Toy Industry Association
Industry: Trade association
DescriptionThe Toy Association is an American trade association for the US toy industry. CEO: Stephen J. Pasierb (Apr 2015–) Headquarters: New York City, NY Founded: June 9, 1916 Type of business: Trade association
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Toy Industry Association Employees
Amplify Education November 2012 - Present
Amplify December 2010 - November 2012
Wireless Generation November 2006 - November 2010
Toy Design Department, Fashion Institute of Technology September 1998 - 2008
Scholastic Inc 1999 - May 2006
Toy Industry Association 2003 - 2004
Thirteen/WNET 1996 - 1999
Music Pen, Inc 1994 - 1996
Ogilvy Interactive 1993 - 1994
Imergy September 1992 - June 1993
Skills
Creative Direction, Interaction Design, Experience Design, Web Design, User-centered Design, User Interface Design, Strategy, Creative Strategy, Design Thinking, Art Direction, Information Architecture, Data Visualization, Concept Development, Product Development, Product Design, Storyboarding, User Interface, 3D visualization, Information Design, Game Design, Design Research, Content Strategy
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2000 — 2009
Faculty
Monmouth University 1987 — 1991
1983 — 1987
Labschool, Rawamangun
FEMA June 2015 - Present
New York City Office of Emergency Management June 2014 - Present
New York City Emergency Management Department March 2015 - June 2015
American Red Cross Greater New York December 2012 - October 2014
Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey September 2012 - December 2012
Toy Industry Association June 2012 - December 2012
The Relationship Foundation June 2012 - August 2012
American Red Cross Southern Tier Chapter, Endicott, NY September 2011 - December 2011
MGM Opticians Inc May 2009 - January 2011
East Brunswick Rescue Squad September 2006 - January 2011
Skills
Emergency Management, Disaster Response, Public Speaking, Emergency Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Data Entry, Social Media, Research, Teamwork, Time Management, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Training, Community Outreach
Education
SUNY Binghamton 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Politics, Philosophy, and Law; History
New York Red Bulls September 2015 - Present
New York Red Bulls March 2014 - August 2015
Crabtree's Kittle House Restaurant & Inn June 2011 - August 2015
New York Red Bulls August 2013 - December 2013
Working Mother Media July 2011 - July 2011
Toy Industry Association January 2011 - February 2011
Abigail Kirsch May 2010 - June 2010
Working Mother Media July 2009 - July 2009
Co-Communications, Inc. April 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Event Planning, Hospitality, Event Management, PowerPoint, Press Releases, Management, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service
Education
Endicott College 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Management, Events Management
Horace Greeley High School 2005 — 2009
High School
Serlin Haley LLP January 2014 - Present
Toy Industry Association August 2009 - December 2013
Toy Industry Association August 2009 - July 2011
Consumer Specialty Products Association February 2002 - August 2009
Consumer Specialty Products Association February 2002 - August 2009
Canadian Embassy August 2001 - December 2001
Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center May 2000 - August 2001
Skills
Legislative Advocacy, Political Risk Analysis, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Government, Politics, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Strategy, Leadership, Program Management, Analysis, State Government, Policy Analysis, Business Strategy, Project Planning, Political Campaigns
Education
The George Washington University - School of Business 2004 — 2006
M.B.A.
