Experience
The Licensing Company  January 2012 - Present
The Licensing Company  March 2010 - 2012
The Licensing Company  June 2007 - March 2010
TippingSprung, LLC   June 2006 - June 2007
TippingSprung, LLC   January 2006 - June 2006
The Beanstalk Group   October 2004 - December 2005
King Features Syndicate  December 2002 - October 2004
King Features Syndicate  June 2001 - December 2002

Skills
Consumer Products, Hard Goods, Food & Beverage, Strategy, Sales Management, Licensing, Cold Calling, Sales, Negotiation, Brand Licensing, New Business Development, Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Listener, Internet Research, Program Management, Marketing Strategy, Negotiations, Contracts, Branding

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1995 — 1998
BS, Public Affairs

Roslyn High School   1991 — 1995

Experience
Tommy Hilfiger  September 2010 - Present
Mertz Productions   September 2010 - December 2010
Tiltworks  November 2008 - January 2010
Convention Planning Services  July 2007 - September 2008
CorpLogoWare  August 2005 - July 2007
Evigna  1997 - 2005
The Beanstalk Group   2000 - 2004
HALO Branded Solutions  1997 - 2000
The Limited  1992 - 1996
Kmart Corporate Headquarters   1989 - 1992

Skills
Apparel, Sales Management, Product Development, Budgets, Marketing, Sales, Brand Management, Management, Strategy, Retail, Tourism, Advertising, Sponsorship Relations, Hospitality Industry, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Contractual Agreements, Compliance, Product Compliance, Event Planning, Merchandising, Leadership, Fashion, Creative Direction

Education
International Academy of Design   1995 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Merchandise Management

Wayne State University   1987 — 1996
BA, Fashion Merchandise and Design

Experience
BDA, Inc.   March 2015 - Present
BDA  May 2010 - March 2015
Evigna Brand Insight   September 2004 - May 2010
The Beanstalk Group   January 2002 - September 2004
HALO Branded Solutions  January 1999 - January 2002
Creative Concepts in Advertising   April 1996 - January 1999

Skills
Account Management, Trade Shows, Sales, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Advertising, New Business Development, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning,..., Management, Customer Service, Direct Marketing, Project Management, Digital Marketing

Education
Michigan State University
Business

Michigan State University

Experience
Parham Santana  2012 - Present
The Beanstalk Group   2010 - 2012
The Beanstalk Group   2007 - 2010
Warner Bros. Pitcures   2002 - 2005
Dailey & Associates  2001 - 2002
Z.com  2000 - 2000

Skills
Brand Management, Product Development, Licensing, New Business Development, Brand Development, Advertising, Marketing Research, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Brand Architecture, Sales, Project Management, Product Marketing, Positioning, Corporate Branding, Pricing Strategy, Channel Strategy, Financial Forecasting, Promotions, CPG Industry, Entertainment, Manage Client..., Innovation, Consulting, Food & Beverage, Consumer Electronics, Databases, PowerPoint, VBA, Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Education
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business   2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Concentrations in Strategy, Corporate Finance, and Statistics & Operations Research

University of Southern California   1998 — 2000
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), School of Cinema-Television, Peter Stark Producing Program

University of Pennsylvania   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Experience
Gilbride, Tusa, Last & Spellane LLC   September 2013 - Present
Kirschenbaum & Kirschenbaum, P.C.   June 2012 - September 2013
The Honorable Stefan R. Underhill   March 2012 - June 2012
Schoff McCabe P.C.   May 2010 - November 2011
Villanova Sports and Entertainment Law Journal   May 2010 - May 2011
Civil Justice Clinic, Villanova Law School   August 2010 - December 2010
Bienstock and Michael, P.C.   May 2009 - August 2009
The Beanstalk Group   January 2008 - August 2008
Westport Resources  May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Legal Writing, Litigation, Legal Research, Arbitration, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Trials, Westlaw, Courts, Corporate Law, Lexis, Mediation, Bankruptcy, Intellectual Property

Education
Villanova Law School   2008 — 2011
JD, Law

Franklin & Marshall College   2003 — 2007
BA, History / Government

Experience
Ignite Social Media  April 2012 - October 2013
Big Fuel Communications LLC  2010 - 2011
RSC Music/RingSide Creative   2009 - 2009
Jack Morton Worldwide  2002 - 2009
The Beanstalk Group   2001 - 2002

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Account Management, Facebook, Strategy, Marketing Communications, Relationship Marketing, Brand Development, Event Management, Digital Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Customer Engagement, Corporate Communications, Advertising, Teamwork, Project Management, Organizational..., Community Outreach, Project Coordination

