement, Competitive Analysis, Customer Insight, P&L Management, Advertising, Leadership, Marketing, Creative Direction, Design Thinking, Social Media Marketing, Brand Architecture, Pies, Dinosaurs
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), EMBA
Tulane University
B.S., Mechnanical Engineering
Dale Gago February 2012 - Present
Classic Albums Live February 2004 - November 2013
Spin Master Ltd. June 2007 - February 2012
Canadian Investment Awards September 2006 - March 2007
CNW Group February 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Brand Management, Advertising, Entertainment, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, New Media, Television, Management, Brand Development, Trade Shows, Marketing, Magazines, Content Management, Digital Marketing, Press Releases, Editing, Corporate Communications, Content Strategy, Publicity, Creative Direction, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy, Sponsorship, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Content Development, Online Marketing, Digital Strategy, Web Content, Brand Awareness, Email Marketing, Marketing Management, Blogging, Media Planning, Corporate Branding, Event Management, Online Advertising, Copy Editing, Product Marketing, Social Networking, Creative Strategy, Market Research, Marketing Research, Crisis Communications, Event Planning
Education
University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa
Bachelor of Arts, Honours, Communication
St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School
Spin Master Ltd. November 2014 - Present
University of Ottawa September 2009 - August 2014
DFATD MAECD May 2013 - December 2013
Pró-Ativa Consultoria Empresarial August 2012 - November 2012
Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada January 2012 - April 2012
Canada Border Services Agency May 2010 - August 2011
Sportchek 2006 - 2010
Skills
Research, Teamwork, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, PowerPoint, Report Writing, Analysis, Economics, SPSS, Editing, Market Research, Policy, Quantitative Research
Education
University of Ottawa 2009 — 2014
Honours Bachelor in Social Sciences (Co-op), Major in Political Science; Minor in Economics, 3.5/4.0 cGPA, 3.8/4.0 L2
University of Iceland 2011 — 2011
Power Potential of Small States in Europe, Political Science
LinkedIn March 2015 - Present
Seles Games April 2010 - Present
Seles Games April 2010 - Present
Beats Music June 2014 - July 2014
20th Century Fox March 2010 - June 2010
Spin Master Ltd. August 2008 - November 2009
HigherGround, Inc. March 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Windows Azure, Cloud Computing, Product Management, Product Development, Redis, C#, REST, .NET, Mobile Applications, OOP, LINQ, Visual Studio, Windows Phone, Software Development, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Engineering, Web Services, Software Design, Architecture, ASP.NET MVC, WPF, JSON, User Interface Design, User Experience Design, Databases, WCF, Web Applications, Silverlight, XAML
Education
University of Central Florida 2002 — 2004
M.S., Computer Science
University of California, Irvine 1996 — 2000
B.S., Computer Science
Keifer Art Inc. October 2012 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. September 2009 - October 2012
Mattel September 1992 - March 2007
Parker Brothers September 1990 - September 1992
Milton Bradley June 1985 - September 1989
Skills
Toys, Consumer Products, Concept Development, Product Design, Industrial Design, Packaging, Concept Design, Creative Direction, Sketching, Art Direction, Game Design, Illustration, Graphics, Design Management, Product Development, Design Strategy
Education
University of Notre Dame 1981 — 1985
BFA, Industrial Design
Mammoth High School 1979 — 1981
Procter & Gamble December 2005 - Present
Innovation, Branding & Licensing (P&G 2005 - current) 1994 - 2015
The Gillette Company August 2003 - December 2006
Spin Master Ltd. November 2002 - July 2003
Hasbro January 2000 - November 2002
Kenner Toys September 1994 - January 2000
Skills
End-To-End Product..., Mergers & Acquisitions, NA, EU & Chinese High..., Hand Assembled Asia..., Business..., Packaging & Product..., Entertainment Licensing, Product Development..., Rapid Prototyping, Negotiation & Issue..., Team..., Packaging, Brand Development, Mergers, Strategy, Product Design, CAD, Strategic Partnerships, Consumer Products, Industrial Design, Concept Development, Product Development, Creative Direction, Invention, Management, Manufacturing, Concept Design, Product Innovation, Licensing, Cross-functional Team..., Design for Manufacturing, Packaging Engineering, Plastics, Design Strategy, Design Thinking, Concept Generation, Leadership, Open Innovation, Customer Insight, R&D, Innovation Management, Stage-Gate
Education
University of Cincinnati 1987 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering Technology
Heidelberg High School, Germany 1986 — 1987
High School Diploma
Tesla Motors March 2013 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. December 2011 - March 2013
Commonwealth Technology, Inc. September 2010 - December 2011
Commonwealth Technology January 2009 - September 2010
Rainin Instrument LLC February 2007 - January 2009
eCullet, Inc August 2006 - January 2007
eCullet, Inc June 2005 - January 2007
Skills
CAD, Solidworks, Engineering, Inventor, Product Development, Matlab, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering Management, AutoCAD, Process Improvement, Mechanical Engineering, Machine Design, Project Management, Automation, C++, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Testing, Product Design, Injection Molding, Machining
Education
Stanford University 2001 — 2005
BS, Mechanical Engineering
iBid Mobile 2011 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. October 2010 - Present
Skills
Scheduling, Employee Training, Forecasting, Brand Management, Leadership, Sales, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Product Demonstration, Consumer Product Testing, Product Development, Packaging, FMCG, Trade Marketing, Demand Planning, International Sales, Public Speaking, Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Social Media, Event Planning
Education
University of Montevallo 2004 — 2008
Bachelors, Theatre
University of Montevallo 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Theatre/Theater
Tuor Networks Inc. May 2014 - Present
Tuor Networks Inc. April 2011 - May 2014
SAP August 2010 - December 2010
Spin Master Ltd. September 2009 - August 2010
SAP January 2008 - June 2009
WEILER CORP February 2005 - August 2007
AHE Electronic February 2002 - February 2005
Skills
CRM, Customer Satisfaction, SAP, Management, Training, Sales, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, SAP ERP, Pricing, Vendor Relationship..., Cost Savings, Salesforce.com, Microsoft Excel, PeopleSoft, XP, Project Management, Billing Process, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Windows 2000, Windows 95, Human Resources, Purchasing, Problem Solving, Software Documentation, Team Leadership, Account Management, Accounts Receivable, Business Analysis, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Data Analysis, Lead Generation, Process Improvement, Logistics, New Business Development, Operations Management, Sales Operations, Quality Control, QuickBooks
Education
Universidad Anáhuac 1979 — 1983
BACHELOR, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Universidad Anáhuac 1979 — 1983
MASTER, PSYCHOLOGY
German School, Colegio Aleman 1963 — 1979
Highschool
Spin Master Ltd. January 2014 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. November 2013 - January 2014
Sinomaq S.A. June 2011 - August 2011
University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) 2009 - 2010
Confecciones Kahal's May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Problem Solving, Bilingual, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Highly detail oriented, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Time Management, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Teamwork, Management, Social Media, Leadership Development, Public Relations, Human Resources, Sales, Critical Thinking, Outlook, Research, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Ontario Institute of Technology 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Marketing major and Human Resources minor
Columbia International College 2007 — 2008
Spin Master Ltd. June 2008 - Present
Bruder Toys America September 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Toys, Product Development, Consumer Products, Retail, Concept Development, Cross-functional Team..., Packaging, Brand Licensing, Product Design, Competitive Analysis, Industrial Design, Customer Insight, Brand Management, Product Management
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's, Sociology
Studio Arts
Certification, Design
Spin Master Ltd. May 2009 - Present
Psion October 2005 - May 2009
Oriental Air & Sea Service (Canada) Inc. March 2004 - October 2005
Skills
Warehousing, Logistics Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Shipping, SAP, Procurement, Inventory Control, Operations Management, Purchasing, Forecasting, Materials Management, MRP, Process Improvement, Warehouse Management, Demand Planning, Team Building
Education
York University 2001 — 2005
BA, Psychology
Sheridan College 1998 — 2000
Diploma, Office Administration Diploma - Executive
CV Studios Entertainment February 2015 - Present
Integrated Merchandising Systems, LLC June 2013 - Present
Peculiar Potions November 2011 - Present
Spin Master Ltd 2007 - 2011
Spin Master Ltd. 2003 - 2007
Black's Photography August 2002 - April 2003
Mercury Filmworks 2002 - 2002
Skills
3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Mudbox, Sculpting, 3D lighting, Texture Artist, UV mapping, Digital Sculpting, Texture Painting, 3D, 3D graphics, 3D rendering, 3D visualization, Character Animation, Concept Design, Digital Painting, Graphics, Illustration, Illustrator, Modeling, Packaging, Posters, Sculpture, Storyboarding
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 2001 — 2002
Diploma, Digital Media Arts/ 3D Animation
Stonehenge Management June 2014 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. May 2013 - August 2013
Siena Heights University 2009 - 2012
Skills
Theatre, Public Speaking, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Creative Writing, Phone Etiquette, Acting, Comedy, Microsoft Excel, Apartments
Education
The New School 2012 — 2015
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Acting
Siena Heights University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theater and Speech Communications
Spin Master Corp July 2015 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. September 2014 - Present