Indiana University Bloomington 1998 — 2001
B.S. Public Affairs
Toy Industry Association June 2014 - Present
Toy Industry Association September 2011 - June 2014
G. S. Schwartz & Company Inc. August 2011 - November 2011
Children's Media Project September 2010 - December 2010
Sarah Hall Productions January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Public Speaking, Press Releases, Editing, Blogging, Public Relations, Cision, Media Outreach, Event Planning, Social Media, Media Relations, Research, Publicity, Strategic Communications
Education
Marist College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations, Business Administration
NYU
Apollo Group April 2012 - Present
Toy Industry Association January 2011 - April 2012
TechAmerica December 2009 - April 2011
California Regional Policy & State Environmental Affairs February 2008 - December 2009
California Government Affairs July 2006 - February 2008
California Government Affairs March 2006 - July 2006
California State Senate July 2005 - March 2006
California State Senate May 2005 - June 2005
California State Senate February 2005 - April 2005
California State Senate July 2003 - September 2003
Skills
Legislation, Legislative Relations, Politics, Energy Efficiency, Government, Policy, Coalitions, Public Policy, State Government
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2001 — 2005
BA, Legal Studies, Economics
Vacaville High School 1997 — 2001
High School
Yelp January 2015 - Present
The Late Show with David Letterman December 2003 - May 2015
MWW Group January 2013 - January 2015
Condé Nast January 2012 - December 2012
CBS Network 2009 - 2011
KAPLOW 2004 - 2010
Toy Industry Association October 2001 - December 2003
Workshare June 2000 - July 2001
Hilton Worldwide February 1997 - October 1999
Skills
Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Strategy, Speech Writing, Brand Awareness, Program Management, Nonprofits, Corporate Social..., Spokesperson
Education
New York University 2003 — 2004
Public Affairs
Florida State University
Developmental and Child Psychology
Varick Media Management July 2015 - Present
Toy Industry Association April 2015 - July 2015
Baruch College February 2015 - May 2015
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, CSS, JavaScript, HTML5, Dreamweaver, Email Marketing Software, Management, JCreator, Web Development, Photoshop, Outlook, Account Management, Oracle SQL
Education
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY) 2013 — 2017
Bachelor’s Degree, Digital Marketing, 3.4/4.0
Brooklyn Technical High School 2009 — 2013
High School, Computer Science, 92/100
Toy Industry Association February 2013 - Present
Pearson Education April 2006 - January 2012
Pearson Education April 2001 - March 2006
Pearson Prentice Hall September 1999 - March 2001
The Direct Marketing Association, Inc. February 1989 - August 1999
Skills
Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Qualitative Research, Analysis, Marketing Communications, Quantitative Research, Focus Groups, Leadership, Vendor Management, Budgets, Direct Marketing, Customer Insight, Strategy, Competitive Intelligence, Questionnaire Design, Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Research, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Data Analysis, Marketing, Analytics, Report Writing, Workshop Facilitation, Multi-channel Marketing, Sample Preparation, Project Management, Project Planning, Market Analysis, Study Design, Focus Group Moderator, Group Presentations, Project implementation..., Staff Mentoring, Budget Preparation, Budget Management, Meeting Facilitation, Global Research
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
Certificate - Rutgers Mini-MBA Digital Marketing Program
St. John's University
MBA, Management
St. Joseph's College
BA, History
Toy Industry Association June 2015 - Present
Synergy Management LLC October 2013 - June 2015
New York Hair Salon December 2009 - June 2015
Skills
Training, Customer Service, Sourcing, Management, Recruiting, Human Resources, Time Management, Sales, Mentoring, Social Media, Office Administration, Sales Management, Video Production, Applicant Tracking..., Store Management, Loss Prevention, Marketing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Interviews
Education
Saint Thomas Aquinas College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, 3.21
NJCPA March 2015 - Present
New Jersey Society of CPAs September 2011 - March 2015
RICS - Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors May 2008 - June 2009
The Advertising Research Foundation June 2007 - March 2008
Toy Industry Association November 2005 - June 2007
Craft & Hobby Association 2002 - 2005
Reed Exhibitions Mexico / REMEX January 1997 - January 2000
Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Budgets, Copywriting, Collateral, Media Planning, Strategy, Vendor Management, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Trade Shows
Education
Tecnológico de Monterrey 1997 — 1997
Certificate, International Marketing
Union College 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Economics
Tabor Academy 1985 — 1987
Bowen & Company December 2012 - Present
Bowen & Company December 2009 - Present
James Beard Foundation January 2011 - Present
Playwrights Horizons March 2008 - March 2012
York Theatre Company September 2009 - November 2009
Random Farms Kids' Theater September 2006 - September 2009
Playwrights Horizons July 2005 - July 2007
Toy Industry Association September 2003 - March 2004
Little & King Co., LLC October 2001 - August 2003
Skills
Event Management, Copywriting, Entertainment, Event Planning, Writing, Video, Leadership, Theatre
Education
City University of New York-Brooklyn College 2004 — 2006
