Krystal Mathias-Alexander Email & Phone Number

United States

Miami, Florida, United States

Miami, Florida, United States

Elmsford Ny

- Director of Everyday Party City categories, as well as a few Seasons- Manage large team of designers, provide daily feedback & help juggle workloads- Organize large scale presentations for Party City and Executive meetings- Lead speaker and presenter for new concepts, designs and trends- Work directly with retail to receive artwork approval- Extensive knowledge of large format library, specifications and technical skills- Overseas trip initiative to drive and choose… Show more - Director of Everyday Party City categories, as well as a few Seasons- Manage large team of designers, provide daily feedback & help juggle workloads- Organize large scale presentations for Party City and Executive meetings- Lead speaker and presenter for new concepts, designs and trends- Work directly with retail to receive artwork approval- Extensive knowledge of large format library, specifications and technical skills- Overseas trip initiative to drive and choose new Impulse Favor Line- Manage licensed Juvenile & Halloween Party décor and built close relationships with all Licensors- Work in-depth with yearly calendar to ensure deadlines- Organize photo shoots, stylize food and table shots as well as conceptualizing models- Work closely with production team and manage targets for tableware & décor- Pull new trends, competitive shopping & trade shows- Create new business opportunities with design themes, elevating formats, programs and packaging styles- Conceptualize innovative product ideas, mock up and draft specs for pricing and sourcing- On-site production sample approvals for color quality control- Work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment Show less

- Employee of the Year 2010, won a trip anywhere in the world- Director of the Fashion/Tween team- Design product and packaging for well known brands in Wal-Mart, Michaels, Target, & AC Moore- Extensive work on toys and craft programs, Made by Me, Just My Style- Director, Lead Designer and Merchandiser of the Live Nation, Beatles and Bob Marley stationery license for Wal-Mart- Communicate and maintain correspondence with all overseas manufacturers- 3 week trip to… Show more - Employee of the Year 2010, won a trip anywhere in the world- Director of the Fashion/Tween team- Design product and packaging for well known brands in Wal-Mart, Michaels, Target, & AC Moore- Extensive work on toys and craft programs, Made by Me, Just My Style- Director, Lead Designer and Merchandiser of the Live Nation, Beatles and Bob Marley stationery license for Wal-Mart- Communicate and maintain correspondence with all overseas manufacturers- 3 week trip to Shanghai for on-site rush, Wal-Mart Craft program- Organize model shoots & schedule, work closely with stylist & make-up artist- Work closely with Buyerʼs changes, approvals, and attend store meetings- Frequently traveled to Wal-Mart Headquarters in Arkansas for retail meetings and presentations- Conceptualize display designs and layout plan-o-grams- Attend domestic research trips and trade shows- Create mock-ups and presentations for Board of Directors and client meetings- Responsible for creating and developing innovative new consumer products- Delegate and prioritize workload, manage timeline- Mentor and teach new team members Show less

- Lead designer on licensed products such as Disney, Martha Stewart, Hasbro, M&Mʼs, Harley Davidson, Laura Ashley, & Roger LaBorde- Worked on the first scrapbooking line for Disney, traveled yearly to the Disney Headquarters- 3 week Taiwan trip to approve on-site Disney designs to ensure set date- Traveled to London for Laura Ashley license initiative- Visited Harley Davidson Milwaukee Headquarters for scrapbooking presentation which included hand mock-ups- Frequent traveler… Show more - Lead designer on licensed products such as Disney, Martha Stewart, Hasbro, M&Mʼs, Harley Davidson, Laura Ashley, & Roger LaBorde- Worked on the first scrapbooking line for Disney, traveled yearly to the Disney Headquarters- 3 week Taiwan trip to approve on-site Disney designs to ensure set date- Traveled to London for Laura Ashley license initiative- Visited Harley Davidson Milwaukee Headquarters for scrapbooking presentation which included hand mock-ups- Frequent traveler to Taiwan and China for on-site sample project reviews, meetings and factory tours- Illustrate and design many versions of stickers, photo albums, tools, stationary, logos, packaging, and various other craft products & scrapbook related items. Including brands Stickopotamus and Joleeʼs Boutique- Photography of product layouts used for packaging Show less