Toy Biz
Industry: Toy company
DescriptionToy Biz was an American toy company, a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, best known for producing toys, mainly action figures of licensed brands and characters. The company originated in Montreal, Quebec, as Charan Toys. In 1988, Charan Toys was renamed to ToyBiz and became an American firm. Defunct: 2007 Parent organization: Marvel Entertainment Founder: Charan Industries Founded: 1988 Headquarters: New York City, NY Formerly: Charan Toys
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Toy Biz Employees
Redlion Design Studio January 2001 - Present
Redlion Design Studio 2005 - 2010
Hasbro Toy Group 2005 - 2008
Zooth / P&G 2003 - 2008
Toy Biz 2001 - 2006
Hasbro Toy Group 1994 - 2001
Hasbro 1994 - 2001
Skills
Graphic Design, Furniture Design, Style Guides, Industrial Design, Drawing, Concept Design, Art Direction, Product Management, Illustration, Modeling, Logo Design, Product Design, Corporate Identity, Adobe Creative Suite, Layout, Print, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Concept Development, Graphics, Corporate Identity /..., InDesign, Photo Retouching, Paper Engineering, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Patent Drawings, Illustrator, Photoshop, Creative Strategy, Image Manipulation, Toys, Sketching, Rendering, Animation, Design Strategy, Sketchbook Pro, 3D Modeling, Concept Generation, Model Making, Packaging, Experience Design, Art, Strategic Design, Design Management, Rapid Prototyping, Hypershot, User-centered Design, 3D visualization, Alias Studio Tools
Education
Columbus College of Art & Design 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Industrial Design
Chaminade Juliene 1986 — 1989
Lambs & Ivy August 2014 - Present
Stephanie Elias Design June 2004 - Present
The City School August 2013 - December 2013
Maclaren November 2009 - July 2011
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 2006 - 2009
LeapFrog 1999 - 2004
Toy Biz June 1998 - June 1999
Tyco Preschool 1996 - 1996
Skills
Product Design, Design Strategy, Industrial Design, Kids Product Design, Concept Development, Sketching, Product Development, Rendering, Illustrator, Concept Design, Concept Generation, Photoshop, Design Thinking, Brand Development, User Experience, Design Management, Textiles, Experience Design, Toys
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Toy Design
University of Michigan 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Industrial Design
Innovative Designs September 2015 - Present
Skyhigh International LLC March 2014 - November 2014
Wowwee August 2009 - March 2012
FAB Starpoint September 2004 - August 2008
Toy Biz 1997 - 2001
Toy Biz 1997 - 2001
Toy Biz 1997 - 2001
Toy Biz 1995 - 1999
Skills
Product Design, Toys, Product Development, Consumer Products, Packaging, Industrial Design, Brand Development, Design Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Creative Direction, Concept Design, Brand Licensing, Concept Development, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Marketing, Product Management
Education
DePauw University 1989 — 1993
BA, Art and Communications
Heyday Footwear - Performance gym sneakers for the freshest in fitness August 2007 - Present
Hager Design, Inc. January 2006 - Present
Category 5 Boat Shoes February 2014 - August 2014
Stonehill College 2012 - 2014
Sperry Top-Sider January 2004 - February 2006
Puma International February 2000 - February 2004
Hi-Tec Sports March 1998 - January 2000
Advanced Design Concepts 1997 - 1998
Toy Biz 1994 - 1997
ID Works 1994 - 1994
Skills
Brand builder, International Logistics, Creative Direction, Business Modeling, Concept Development, Footwear, Trend Forecasting, Merchandising, Trend, Fashion, Sales, Brand Management, Trend Analysis, Product Development, Product Design, Brand Development, Textiles, Sketching, Mood Boards, Illustrator, Retail, Apparel, Shoes, Entrepreneurship, Sportswear, Sourcing, Fashion Design, Photoshop, Facebook, Brand Awareness, Social Networking, Social Media, User Experience, Styling, Outerwear, Fashion Illustration, Design Strategy, Pattern, Leather, E-commerce, Illustration, Art Direction, Industrial Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Draping, Sewing, Concept Design, Visual Merchandising, Graphic Design, Marketing
