A limitless imagination and passion for toy design. I bring over 2 decades of hands on experience bringing toys to market through creative ideation, design and product development. Past responsibilities included the design of all Bruin preschool and infant toys plus Animal Alley plush segment at Toys R Us. Also designed toys for FAO Schwarz, Journey Girls, Animal Planet, Edu-Science, Sizzlin’ Cool, Strawberry Shortcake, My Little Pony, Fisher-Price and many more brands since 2011. With more than 20 years dedicated to children's consumer product design, I've successfully created many high profile items within the toy and gift industry. I've worked on over 75 licensed brands including Disney, Nickelodeon, Pixar, Peanuts, Crayola, DC Comics, Warner Brothers to name just a few. I bring a unique perspective and insight to any creative challenge put before me.Extensive product development and management of sculpt and prototype production, tooling and sampling with China factories.Innovative concepts, ability to sculpt and produce my own 3D prototypes, expert knowledge of Adobe software, ability to collaborate with engineers and suppliers in the creation of successful products.Professional Experience:• Managing multiple projects with various teams under strict timelines.• Management of sculptors in multiple locations, working with freelance designers.• Daily communication with factories, making sure all areas of production are accurate and timely.• Product Designer with experience designing licensed and non-licensed product toys and home decor. • Graphic Designer with experience designing packaging and product design/layout, branding and identity.Specialties: • Creative Direction• Product Management• Product Development• Product Design• Graphic Design• Packaging Design/Layout