• Managed an average of 300 internal Product Development styles from ideation to warehouse receipt yearly• Coached and mentored team maintaining a culture of high-performance, enhancing their contributions to the company’s success• Directly responsible for several internal product development categories including Adult Female Generics, Licensed, Inflatable and Foam Costumes for Spirit as well as Spencer’s Ugly Christmas Sweaters• Traveled to China regularly to make on the spot decisions for the Business to reduce production lead times and negotiate costing to hit aggressive company IMU’s • Directed overseas production team on how to make construction changes to reduce duty rates• Presented product lines to top company officers in both formal and informal settings • Worked closely with Planning and Logistics teams to determine the most cost efficient methods to bring in goods and maintain target calendar dates

• Managed new Portable Power brand Weego (power banks and jump starters)• Worked with Creative and Marketing to develop a unique brand identity in a competitive category• Directly responsible for sourcing manufacturing partners in China and guaranteeing the best quality batteries for product reliability• Managed all internal and 3rd party testing to ensure safety features were in place and fully functional and batteries were of the best quality• Point contact for all engineers and industrial designers• Conducted extensive trend research and presented concepts to top Management for design and styling inspiration for all products in the Weego line

• Maintain constant awareness of emerging trends and invent new product lines based on changes and demands in the marketplace• Create new lifestyle products from concept through development, diligently managing each phase of the product life cycle; including ideation, design, market research, competitive analysis, and manufacturing• Directly responsible for several consumer goods categories ranging from Tween Girls, Youth Electronics, High End Electronics• Manage cross-functional teams to grow and deliver new products into the marketplace within the company’s profit and schedule requirements• Travel and represent the company at worldwide tradeshows by creating, preparing, and performing product presentations, booth design and configuration • Responsible for Supply Chain logistics including sourcing new, innovative materials and negotiating costs with factories to achieve targets by traveling to China and Hong Kong

• Managed product development process for Disney Princess brand make-up and dress up accessories in 2011. Key focus areas of the line included support slots, rationale, and future growth of the company• Created and maintained product development timelines to ensure product introductions are shipped on time and under budget• Responsible for achieving product costs and margin targets for new product introductions, as well as continuous margin improvements on existing items• Point of contact for day to day Disney approval submissions and coordination of product approval process as it relates to product and packaging• Traveled and presented at Disney brainstorms and approval meetings driving direction of new business development• Responsible for sourcing new and innovative materials and negotiating costs with factories to achieve targets by traveling to China and Hong Kong

• Managed product development team to create miYim and SimplyFido organic baby and pet brands for specialty channel and PawPalz mechanical plush line for mass market• Presented, sold, and created new business from international accounts such as Toys R Us Canada, Wal-Mart Mexico, Top Toy in Scandinavia, and Carrefour in Europe • Traveled, presented and sold product to more than 50 international and domestic buyers Traveled to Hong Kong and Shanghai regularly to oversee manufacturing, manage international production teams, source international printing and identify packaging partners throughout the Far East• Traveled and trained domestic management teams at Wegmans, Gracious Home, and Giggle Stores• Responsible for Marketing budget used for advertising, TV commercials, printed materials, trade shows, and PR events• Wrote press releases and product pitches to over 100 media B2C outlets securing placement in People Magazine, Fit Pregnancy, Body & Soul, Vogue, Real Simple, Parents, Pregnancy, In Touch, Us Weekly, Modern Dog, “Rachael Ray,” “Access Hollywood,” “Anderson Cooper 360!,” “Regis and Kelly”

• Managed product approval process for Nickelodeon and HIT Entertainment brands• Created and drove timeline to ensure speedy approval process and keep deadlines on target• Presented new items to sales teams for feedback and managed changes to items • Facilitated brainstorms for new product ideas with design and marketing teams• Created marketing materials and presentations for line reviews both internally and with the licensors