Education
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Major: Organizational Communication; Minors: Psychology & Communication Disorders

Experience
BDA  May 2010 - 2011
Evigna  June 2004 - May 2010
The Beanstalk Group   January 2002 - June 2004
HALO Branded Solutions  March 1998 - January 2002
Chamberlain & Associate   July 1996 - February 1998
MascoTech Marketing Services   1994 - 1996
Fidelity Bank  May 1985 - July 1994

Skills
Marketing, Trade Shows, Account Management, Marketing Communications, Program Management, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Event Planning, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing

Education
Oakland University   1982 — 1986
BA, Liberal Arts, Communication Arts

University of Alabama   1984 — 1985
Speech Communication

Experience
The Mars Agency  May 2007 - Present
Evigna  2004 - 2007
The Beanstalk Group   2001 - 2004
Kelly Services  1994 - 1998

Skills
Deferred Compensation, Employee Engagement, Personnel Management, Employee Relations

Education
Michigan State University   1987 — 1991
Employee Relations and Psychology

Experience
GrubHub Holdings Inc.   September 2012 - Present
The Beanstalk Group   January 2010 - September 2012
Sarcom  July 2008 - December 2009
DDB Needham  June 2002 - July 2008
Rapp Collins Worldwide  June 2001 - June 2002

Skills
IT Operations, Project Management, Help Desk Support, Google Apps, Group Policy, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Windows Server, Apple, Windows 7, Windows 8, Okta, SSO, DNS, DHCP, Networking, Cloud Computing, Wireless Networking, Software Installation, Security, Management, Office 365, Microsoft Office, VMware ESX, Desktop Support..., TCP/IP, Cisco Technologies, IIS, Sarbanes-Oxley, Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, iPhone Support, Android, Desktop Application..., Remote Administration, Video Conferencing, F5 BigIP, Audio Visual Support

Education
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY)   1997 — 2000
Business Management

Experience
Covenant House  April 2013 - Present
American Cancer Society  January 2011 - March 2013
American Cancer Society  November 2009 - February 2011
American Cancer Society  December 2007 - November 2009
The Beanstalk Group   March 2007 - December 2007
Galleria Tornabuoni   September 2006 - December 2006
Boston University Office of Undergraduate Admissions  September 2004 - August 2006
Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center  January 2001 - January 2003

Skills
Fundraising, Nonprofits, Event Management, Online Fundraising, Customer Service, Non-profits, Event Planning, Program Management, Project Management, Volunteer Management, Special Events, Social Media, Social Networking, Strategic Planning, Online Communications, Management, Training, Program Development, Public Speaking, Fundraisers, Train the Trainer, Drupal, Non-profit..., Convio TeamRaiser

Education
Boston University   2004 — 2006
Grad. Cert., Arts Administration

Boston University   1999 — 2003
B.A., Art History

Experience
Fertile Action   March 2008 - Present
California Cryobank  October 2012 - Present
My Vision   October 2009 - Present
Beeline Global, Inc   May 2006 - March 2010
The Beanstalk Group   June 2007 - September 2008
Dualstar Entertainment   2006 - September 2007
Stamps.com  September 2005 - April 2006
Unfair Advantage   June 2002 - August 2005
Self-Employed  January 2000 - January 2002
The Breeze Newspaper, James Madison University   March 1998 - December 1999

Skills
Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Social Entrepreneurship, Persuasive Writing, Thought Leadership, Writing, Marketing Communications, Social Innovation, Business Strategy, Marketing, Strategy, Fundraising, Blogging, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Management, Nonprofits, Training, Sales, Business Development, Coaching

Education
James Madison University   1994 — 1999
BS

Experience
Specialized Office Systems, Inc.   November 2014 - Present
Freestyle Marketing  February 2012 - October 2014
Mark M. Baddar, CPA PC   May 2010 - February 2012
Innovative Brands  November 2006 - May 2010
Wireless Toyz  January 2004 - November 2006
Viking Southwest   June 2003 - January 2004
The Beanstalk Group   January 1995 - June 2003

Skills
Customer Relations, Customer Service, Retail, Customer Satisfaction, Database Administration, Advertising, Sales, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Management, PowerPoint, Product Development, Marketing, Project Planning, Event Management, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Purchasing, Human Resources

Education
Wayne State University   1997 — 1999
International Relations/Marketing

Oakland Community College   1992 — 1996
Liberal Arts

Experience
The Beanstalk Group   November 2006 - Present
The Beanstalk Group   2006 - 2012
Walmart  2004 - 2006