Education
Wentworth Institute of Technology 1991 — 1995
BS
Wentworth Institute of Technology 1991 — 1993
Associate of Science (AS)
Northeastern University 1989 — 1991
Think Outside Marketing September 2011 - Present
WhirlyGig Creative Inc. February 2012 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. September 2010 - January 2012
Spin Master Ltd. January 2003 - August 2010
The 3DO Company January 1999 - March 2003
Wham-O 1998 - 1998
Hasbro 1996 - 1998
Toy Biz 1995 - 1996
Skills
Toys, Product Development, Brand Management, Consumer Products, Product Marketing, Brand Development, Product Innovation, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, Customer Insight, Marketing, Product Management, Integrated Marketing, Packaging, Brand Architecture, Digital Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Product Design, Start-ups, New Business Development, Marketing Management, International Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Partnerships
Education
Boston University 1991 — 1993
Masters in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship
Syracuse University
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering
RUFF doggie styles inc facilitator of program and adjunct professorFashion Institute of TechnologyJune 2007 - Present
RUFF doggie styles inc May 1998 - Present
Mattel January 1998 - January 2000
Fisher-Price January 1999 - 2000
toy biz January 1992 - January 1998
Pressman Toys 1985 - 1990
Skills
Packaging, Product Design, Concept Development, Advertising, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Concept Design, Sketching, Marketing, Product Development, Industrial Design, Art, Art Direction, Illustration, Graphic Design, Drawing, Fashion Design, Illustrator, Design Strategy, Graphics, Corporate Identity, Rendering, Logo Design, Layout, Design Thinking, Trade Shows, Budgets, Public Relations, Fashion, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Textiles, Photoshop, Interaction Design, Corporate Branding, Mac, Digital Illustration, Apparel, Storyboarding, Typography, Branding & Identity, Experience Design, Rapid Prototyping, Creative Strategy, 3D, Image Manipulation, Posters, Brochures, 3D rendering, Creative Problem Solving
Education
School of Visual Arts
bfa, design / illustration / marketing
Robert McNeel and Associates June 2013 - Present
the outside digital art and design LLC June 2001 - Present
tsplines January 2010 - December 2011
Fisher-Price January 1997 - May 2001
Toy Biz June 1995 - January 1997
buddy l June 1993 - June 1995
Kenner October 1992 - June 1993
Skills
Concept Design, 3D rendering, 3D Modeling, Product Design, Industrial Design, Sketching, Rendering, Concept Development, Rapid Prototyping, Model Making, 3D visualization, Toys, Design for Manufacturing, Creative Direction, Furniture, Logo Design, Storyboarding, Art Direction, 3D, CAD, Texturing, Packaging, Rhino, Design Thinking, Design Strategy, Modeling, Illustration, Design Management, Animation, Sculpture, Digital Illustration, Solidworks, Character Animation, Experience Design, Graphics, Interaction Design, Brand Development, Drawing, User-centered Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Exhibit Design, Illustrator, Visual Communication, Concept Generation, Layout, User Interface Design, Vector Illustration, 3D Studio Max, 3D Visualization
Education
College for Creative Studies 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), automotive design
CRC Press October 2012 - Present
Independent Consultant June 2011 - October 2012
CIGNA Group Insurance July 2008 - April 2011
CIGNA Dental February 2002 - July 2008
GE Financial Assurance September 2001 - February 2002
Online Benefits October 2000 - June 2001
General Electric June 1997 - October 2000
UP UP & Away April 1996 - June 1997
Toy Biz October 1993 - April 1996
Playtime Products September 1991 - October 1993
Skills
Strategic Planning, Project Management, Process Improvement, Corporate Branding, Marketing Communications, Marketing..., Six Sigma, Presentation Development, Marketing Budget..., Expense Reduction, Product Launch, Product Development, Sales Force Management, Trade Shows, Investor Relations, Vendor..., Print Production, Creative Briefs, Creative Agency, Vendors, Management, Strategic Communications, Leadership, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Strategy, Sales
