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 Lead branding, marketing, and creative efforts of the company and its various divisions. Handle communications with factories, buyers, and sales reps. Manage third-party marketing and advertising teams. Design and develop new products. Provide product photography and photo editing. Assist in identifying designers and specialized contractors.

General Manager and Director of Product Design & Development 2003-2017; Director of Product Design & Development and Sales & Marketing Coordinator 2002-2003 Supervised all department managers and made critical decisions on a continuous basis - prioritizing, assigning, and distributing work/projects to maximize efficiency. Directed any department when its manager was traveling or on vacation. Managed Administrative & Business Operations. Responsible for all aspects of new product design and development for the Jack Georges brand from market research & analysis to styling and function.  Led multichannel marketing, branding, and advertising efforts for digital and print media with internal group and/or third-party contractors. Designed and developed private label and custom products (independently or with client team) based on the needs of Fortune 500 brands and retailers, corporations, designers, film studios, prop-masters, and high-net individuals.  Handled communication with factories and material suppliers around the world. Traveled to their facilities in Asia, Europe, and South America, as needed. Worked directly with intellectual property attorneys on utility and design patent applications. Wrote, reviewed, and/or negotiated agreements with suppliers, partner brands, and contractors. Organized trade shows including designing fixtures, displays, posters, and banners.  Took product images and lifestyle photos then edited as needed. Created catalogs, visual displays, and packaging design. Developed advertising campaigns and wrote copy for industry publications. Interviewed, hired, and trained new managers for all departments.  Managed company’s retail websites, working with third-party SEO & marketing contractors. Wrote scripts, narrated, and demonstrated products in videos for industry and consumer use. Provided support and direction for corporate and independent sales reps located across the US and Canada.

 Designed and developed products for the automotive, consumer electronics, and toy industries. Assisted with marketing and advertising strategies for new products. Created logos and company graphics for manufacturers, marketers, and entertainment industry businesses. Led presentations to executives, clients, banks, and VC firms as needed. Assisted in identifying/selecting full-time designers to meet client needs.