Skills
Consumer Products, Trademark Licensing, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Product Marketing, Brand Architecture, Social Media Marketing, Creative Direction, Strategy, Product Development, Marketing Research, Market Research, Retail Category..., Data Analysis, New Business Development, Business Development

Education
Northwestern University   2003 — 2004
MS, Integrated Marketing

Brown University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American Studies and Architecture

Experience
Perpetual Licensing   2008 - Present
Westbridge Consulting Inc.   2007 - 2012
Imagination Games  January 2008 - March 2010
FunBrandz   January 2007 - July 2007
Playstorm Toys   October 2003 - February 2007
The Beanstalk Group   March 2001 - October 2003
Hasbro, Inc.   July 1998 - March 2001

Skills
Licensing, Toys, Brand Licensing, Entrepreneurship, Video Games, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Digital Marketing, Brand Development, Start-ups, Competitive Analysis, Sourcing, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Management, P&L Management, E-commerce, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Online Marketing, Strategy, Marketing, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Leadership, Management, Business Development, Product Marketing, Strategic Planning, Product Management, New Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Product Development

Education
Union College   1986 — 1990
BS

The University of Hong Kong   1988 — 1989

Experience
The Beanstalk Group   2003 - Present
w-Technologies  2000 - 2002
Capco  1999 - 2000
JP Morgan  1993 - 1999
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP  1990 - 1993
InternationaI Systems Services - ISS   1984 - 1987

Skills
Commercial Transactions, Licensing, Representation..., Trademark/Brand License..., Software License..., Intellectual Property..., Employment Law, Employment Agreements, Separation Agreements, Confidentiality/Non-Soli..., Non-Disclosure..., Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Dispute Resolution, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Corporate Social..., Operating Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, Partnership Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Letters of Intent, Term Sheets, Finder Fee Agreements, Master Services..., Statements of Work, Professional Services..., Service Level Agreements, Software/Website/App/Con..., Hardware Purchase,..., Sub-Agent Agreements, Memorandum of..., Terms of Use/Terms of..., Privacy Policies, End User License..., Hosting Agreements, Application Service..., Software as a Service..., Publishing Agreements, Release Agreements, Settlement Agreements, Coexistence Agreements, Affiliate Agreements, Engagement Letter..., Advisory Services..., Marketing Agreements, Evaluation Agreements, Outsourcing Agreements, Distribution Agreements, Consulting Agreements

Education
Columbia University School of Law   1987 — 1990
J.D.

New York University   1981 — 1984
B.A., Major: Computer Science; Minor: Math

Ramaz   1977 — 1981

Experience
Clients include CBS Consumer Products, FremantleMedia, Mattel   August 2013 - Present
American Greetings  August 2011 - July 2013
American Greetings  January 2010 - August 2011
The Beanstalk Group   June 2008 - 2009
Hearst  November 2006 - June 2008
HIT Entertainment  July 2005 - November 2006
Avon  May 2001 - June 2005

Skills
Digital Marketing, Brand Development, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Entertainment, Integrated Marketing, Consumer Products, Product Development, Product Management, New Business Development, Marketing, Merchandising, Strategic Partnerships, Management, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing

Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management   1997 — 1999
MBA, Marketing

Washington University in St. Louis   1991 — 1995
BA, Sociology

Experience
Roberts Leibowitz & Hafitz pllc   March 2014 - Present
ADstruc, Inc.   2009 - Present
The Beanstalk Group   October 2007 - April 2010
Icon MES   June 2006 - May 2007
Warner Music Latin America  October 2005 - June 2006

Skills
Licensing, Intellectual Property, Distribution Agreements, Corporate Transactions, Entertainment, Licensing Agreements, Content Creation, Trade Secrets, Contract Negotiation, Technology Transfer, Trademark Prosecution, Entertainment Law, Corporate Law, Technology Transactions, Music, Trademark Infringement, Intellectual Property..., Music Publishing, Internet Law, Joint Ventures, Start-ups, Operations Management, Recruiting, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Trademarks, Public Relations, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Writing, Employment Law, E-commerce, Corporate Communications, Negotiation, Business Development, Marketing, Copyright Law, Creative Direction, Cyberlaw, Distribution Strategies, Privacy Law, Corporate Development, Contract Law, Media, Music Licensing, Publishing

Education
Nova Southeastern University—Shepard Broad Law Center   2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude

