Sales & Marketing to the Retail / Hobby/ Specialty markets directly for Round 2 LLC ( manufacturer of model kits, die cast, slot cars, & seasonal licensed products )

-Represent sales and marketing for major toy, premium, and collectible manufacturers, including RC2 Corporation, Ertl Collectibles, Greenlight Toys, Round 2 Corporation, Checkered Flag Sports, and Liberty Classics Inc.-Work directly with cross-section of U.S. companies developing custom toy and collectible programs for product launches, safety awards, anniversary celebrations, bounce-back offers, and purchasing incentives-Advised graphic designer departments for manufacturers to facilitate customer product requests-Provide national promotional agencies with product and sales materials for clients (e.g., Staples Promotional Products, Lee Wayne, Halo, etc.)

-Sold to and managed over 125 different accounts for clients throughout the U.S. and Canada, including Caterpillar Inc. Chrysler Corp., Ford Motor, Chevrolet, International Truck, M&M-Mars, Sara Lee Corp., Proctor & Gamble, Progressive Insurance, and State Farm Insurance-Developed and maintained promotional programs for die-cast models, model kits, baby and infant products, and other children's toys-Managed development and approval process of product design and marketing materials

-Sold to and managed accounts for clients throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe, including clients in racing, automotive, food & beverage, transportation, and other industries-Delivered 75+ new accounts and tripled company's overall sales-Supervised promotional programs utilizing RC2 Corporation and Learning Curve Brands toys and collectibles-Worked directly with sponsors of Nascar and NHRA to design customized, collectible replicas-Set up and attended industry-related trade shows, including International Toy Fair, Motivation Premium Show, AAPEX/SEMA, Food Marketing Institute Show, International iHobby Show, and International Home & Housewares Show

-Managed operations & sales of radio-control toy manufacturer for mass market retailers, including Wal*Mart, Toys 'R' Us, Kmart, Sears, Walgreens, Target, and Meijer Stores-Negotiated all licensing programs with several major companies, including Ford Motor, Chrysler Corp., Chevrolet, Nascar, NHRA, and Universal Studios-Handled all product and packaging development and approval-Set up and attended industry-related trade shows, such as International Toy Fair, International iHobby Show, Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, and Ace Hardware & True Value shows-Traveled extensively to work directly with factories located in Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan

-Represented toy & hobby manufacturers, including Matchbox Toys, JRL Toys, New Bright Industries, Nikko, Pressman Toy, Shelcore, Imperial Toy, TSR Industries, and Modern Publishing, to retail customers located throughout the midwest. -Set up and attended industry-related trade shows, including International Toy Fair and International iHobby Show

-Managed sales & service to grocery trade with toys, baby products, and pet care product, including midwest Jewel Food stores-Led all hiring for sales positions in territory