Inventor Relations
Toronto
Cultivated strong partnerships and collaboration with a global network of more than 150 creators to drive innovation across Spin Master's portfolio.Responsible to source and secure break frame innovation in all toy categories resulting in successfully bringing over 40+ inventor concepts to market in Brands and franchises such as Paw Patrol, DC Universe, Gabby's Dollhouse, Air Hogs, Cool Maker, GUND, and Kinetic Sand.Reviewed roughly 30,000 product concepts to develop an expert ability to identify unique and novel "wow" factors in invention, championing key items through the organization to launch items such as Candylocks, Peek-a-roos, Hollywood Hair, Hyper Valve, Rainbow Jellies, Purse Pets, and Air Hog’s The Animal.Guided team members on best in class practices for Inventor Relations, and trained them in identifying innovation, opportunity communication, white space analysis, contract negotiation, and the history of product and people in the toy & game industry.