Kent State University
BA, Finance

Hudson High School   1992 — 1996

Experience
Flow Nonfiction   September 2015 - Present
Unilever  April 2014 - July 2015
Unilever  June 2013 - April 2014
Procter & Gamble  October 2011 - May 2013
Procter & Gamble  June 2010 - October 2011
Procter & Gamble  August 2008 - May 2010
Independent  August 2004 - August 2006
Scholastic, Inc.   June 2005 - July 2006
The Beanstalk Group   November 2002 - June 2005

Skills
Advertising, Consumer Behavior, Beauty, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Intrapreneurship, People Management, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Media Planning, Management, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Development, Brand Management

Education
Harvard Business School   2006 — 2008
MBA

Yale University   1997 — 2002
B.A.

Experience
Fisher & Paykel Appliances  April 2015 - Present
Noritsu America Corp., Canada, Latin, & Technical Services.   February 2010 - April 2015
Reed's Inc.   January 2009 - March 2010
New Age Electronics - Synnex   November 2004 - January 2009
Epson  May 2002 - June 2004
The Beanstalk Group   April 2002 - August 2002
Total Filtration Services, Inc.   July 1999 - October 2001

Skills
Purchasing, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Inventory Control, Warehousing, Shipping, Production Planning, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Forecasting, Contract Negotiations, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Team Building, Process Improvement, P&L, Change Management, Business Strategy, Word, Procurement, PowerPoint, Supply Chain, Vendor, Vendor Relations, Problem Solving, Cross-functional Team..., Coaching, Product Management, Continuous Improvement, Planning, Sourcing, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Sales Operations, Team Leadership, Operations Management, Excel, Retail

Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University   2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Project Management, 3.73

University of Phoenix   1999 — 2001
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration

Oakland College   1991 — 1994
Associate Liberal Arts, General Studies, English, Literature

Experience
SANITIZED (USA) Inc.   June 2015 - Present
Equity Management Inc.  March 2013 - May 2015
Microban Products Company  2006 - 2012
The Beanstalk Group   2003 - 2005
The Beanstalk Group   2002 - 2003
Time Inc. Brand Licensing   2000 - 2002
Nickelodeon Consumer Products  1997 - 2000
Tandem Textiles   1990 - 1996

Skills
Licensing & Brand..., New Business Development, Complex Negotiations, Aggressive Profit Growth, Building..., Strategic Planning and..., New Business Launches, Improve Sales Team..., Partner Loyalty and..., Existing Account Growth, Transformation..., Strategic Brand..., Pricing Strategy,..., Direct Sales, Sales Communications, Sales Management, Marketing Program..., Private Equity..., Maximizing Private..., Salesforce.com System..., Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Sales, Licensing, Loyalty Programs, Marketing, Line Extensions, Sales Process, Pricing Strategy, Product Development, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Consumer Products, Profit, Product Marketing, Key Account Management, Business Planning, Business, Leadership, Start-ups, Marketing Management, Private Equity, B2B, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Management

Education
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business   1997 — 2000
MBA, Marketing

University of Pennsylvania   1985 — 1989
BA, Political Science

Experience
The Beanstalk Group   May 2011 - May 2015
The Beanstalk Group, New York, NY   April 2009 - May 2011
MTV Networks  February 2007 - March 2009
MTV Networks, New York, NY   September 2006 - February 2007
Santorini Cafe   February 2004 - July 2006
Howard Schickler Fine Art Gallery   May 2001 - June 2005

Skills
Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Management, Budgets, Financial Forecasting, Licensing, Financial Modeling, Business Intelligence, Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, Consumer Products, Brand Development, Client Expectations..., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Competitive Analysis, Cognos, Russian, Creative Direction, Income Statement, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, CMS, License Maestro (LM), Business Intelligence..., General Ledger, Business Strategy, Mergers, MCP, Hyperion Reports, QuickBooks, Photoshop, Share Builder

Education
City University of New York-Hunter College   2004 — 2006
B.S. Accounting, GPA: 3.7, Relevant Course Study: Finance, Math, Economics, Statistics, Law, Dean’s List – four semesters, Graduated Cum Laude

Pace University   1997 — 1999
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Experience
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation  2015 - Present
Goddard Riverside SRO Law Project   April 2014 - 2015
The Beanstalk Group   February 2013 - April 2014
Grassroots Campaigns  July 2012 - 2013
Peace Corps  July 2011 - 2012
New York State Assembly  January 2010 - June 2010
Syracuse University  January 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Leadership, Teaching English as a..., Foreign Languages, Tagalog, Spanish, Public Speaking, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Political Campaigns, Cross-cultural, Microsoft Office, Analytical Reasoning, Conflict Resolution, Press Releases, Teaching, Human Rights, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Social Media, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Research, Event Planning