Sweet Source Packaging November 2012 - August 2014
Mecedo wine grape juice February 2011 - October 2012
Export Packers Co. Ltd. January 2010 - February 2011
Bridgestone de México January 2006 - July 2009
Skills
International Business, International Logistics, International Trade, Purchase Orders, Buyer Broker, International Suppliers..., International Freight..., International, Logistics, Envíos, Comercio internacional, Logística, Transporte, Administración de la..., Cadena de suministro, Transacciones..., Negotiation, Purchasing, Compras, Negociación, Logística internacional, Exportaciones, Pronósticos
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 2012 — 2014
FITT Program, Forum of International Trade Tranning
Seneca college 2010 — 2013
Import and Export certificate, International Logistics
Escuela Bancaria y Comercial 2004 — 2008
International Business, Bachelor Degree
Spin Master Ltd. November 2008 - Present
Spin Master November 2008 - Present
Studios November 2008 - November 2011
Wells Fargo Bank April 2007 - November 2008
Vivendi Games August 2005 - April 2007
Capgemini January 1999 - February 2005
Skills
Event Planning, Administrative..., Management, Human Resources, Product Development, Time Management
Education
Saint Mary's College of California 1987 — 1989
BA, Communications
Saint Mary’s College of California
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Spin Master Ltd. July 2014 - June 2015
Spin Master Ltd. May 2013 - July 2014
Bandai America September 2012 - May 2013
Spin Master Ltd. May 2011 - August 2011
Los Angeles Unified School District February 2005 - July 2010
Skills
Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Social Media, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, Research, Social Media Marketing, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Analysis, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, Marketing Research, Project Management, Brand Management, Social Networking, Leadership
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
University of California, Los Angeles 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Sunsweet Growers Inc. February 2015 - Present
LeapFrog June 2012 - May 2014
Spin Master Ltd. April 2011 - December 2011
The Udinsky Group January 2001 - August 2010
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management 2010 — 2012
MBA, Marketing
UC Davis 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Double Major - Economics and International Relations
Just Play, LLC October 2012 - Present
Nickelodeon July 2011 - October 2012
Creative Designs International June 2009 - August 2011
Creative Designs International March 2007 - June 2009
Sportcraft August 2005 - March 2007
Spin Master Ltd. 2004 - 2005
Tierney Communications 2001 - 2002
Tierney Communications 1999 - 2001
Skills
Brand Management, Product Marketing, Toys, Consumer Products, Product Development, Creative Direction, Product Design, Customer Insight, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Product Management, Licensing, Brand Licensing, Competitive Analysis, Brand Development, Merchandising, Cross-functional Team..., Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Product Launch, Strategic Partnerships, Trade Shows
Education
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business 2002 — 2004
MBA
Villanova University 1995 — 1999
UNION Advertising Canada LP April 2013 - Present
MacLaren McCann October 2011 - April 2013
Spin Master Ltd. January 2010 - October 2011
Draftfcb May 2008 - January 2010
Grey Canada June 2006 - May 2008
The BrainStorm Group April 2006 - June 2006
Skills
Advertising, Creative Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Creative Direction, Brand Developement, Copywriting, Creative Conception, Television, Radio, Concept Development, Brand Development, Direct Mail, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Corporate Identity, Art Direction, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing, Brand Architecture, Digital Strategy
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 2004 — 2006
College Diploma, High Honours, Creative Advertising
York University 2001 — 2006
Honours BA, Psychology & Communications Studies, Certificate of Proficiency in Italian
Spin Master Ltd. August 2014 - Present
Jakks Pacific December 2012 - July 2014
Malibu Marketing 2011 - 2012
Spin Master Ltd. 2010 - 2011
Dynamic Designworks 2009 - 2011
Malibu Toys, Inc. 2000 - 2009
MGA Entertainment May 1999 - July 2000
Mattel 1990 - 1999
Child World 1987 - 1990
Skills
Brand Management, Integrated Marketing, Product Marketing, Product Development, Advertising, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Start-ups, Packaging, Entrepreneurship, Trade Shows, Retail, Sales, New Business Development, Licensing, Toys, Product Design, Marketing Strategy, Brand Licensing, Marketing Research, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Public Relations, Manufacturing, Digital Marketing, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Marketing Communications, Graphic Design, Leadership, Concept Development, Product Management, Entertainment, Market Research
Education
University of New Hampshire -- Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics
BS, Business Admn
Playmates Toys Inc. July 2015 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. January 2013 - June 2015
Activision May 2012 - November 2012
Spin Master Ltd. March 2010 - May 2012
Target June 2009 - March 2010
Fox Interactive Media January 2008 - May 2008
Fox Searchlight Pictures June 2007 - August 2007
United States Marine Corps May 1997 - July 2006
Skills
Business Development, Creative Direction, Financial Analysis, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Branding & Identity, Product Development, Marketing, Packaging, Business Planning, Mobile Devices, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Budgets, Brand Development, Product Marketing, Digital Marketing, Analysis, Merchandising, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Research, Management, Art Direction, Leadership, Consumer Products, Product Management, Entertainment, Market Planning, Market Research
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 2006 — 2008
MBA, Finance and Strategy
United States Naval Academy 1993 — 1997
B.S., English
Disney February 2015 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. April 2014 - October 2014
Mattel December 2013 - April 2014
Hasbro Studios, Los Angeles 2010 - November 2013
Discovery Hasbro Network December 2009 - November 2013
Warner Brothers Animation July 2009 - December 2009
Disney February 2007 - August 2009
The Walt Disney Company April 2006 - November 2008
Walt Disney Television Animation 1998 - 2008
Mike Young Productions 2006 - 2007
Skills
Editing, Recording, Screenwriting, Freelance Writing, Producing, Story Editing, Comedy, Film, Animation, Post Production, Drama, Video Games, Character Animation, Scripting, Books, Commercials, Directing, Entertainment, Feature Films, Film Production, Final Draft, Music, New Media, Short Films, Storytelling, Television, Video, Video Production, Media Production, Reality, Voice Over, Pre-production
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1983 — 1985
BS, German
University of California, Santa Barbara 1981 — 1983
Spin Master Ltd. April 2015 - Present
White Pine Pictures Inc. April 2015 - April 2015
9 Story Entertainment Inc. February 2013 - February 2014
Cookie Jar Entertainment June 2010 - February 2013
Big Soul Productions Inc. February 2008 - June 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Research, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, Teaching, HTML
Education
University of Toronto - Woodsworth College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies
The University of Winnipeg
The Coca-Cola Company November 2014 - Present
Maple Leaf Foods Inc September 2012 - October 2014
Maple Leaf Foods Inc March 2011 - September 2012
Spin Master Ltd. April 2010 - February 2011
Canadian Tire January 2008 - April 2010
GSUS December 2003 - January 2008
Skills
Category Insights, Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis, Retail Category..., Strategic Insights, Market Research, Trend Analysis, Trendwatching, Trend Forecasting, Sales, Product Launch, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Demand Forecasting, Cross Functional Team..., JDA, Neilson, SAP, Project Management, Tracking, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Logistics, Global Sourcing, Pricing, FMCG, Inventory Control
Education
University of Manitoba 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Marketing
Université de Montréal 2001 — 2001
Spin Master Ltd. August 2014 - Present
Tribal Worldwide January 2014 - April 2014
Street Kids International September 2013 - December 2013
Sugar Media Experiential Engineering Inc. May 2013 - November 2013
Simon Pure Marketing Inc. February 2012 - November 2013
Extreme Marketing & Promotions July 2012 - July 2012
Mouse Marketing Inc September 2009 - February 2011
Go Bee Experiential Marketing September 2010 - December 2010
TNI The Network Inc. May 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Sales, Event Planning, Event Management, Public Speaking, Fundraising
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 2013 — 2013
Corporate Communications Graduate Certificate
York University 2009 — 2012
BA Honours Double Major Communication Studies and Political Science
Institutos Educacionales Asociados 1992 — 2007
Highschool Diploma, Humanities
Purple Husky Inc. January 2003 - Present
Sandylion Sticker Designs January 2008 - December 2008
Spin Master Ltd. June 2004 - August 2006
Irwin Toy Ltd. July 2002 - December 2002
Nelvana Limited February 1999 - June 2002
Wizards of the Coast June 1997 - October 1998
Tyco Toys Inc. April 1993 - April 1997
Timex February 1992 - April 1993
Mattel November 1987 - November 1991
Skills
Licensing, Packaging, Account Management, Trade Marketing, Brand Development, Entertainment, Category Management, Corporate Identity, Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Brand Communication, Target, Toys, Wal-Mart, Product Development, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Brand Management, Business Planning, Consumer Products, Creative Direction, Customer Insight, Leadership, Management, Product Marketing, Strategy, Marketing Management
Education
University of Manitoba 1982 — 1985
B.Comm (Hons.), Marketing
GORDON COMPANIES & Christmas Central February 2014 - Present
Fisher-Price September 2001 - May 2013
Spin Master Ltd. February 2001 - September 2001
Hasbro 1996 - 2000
Hasbro 1990 - 1996
Skills