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Performing Arts Management
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Musical Theatre
Toy Industry Association November 2007 - Present
American Red Cross In Greater New York 2002 - 2007
Commercial Capital Corporation 1998 - 2001
Paul Vitale, CPA 1993 - 1998
Barron's Educational Series 1990 - 1993
Arthur Andersen LLP 1979 - 1990
Skills
Finance, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Auditing, Management, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Process Improvement, Payroll, Nonprofits, Cash Management, Financial Accounting, Cash Flow, Operations Management, Leadership, Market Research, GAAP, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Managerial Finance, Data Analysis, Policy, Financial Management, Business Process, IT Operations, Business Strategy, Adaptive Insights, Strategy
Education
St. John's University, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business 1976 — 1979
BS, Acounting
Toy Industry Association April 2015 - Present
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids September 2001 - April 2015
Partnership for a Drug-Free America August 1998 - September 2001
Partnership for a Drug-Free America August 1995 - August 1998
Partnership for a Drug-Free America August 1993 - August 1995
State of Maryland Executive Department March 1991 - August 1993
Freed & Associates Advertising / Public Relations August 1987 - March 1991
GNVC Communications May 1986 - August 1987
RELATED EXPERIENCE January 1981 - May 1986
Skills
Public Relations, Public Policy, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Non-profits, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Integrated Marketing, Social Marketing, Brand Development, Strategy, Government Relations, Health Program Planning, Implementation, Board Development, Organizational..., Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Strategy Development, Media Planning, Wordpress, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Policy, Leadership, Program Management, Management, Advertising, Marketing, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Communications, Event Planning, Event Management, Program Development, Proposal Writing, Grant Writing, Press Releases, Newsletters, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications, Social Networking, Sponsorship, Philanthropy, Blogging, Cause Marketing, Public Affairs, Social Media
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1985 — 1986
M.Ed., Communications Media
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1983 — 1984
BS, Criminology
Toy Industry Association 2011 - 2012
Toys R Us October 2010 - April 2011
Toys R Us September 2007 - September 2010
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts March 2003 - September 2007
The Walt Disney Company January 1999 - March 2003
Disney Sourcing January 1995 - January 1999
Applause, Inc. January 1990 - December 1994
Skills
Sourcing, Toys, Quality Assurance, Consumer Products, Compliance, Merchandising, Retail, Global Sourcing, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business Strategy, Apparel, Management, Strategy, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, P&L Management, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Pricing, Inventory Management, Product Management, International Business, Leadership, Product Marketing, Process Improvement, Negotiation, FMCG, Operations Management, Marketing Strategy, Start-ups, Purchasing, Packaging, Vendor Management, Six Sigma, Team Building, Market Research, Analysis, New Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Budgets, Business Development, Program Management, P&L, Business Planning
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1972 — 1976
Bachelor, Biology, Organic Chemistry
Toys To Discover September 2007 - Present
Toys To Discover 2007 - Present
Toy Industry Association June 2000 - August 2007
Education
Elmira College 1999 — 2003
Buisness, Business.Law.Ethics
Manhattan College 1998 — 2000
Buisness
FCL Event Marketing March 2009 - Present
PMMI January 2007 - March 2009
Toy Industry Association January 2005 - December 2006
ASAE and the Center for Association Leadership 2002 - 2004
RCN 1998 - 2002
Forbes Magazine, Management conference Group January 1995 - December 1997
ASAE and the Center for Association Leadership 1993 - 1995
Direct Marketing Association 1984 - 1993
Skills
Conference Production, Trade Show Producer, Convention Director, Travel, Tourism &..., Conference Program..., Event Marketing Expert, Trade Association &..., Training & Development..., Integrated Marketing, Corporate Event Producer, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Business Development, Database Marketing, Trade Shows, Convention Centers, Trade Associations, Events, Hospitality, Corporate Events, Event Planning, Sponsorship, Event Management, New Business Development, Leadership, Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Program Management, Management, Email Marketing, Public Relations, Budgets, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Publishing, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Meeting Planning, Sales, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Start-ups, Market Planning, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Market Research, Strategic Partnerships
Education
Dickinson College
BA, Political Science
Dickinson College
BA, History
Devon Preparatory School
Hemophilia Federation of America March 2015 - Present
Hemophilia Federation of America July 2013 - Present
Toy Industry Association June 2012 - June 2013
The White House Project July 2011 - October 2011