Education
Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

Syracuse University

Experience
myCharge  January 2014 - Present
HIP Creative Services   June 1996 - Present
HoMedics  January 2007 - November 2013
Evigna  August 2004 - December 2006
The Beanstalk Group   2002 - 2005
HALO Branded Solutions  September 1997 - 2001

Skills
Art Direction, Packaging, Promotions, Layout, Merchandising, Corporate Branding, Graphic Design, Illustration, Retouching, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Image Manipulation, Catalogs, Digital Illustration, Concept Development, Email Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Brochures, Illustrator, Industrial Design, Branding & Identity

Education
College for Creative Studies   1992 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, Illustration/Graphic Communications

College for Creative Studies
BFA, Design / Illustration

Experience
Beanstalk - Brand Extension Agency  March 2012 - Present
The Beanstalk Group   March 2012 - March 2015
Mike Licensing (a.k.a. Stone America)   January 2010 - February 2012
Perpetual Licensing   January 2005 - January 2010
Licensing Consultant   August 2003 - January 2010
The Beanstalk Group   January 1998 - October 2003
Beanstalk Group   1998 - 2003
Revlon  January 1995 - January 1998

Skills
Licensing, Brand Licensing, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, New Business Development, Brand Development, Strategic Partnerships, PowerPoint, Excel, Sales, Sales Management, Client Service, Sales Presentations, Business Relationship..., Relationship Cultivation, Relationship Development, Licensing Negotiations, Microsoft Excel, Brand Management, Entertainment, Market Research, Marketing, Consumer Products, Product Development, Product Marketing, Merchandising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Branding, Marketing Communications, Strategy, Online Marketing, Trade Shows, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Brand Awareness, Sponsorship, Direct Marketing, Advertising, Digital Media, Marketing Research, Brand Architecture, Marketing Management, Online Advertising, Digital Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Market Planning

Education
State University of New York College at Cortland   1991 — 1994
BA, Communications

Forest Hills High School   1989 — 1991

Experience
Collins Building Services, Inc.   October 2014 - Present
Solomon Page Group  February 2012 - October 2014
Rubie's Costume Co., Inc.   October 2011 - February 2012
Varies Consultant Firms   November 2010 - March 2011
ALM Real Estste Media Group   August 2009 - November 2010
The Beanstalk Group   September 2007 - June 2008
Razor & Tie  2006 - 2007

Skills
Credit, Microsoft Office, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation

Education
Touro College   2001 — 2005
BS, Business Admin & Finance

Experience
King's Auto Lease   March 2015 - Present
Brian Jessel BMW  October 2013 - July 2014
The Beanstalk Group   October 2012 - June 2013
The Beanstalk Group   July 2011 - September 2012
Aberdeen Centre   September 2007 - April 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Promotions, Advertising, Social Media, Customer Relations, Sales Support, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Marketing Research, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, Sales Operations, Sales Presentations, Event Planning, Brand Awareness, Sales, Customer Service, Business Development

Education
Simon Fraser University   2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Art, Economic

Kwantlen University College   2002 — 2004
BBA, Marketing

Experience
Brandinc Ltd   July 2014 - Present
Touchstone Merchandise Group  2008 - July 2014
Evigna  January 2002 - September 2008
The Beanstalk Group   2001 - 2008
JWT  1997 - 2001

Skills
Luxury Goods, Personal Branding, Corporate Gifts, Inventory Management, Order Fulfillment, Team Leadership, Direct Sales, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Marketing, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Event Planning, CRM, Management, E-commerce, Digital Marketing, Sales, Creative Direction, Account Management, New Business Development, Event Management, Social Media, Retail, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Public Relations, Program Management, Trade Shows, Brand Development, Merchandising, B2B

Education
University of Michigan   1994 — 1996
Master, Clinical Social Work

Michigan State University   1989 — 1993
B.S., Psychology

Lahser HIgh School   1986 — 1989

Experience
Beanstalk - Brand Licensing Agency  April 2014 - Present
The Beanstalk Group   September 2011 - Present
The Beanstalk Group   June 2002 - September 2011
The Beanstalk Group   August 1999 - June 2002
DDB  November 1997 - August 1999
McCann Worldgroup  October 1996 - November 1997
McCann Worldgroup  December 1995 - October 1996
JWT  August 1994 - December 1995
JWT  June 1991 - August 1994

