The Licensing Manager is instrumental in all aspects of executing the launch of new licensed product partnerships. Responsibilities included: Managing licensee relationships; overseeing product & packaging development & approvals; managing the development of digital sales and marketing materials; product and packaging style guides, virtual trade show exhibitions and various other functions to facilitate the successful launch of branded licensed products into the marketplace. Manage the setup & maintenance of the Brainbase royalty reporting platform. Managed the launch & maintenance of branded Amazon stores. Oversaw the setup & management of branded DTC store: saveurselects.com Worked with engineers on creating an in-house royalty management platform.

Responsible for curriculum oversight; prepare and oversee the Sunday programs, including guest speakersCreate & manage annual calendar of curriculum & activitiesIntegrate youth into the broader congregation through regular service in various ministriesResponsible for the determination, coordination and evaluation of youth related special events & retreatsResponsible for recruiting, training & motivating volunteers & parents to work with youthWeekly leader calls to review the previous week and prepare for the upcoming weekMaintain regular communication with parents, through weekly email update & weekly prayer conference callConnecting events with families to enhance community i.e.: parent mixers, diversity meals, service projectsStay connected with youth both on Sundays and during the week to provide discipleshipResponsible for the visitor intake and follow upDevelop and manage the annual budgetResponsible for PR and the update of all print and web materials; manage youth Instagram & Twitter pages

Developed & managed time & action and production calendars and WIPManaged pre-production and production approval processClose working partnership with design, merchandising and salesResponsible for production tracking and reporting; communication with agents and suppliers & agents

Managed the sourcing of soft & hard home decor products from concept to delivery.Worked closely with design to ensure all specifications are properly communicated to suppliers.Communicated with suppliers to negotiate pricing, lead times and minimums Managed and maintained product development WIP form; chaired weekly product development meeting.

Led and managed all aspects of the overseas production of luxury tabletop items such as napkins, placemats, napkin rings, table runners and glassware. Managed vendor and agent relationships in India, China, The Philippians, Vietnam and Europe. Developed and managed timelines; ensuredtimely deliveries and that new merchandise met all product specifications and quality standards.

Acted as liaison between the creative, account, and production teams, as well as copywriter and proofreaders to fulfill client requests and needs.Managed timelines and all critical milestones to ensure on time delivery of all deliverables and assets.

Led and managed the development of packaging, collateral, and presentation materials for all LF USA home brands. Developed creative briefs for all projects, created and maintained time and action calendars for all projects ensuring global agreement on creative direction.

Managed from inception to completion the development of all new private label bath furniture and laundry organization while facilitating the working relationships with cross functional team of designers and merchants.

Led and managed from inception through completion the development of all private label packaging, including all holiday and summer seasonal packaging programs. Instrumental in providing and introducing creative ideas for the packaging department and implementing effective new processes for managing projects and timelines.

Managed creative services projects from development through completion for Martha Stewart Everyday kitchen, decorating, and keeping, including re-launch of the Martha Stewart Everyday candle and dinnerware programs; while managing the relationship with their strategic partner, Kmart.

Managed product packaging implementation and execution for the collection, which included all inserts, hang tags, fabric care & logo labels, vinyl bags and shrink wrap; as well as, collateral marketing material to the specifications of Calvin Klein, Inc., and Calvin Klein Home.

Coordinated all product packaging implementation for all divisions including bedding, bath, window fashions, and furniture slipcovers, with an emphasis on interdivisional brand cohesion.