Women's Networking Community January 2009 - December 2009
Illinois Attorney General's Office May 2007 - August 2007
DJS Consulting, LLC May 2003 - May 2007
Department of Veterans Affairs January 2007 - April 2007
Myron M. Cherry & Associates March 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Legislative Relations, Legislation, Policy, Legal Writing, Legal Issues, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Political Science, Governmental Affairs, Legislative Research, Grassroots Organizing, Lexis, Westlaw, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Government, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Management, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Research
Education
Michigan State University College of Law 2005 — 2008
J.D., Law
Loyola University Chicago 2002 — 2005
B.A., Political Science
Toy Industry Foundation July 2006 - Present
Fordham University Graduate School of Business April 2010 - Present
Toy Industry Association December 2003 - December 2013
Time Inc. 2000 - 2002
Time Life 1995 - 2000
Ambrose Video 1990 - 1995
Skills
Social Media, Consumer Products, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Product Development, Strategy, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Management, Retail, Entertainment, Direct Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Creative Direction, Leadership, Product Marketing, New Business Development, Business Development, Trade Shows, Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Brand Management, Brand Development, Email Marketing, Direct Mail, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Online Marketing, Event Planning, Marketing Research, Fundraising
Education
College of the Holy Cross
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics
Fordham Gabelli School of Business
MBA, Marketing
BeShure LLC May 2005 - Present
Fibre-Craft Materials Corp. April 2014 - February 2015
America Israel Chamber of Commerce, Chicago 2009 - 2012
Restoration Gallery June 2008 - June 2011
Wolfcraft, Inc. 1990 - November 2009
Processed Plastic Co. dba Tootsietoy Corp. October 2004 - May 2005
Toy Industry Association 2001 - 2005
Strombecker Hong Kong Ltd 1988 - 2005
Strombecker Corp. July 1988 - October 2004
Home Products International 1990 - 2004
Skills
Business Strategy, New Business Development, International Business, Lean Manufacturing, Retail Industry, Account Management, Product Management, Product Development, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Operations Management, Sales Management, China sourcing, Managerial Finance, Retail, Strategic Planning, Global Sourcing, Brand Management, Forecasting, Strategy, Leadership, Consumer Products, Brand Development, Sales, P&L Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Selling, Pricing, Start-ups, Marketing Management, Business Planning, Licensing, Market Research, Customer Insight, Market Analysis, Product Innovation, FMCG, Income Statement, Product Launch, P&L, Marketing Research, International Sales, Merchandising, Creative Direction
Education
Cornell University - Johnson Graduate School of Management 1981 — 1983
MBA
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1975 — 1979
BA
Toy Trends June 2003 - Present
Spielwarenmesse eG January 2007 - Present
Adventure Publishing May 2006 - Present
Toy Industry Association June 2003 - August 2011
The NPD Group January 1999 - June 2003
Mattel February 1987 - December 1998
Today's Kids September 1991 - August 1996
Ogilvy & Mather, Los Angeles March 1983 - February 1987
Bikuben Bank, Denmark March 1982 - December 1982
Skills
Media Relations, Trend Analysis, Trend, Marketing Communications, Spokesperson, Consumer Products, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Toy Industry, Brand Management, Toys, Strategy, New Media, Trade Shows, Copywriting, Entertainment, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Licensing, Advertising, Social Media, Blogging, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Publishing, Creative Direction, Product Development, Packaging, Brand Development, Publicity, Product Marketing, Marketing Research, Market Research, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Internal Communications, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Sponsorship, Crisis Communications, Management, Brand Awareness, Direct Marketing, International Marketing, Brand Licensing, Retail, Online Advertising
Education
California State University-Northridge 1976 — 1981
Graduate, International Business and Marketing
IT University of Copenhagen
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Armored AutoGroup; acquired by Spectrum Brands, now Global Auto Care division 2011 - Present
Honeywell International Inc. 2005 - 2011
The BOC Group Inc. 2004 - 2005
Toy Industry Association 2000 - 2004
Inter-Act Electronic Marketing 1998 - 2000
Skills
Corporate Governance, Consumer Products, Licensing, Start-ups, Product Development, Negotiating Contracts, International Business, Non-profit..., Legal Advice, Legal Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Licensing Agreements, Corporate Social..., Managing..., Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, Trademarks, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Regulatory Affairs, Management, SEC filings, Dispute Resolution, Risk Management, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property..., Employment Law, Corporate Transactions, SEC reporting, Employment, Coding languages:..., Legal Project Management
Education
University of Virginia School of Law
J.D.
University of Essex
M.A.
Université de Neuchâtel
Fulbright Scholarship
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.A.