Inventor, Consumer Products, Concept Development, Product Design, Product Development, Concept Generation, Industrial Design, Design Management, Product Innovation, Toys, Customer Insight, Design Strategy, Design Thinking, Cross-functional Team..., Creative Direction, Product Management, Concept Design, Creative Problem Solving, Inventor Relations, Product Aquisition, Contract Negotiation..., Secure Client..., Brand Development, Sales, Packaging, Licensing, Rapid Prototyping, Marketing, Experience Design, Sourcing, CRM, Brand Management, Market Planning, Brand Architecture, Competitive Analysis, Integrated Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Branding & Identity, Invention, Art Direction, Marketing Management, Market Analysis, Corporate Branding, Strategy, Marketing Research, Market Research, P&L Management, Product Launch, Contract Negotiation
Education
University of Cincinnati
BS in Design, Industrial Design
Everywhere Manager, Experiential MarketingPop2Life2013 - 2013
Kratt Brothers 2011 - 2012
Sheridan 2005 - 2012
Toronto International Busker Festival 2007 - 2011
St. John's International Women's Film Festival 2006 - 2010
Cuppa Coffee 2003 - 2010
Bravo TV 2009 - 2009
Henry Less Production 2008 - 2009
Spin Master Ltd. 2008 - 2008
BookShorts 2008 - 2008
Education
Sheridan College
Classical Animation, Art
Fairytale Boutique February 2012 - June 2015
Knowledge Adventure March 2011 - June 2011
Snail Games USA November 2010 - February 2011
Spin Master Ltd. February 2008 - July 2010
Nexon September 2006 - July 2007
Gravity Interactive, Inc. July 2003 - July 2006
Skills
Online Community..., MMO, Localization, Concept Design, Online Gaming, Video Games, Game Development, Social Games, Casual Games, MMORPG, Community Management, Gaming, Virtual Worlds, Computer Games, Quality Assurance, Photoshop, Social Media, Multiplayer, Online Communities, Product Marketing, Small Business, Anime, Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Costume Design, Japanese culture, Japanese business..., Japanese market, Japanese Street Fashion, Manga, Paint Tool SAI, 2D art, Traditional Art Skills, Character Concept, Textile Prints, Game Design, Character Designs, Community Sites, Mobile Games, Animation, User Experience, iPhone, Storyboarding
Education
The Art Institutes / AI
Associate of Arts (AA), Digital Marketing and Fashion Design
The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles
Fashion Merchandising
The Bridge Direct May 2011 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. May 2010 - April 2011
Jakks Pacific 2009 - 2010
Play Along 2006 - 2009
Hands On Design, Inc January 2003 - June 2006
Education
Universidad ICESI 1998 — 2003
Industrial Designer, Design
Spin Master Ltd. August 2013 - Present
Disney Channel 2010 - 2012
Radio Disney 2009 - 2010
Sony Pictures Entertainment September 2008 - December 2008
Disney Channel January 2008 - September 2008
Nickelodeon 2000 - 2007
Condors 2000 - 2002
Skills
Television Production, Reality, Comedy, Screenwriting, Television, Animation, Video Production, Short Films, Feature Films, Film, Post Production
Education
State University of New York at New Paltz
BA, English/Creative Writing
Spin Master Ltd. September 2011 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. May 2010 - August 2011
Spin Master Ltd. June 2008 - April 2010
GlaxoSmithKline March 2003 - January 2008
Hudson's Bay Company February 2000 - September 2002
Levi Strauss & Co. February 1981 - July 1999
Skills
Manugistics, SAP, Pharmaceutical Industry, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory, Procurement, Demand Planning, Demand Forecasting, MRP, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Product Development, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Logistics Management, Project Planning, Purchasing, Operations Management, Production Planning, Global Sourcing, Six Sigma, Inventory Control, Supply Chain..., Sales Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Consumer Products, Business Process, Retail, Budgets, Training, SAP R/3, Leadership, Management, Strategy, Supply Management, Analysis, Materials Management, Logistics, Warehouse Management, SAP ERP, Supply Network Planning
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 1986 — 1987
Certificate Production and Inventory Management
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 1986 — 1986
Certificate, Material Requirement Planning
ArJay Solutions January 2007 - Present
Club Nautique May 2014 - Present
M2 Consulting April 2007 - Present
Canada Goose Inc 2012 - 2012
Umbra 2011 - 2012
Spin Master Ltd. 2007 - 2010
Sylvan Source May 2004 - February 2007
Trikon Technologies August 2003 - May 2004
SanDisk March 1999 - August 2000
Hewlett-Packard March 1983 - March 1999
Skills
Program Management, Start-ups, Process Improvement, Management, Leadership, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Change Management, Executive Management, Management Consulting, Business Process..., Six Sigma
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1973 — 1976
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Zenescope Entertainment 2012 - Present
AEG 2005 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. January 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Illustration, Digital Painting, Character Animation, Conceptual Art, Digital Illustration, Concept Design, Digital Art, Comics, Art, Drawing, Illustrator, Storyboarding, Painting, Photoshop, Art Direction, Corel Painter, Zbrush, Graphic Design, Video Games, Digital Sculpting, Texturing, Book Illustration, Vector Illustration, Traditional Animation, Animation
Education
University of The Arts 2000 — 2004
Mad Engine July 2015 - Present
GLlorinArt 2010 - Present
Dyse One Clothing September 2008 - Present
Cryptozoic Entertainment 2010 - December 2013
Spin Master Ltd. June 2010 - December 2012
Stone Blade Entertainment May 2012 - September 2012
La Jolla Group LLC 2012 - 2012
The Upper Deck Company August 2006 - May 2010
Olaes Design & Marketing July 2004 - May 2006
Olaes Design & Marketing August 1996 - July 2004
Skills
Illustration, Logo Design, Illustrator, Apparel, Graphic Design, Typography, Graphics, Digital Illustration, Digital Painting, Painting, Screen Printing, Packaging, Tech Packs, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Layout, Corporate Identity, Fashion Design, Creative Direction, Concept Development, Art Direction, Brand Development, Concept Design, Posters, Vector Illustration, Storyboarding, Branding & Identity, Character Animation, Image Manipulation, Photoshop, Art, InDesign, Video Games
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1988 — 1994
Graphic Design
Spin Master Ltd. 2001 - Present
ToyQuest 2003 - Present
Sandbox Innovation Studio 2003 - Present
Hasbro October 2009 - Present
Aqua Leisure Industries September 2011 - Present
Lowe's Home Improvement 2008 - Present
MEG 2008 - 2011
RC2 2003 - 2005
Epoch Ink Animation/Tripod Ent. 1996 - 2001
Mattel 1994 - 1998
Skills
Toys, Sketching, Concept Design, Ideation, Rendering, Industrial Design, Product Development, Research, Idea Generation, Product Design, Concept Development, Art, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Experience Design, Design Strategy, Concept Generation, Packaging, Design Thinking
Education
The University of the Arts 1976 — 1980
B.S., Industrial Design
The Maryland Institute College of Art 1975 — 1979
Fine Arts
Perkiomen School 1971 — 1975
Nymi September 2014 - Present
Futurpreneur Canada (Formerly CYBF) May 2010 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. March 2013 - September 2014
Spin Master Ltd. December 2011 - February 2013
George Brown College August 2010 - December 2012
Spin Master Ltd. May 2010 - December 2011
NEWAD June 2009 - March 2010
NEWAD March 2008 - June 2009
Microsoft April 2004 - March 2008
Consumer Impact Marketing April 2002 - April 2004
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Brand Management, Relationship Marketing, Marketing Research, Strategy, Marketing, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Digital Marketing, Account Management, Product Development, Public Speaking, Advertising, Budgets, Integrated Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Team Management, Strategic Partnerships, Web Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Sponsorship, Brand Communication, Experiential Marketing, B2C marketing, Client Services, Gaming Industry, Toys, Mentoring, Lecturing, Budget Management, Sales Process, B2C, Sponsorship Marketing, TVC, Consumer Packaged Goods, International Marketing, License Management, Vendor Management, Bilingual, Analytics, Creative Direction, Leadership, Product Management, Digital Media, Social Media, B2B, Brand Development
Education
Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) 2013 — 2013
Certification, Marketing Math & ROI
Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) 2011 — 2011
Certification, Direct Marketing
Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) 2010 — 2010
Certification, Advertising & Media
Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) 2009 — 2010
Certification
Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) 2008 — 2008
Certification, Integrated Branding
University of Ottawa 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts
Ecole Secondaire Catholique Saint Charles Garnier 1994 — 1998
OSSD
Little Tikes January 2014 - Present
Jakks Pacific May 2013 - January 2014
Spin Master Ltd. August 2007 - March 2013
Bruder Toys America August 2006 - August 2007
Small World Toys June 2003 - June 2006
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Toys, Consumer Products, Creative Direction, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Brand Development, Packaging, Customer Insight, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Brand Licensing, Concept Development, Cross-functional Team..., Product Design, Creative Problem Solving, Trade Marketing, Trade Shows, Creative Strategy, Brand Architecture, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Retail, Sponsorship, Product Launch, P&L Management, Product Innovation, Marketing Management, Marketing Research, Social Media, Market Planning, Pricing, FMCG, Public Relations, Facebook, International Marketing, Brand Awareness
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1999 — 2003
BA, English
SmartyPants Inc. July 2014 - Present
Mattel October 2013 - April 2014
Spin Master Ltd. April 2013 - October 2013
Roll Global, Paramount Citrus May 2011 - September 2011
Project Smash December 2009 - May 2011
The G2 Gallery May 2009 - July 2010
Griffin September 2008 - March 2009
Kamchatka Gallery July 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Leadership, Brand Management, Analytics, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Business Planning, Marketing Research, Marketing, Art, Sales, Media Relations
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 2010 — 2012
MBA, Business
University of California, Santa Barbara 2003 — 2007
BFA, Art