Education
Florida Atlantic University 2011 — 2011
Executive Certificate in Project Management
Nova Southeastern University
BS, Business Administration
Spin Master Ltd. October 2013 - Present
Hasbro September 2006 - March 2012
Tucker Toys 2006 - 2007
Toy Biz 2000 - 2005
Shelcore Toys 1999 - 2000
Spencer Gifts 1995 - 2000
Skills
Toys, Product Development, Consumer Product Design, Brand Development, product materials, sourcing & costing, product scheduling, Control Drawing, Advertising Layout, Copy-Writing, Mechanical Layout, Package Design, Marker Rendering, Photography, Art Direction, Digital Photo Retouching, Adobe Creative Suite, Art, Character Animation, Concept Design, Concept Development, Concept Generation, Consumer Products, Copywriting, Creative Direction, Drawing, Illustration, Image Manipulation, Industrial Design, Layout, Licensing, Logo Design, Packaging, Product Design, Production Planning, Sketching, Storyboarding
Education
Art Institute of Philadelphia 1990 — 1995
Pleasantiville High School 1986 — 1990
Think Agency, Inc January 2008 - Present
High-Tech Institute January 2005 - January 2007
Toy Biz May 2002 - December 2004
Marvel Entertainment February 1997 - April 2002
Marvel Entertainment March 1994 - January 1997
Marvel Comics and Others January 1994 - January 1997
Skills
Graphic Design, Lean Six Sigma, Teacher Training, Product Management, Comic Books, inker, Certified Trainer, Adobe Creative Suite, Strategic Planning, Project Estimation, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere, Advertising, Social Media, Inking, Graphics, Packaging, Corporate Identity, Pre-press, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Print Production, Art, Brand Development, Layout
Education
City University of New York-Brooklyn College
Art and Advertising Design
Anthem College-Orlando
Graphic Design
School of Visual Arts
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DC Comics March 2001 - Present
Wizard Entertainment 2000 - 2001
Fisher Price / Mattel 1999 - 1999
Toy Biz 1996 - 1999
Lord & Taylor 1993 - 1995
Skills
Content Strategy, Publishing, Copywriting, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, Entertainment, Digital Media, Integrated Marketing, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, Creative Direction, Content Development, Online Advertising
Education
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY) 1996 — 1998
MBA
University at Albany, SUNY 1989 — 1993
UnitedHealth Group September 2014 - Present
Self Employed July 2014 - Present
Dycom Industries December 2010 - July 2014
Marvel Entertainment August 2007 - December 2010
Toy Biz 2004 - 2007
W.B. David July 2001 - July 2004
The Brink's Company July 2000 - July 2001
World Trade Institute of Pace University September 1997 - July 2000
Student Advantage 1998 - 1998
Skills
Digital Strategy, Digital Media, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Integrated Marketing, New Media, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing, Product Management, User Experience, Online Advertising, Product Development, Advertising, Creative Direction, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Publishing, Entrepreneurship, Brand Development, Product Marketing, Market Research, Management, Account Management, Marketing Management, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Comedy, Web Analytics, On-camera Hosting, Entertainment, E-commerce, Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Content Strategy, Sales, Brand Management, Project Planning, Web Design, Mobile Devices, SharePoint, Analysis, Mobile Marketing, CRM, Analytics, Team Building, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Leadership
Education
Pace University 1997 — 2000
International Management, International Marketing
Universidad de Puerto Rico 1995 — 1996
Scrum Alliance
Robert Jeffway Jr, LLC January 1983 - Present
Gravity Switch 2011 - Present
Mattel January 1983 - Present
Hasbro 1983 - Present
Spinmaster 1990 - Present
Toy Biz 1985 - 2001
Tyco 1983 - 1992
Milton Bradley 1978 - 1983