Skills
Corporate Communications, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Public Relations, Brand Extension, Trend Analysis, Website Development, Event Planning, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Marketing Communications, Licensing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Strategy Development, Social Media, Brand Management, Business Development, Line Extensions, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy

Education
State University of New York at Albany   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Concentration: Marketing

Experience
Cousin Corporation of America  February 2014 - Present
oneCARE  June 2013 - January 2014
oneCARE  November 2009 - June 2013
Freudenberg Household Products  October 2007 - July 2009
The Beanstalk Group   August 2004 - October 2007
PepsiCo  July 2002 - November 2003
S.W.A.K. LLC   March 2001 - July 2002
Wal-Mart  July 1998 - March 2001
Wal-Mart  August 1996 - July 1998

Skills
Retail Link, JDA Pro-Space, Shiloh, ECRM MarketGate, IRI, AC Nielsen, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Consumer Products, PowerPoint, Retail

Education
University of Arizona   1992 — 1996
B.S., Retailing and Consumer Studies

Canyon del Oro High School   1990 — 1992

Bonita High School   1988 — 1990

Experience
Covington & Burling LLP  November 2013 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit   September 2012 - September 2013
Covington & Burling LLP  May 2011 - August 2011
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission   June 2010 - August 2010
American Jewish Committee  May 2009 - August 2009
McKinsey & Company  September 2007 - May 2009
Citi Private Bank  June 2006 - August 2006
The Beanstalk Group   June 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Private Equity, Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Research, Mergers, Strategy, Non-profits, Economics, Mergers & Acquisitions, Public Policy, Corporate Law, Investments, Finance, Strategic Planning, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Securities Regulation, Intellectual Property, Nonprofits

Education
Yale Law School   2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Yale University - Yale School of Management   2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics

Great Neck South Senior High School   1999 — 2003

Experience
Congregation Temple Israel  May 2015 - Present
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis  September 2014 - May 2015
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis  January 2013 - September 2014
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, National Capital Chaper   February 2011 - March 2012
Shakespeare Theatre Company  2012 - 2012
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri  December 2009 - January 2011
Stray Dog Theatre Company   May 2007 - April 2009
The Women's Safe House  December 2007 - April 2008
The Beanstalk Group   July 2005 - October 2006
Cindy Tolan Casting   January 2003 - January 2005

Education
Boston University
BFA, Theatre Directing

Experience
Melissa and Doug  April 2011 - Present
Whereoware  March 2009 - May 2011
Charles Sadek Import Company, Inc.   May 2002 - February 2009
The Beanstalk Group   2001 - 2001
Charles Sadek Import Company, inc.   June 1995 - July 2000

Skills
Sales Management, Solution Selling, Software Sales, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Trade Show Coordination, E-commerce, B2B services

Education
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School   2000 — 2002
MBA, Marketing

Tufts University   1991 — 1995

Experience
GiGGo Toys, Inc.   January 2013 - Present
Global Inception Group   January 2011 - Present
Indian Motorcycle Company  May 2012 - January 2013
Rotary International  1998 - 2013
Conde Nast  February 2011 - August 2011
GreenLight, A Corbis Company   October 2006 - November 2010
Equity Management Inc.  June 2005 - May 2006
The Beanstalk Group   March 2002 - May 2005
ERA Caputo   2001 - 2002
Joe Boxer  1996 - 2000

Skills
Retail, Negotiation, Licensing, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Advertising, Business Development, Account Management, E-commerce, Entertainment, Sales, Sales Management, Product Management, Start-ups, Leadership, Brand Development, Management, Strategy, Business Strategy, Integrated Marketing

Education
Hofstra University   1987 — 1989
BBA, Business Management

St. Francis Prepatory   1980 — 1984

Experience
IBM  March 2014 - Present
IBM  July 2013 - March 2014
IBM  January 2012 - June 2013
IBM Global Business Services  August 2010 - December 2011
JUCCCE (Joint US China Collaboration on Clean Energy)   2009 - 2009
The Beanstalk Group   September 2005 - June 2008
Lehman Brothers  July 2003 - August 2005

Skills
Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, Cognitive Computing, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Management Consulting, Business Development, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Brand Management, Corporate Venture..., Analytics, Cloud Computing, Energy, Emerging Markets, Mobile Devices, Training

Education
Harvard Business School   2008 — 2010
MBA

Princeton University   1999 — 2003
B.A.