Beverly Hills High School
E! Networks October 2014 - Present
ANAISMOODS September 2014 - Present
NBCUniversal, Inc. July 2010 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. 2009 - 2010
Wam Films 2009 - 2010
Town Square Productions 2007 - 2008
Tony Walton 2007 - 2008
Rouge 2006 - 2007
Skills
international profile, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, creative storytelling, development, collaborative spirit, keeping vision on track, understanding of market, understanding of artists, advertising Backgroung, Target Audience, Production
Education
Sorbonne University 2007 — 2008
Master's degree, Semiology
ISCOM 2003 — 2007
Master's degree, Journalism, multimedia and communication
Harley-Davidson Motor Company November 2014 - Present
Sinthium Inc. November 2011 - November 2014
Rooke Customs March 2013 - August 2013
Johnson Controls January 2011 - March 2011
Spin Master Ltd. June 2010 - August 2010
Hasbro March 2008 - March 2010
Skills
Sketching, 3D Modeling, Alias Automotive, Photoshop, Clay Modelling, Motorcycle Industry, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Automotive Design, Bodywork, Rendering, Illustrator, Design Thinking, Product Design, Concept Development, Design Strategy, Industrial Design, Concept Design, Model Making, Sketchbook Pro
Education
MMI-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute 2011 — 2012
Motorcycle Technology Certificate, Harley Davidson Technician Program (Late & Early Model), 3.82 GPA
University of Cincinnati 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Industrial Design/ Transportation Track
Spin Master Ltd December 2002 - Present
Skills
Consumer Products, Product Development, Brand Management, Customer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Concept Development, Merchandising, Trade Shows, Management, Creative Direction, Packaging, Product Management, Project Management, Trade Marketing, Marketing Management, Product Innovation, Program Management, Product Marketing, Product Design, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Retail
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 2000 — 2002
Diploma, Digital Media Arts
Spin Master Ltd. October 2013 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. November 2012 - October 2013
Gameloft January 2012 - November 2012
Elliott Animation / Fresh TV inc. June 2007 - September 2011
CORE Digital Pictures July 2006 - May 2007
Nelvana - A Corus Entertainment Company November 2002 - June 2006
Nelvana - A Corus Entertainment Company March 2000 - November 2002
Skills
Animation, Line Producing, Video Production, Pre-production, Creative Direction, Media Production..., Television, Entertainment, Screenwriting, Production Managment, Storytelling, Producing
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 1997 — 1998
Computer Graphics - Technical
Unisource Canada July 2013 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. December 2010 - July 2013
Rogers Communications September 2007 - December 2010
Skills
Forecasting, Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Management, Pricing, Product Management, Logistics, Analysis, Negotiation, Management, Marketing, Product Development, Leadership, Direct Sales, Sales Management, Team Building, Supply Chain, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Advertising, Product Marketing, Account Management, Sales Operations, Sales Process, B2B, CRM, Strategy, Market Research, Team Leadership, Key Account Management, Market Planning, P&L Management
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 2000 — 2004
collage, Bussiness Admin
BluBox Games June 2015 - Present
Diamond Game Enterprises May 2015 - May 2015
Pale Blue Design, Inc. March 2015 - April 2015
Present Creative LLC October 2014 - March 2015
Freelance October 2014 - October 2014
RockYou July 2013 - September 2014
RockYou July 2012 - July 2013
Diamond Game Enterprises July 2009 - July 2012
Spin Master Ltd. June 2008 - August 2008
Primary Color July 2005 - August 2008
Skills
Animation, Flash, Character Animation, Digital Painting, Graphic Design, Concept Design, Video Games, Illustration, Illustrator, Art, Storyboarding, Flash Animation, User Interface Design, Art Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, Character Design, Motion Graphics, Compositing, Creative Direction, Computer Animation, Mobile Games, Digital Illustration, Visual Effects, Casino Gaming, Social Game Development, Team Leadership, UI/UX Design, Project Management, Atlassian Jira, Perforce, Management, Producing
Education
The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles 2001 — 2005
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE · Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree, Media Arts/Animation
Spin Master Ltd. September 2015 - Present
Epoch Toronto Foundation January 2015 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. February 2015 - September 2015
Spin Master Ltd. September 2014 - February 2015
GEPIK Teachers April 2012 - April 2014
Apple Inc. August 2011 - April 2012
Best Buy October 2010 - August 2011
Price Chopper Supermarkets May 2010 - September 2010
York University 2008 - 2009
Winters College Council 2007 - 2008
Skills
Blogging, Public Relations, Social Media, Social Networking, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Research, Time Management, Social Media Marketing, WordPress, Facebook, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Teaching, Leadership
Education
York University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Sheridan College 2004 — 2005
College Diploma, General Arts and Science
Spin Master Ltd. February 2013 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. March 2012 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. 2000 - Present
Charron Industries 1986 - 1990
Skills
Toys, Packaging, Creative Direction, Concept Development, Art Direction, Concept Design, Illustration, Design Strategy, Industrial Design, Product Design, Brochures, Graphics, Brand Development, Digital Illustration, Sketching, Logo Design, Art, Design Thinking, Corporate Identity, Experience Design, Visual Communication, Layout, Vector Illustration, Storyboarding
Education
Sheridan College 1981 — 1984
Illustration, Illustration and Desisgn
Spin Master Ltd. August 2015 - Present
Wooky Entertainment inc. October 2013 - July 2015
Wooky Entertainment inc. March 2011 - October 2013
SKU Design September 2009 - March 2011
Mega Brands January 2008 - September 2009
Mega Brands June 2006 - January 2008
Mega Brands March 2004 - June 2006
Mega Brands February 2003 - March 2004
Mega Brands February 2002 - February 2003
Mega Brands September 2000 - February 2002
Skills
Product Design, Toys, Art Direction, Costing, Plastics, Sourcing, Team Building, Value Engineering, Budgeting, Ideation, Packaging, Concept Design, Product Development, Consumer Products, Brand Development, Injection Molding, Design Management, Concept Development, Product Management, Idea Generation, Target Costing, Industrial Design, Budgets, Design for Manufacturing, Graphic Design, User Experience, Design Strategy, R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping, Project Management, Creative Direction, Graphics, Design Thinking, Concept Generation, Rendering, Sketchbook Pro, Sketching, Manufacture
Education
Université de Montréal 1984 — 1989
Baccalauréat en design industriel
Université de Montréal 1984 — 1988
Bachelor, Industrial Design
CEGEP Trois-Rivières 1982 — 1984
DEC, Sciences pures et appliquées
Bank of Canada July 2014 - Present
University of Oxford September 2012 - June 2013
Accenture February 2012 - June 2012
BMO Harris Private Banking September 2010 - April 2011
BMO Harris Private Banking May 2010 - August 2010
University of Toronto October 2009 - April 2010
The China Path Mandarin School February 2009 - April 2009
Spin Master Ltd. December 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Research, Bloomberg, Statistics, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Project Finance, Corporate Finance, Derivatives, Risk Management, Financial Modeling, Economics, Capital Markets, Investments, Analysis, Private Equity, Equity Research, Due Diligence, Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions, VBA, Venture Capital, Leadership, Financial Risk, Investment Banking, Equities, Quantitative Analytics, Data Analysis, Fixed Income, Mutual Funds, Project Management, Matlab, Finance, Econometrics, Mandarin, Stata, SAS, Time Series Analysis, Emerging Markets, Macroeconomics, Options, Quantitative Finance, DCF, Investment Management
Education
CFA Institute
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford 2012 — 2013
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Financial Economics
University of Toronto 2007 — 2011
B.Comm with high distinction, Finance and Economics, Statistics
University of International Business and Economics 2006 — 2007
Bachelor, International Business and Economics
Spin Master Ltd. September 2013 - Present
Puddle Photography March 2010 - Present
Nelvana August 2012 - September 2013
Corus Entertainment June 2012 - August 2012
Insight Production Company January 2012 - April 2012
Royal City Soccer Club June 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Photography, Video Production, Film, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Videography, Camera, Soccer, Event Photography, Wedding Photography, Wedding Videos, Broadcast Television, Television, Film Production, Animation, Photoshop, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Weddings, Post Production, Premiere, Lighting
Education
Sheridan College 2009 — 2012
Media Arts
Spin Master Ltd. February 2015 - Present
4finance February 2013 - January 2015
exactEarth Ltd February 2012 - May 2012
Wilfrid Laurier University February 2012 - April 2012
Tata Consultancy Services June 2007 - July 2011
Dell Services January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Six Sigma Methodology, Business Process..., Business Analysis, Business Process, Data Analysis, MS Office Suite, Accounts Receivable, Credit Risk, Cash Application, Cash Collection, Order to Cash, Order Management, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Project Management, Cash, Microsoft Office, Six Sigma, Team Building, Multitasking Skills, Microsoft Excel, Debt Restructuring, Debt Settlement, Risk Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, SAP, Finance, Strategy, Management, Process Improvement
Education
Wilfrid Laurier University 2011 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Operations Management
University of Madras
MSc, Physics
Bell Media December 2010 - Present
Klymlove Productions May 2014 - June 2014
Butternut Productions September 2013 - December 2013
MuchMusic January 2007 - January 2011
Buck Productions November 2010 - December 2010