Toy Industry Association March 2012 - Present
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission March 2008 - March 2012
US Senator Pete V. Domenici August 2006 - March 2008
Clovis Community College 2004 - 2005
Skills
Public Policy, Product Safety, Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Legislation, Non-profits, Politics, Nonprofits, Legislative Relations, Media Relations
Education
Eastern New Mexico University 2004 — 2006
Bachelor's of Business Administration
Clovis Community College 1999 — 2001
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Toy Industry Association April 2015 - Present
Toy Industry Association December 2012 - Present
National Association of Police Organizations August 2010 - December 2012
U.S. Senate October 2009 - August 2010
U.S. Senate June 2008 - October 2009
United States Senate September 2007 - June 2008
Republican Party of Florida March 2007 - August 2007
Ron Sachs Communications January 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Policy Analysis, Legislative Relations, Public Affairs, Grassroots Organizing, Fundraising, Political Campaigns, Political Consulting, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Federal Government, Lobbying, Political Strategy, Federal Government..., Capitol Hill, Direct Lobbying, Governmental Affairs, Leadership, Legislation, Political Communication, Community Outreach, Research, Social Media, Congress, Public Relations, Media Relations, Politics, Coalitions, State Government, Proposal Writing, Strategic Communications, Government, Grassroots
Education
Florida State University 2003 — 2007
Business
Cloud 12 November 2010 - Present
@aquila April 2009 - November 2010
PJ Inc. November 1997 - November 2010
VEGAS.com 2002 - February 2008
Site59 2000 - 2006
Toy Industry Association 2000 - 2004
Adams Unlimited 1994 - 1997
GCI Group, a Division of Grey Advertising June 1992 - July 1994
Marina Maher Communications 1990 - 1992
Skills
driving brand value, increasing revenue, creative solutions, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Consumer Products, Special Events, Marketing Research, Mergers, Luxury Goods, Professional Services, Food & Beverage, Social Media, Public Relations, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, New Business Development, Online Advertising, Business Development, Business Strategy, Change Management, Strategic Consulting, Link Building, Strategy, Event Management, Leadership, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, E-commerce, Start-ups, Marketing, Content Strategy, Creative Direction, Management, B2B, Strategic Partnerships, Publishing, Digital Strategy, Blogging, Corporate Communications, Mergers & Acquisitions, Brand Development
Education
Tufts University 1986 — 1990
BA in French
Columbia University in Paris 1988 — 1988
French
The TAGS Group June 2014 - Present
Toy Industry Association January 2009 - June 2014
American National Standards Institute March 1990 - December 2008
University of Evansville May 1988 - March 1990
Skills
Public Speaking, Social Media, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Event Management, Standardization, Corporate Communications, Graphic Design, Strategic Communications, Non-profits, Trade Shows, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Digital Media, Media Relations, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Internal Communications, Business Development, Email Marketing, Publicity, Brand Management, Brand Development, Copywriting, Blogging, Online Marketing, Creative Direction, Sponsorship, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Publishing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, New Media, Copy Editing, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Creative Strategy
Education
Parsons School of Design 2004 — 2005
Certificate in Digital Design and Advertising, Graphic Design, Certificate Program
Pike Central High School 1984 — 1988
University of Evansville 1984 — 1988
BS, Business Administration
Toy Industry Association March 2013 - Present
Prose Media February 2013 - March 2013
The Boston Courant November 2010 - August 2012
The Patriot Ledger July 2010 - October 2010
Snowmass Sun September 2008 - April 2009
Saratoga Today May 2007 - August 2007
La Cucina Italiana June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Feature Articles, Storytelling, Photography, News Writing, Copy Editing, Ap Style, Blogging, Social Media, Newspaper, Editorial, Magazines, Newspapers, Breaking News, Interviews, Web Content, Editing, AP Style
Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism 2009 — 2010
MS, Journalism, Magazine Writing
Skidmore College 2003 — 2007
BA, English, Italian
Marymount
Toy Industry Association April 2014 - Present
Toy Industry Association April 2013 - April 2014
Jones Lang LaSalle January 2012 - March 2013
Jones Lang LaSalle February 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, French, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Management, Fundraising, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Public Relations
Education
Colgate University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, French
Strath Haven
Toy Industry Association September 2008 - Present
Entertainment Software Association May 2000 - September 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Public Speaking, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets
Education
California Western School of Law 1983 — 1986
