"If you can dream it, I can make it!" Throughout my 27 years in the consumer products and publishing industry, I have been engaged in the transformation of visionary concepts into high-quality compelling products, including toys, collectibles, collector edition sets, apparel, plush, consumer electronics, enamel pins, housewares, books, and accessories. I specialize in creating and producing fan engagement products for the pop culture and the entertainment industry.

Define and execute manufacturing strategy to deliver epic products against the department’s initiatives and distribution requirements. Identify global opportunities to expand the vendor matrix into new product categories and innovation in product development. Source and manage reliable vendors. Serve as the lead for strategic partnerships and relationships between Blizzard and all its potential and existing vendors. Develop and enhance network and sourcing relationships to increase… Show more Define and execute manufacturing strategy to deliver epic products against the department’s initiatives and distribution requirements. Identify global opportunities to expand the vendor matrix into new product categories and innovation in product development. Source and manage reliable vendors. Serve as the lead for strategic partnerships and relationships between Blizzard and all its potential and existing vendors. Develop and enhance network and sourcing relationships to increase profit margin, support new product concepts, improve lead times, and product innovations.Oversee manufacturing process from idea inception to delivery including creative brief process, vendor selection, testing, regulatory/compliance requirements, quality assurance, production sample approvals, production batch approvals, shipping and logistics, while achieving cost target.Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap for product delivery against all channels of distribution.Partner with category and distribution managers to analyze product performance, to identify gaps for growth opportunities and perform product reviews.Build processes to manage the product manufacturing and delivery schedule, ensuring all milestones on each project’s critical path are met and at desired timeline in order to deliver product against required dates.Negotiate price quotes and approve manufacturing services agreements.Manage and mentor manufacturing team.Collaborate with regional Blizzard offices to ensure global sourcing efficiencies, quality assurance, and overall support for product development.Communicate status updates with VP on a weekly basis and assist in special events/projects. Show less