Cineflix October 2009 - May 2010
Brainstorm Creative Group January 2010 - March 2010
Spin Master Ltd. December 2007 - October 2009
Suddenly Seemore Productiosn May 2007 - June 2007
Relish 2007 - 2007
Skills
Post Production, Television, Video Production, Film Production, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Broadcast, Music Videos
Education
Sheridan College 2004 — 2007
Media Arts, Editing
Cawthra Park Secondary School 2000 — 2004
Spin Master Ltd. September 2013 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. April 2011 - August 2013
Spin Master Ltd. August 2009 - March 2011
Spin Master Ltd. October 2007 - July 2009
Playmates Toys May 2005 - October 2007
The Little Tikes Company September 2002 - December 2002
Fisher-Price May 2001 - December 2001
GE Appliances April 2000 - December 2000
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketching, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Digital Photography, Logo Design, Rendering, Prototype, Design Strategy, Ideation, Design Management, Product Design, Toy Design, Toys, Idea Generation, Industrial Design, Concept Development
Education
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Industrial and Product Design
Taco Bell November 2012 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. October 2012 - November 2012
Spin Master Ltd. May 2012 - October 2012
MetLife January 2010 - May 2012
MetLife 2008 - 2010
MetLife 2006 - 2008
San Diegan 2005 - 2006
Skills
Series 6, Product Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Series 63, Product Management, Spreadsheet-Based..., Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Product Launch, Market Research, Cross-functional Team..., Creative Direction, Management, Integrated Marketing, Account Management, Advertising, Product Development, Leadership, PPC, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Brand Management, Sales, Analysis, Forecasting
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing - Brand Management
University of California, San Diego 2001 — 2005
BA, Communications
Chrysler Group LLC March 2014 - Present
Mattel September 2011 - December 2011
Spin Master Ltd. 2010 - March 2011
Radio Flyer USA September 2009 - December 2009
Skills
3D Modeling, 3D Studio Max, 3D rendering, 3D visualization, Adobe Creative Suite, Alias Studio Tools, AutoCAD, Automotive Design, CAD, Concept Design, Concept Development, Concept Generation, Consumer Products, Creative Direction, Creative Problem Solving, Design Management, Design Strategy, Design Thinking, Drawing, Graphic Design, Graphics, Hypershot, Illustration, Illustrator, InDesign, Keyshot, Product Development, Industrial Design, Sketching, Product Design, Rhino, SketchUp, Project Management, Photoshop, Packaging, Logo Design, Solidworks, Rendering, Transportation, Sketchbook Pro, Rapid Prototyping, Photography, Toys, Modeling, Layout, Model Making, 3D Rendering, 3D Visualization, Problem Solving
Education
University of Cincinnati 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science In Design, Transportation Design
TrueCar, Inc. April 2015 - Present
Rosetta July 2011 - April 2015
Tor/Forge Books August 2008 - August 2013
JFED Communications December 2010 - July 2012
ToyQuest 2008 - 2012
Spin Master Ltd. 2008 - 2011
Frontline Communications 2010 - 2010
Herbalife 2008 - 2010
VOX + Associates 2008 - 2010
Herbalife International 2008 - 2008
Skills
Copywriting, Writing, Advertising, Software, Concept Development, CRM, Creative Direction, Editing, Creative Strategy, Television, Email Marketing, Film, User Experience, Video, Marketing, Editorial, Creative Writing, Strategy, Retail Packaging
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1983 — 1987
BS, Communications & Design
The Hebrew University
Apprentice training in Music Theory and Improvisation, Music Theory and Composition
Disney Consumer Products January 2011 - April 2013
The Walt Disney Company February 2008 - December 2010
The Disney Store 2007 - 2008
Jerry Leigh of California 2006 - 2007
Spin Master Ltd. July 2004 - November 2005
The Disney Store April 1997 - June 2004
Ganz 1990 - 1997
Skills
Toys, Brand Licensing, Product Development, Sketching, Brand Management, Brand Development, Consumer Products, Concept Development, Forecasting, Product Design, Licensing, Product Management, Packaging, Creative Direction, Fashion, Apparel, Concept Design
Education
Sheridan College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Illustration
Spin Master Ltd. June 2015 - Present
3240design LLC January 2005 - Present
Mattress Firm April 2015 - August 2015
Mattress Firm 2014 - April 2015
Englewood Urban Renewal Authority 2004 - January 2015
Retail Management, Account Management, Operations Management, Visual Management March 2014 - March 2014
Skills
Sculpture, Bronze Sculpture, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Retail Sales, Retail Management, Photoshop, Visual Arts, Visual Merchandising, Project Management, Event Management, Operations Management, Program Management, Metal Fabrication, Prop Fabrication, Property Management, Retail Buying, Retail Marketing, Retail Design, Studio Art, Digital Photography, Fine Art Photography, Bronze Casting, Cast Iron, Kinetic Sculpture, Public Art, Safety, Community Development, Illustrator, Teaching, Employee Training, Set Design, Set Construction, prop rentals, Visual Design, Window Displays, Installation Art, Sales Account Management, Events Coordination, Event Producing, Visual Management, Business Ethics, Property Redevelopment, Leadership, Store Management
Education
University of Colorado at Denver 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sculpture, Summa Cum Laude
Books Are Fun May 2014 - Present
Books Are Fun August 2013 - May 2014
Callaway Golf May 2013 - August 2013
Spin Master Ltd. April 2010 - February 2013
Spin Master Ltd. September 2008 - March 2010
Imagine Nation Books January 2006 - August 2008
Golf Discount of St. Louis 2000 - 2005
Skills
Sales Management, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Negotiation, Coaching, Building Business..., Marketing, Motivation, Promotions, Visual Merchandising, Business Strategy, Sales, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Retail, Merchandising, Leadership
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Communications
Play Hard Entertainment March 2013 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. January 2007 - March 2013
Fever Films March 2003 - January 2007
Blink Pictures Inc. January 2002 - March 2003
Skills
Creative Development, Entertainment, Advertising, Production, Commercials, Leading Cross..., Marketing Communications, Creative Direction, Team Leadership, Project Management, Herding Cats, Television, Cross-functional Team..., Film, Video, Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Consumer Products, Toys, Concept Development, Social Media, Public Relations, Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Development, Leadership, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Communications, Customer Insight, Digital Strategy, Brand Architecture, Creative Strategy, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing
Education
The University of British Columbia 1993 — 1995
TVO July 2014 - Present
Indigo June 2011 - June 2014
Astral Television Networks March 2011 - July 2011
Astral Media December 2008 - March 2011
Astral Media April 2007 - December 2008
Spin Master Ltd. 2006 - 2007
Spin Master Ltd. 2005 - 2006
Spin Master Ltd. 2004 - 2005
Skills
Brand Management, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Digital Strategy, Strategy, Analytics, Email Marketing, Marketing Management, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Media Planning, Media Relations, Digital Media, Online Marketing, Creative Direction, Direct Marketing, New Media, Promotions, Advertising
Education
University of Guelph 2000 — 2004
B.Comm, Marketing Management
Spin Master Ltd. February 2014 - Present
Sears Canada September 2013 - December 2013
Suncorp Valuations April 2013 - June 2013
Arbitrage Magazine February 2011 - October 2011
Skills
Leadership, Creative Direction, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Time Management, Online Marketing, Customer Service, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Facebook, Event Management, Teamwork, Social Networking, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Spanish, Illustrator, Management, InDesign, Marketing Research, PowerPoint, Team Leadership, Sales, Online Advertising, Research
Education
York University 2010 — 2012
BAS, Marketing
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 2008 — 2010
Business Administration, Marketing
Spin Master Ltd. October 2013 - Present
UPROAR! April 2007 - September 2013
Spin Master Ltd. 2001 - 2007
Berenter Greenhouse & Webster 1995 - 1999
Bozell May 1991 - May 1995
Towne, Silverstein and Rotter 1900 - 1902
Skills
Creative Direction, Creative Strategy, Concept Development, Art Direction, Toys, Brand Development, Brand Architecture, Interactive Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Packaging, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Direct Marketing, Customer Insight, Outdoor Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Direct Mail, Art, Logo Design, Typography, Digital Strategy, Corporate Identity, Copywriting, Creative Problem Solving, Graphics, Content Strategy, Brochures, Interaction Design, Branding & Identity, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Brand Management, Corporate Branding, Illustration, Storyboarding, Digital Media, Product Naming, Layout, Brand Awareness, Viral Marketing, InDesign, Visual Communication, Illustrator, Creative Services
Education
Syracuse University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Advertising Design
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Advertising Design
Jamber Lightning Bottling Co., LLC March 2014 - Present
Amber Cahill August 2014 - Present
Rotter Group January 2006 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. 2010 - May 2011
Riptide Films 2010 - May 2011
Young & Rubicam April 2010 - August 2010
Jakks Pacific February 2010 - June 2010
Mattel 2004 - 2010
Ground Zero 2008 - 2008
Playmates, Inc. 2007 - 2008
Skills
Advertising, Television, Copywriting, Commercials, Creative Direction, Creative Development, Creative Writing, Brand Development, Art Direction, Writing, Content Creation, Broadcast, Photoshop, Concept Development, Post Production, Online Marketing, Social Media, Content Strategy, Creative Strategy, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Interactive Advertising, New Media, Interactive Marketing, Video
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1992 — 1996
BA in Journalism, Broadcast Journalism
Lantern Lane Elementary 1980 — 1985
Elementary with Honors., Nailed cursive!!!