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Hartford 1981 — 1983
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. January 2000 - Present
Oddz On 1999 - 2000
Toy Industry Association 1989 - 1999
Galoob Toys 1987 - 1999
Worlds Of Wonder 1985 - 1987
Arneson Inc. January 1984 - August 1985
Software Knowledge Unlimited 1983 - 1984
Control Data Corporation June 1978 - August 1981
3M Business Products August 1972 - July 1978
Skills
Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Analysis, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Income Statement, Competitive Analysis, Product Management, Pricing, Retail, Process Improvement, Product Marketing, Financial Modeling, Start-ups, Team Building, Mergers, Negotiation, Financial Reporting, Business Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, CRM, Leadership, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Credit Risk, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
California State University, Fresno 1981 — 1982
BS, Agricultural Business
Merced City College 1978 — 1980
AA, Business
Toy Industry Association 2004 - Present
Education
American University 1975 — 1979
Toy Industry Association September 2014 - Present
Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) October 2010 - September 2014
Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) December 2008 - November 2010
EUSA March 2008 - November 2008
Massachusetts House Minority Leader January 2007 - 2008
Healey for Governor 2006 - 2006
Office of Governor Mitt Romney 2004 - 2006
Skills
Legislative Relations, Strategic Communications, Grassroots Organizing, State Government, Government, Public Affairs, Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Politics, Legislation, Policy Analysis, Coalitions, Policy, Political Science, Nonprofits, International Relations, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Public Relations, PAC, Public Speaking, Governmental Affairs, Lobbying, Political Communication, Volunteer Management, Government Relations, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Program Management, Strategy, Program Development, Media Relations
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science and Government
Institut catholique de Paris 2002 — 2003
French Studies
YAFA Marketing and Consulting LLC May 2008 - Present
Funandfunction.com 2008 - Present
Toy Industry Association January 2007 - April 2008
Drisha Institute November 2002 - December 2006
Citigroup 1994 - 2002
TIAA-CREF 1988 - 1994
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Strategic Consulting, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Advertising, Website Redesign, Social Media Marketing, Grant Writing, Corporate Identity, Corporate Branding, E-commerce Consulting, Product Development, B2B Marketing, B2C marketing, Copy Editing, Website Promotion, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Marketing Strategy, B2B, Online Marketing, Strategic Planning, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Email Marketing, Event Management, SEO, E-commerce, Promotions, Public Relations, Marketing, Start-ups, Direct Mail
Education
New York University
MA, Journalism
Queens College
BA, English Literature and Political Science
Toy Industry Association June 2012 - Present
Toy Industry Association June 2010 - Present
QDesigns January 2008 - January 2012
Toy Industry Association September 2008 - April 2010
Entertainment Services and Technology Association January 2007 - September 2008
American Meat Institute July 2006 - January 2007
American Bar Association February 2005 - June 2005
American Meat Institute July 2002 - February 2005
Nordstrom April 2001 - February 2002
Women's Shoes May 2000 - April 2001
Skills
Social Media, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Public Relations, Trade Shows, Media Relations, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Marketing, Sponsorship, Management, Nonprofits, Budgets, Sales, Integrated Marketing, Program Management, Direct Mail, Market Planning
Education
James Madison University 1996 — 2000
BBA, Marketing and Advertising
Toy Industry Association May 2013 - Present
Direct Marketing Association September 1986 - July 2012
Skills
Business Development, Team Leadership, Account Management, Creative Thinker, Business Strategy, Direct Marketing, Interactive Marketing
Education
Colgate University 1976 — 1979
Toy Industry Association January 2015 - Present
Marks Paneth LLP July 2013 - December 2014
Marks Paneth LLP January 2010 - June 2013
UHY LLP 2006 - 2009
Skills
Tax, Auditing, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounting, QuickBooks, Financial Analysis, GAAP, Internal Controls, Bookkeeping, US GAAP, General Ledger, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Statements, Financial Audits
Education
Boston College 2002 — 2006
BS, Accounting, Finance
Varier Furniture AS February 2015 - Present
A.T. Cross Company February 2014 - Present
Connecticut Children's Medical Center March 2008 - Present
LEGO System Inc. January 2004 - Present
LEGO Group March 1999 - Present
Toy Industry Association February 2012 - February 2014
LEGO Europe North, UK June 2000 - December 2003
LEGO New Zealand Ltd August 1995 - January 1999
LEGO Overseas A/S 1988 - 1995
LEGO Asia/Pacific 1988 - 1994
Skills
Consumer Products, Toys, Customer Insight, Brand Management, Product Innovation, Global Marketing, Trade Marketing, Brand Development, FMCG, Shopper Marketing, International Marketing, Marketing Management, Innovation Management, Strategy, Product Development, Key Account Development, P&L Management, Marketing Strategy
