Over-see a product line from conception to ship date. Over-see the style and art direction of the packaging and product.

Director, Design & Product DevelopmentResponsible for the design and development of Club Penguin action figures, play sets and plush; Fancy Nancy 18" vinyl dolls, clothing and accessories; Fancy Nancy 4" vinyl dolls, play sets and accessory packs; Phineas & Ferb action figures and playsets; Lucky Beebee charms and jewelry.Oversaw a team of project managers and outside design vendors.Brainstormed new product lines and kept team focused and on schedule. Worked closely with JAKKS Hong Kong office .

I was Director of Product Development and Design. Jakks had a massive lay off just recently. I was at Jakks for 10 years and know all aspects of the Design and Product Development process for toys and pet products.

Designed, art directed and project managed WWE action figures from concept, package design to production. Coordinated digital scanning of wrestlers with our vendor, Gentle Giant.Worked on a vehicle action figure line called Extreme Athletes.

Oversaw the design and production of the JAKKS pet lineDeveloped hamster houses, hermit crab shell houses, as well as dog begging and plush toys.

Oversaw the Design Team for Pokemon action figures, plush and play sets.Directed a full team of designers and product managers.Responsible for concepts, design and development for Pokemon and Disney's Club Penguin line.Set up show rooms for annual US and HK Toy Fairs each year.Worked closely with Hong Kong office and China vendors. Traveled to HK/China several times each year.