BRP - Bombardier Recreational Products & Vehicles January 2012 - Present
Canadian Space Agency May 2012 - August 2012
Spin Master Ltd. September 2011 - December 2011
Solarbotics Ltd. January 2010 - September 2010
Université de Sherbrooke 2010 - 2010
Reno Depot January 2004 - September 2009
PACCAR May 2008 - August 2008
Solectron May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Mechatronics, Mobile Robotics, Embedded Systems, PCB design, Microchip PIC, Altium Designer, Solidworks, Arduino, MPLAB, Open Source Development, Machining, Lathe, Mill, Robotics, Electronics, Embedded Software, Microcontrollers
Education
2007 — 2011
Cégep de Sherbrooke 2003 — 2007
DEC, Génie Électrique - Système embarqué
triolet
triolet
Pharmavite September 2012 - Present
USC Marshall School of Business August 2010 - May 2012
Spin Master Ltd. May 2011 - August 2011
Drissi Creative Studios (a division of Deluxe Digital Studios) March 2005 - July 2010
Skills
Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Market Research, Marketing Research, Competitive Analysis, Analytics, Product Marketing, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Digital Marketing, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing, Budgets, Product Development, Business Strategy, Digital Media, Media Planning, Nielsen Nitro, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Online Advertising, New Product Development, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, JD Edwards, Management, Market Planning, Consumer Package Goods, Consumer Packaged Goods...
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 2010 — 2012
Master, Business Administration
University of California, Los Angeles 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Ernst & Young September 2010 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. 2010 - 2010
Sunswept Entertainment 2007 - 2008
Warner Bros. Pictures 2006 - 2007
Creative Artists Agency 2005 - 2006
Dahn Corporation 2000 - 2005
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Financial Modeling, PowerPoint, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Entertainment, Valuation, Research, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Project Management
Education
University of Southern California 2008 — 2010
Master, Real Estate Development
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 2008 — 2010
University of Michigan 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Spin Master Ltd. February 2014 - Present
MGA Entertainment August 2013 - February 2014
Entertainment Licensing Associates April 2012 - August 2013
Mind Candy January 2012 - April 2012
Kabillion May 2011 - December 2011
Moonscoop April 2010 - April 2011
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies May 2007 - August 2007
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies May 2006 - August 2006
TDK Mediactive, Inc. May 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Entertainment, Strategic Partnerships, Creative Direction, Consumer Products, Television, Licensing, Film, Advertising, Marketing, Brand Management, Brand Development, Toys, Animation, Licensing Negotiations, Online Advertising, New Media, Social Media, Video Games, Social Media Marketing, Brand Licensing, Feature Films, Video Production, Press Releases, Film Production, Character Animation, Content Strategy, Digital Strategy, Product Development, Apparel
Education
University of Arizona 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Spin Master Ltd. July 2011 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. March 2009 - June 2011
Spin Master Ltd. February 2005 - January 2010
Walmart.com January 2003 - February 2004
Walmart.com February 2002 - January 2003
Walmart.com June 2000 - January 2002
Wal-Mart Canada August 1995 - May 2000
Skills
P&L Management, Merchandising, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Forecasting
Education
Santa Clara University 1990 — 1994
BS
St. John's Prep 1990 — 1990
St. Ignatius 1987 — 1989
Disney Interactive October 2012 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. June 2009 - January 2013
Electronic Arts January 2008 - January 2009
Mattel April 1996 - October 2007
Skills
Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Product Management, Digital Media, Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Digital Strategy
Education
Union College 1989 — 1993
BA, English
Saputo March 2013 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. February 2011 - February 2013
TELUS June 2007 - October 2010
Hatch March 2007 - June 2007
JohnsonDiversey June 1999 - November 2006
Skills
VMware, Troubleshooting, Windows Server, ITIL, Active Directory, Windows, Smartphones, Microsoft Exchange, Queue Management, Avaya Site..., Blackberry Enterprise..., SharePoint, Asset Managment, Vendor Management Skills, Hardware Deployments, New Hire Processes, OCS 2007, License Management, Service Desk Management, Help Desk Support, Blackberry, Service Desk
Education
Ryerson University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Administrative and Information Management
Mattel, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Mattel March 2014 - February 2015
Mattel February 2012 - February 2014
Spin Master Ltd. April 2011 - November 2011
Disney Consumer Products June 2007 - March 2011
Disney Consumer Products August 2005 - June 2007
Disney Consumer Products August 2004 - January 2005
Skills
Consumer Products, Toys, Brand Management, Marketing Research, Licensing, Packaging, Brand Licensing, Competitive Analysis, Merchandising, Customer Insight, Brand Development, International Marketing, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., P, Marketing Strategy, Market Analysis, Pricing, Forecasting, Entertainment, Product Marketing, Trade Marketing, Brand Architecture, P&L Management, Marketing, Global Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Marketing Management, Market Planning, Integrated Marketing, Market Research, Strategic Partnerships
Education
USC Marshall School of Business 2013 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid 2005 — 2005
International Relations
University of California, Riverside 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Weis & Associates Inc. 2014 - Present
Kraft Foods Group 2014 - 2014
Spin Master Ltd. 2010 - 2013
Spin Master - Toronto, Canada 2007 - 2010
Spin Master Ltd. - Toronto, Canada 2006 - 2007
Virgin Mobile Canada - Toronto, Canada 2005 - 2006
GE Healthcare - Paris, France 2004 - 2005
Skills
Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Design, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Timeline Development, Project Management, Management, Multi-channel Retail, Product Management, Bilingual, Global Sourcing, Packaging, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Brand Management, Pricing, Forecasting, Product Marketing, Customer Insight, Product Innovation, Supply Chain, New Business Development, Project Planning
Education
University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), International Business
Toyota USA August 2013 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. May 2012 - August 2012
Cake Bakeshop April 2006 - September 2011
JWT July 2004 - March 2005
Skills
Marketing Research, Brand Management, Online Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Product Development, Strategy, Advertising, Financial Modeling, Marketing, Social Media, Sales, Management, Retail, Competitive Analysis
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration, Marketing
Saint Louis University 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Communication
Loyola High School 1994 — 1998
High School
BMO Nesbitt Burns January 2002 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. July 1999 - January 2002
Deloitte & Touche January 1998 - July 1999
Skills
High Net Worth..., Wealth Management, Retirement Planning, Investment Advisory, Investment Strategies, Asset Allocation, Finance, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Investments, ETFs, Financial Modeling, Equities, Financial Analysis
Education
Ryerson University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Finance
Universal Studios Hollywood July 2015 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. October 2012 - July 2015
Disney Consumer Products February 2012 - October 2012
Disney Consumer Products June 2007 - February 2012
TOTALLY FABULOUS WOMAN June 2004 - December 2009
Disney Consumer Products September 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Brand Management, Licensing, Product Marketing, Product Development, Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Toy Industry, Market Research, Retail, Brand Development, Concept Development, Entertainment, Integrated Marketing, Management, Market Planning, Marketing, Packaging, Toys
Education
University of Phoenix 2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Glendale Community College