Education
Handelshøjskolen, Kolding 1986 — 1988
HD International Marketing, International Marketing
Handelshøjskolen i Århus 1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Marketing
Toy Industry Association July 1998 - Present
Resolute Reinsurance Co. 1981 - 1994
Skills
Trade Shows, Toys, Brand Management, Creative Direction, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Consumer Products, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Blogging, Corporate Communications, Brand Development, Product Marketing, Sponsorship, Publishing, Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Press Releases, Copywriting, Social Media, New Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Direct Marketing, Strategy, Online Marketing, Digital Media
Education
State University of New York at Stony Brook 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Geller & Company January 2015 - March 2015
Toy Industry Association December 2006 - December 2014
Publicis Groupe February 2006 - December 2006
New York Life Insurance Company September 2005 - January 2006
Louis Vuitton January 2005 - May 2005
Kumon North America 1999 - 2005
Accounting Consultant May 1997 - October 1999
Agrevo Environmental February 1995 - May 1997
UPS January 1993 - February 1995
ESCADA March 1992 - October 1992
Skills
Accounting, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Payroll, Auditing, Financial Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Management, Forecasting, Accounts Payable, GAAP, Fixed Assets, General Ledger, Internal Controls, Finance, Financial Reporting, Variance Analysis, Monthly Close Process, Accounts Receivable, Sales & Use Tax, Consolidated Financial..., Microsoft Excel, Internal Audit, MS Great Plains, Microsoft Word, Salesforce.com, •Eliminated manual..., •Established..., •Improved efficiency..., •Implemented new...
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark 1989 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Toy Industry Association June 2012 - Present
California State Assembly November 2010 - June 2012
California State Assembly February 2007 - November 2010
APCO Worldwide 2005 - 2007
Governor's Office December 2003 - June 2005
California Chamber of Commerce 2001 - December 2003
Skills
Public Policy, Legislation, Coalitions, Political Campaigns, Policy Analysis, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Legislative Relations
Education
California State University-Sacramento 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Government
Toy Industry Association November 2010 - Present
American Craft Council June 2008 - November 2010
American Craft Council August 2005 - June 2007
Newsweek 1998 - 2002
Education
Fordham University 1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
St. Anthony's High School
Sound 5 November 2011 - Present
RE:CREATIVE December 2007 - November 2011
Self-Employed 2000 - 2007
Toy Industry Association 1994 - 2007
Skills
Creative Direction, Marketing Communications, Brand Development, Social Media Marketing, Creative Services, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, SEO, Event Planning, Corporate Identity, Direct Mail, Email Marketing, Web Design, Art Direction, Logo Design, Typography, Event Management, Publishing, Annual Reports, Advertising, Photography, Creative Strategy, Branding & Identity, Brochures, Business Cards, Catalogs, Graphics, Trade Shows, Packaging, Newsletters
Education
Parsons School of Design 1998 — 2003
Graphic & Digital Design
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1990 — 1994
Marketing
Toy Industry Association March 2014 - Present
Interaktiva Kids, LLC (www.quehagoconlosnenes.com) January 2011 - Present
Toy Industry Association March 2011 - March 2014
Toy Industry Association July 2006 - March 2011
NJ Society of CPAs October 2005 - June 2006
Craft & Hobby Association 2004 - 2005
French-American Foundation January 2003 - November 2004
Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration November 2001 - December 2002
SNP Communications July 1999 - July 2000
Skills
Non-profits, Public Relations, Marketing, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Program Management, Newsletters, Management, Grants, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Trade Shows
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2000 — 2001
MA, Political Science/European Studies
University of Pennsylvania 1995 — 1999
BA, International Relations
Toy Industry Association
Skills
Trade Shows, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Retail, Social Media, Advertising, Consumer Products, Email Marketing, Media Relations, Sponsorship, Brand Development, Brand Management, Press Releases, Creative Direction
Education
Gettysburg College 1978 — 1981
Toy Industry Association February 2014 - Present
American Plastic Toys, Inc. June 1984 - Present
Education
Wayne State University 1990 — 1992
MBA, Business/Marketing
Michigan State University
BA, Supply Chain Management
Toy Industry Association
Education
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY)
Toy Industry Association May 2004 - Present
Miller Freeman 2004 - Present
Skills
Merchandising, Trade Shows, Sourcing, Consumer Products, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, New Business Development, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Sponsorship, B2B, Brand Development, Sales, Event Management, Business Relationship...
