President
Current• Founder of Munky King, a leading designer toy brand that produces collectibles with renown pop-surrealist artists and art toys for the mass market. Work includes product development and manufacturing for major companies.• Product management experience for 25+ successful SKUs. Expertise in every phase of toy production from concept start to production finish. Able to make quick decisions to resolve issues in an efficient and cost-effective manner.• Knowledgeable in all areas of… Show more • Founder of Munky King, a leading designer toy brand that produces collectibles with renown pop-surrealist artists and art toys for the mass market. Work includes product development and manufacturing for major companies.• Product management experience for 25+ successful SKUs. Expertise in every phase of toy production from concept start to production finish. Able to make quick decisions to resolve issues in an efficient and cost-effective manner.• Knowledgeable in all areas of toy production process: Sculpting, 3D printing, injection molding, roto-casting, deco, quality control, packaging, and marketing.• Experienced in cost analysis and budgeting. Negotiated contracts with vendors and manufacturers at all levels of supply chain. Created and maintained budgets for individual projects and the company as a whole.• Strategic planning for all productions. Scheduling and detailed management of goods-in-process to achieve target milestones.• Head of design team. Curated popular artists whose art could be translated into marketable products. Collaborated with artists and clients to develop a clear vision for their project and convey design goals to traditional and 3D sculptors. Art directed package design and marketing materials.• Liaison with overseas factories. Frequent travel to China to oversee tooling and production phases and maintain quality control. Regular correspondence via video conferencing, chat, and email with offshore team. Show less