Business
Spin Master Ltd. April 2013 - Present
Newell Rubbermaid January 2007 - April 2013
givenkind.org 2012 - 2013
JohnsonDiversey February 2001 - December 2006
RCT/ShopperTrak 2000 - 2000
ACNielsen 1990 - 1999
NCH Promotional Services 1990 - 1995
Kellogg 1985 - 1990
Skills
Digital Strategy, Brand Activation, Customer Insight, Global Marketing, Consumer Products, Brand Architecture, Segmentation, Integrated Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Marketing Communications, Corporate Branding, Consumer Behaviour, Social Media, Portfolio Management, Portfolio Optimization, Creative Services, Category Insights, Business Planning, Global Business..., Market Research, Strategy, Brand Development, Brand Equity, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Shopper Marketing
Education
Syracuse University 1978 — 1982
BS, Marketing
Rome Free Academy
Shield HealthCare August 2015 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. August 2013 - August 2015
The Walt Disney Company - Disney Consumer Products November 2010 - August 2013
Optical Shop International March 2010 - November 2010
The Walt Disney Company - Disney Consumer Products August 2008 - March 2010
Nike, Inc. June 2007 - August 2007
Spy Optic, Inc. August 2003 - June 2006
Time Inc. March 2000 - August 2003
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Product Development, Product Management, E-commerce, Action Sports, Sporting Goods, Media, Advertising, Marketing, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Sales, P&L Management
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 2006 — 2008
MBA, Marketing/Strategy
University of California, San Diego 1996 — 2000
BA, Literature-Writing, Sociology
Spin Master Ltd. 2010 - Present
Equity Marketing 2002 - 2010
Creative Werks 1997 - 2002
The Marketing Store 1995 - 1997
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1990 — 1994
Logos Evangelical Seminary May 2014 - Present
Evangelical Formosan Church - Alhambra January 2011 - Present
LOGOS Evangelical Seminary November 2011 - May 2014
Spin Master Ltd. August 2010 - July 2011
Far East Broadcasting Corporation April 2010 - August 2010
Reliance Steel & Aluminum January 2006 - January 2010
Mercury Insurance June 2005 - December 2005
HSBC Bank Canada June 2001 - May 2005
Grace Community Baptist Church April 2001 - May 2005
Harris Corporation - Network Support Division April 1997 - March 2001
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, Technical Documentation, Troubleshooting, Linux, SharePoint, VMware, Windows, MySQL, Apache, Cloud Computing
Education
Texas A&M University 1995 — 1996
Master of Science, Management Info. Systems
Loblaw Companies Limited March 2013 - Present
Whirlpool Corporation August 2012 - January 2013
Kobo Inc. March 2012 - August 2012
Spin Master Ltd. November 2011 - March 2012
Spin Master Ltd. March 2011 - November 2011
Spin Master Ltd. May 2009 - March 2011
John Brooks Company 2008 - 2009
Uniquip Canada Inc. 2003 - 2007
Grassroots Advertising 2001 - 2002
Skills
Demand Planning, Business Process..., International Supply..., Supply Chain Management, Planning, Production Planning, Vendor Management, SAP, SAP Netweaver, Excel, Access, Inventory Management, Requirements Analysis, Project Planning, Visio, Languages, Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, French, Fluent English, Global Logistics, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain, Management, Product Development, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Leadership, Purchasing, Microsoft Dynamics, English, ERP, Project Management, Retail, Quality Assurance, Business Development, Data Analysis, Supply Chain..., Inventory Control, Logistics Management, 3PL, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Team Building
Education
University of San Francisco 2009 — 2010
Certificate, Supply Chain Management
York University 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Havergal College 1992 — 1998
Macadamia Beauty, LLC October 2013 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. May 2013 - October 2013
Toy Quest October 2007 - May 2013
Super Color Digital, LLC November 2006 - October 2007
Farheap Solutions August 2005 - July 2006
Mblem, by Mandy Moore December 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Toys, Consumer Products, Licensing, Creative Direction, Packaging, Advertising, Product Development, Marketing, Market Research, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, Retail, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Cross-functional Team..., Trade Shows, Market Planning
Education
University of California, Irvine 2002 — 2006
San Luis Obispo High School 1998 — 2002
High School
Verizon Wireless June 2015 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. January 2010 - June 2015
Spin Master Ltd. January 2009 - January 2010
Spin Master Ltd. September 2006 - January 2009
RadioShack January 2005 - July 2006
National Vendor Services January 2004 - January 2005
Solectron January 2003 - January 2004
Meijer January 1998 - December 2003
Skills
Consumer Products, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Retail, Forecasting, Sales, Relationship-building..., Management, Hiring Employees, Retail Displays, Microsoft Office, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Wireless, Team Building, Marketing, Process Improvement, Sales Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Customer Service
Education
University of Cincinnati 1999 — 2003
Associate of Business (A.A.B), Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
DEAJ Properties Ltd. September 2014 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. June 2009 - August 2014
Spin Master Ltd. May 2008 - June 2009
Imaginative Minds August 2007 - March 2008
Thomson Associates Inc. October 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Toys, Consumer Products, New Business Development, Brand Development, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Board Games, Marketing Management, Customer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Game Development, Consumer Behaviour, Product Innovation, Trade Shows, Concept Development, Integrated Marketing, Market Research, Product Management, Consumer Behavior, Brand Awareness, Aerial Photography, Aerial Cinematography
Education
Trent University 2001 — 2005
B.B.A, Business Admistraion
Spin Master Ltd. November 2009 - Present
MGA Entertainment April 2003 - November 2009
Skills
Game Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Concept Development, Toys, 3D Modeling, Industrial Design, Concept Design, Sketching, Video Games, Product Development, Product Design, Consumer Products, Illustration, Packaging, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Rendering, Design Thinking, Concept Generation, Design Strategy, Digital Illustration, Storyboarding, Rapid Prototyping
Education
University of Cincinnati 1996 — 2001
BS, Industrial and Product Design
Umbra November 2014 - Present
Hasbro March 2014 - November 2014
Spin Master Ltd. 2012 - March 2014
Spin Master Ltd. 2005 - 2012
Huffy Corporation May 2000 - July 2005
Skills
SAP R/3, SAP Netweaver, SAP BI, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Analysis, Forecasting, Product Forecasting, Presentations, Process Improvement, Process Management, Demand Planning, Consumer Products, Toys, SAP, Supply Chain, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Trade Marketing, Project Management, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Management, MRP, Business Intelligence, CPG Industry, Demand Forecasting, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Customer Insight, Retail, Sales, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Sales Operations, SAP ERP
Education
Ryerson University
Bachelor's degree, Public Administration and Governance
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
APICS, Certified Production and Inventory Management
Canadian Tire Corporation, Ltd. January 2014 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. March 2013 - January 2014
Spin Master Ltd. April 2010 - March 2013
Summit Products, LLC April 2008 - April 2010
Spin Master Ltd. October 2007 - March 2008
Spin Master Far East Ltd. May 2005 - September 2007
Spin Master Ltd. October 2004 - May 2005
News Marketing Canada 2002 - 2004
News Marketing Canada 2000 - 2002
Cara Operations Ltd. 1995 - 1999
Skills
Product Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Customer Service, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Financial Analysis, Vendor Management, Vendor Contracts, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Inventory Management, P&L Management, P&L, Competitive Analysis
Education
York University - Schulich School of Business 1995 — 1999
MBA, Finance, Strategic Management
University of Guelph 1989 — 1994
B.Comm, Business Admin.