Education
St. Lawrence University 1958 — 1961
English, Economics
Wall2Wall Media/Yellow Pages Group August 2015 - Present
ypnexthome August 2015 - Present
Toy Industry Association June 2015 - Present
Marlene Eisner June 2014 - Present
The Gazette / Urban Expressions Magazine March 2009 - Present
Concordia school of Extended Learning May 2013 - May 2014
Free Press June 2012 - May 2014
Concordia University continuing education June 2012 - March 2014
Concordia University journalism department September 2009 - December 2013
YM-YWHA July 2007 - May 2012
Skills
Copy Editing, Journalism, Newspaper, Editing, Press Releases, Proofreading, Blogging, Copywriting, Web Content, Publishing, Editorial, Creative Writing, Newspapers, Feature Articles, Magazines, Public Relations, Storytelling, Writing, Publications
Education
Concordia University
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
McGill University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Occidental Petroleum Corporation May 2014 - Present
Toy Industry Association May 2013 - August 2013
AAFA January 2009 - August 2012
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning
Education
George Mason University School of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
The George Washington University 2004 — 2008
BA, International Economics
Toy Industry Association September 1992 - Present
Hermes of Paris November 1989 - August 1992
Young & Rubicam June 1987 - November 1989
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Trade Shows, Vendor Management, Sourcing, Retail, Nonprofits, Management, Legal Compliance, Cross-functional Team..., Accounting Management, Human Resources, Accounting Applications, Accounting Issues, Benefit Plan..., Benefits Accounting, Benefits Administration, Benefits Analysis, 401k, ADP Payroll, Multi-state Payroll..., Payroll, Financial Accounting, Financial Audits, Recruitment Advertising, Account Reconciliation, Internet Recruiting, Team Management, General Ledger
Education
St John's University 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Nassau Community College 1982 — 1984
Accounting
V12 Group December 2014 - Present
Toy Industry Association July 2014 - December 2014
Sociocast Networks April 2013 - December 2013
Prudential Financial May 2011 - February 2013
Metro Music Rehearsal Studios August 2010 - December 2011
Crimson Hexagon January 2009 - June 2009
CSN Stores June 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Market Research, Analytics, Lead Generation, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Beta Management, Troubleshooting, General Insurance, Adobe Creative Suite, CRM databases, Media Outreach, HTML, SPSS, Qualtrics, Salesforce.com, Microsoft Excel, Apple
Education
Northeastern University 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Marketing; Music Industry
Toy Industry Association July 2010 - Present
NYU Office of the Provost February 2010 - May 2010
The Century Foundation June 2009 - January 2010
New York State Executive Chamber March 2009 - June 2009
Chanel September 2008 - December 2008
The Suburban September 2006 - August 2008
The Montreal Gazette May 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Bilingual, HTML, Proofreading, Editing, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications, Event Planning, Email Marketing, Toys, Public Safety, Regulatory Requirements, Internal Communications, Trade Shows, Web Content Management, Standards Compliance, Customs Regulations, Public Relations, Writing Skills, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications, Writing, Press Releases
Education
New York University 2008 — 2010
MA, Media, Culture and Communication
Concordia University 2003 — 2006
BA, Journalism and Creative Writing (double major)
Royal West
Mattel 1999 - Present
Toy Association of Southern California 1999 - Present
Toy Industry Association 1999 - Present
District Export Council, Southern California 2004 - 2008
El Segundo Education Foundation 2004 - 2008
El Segundo Chamber of Commerce 2002 - 2006
Women in International Trade, Los Angeles Chapter 1995 - 1999
Foreign Trade Association of Southern California 1995 - 1999
Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, International Relations, Crisis Communications, International Business, Marketing Communications, International Trade, Corporate Social..., Public Policy, Marketing Strategy, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Leadership, Strategy, Nonprofits, Corporate Communications, Business Strategy, Licensing, Community Outreach
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business
MBA
Ecole de Management de Lyon / EM Lyon
MBA equiv.
Waseda University