Experience
Mercury Promotions & Fulfillment  2004 - Present
The Beanstalk Group   2002 - 2003

Education
Michigan State University   1992 — 1996

Experience
MetaVision Media - a GroupM Company  July 2015 - Present
MEC  September 2013 - July 2015
MEC  October 2011 - September 2013
Analytic Partners  January 2011 - October 2011
The Beanstalk Group   April 2008 - January 2011
The Beanstalk Group   September 2006 - March 2008
USI/ Emerson, Reid & Co., Inc.   September 2004 - May 2006
USI/ Emerson, Reid & Co.   January 2001 - August 2004

Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, Recruiting, Talent Management, Performance Management, Employee Benefits, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Succession Planning

Education
City University of New York-Hunter College

St. Francis College
BS, Business Management

Experience
Global Icons LLC  December 2009 - Present
i.e. distribution   September 2007 - December 2009
Global Icons   May 2007 - September 2007
The Beanstalk Group   July 2003 - May 2007

Skills
Brand Licensing, Product Development, Licensing, Brand Management, Consumer Products, Brand Development, Strategic Partnerships, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Apparel, Retail, Sales Management, Sales, Forecasting, Strategy, Management, Negotiation

Education
Nassau Community College   1997 — 2000
Associate, Business Administration

Experience
American Express  July 2014 - Present
Venture For America  July 2012 - Present
IAC  January 2012 - July 2014
Heidrick & Struggles  November 2004 - October 2011
The Beanstalk Group   September 2001 - October 2004
The Coca-Cola Company  1985 - 2001
Procter & Gamble  May 1984 - May 1985

Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Recruiting, Mergers, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Sourcing, Business Development, Employer Branding, New Business Development, Digital Marketing, Marketing, E-commerce, Competitive Analysis

Education
University of Notre Dame   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Economics

Experience
PROMINENT Brand+Talent   January 2014 - Present
SANDOW  February 2012 - July 2013
The Beanstalk Group   January 2010 - January 2012
Associated Talent Management   January 1998 - December 2009

Skills
Brand Development, Talent Management, Brand Licensing, Entertainment, Licensing, Management, Creative Direction, Television, Artist Management, Strategic Partnerships, Sponsorship, Music Industry, Entertainment Law, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Private Brands, Media Production, E-commerce, New Media, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Television Production, Social Media, Digital Strategy, Consumer Products, Entrepreneurship

Education
University of Miami   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communication and Media Studies

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Doctor of Law (JD), Entertainment Law

Experience
The Beanstalk Group   December 2001 - Present
AGA Catalog and Design   1997 - 2001
Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum, P.C.   1987 - 1997

Skills
Strategy, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Consumer Products, Human Resources, Retail, Marketing, Employee Benefits, Training, Strategic Partnerships, Organizational..., Licensing, Program Management, Creative Direction, Advertising, Brand Development

Education
State University of New York at New Paltz
BA, Secondary Education, Fine Art

Experience
The Licensing Company  May 2014 - Present
Kleinfeld Manhattan  February 2013 - April 2014
Madison Square Garden  June 2009 - December 2012
Schottenstein Luxury Group   December 2008 - June 2009
The Beanstalk Group   August 2000 - September 2008
Nickelodeon  1996 - 2001
Sesame Workshop  June 1992 - October 1996
Godiva Chocolatier  April 1986 - April 1991
Children's Television Workshop  1988 - 1990
Macy's  1980 - 1984

Skills
Licensing, Merchandising, Strategic Partnerships, Integrated Marketing, Brand Management, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Sponsorship, Creative Direction, Apparel, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Mentoring, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Strategy

Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School   1978 — 1980
MBA, Marketing

University at Albany, SUNY   1974 — 1978
BA, Rhetoric and Communication

Experience
Ford Motor Company  September 2013 - Present
Ford Motor Company  August 2011 - August 2013
Ford Motor Company  2008 - 2011
Ford Motor Company  2005 - 2008
The Beanstalk Group   2001 - 2005
Mazda Motor Company, Hiroshima Japan   1999 - 2001
Ford Motor Company  1996 - 1998

Skills
Finance, Automotive, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Internal Controls, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Managerial Finance, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley, Mergers & Acquisitions, Treasury Management, Pricing Strategy, Cost Control, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, CFOs, Profit Maximization, Corporate Tax Planning, Business Planning, Return on Investment..., Restructuring, Cash Management, Manufacturing, Cash Flow Forecasting, Capital Structure, International Business