Happy Returns January 2011 - Present
Unilever June 2008 - October 2008
Fuel Advertising April 2007 - May 2008
Spin Master Ltd. July 2005 - August 2006
Skills
WSET Advanced..., Accounting, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Invoicing, Start-ups, Payroll, Finance, Internal Controls, Financial Accounting, Business Development, Managerial Finance, Strategic Financial..., Financial Planning
Education
International Sommelier Guild 2012 — 2013
Diploma, Sommelier
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) 2011 — 2011
Advanced Level, Merit
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants 2009 — 2011
CIMA, Management Accounting
University of Toronto 2008 — 2008
Taxation in Canada
University of Essex 1993 — 1996
BSc, Biological & Medicinal Chemistry
Cuyahoga County March 2015 - Present
Alcoa May 2011 - May 2014
Icon Information Consultants January 2011 - May 2011
Spin Master Ltd. January 2010 - May 2010
Alcoa October 2007 - January 2010
Weyerhaeuser Company March 2004 - September 2007
Weyerhaeuser September 2000 - March 2004
Weyerhaeuser February 1992 - September 2000
Skills
Data Analysis, Data Mining, Data Management, Reporting & Analysis, Ad Hoc Reporting, Project Management, Project Coordination, PeopleSoft, Oracle HR, Microsoft Excel, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Time and Attendance..., Building Relationships, Employee Relations, Vendor Relationships, Recruiting, Onboarding, Payroll Processing..., Personnel Records, Benefits Administration, Talent Management, Compensation Planning, Oral & Written..., Employee Training, Problem Solving, Problem Analysis, Consultation, Visas, Human Resources, HRIS, Succession Planning, Training, Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Process Improvement
Education
University of Puget Sound
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration
Mikey Brand March 2007 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. 2006 - 2014
Spin Master, Inc. November 2007 - April 2008
Spin Master Ltd. 1999 - 2006
Skills
Illustration, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Storyboarding, Character Design, Copywriting, Screenwriting, Film, Packaging, Logo Design, Concept Design, Creative Direction, Illustrator, Painting, Art, Drawing, Layout, Graphics, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Digital Illustration, Posters, Corporate Identity, Animation, Product Design, Photography, Toys, Vector Illustration, Digital Art, Concept Development, Digital Photography, Visual Communication, Video Editing, Image Manipulation, Brand Licensing, Character Animation, Digital Painting, Industrial Design, Sketching, Design Strategy, Video, 3D, Brand Development
Education
Sheridan College 1992 — 1996
Diploma, Classical Animation, Interpretive Illustration
The Walt Disney Company January 2014 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. March 2009 - February 2013
Mattel 2003 - 2008
Mattel 1998 - 2003
Skills
CQE, CQA, Quality Assurance, Consumer Products, Mechanical Engineering, ASTM, ISO 8124-1, EN71, Canadian Law, Green Belt, Six Sigma, ISO, Product Design, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Management, Product Innovation, Industrial Design, Quality System, Product Development, Toys, Testing, Manufacturing, Creative Direction, Creative Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Engineering, Packaging, Injection Molding, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Problem Solving
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management
MS, Project Management
Sewanee-The University of the South
BS, Mathematics
Washington University in St. Louis
BS, Mechanical Engineering
PlaySmart Labs 2013 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. 2010 - 2013
Skills
Customer Insight, Product Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Research, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Brand Management, Toys, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Strategy, Marketing Management, Product Development, Brand Development, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Creative Direction, Brand Architecture, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2009 — 2009
MBA, International Exchange Program
York University - Schulich School of Business 2008 — 2009
MBA, Marketing, Arts & Media Management
University of King's College
BA, Economics
Spin Master Ltd. 2013 - Present
Vanguard Films & Animation June 2004 - April 2013
DisneyToon Studios October 2005 - January 2006
Walt Disney Feature Animation August 2002 - June 2004
Walt Disney Feature Animation August 1999 - July 2002
The Polone Company March 1998 - August 1999
Polone/Winer Company June 1996 - March 1998
Skills
Plot, Project Management, Budgets, Team Leadership, Film, Film Production, Feature Films, Animation, Television, Entertainment, Video Production, Storytelling, Producing, Scripting, Editing, Pre-production, Digital Media, Storyboarding, Broadcast
Education
Tufts University
BA, History
The Kinkaid School
Spin Master Ltd. June 2014 - Present
Newell Rubbermaid June 2013 - June 2014
Newell Rubbermaid July 2011 - June 2013
Newell Rubbermaid April 2010 - June 2011
Newell Rubbermaid July 2009 - April 2010
Rubbermaid Home Products January 2009 - July 2009
Rubbermaid Home Products July 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain..., Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Operations, Manufacturing, Kaizen, Operations Management, Purchasing, Procurement, Management, Leadership, 5S, Product Development
Education
Tufts University
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
CANDICE&ALISON Inc. 2009 - Present
Platinum FZ LLC 2005 - 2009
Spin Master Ltd. 2004 - 2005
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Event Planning, Social Media, Brand Management, Advertising, Budgets, Fashion, Business Development, Product Marketing, Brand Development, Management, Marketing
Education
Ryerson University 1999 — 2003
BComm, Fashion Marketing & Communications
The University of Western Ontario 1997 — 1999
Spin Master Ltd. August 2011 - Present
Stonecipher Copy & Design January 2010 - August 2011
Mattel April 2007 - September 2009
Mattel March 1999 - March 2007
Mattel November 1996 - February 1999
Federated Department Stores March 1993 - May 1996
Skills
Creative Direction, Product Design, Packaging
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
BA, Advertising/Journalism
Silversetstone Design and manufacture Jewelry, One of a kind pieces, all Hand made in USAPresidentSilversetstone2007 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. 2009 - 2012
MGA Entertainment 2003 - 2005
Mattel Toys 1990 - 1997
Skills
Toys, Industrial Design, Illustration, Art Direction, Textile design, Fashion Design, Product Development, Jewelry Design, Photoshop, Graphics, Concept Development, Drawing, Ceramic, Concept Design, Illustrator, Sketching, Product Design, Art, Packaging, Brand Development, Textile Design, Creative Direction, Photography
Education
Otis/Parsons school of Design
BFA, Fashion and toys
UCLA
certificate, International Business
Lowe’s Companies Canada September 2014 - Present
Lowe’s Companies Canada April 2013 - October 2014
Lowe's Home Improvement July 2011 - April 2013
Spin Master Ltd. September 2010 - May 2011
Staples Business Depot April 2004 - September 2010
Fruit Of the Loom Canada Inc. September 2001 - April 2004
Sears Canada 1999 - 2002
Skills
Merchandising, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Forecasting, Planograms, Supply Chain, CPFR, Purchasing, Time Management, Assortment, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, JDA, Retail, Global Sourcing, Sales, Inventory Analysis, Retail Buying, Negotiation, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Demand Planning, Income Statement, Inventory Control, Loss Prevention, Pricing, Profit, Retail Sales, P, Store Operations, Store Management, Big Box
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Business Administration
ASG AGI - Shorewood Group October 2013 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. 2010 - 2013
Mattel 1990 - 2009
Memorex -Telex Computer Supplies Corporation 1987 - 1990
Skills
Consumer Products, Packaging, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Product Design, Design Strategy, Injection Molding, Cross-functional Team..., Solidworks, Packaging Engineering, ArtiosCAD, Plastics, CAD, Corrugated
Education
San Jose State University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Technology with emphasis in Packaging
College of San Mateo (CSM) 1981 — 1983
Associate of Arts (AA), Architecture Design
Oceana High School
Honeywell Aerospace Canada October 2011 - Present
Amram's Distributing Ltd. (Russ Berrie) January 2011 - April 2011
GE Healthcare September 2006 - April 2010
Spin Master Ltd. October 2003 - September 2006
DSV October 2001 - September 2003
JTS International Ltd. May 1995 - June 2001
Skills
Supply Chain, Transportation, Vendor Management, Shipping, Customs, Export, 3PL, Freight, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Import/Export, Negotiation, SAP, Microsoft Office, Excel, Procurement, Customs Regulations, Import, International Trade
Education
CITT 2003 — 2011
Supply chain & Logistics designation, Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation
CCS (NCBFAA) 2006 — 2007
Certified Customs Specialist, The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, CUSTOMS COMPLIANCE
CCS (CSCB) 2002 — 2003
Certified Customs Specialist, Canadian Society of Customs Brokers, CUSTOMS COMPLIANCE, DUTY DRAWBACK
The Ohio State University 1989 — 1993
BS, International business
Vendorlink.ca August 2013 - September 2014
Studio Specialties January 2013 - April 2013
Green Shift Inc August 2012 - October 2012
4D Cityscape October 2011 - December 2011
iToys Inc September 2008 - October 2011
Spin Master Ltd March 2007 - September 2008
Spin Master Ltd. July 2003 - March 2007
Skills
Forecasting, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Consumer Products, Logistics, QuickBooks, SAP, Customer Relations, Documentation, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Demand Planning, Warehousing, Excel, Outlook, Invoicing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Office, Word, Billing, Scheduling, PowerPoint, Time Management, Purchasing, Production, Transportation, Problem Solving, Packaging, Teamwork, Operations Management, Retail, Project Coordination, Planning, Vendor Relations, Negotiation
Education
Ontario College of Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Sheridan College
Amphenol Canada Corp June 2013 - Present
novero 2011 - Present
Design Systems Canada February 2011 - November 2011
WDI January 2010 - March 2011
Spin Master Ltd January 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Solidworks, Product Design, Product Development, Finite Element Analysis, Engineering, Catia, Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Inventor, CAD, Aerospace, Engineering Management, Sheet Metal, CATIA, CFD, Mechanical Engineering, Simulations, SolidWorks, Design Engineering, Materials, Time Management, GD&T, Lean Manufacturing, Matlab, Testing, Work Ethic, Manufacturing..., AutoCAD, ANSYS
Education
Ryerson University 2003 — 2008
Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
Ecole Secondaire Etienne Brule
The Maya Group June 2014 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. March 2009 - June 2014
Mattel June 2000 - January 2008
Skills
Project Management, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD Architecture, Product Development, Concept Design, Industrial Design, Product Design, Concept Development
Education
UCLA 2008 — 2011
Certificate, Interior Design
University of Cincinnati 1993 — 1998
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Michael Kors December 2014 - Present
CH Carolina Herrera September 2014 - December 2014
CH Carolina Herrera May 2014 - September 2014
Spin Master Ltd. November 2012 - February 2013
Louis Vuitton December 2008 - October 2012
Ted Baker November 2005 - October 2008
Kenneth Cole Productions April 2000 - November 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Retail, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Sales, Visual Merchandising, Team Building, Public Speaking, Management, Team Leadership, Loss Prevention, Inventory Control, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Employee Training, New Store Openings, POS, Luxury Goods, Shrinkage, New Store Development, Time Management, People Development, Driving Results
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 1994 — 1996
Sports Medicine
Southern Utah University 1993 — 1994
Accounting