Digital Equipment 1977 - 1978
University of Massachusetts Amherst 1974 - 1977
Skills
Toy Design, Toys, Invention, Ideation, Concept Development, Prototyping, Concept Design, Industrial Design, Consumer Products, Electronics, Inventor, Design Strategy, Product Design, Product Development, Packaging, Concept Generation, Creative Direction, Entrepreneurship, Product Innovation, Rapid Prototyping, Brand Development, Design Thinking, Autodesk Inventor
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1974 — 1977
BS, Computer Systems Engineering
Northampton High School 1971 — 1974
Vernon Street Elementary School 1961 — 1968
Undergraduate study in marbles and baseball cards, 1 - 6
RETIRED March 2015 - Present
RECARO Child Safety June 2011 - March 2015
SPFE, Ltd March 2010 - March 2015
Cadaco January 2009 - February 2010
TMP International (McFarlane Toys) August 2006 - January 2009
John Shobe and Assoicates September 1999 - September 2006
Empire Industries November 1994 - July 1999
Toy Biz July 1996 - December 1997
Hasbro Toys August 1974 - November 1994
Skills
Mentoring, Sales, Costco, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Products, Strategy, Toys, Packaging, Product Development, Leadership, Sales Management, Merchandising, Strategic Planning, Forecasting
Education
Southern Methodist University 1972 — 1974
BBA, Mkt/Fin and Banking
Tara Toy Corporation October 1999 - Present
Toy Biz June 1996 - September 1999
Toymax August 1989 - June 1996
Putnam Publishing Group October 1986 - August 1989
Skills
Packaging, Concept Development, Toys, Consumer Products, Product Design, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Advertising, Design Strategy, Industrial Design, Licensing, Product Development, Creative Problem Solving, Concept Design, Brand Licensing, Brand Management, Integrated Marketing, Product Marketing
Education
School of Visual Arts 1983 — 1987
BFA, Graphic Design
Kid Genius LLC June 1984 - Present
MZB Imagination 2013 - 2013
Bizak S.A 2011 - 2013
The Obb 1986 - 2013
Spinmaster 2004 - 2012
Colorforms 1993 - 1995
Toy Biz 1988 - 1994
Safety First 1988 - 1991
Safety First 1988 - 1991
Safety First 1988 - 1991
Skills
Illustration, Toys, Packaging, Concept Development, Graphic Design, Positioning, Product Design, Design Strategy, Product Development, Rendering, Art Direction, Brand Development, Sketching, Concept Design, Creative Direction, Industrial Design, Design Thinking, Graphics, Experience Design, Interaction Design, Rapid Prototyping, Digital Illustration, Design Management, Logo Design, Invention, Painting, Drawing, Model Making, Product Innovation, Storyboarding, Art, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Innovation, User Interface Design
Education
Cleveland Institute of Art 1976 — 1981
BFA, Graphic Design/Illustration
Dean Trailways of Michigan May 2013 - Present
Unishippers April 2012 - May 2013
Lansing Community College February 2008 - March 2012
Lansing Indoor Sports Arena February 2005 - August 2008
Universal Sales February 2003 - June 2006
Toy Biz March 2001 - December 2003
Eddie Bauer February 1992 - September 1994
Skills
Process Scheduler, Payroll, Sales, Invoicing, Management, Accounts Receivable, Inventory Control, Research, Accounts Payable, Customer Service, Retail, Strategic Planning
Education
Greenville College
B.S, Business Administration
Marvel Entertainment April 2007 - June 2011
Toy Biz January 2005 - April 2007
Wenger NA June 1998 - December 2004
Vision Sciences October 1997 - June 1998
Skills
Digital Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Product Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Media, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Mobile Marketing, Publishing, Web Analytics, Strategic Partnerships, Account Management, Brand Development, B2B, E-commerce, Google Analytics, Product Management, Content Strategy, Social Media, New Business Development, Business Development, Marketing Management, Social Media Marketing, Content Management, Market Planning, SEO, Advertising, Leadership, Creative Direction, SEM, Online Marketing, Lead Generation, Interactive Marketing, Email Marketing, Analytics, Sponsorship, Facebook
Education
SUNY Plattsburgh 1993 — 1997
BS, Marketing