Education
University of Notre Dame
MBA

University of Illinois at Chicago
BS, Accounting

Experience
Brian Roffe, Esq   January 2012 - Present
Bechhofer and Associates, LLC   November 2013 - Present
Shpayher Bechhofer, LLP   June 2012 - November 2013
Saper Law   January 2011 - January 2012
The Jacobson Firm P.C.   August 2010 - November 2010
EMI Music  September 2009 - January 2010
The Beanstalk Group   June 2009 - August 2009
Andrew Kaplan DMD, Mark Gross DDS   April 2005 - July 2006
Larkin Agency   August 2002 - April 2005

Skills
Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, Litigation, Copyright Infringement, Trademark Infringement, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Trade Secrets, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Music Law, Entertainment Law, Cyberlaw, Music Licensing, Legal Advice, Privacy Law, Non-disclosure..., Document Drafting, Start-ups, Trade Dress, Corporate Governance, Copyright Registration, Commerical Transactions, Trademarks, Legal Issues

Education
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University   2008 — 2011
J.D., Law

University of Maryland Baltimore   2000 — 2002
B.S., Dental Hygiene

Bais Yaakov

Bais Yaakov

Experience
Furmanite  August 2013 - Present
PSC  May 2011 - Present
Iberdrola Renewable Energy Services  January 2009 - March 2011
Loomis  2004 - 2008
The Beanstalk Group   2003 - 2004
Ford Motor Company  2000 - 2002

Skills
Mergers, Employee Relations, Compensation, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Labor Relations, Talent Management, Benefits, Performance Management, Negotiation, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, Change Management, Succession Planning, HR Strategy, Coaching, Team Building, Policy, Employment Law, Employee Engagement, Process Improvement, HR Policies, Business Strategy, Employee Benefits, Deferred Compensation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Workforce Planning, Human Resources, Organizational Design, Recruiting, Onboarding, Personnel Management, HR Consulting, Executive Coaching, Executive Pay, Organizational..., Applicant Tracking..., HR Transformation, Career Development

Education
University of Pennsylvania   1991 — 1992
MGA, Government Administration

Brigham Young University—J. Reuben Clark Law School   1986 — 1989
JD, Law

Experience
Keller Williams  October 2014 - Present
Buzzeo/PDMA   December 2006 - Present
Hand-in-Hand, First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham   August 2011 - October 2014
Birmingham Public Schools  August 2006 - June 2011
Americor Financial Services   August 2004 - November 2005
Dover Financial Corporation   April 2003 - August 2004
The Beanstalk Group   August 2001 - April 2003
Organic, Inc.   August 2000 - June 2001

Skills
Teaching, Public Speaking, Educational Technology

Education
Oakland University   1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication, General

Bishop Foley   1978 — 1981

Experience
Trident Media Group  May 2010 - Present
Consultant  March 2009 - May 2010
Random House, Inc  March 2006 - February 2009
The Beanstalk Group   May 2001 - November 2002
Marvel Entertainment  October 1998 - May 2001
Penguin Group USA  August 1988 - September 1997

Skills
Books, Publishing, Copy Editing, Editorial, Online Publishing, Ebooks, Licensing, Brand Development, Academic Publishing, Publications, Published Author, Publicity, Content Management

Education
Ohio University   1983 — 1988
BGS, Publishing, Business Communications

Experience
Chrysler Group LLC  May 2011 - Present
Cooper-Standard Automotive  August 2005 - May 2011
The Beanstalk Group   January 2004 - August 2004
Federal Mogul Corporation  September 1993 - January 2004

Education
Northern Michigan University   1986 — 1991
Bachelors, Business Management

Experience
Simply Organized  January 2003 - Present
Beaver Tile and Stone  October 2007 - February 2009
The Beanstalk Group   May 2000 - May 2003
Nordstrom  July 1996 - December 1999

Education
Eastern Michigan University   1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Fashion Merchandising, minor: Marketing

Experience
Erica Weiner Jewelry   May 2012 - May 2014
Cursive New York   June 2009 - May 2012
The Beanstalk Group   June 2007 - April 2009
Bridal Guide Magazine  January 2007 - May 2007

Skills
Microsoft Office, Retail Buying, Attention To Detail, Writing, Customer Service, Editorial, Magazines, Styling, Brand Management, E-commerce, Management, Product Knowledge, Integrity, Trade Shows, Consumer Products, Retail, Merchandising, Sales, Marketing, Brand Development, Fashion

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology   2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Home Products Development & Marketing

Fashion Institute of Technology   2003 — 2005
Associates, Fashion Merchandising Management