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Indianapolis, In, Us

Indianapolis, In, Us

Indianapolis, In, Us

Managed the machinery sourcing and purchasing for brand new e-commerce initiatives of on demand product. Oversaw entire product purchasing program working with inventory and allocation team to draw down inflated product inventory levels and increase bottom line returns YOY. Spearheaded retail POP display development in wire, wood and corrugate for large variety of channels and product programs.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

A collectibles and toy company specializing in high detail automotive replicas, figures and accessories for both mass market and specialty stores. Currently serving as the Vice President of Licensing & Product Development focusing on new license acquisition, negotiation and management of both new and existing licensing properties; maximizing licensor and licensee relationships to hit all potential sales channels, product categories and consistently exceeding guarantees by large margins; new product development; item and line management from concept to production; developing and overseeing entire company product line through tremendous sales growth including over 90% YOY increase from prior fiscal year; overseeing relationships and projects for multiple Chinese based factories across numerous product SKUs; oversee production staff for pre-production sampling development and review, mold development (both resin/3-D printed prototypes and final injected mold optimization), casting and line development; overseeing team of designers (in-house and freelance) for concept, packaging and final product design, toy component, package and marketing material artwork direction from conceptual stages to print proofs and final product.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

A collectibles and toy company specializing in high detail automotive replicas, figures and accessories for both mass market and specialty stores. Served as the Director of Licensing and Product Development focusing on item and line management from concept to production; developing and overseeing entire company product line through tremendous sales growth including over 60% YOY increase from prior fiscal year; acquisition, negotiation and management of both new and existing licensing properties; maximizing licensor and licensee relationships to hit all potential sales channels, product categories and consistently exceeding guarantees by large margins; overseeing, coordinating and maintaining relationships and projects for multiple Chinese based factories across numerous product SKUs; oversee production staff for pre-production sampling development and review, mold development (both resin/3-D printed prototypes and final injected mold optimization), casting and line development; overseeing team of designers (in-house and freelance) for concept, packaging and final product design, toy component, package and marketing material artwork direction from conceptual stages to print proofs and final product.

Indianapolis, In, Us

Manage and develop product safety and compliance standards for Trends entire line of products from ingredients and raw materials to final product lab testing as well as maintaining a database of safety records.Administer and ensure a variety of Trends, customer and licensor standards are met at the factory level including social compliance and raw material chain of custody.Troubleshoot quality control issues and apply principles to new product development processes.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

A collectibles and toy company specializing in high detail die-cast automotive replicas for both mass market and specialty stores. Currently working as the Director of Production focusing on item and line management from concept to production; overseeing, coordinating and maintaining relationships and projects for multiple Chinese based factories with multiple product SKUs; pre-production sampling development and review; product quality control; mold development (both resin prototypes and final injected mold optimization); product testing and compliance with the CPSIA and ASTM; casting and line development; overseeing team of designers (in-house and freelance),production manager, Asian production manager and licensing development and compliance; toy component, package and marketing material artwork direction and quality assurance from conceptual stages with in-house design team to print proofs and final product.

A growing company in the toy and game market with a large and expanding collection of quality, family oriented products for both the mass and specialty markets. Worked as a senior graphic designer and graphics department manager, overseeing multiple lines, projects and designers, maintaining department time-lines and overseeing development cycles from start to finish. Responsibilities include but not limited to: packaging, game components, and marketing material graphic design; direct management of licensed items, outsourced projects and freelancers; press ready digital photography; final file optimization for print, web, and video presentations; managing press checks on domestic projects; coordinating photoshoots and their creative direction; copyrighting; serving as the creative director on DVD production, coordinating and directing the art, set, music, voice-over, script writing, and talent selection.

A branding and design firm with a wide variety of corporate andcultural institution clients. Worked as a co-op student in the role of junior designer. Responsibilities included: designing, producing, photographing and documenting pieces for clients; overseeing press checks; presentation layout and design; design and execution of promotional pieces for prospective clients; assisting senior designers with mechanicals and layouts for client presentations.

Bachelor Of Science, Graphic Design

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