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• Designed and developed the 2021 LEGO Bags product line, including 23 items, 5 new silhouettes, and 5 original prints.• Produced concept pitch presentations that included inspiration boards, market research, and product details. • Presented and organized trend research findings on brand related fashion, bag silhouettes, color, prints, and nature.• Utilized knowledge of print design and vendor printing capabilities during surface design ideation phase.• Drove development through sample reviews and client communication from initial prototype to bulk production.• Tracked and documented all approvals of samples, style details, lab dips, fabric, and all other components. • Created print ready files for roller prints, screen prints, heat transfers, embroidery, and woven labels. • Performed QA checks on bulk production samples.

Broomfield, Colorado, Us

• Engaged to improve development processes and strengthen vendor relationships. • Assigned to projects to mitigate delays, revised the pre-production schedule to ensure final release date was met. • Supported the development team with product approvals in concept, sculpt, and color prototype stages.

Broomfield, Colorado, Us

• Facilitated the development process from concept approval to mass production for up to 800 styles per year.• Provided recommendations on hard good tooling process, mold types, and materials to the design team. • Lead the weekly design/development priority meeting to ensure teams were on track for upcoming due dates.• Participated in international and domestic trade shows to meet with licensors, vendors and wholesale accounts.• International travel to source new materials and vendors, support vendor relations, and ensure quality checks and sample reviews.• Engaged with international and domestic vendors to ensure prototypes and samples arrived on time. • Specialized in working with license partners including FOX, Cartoon Network, WB, and Nickelodeon.• Assisted with on boarding and training new development team members.

Broomfield, Colorado, Us

• Created detailed visual and written comment files on all samples for overseas vendors to implement. • Managed projects in the milestone Excel file, to track pre-planned dates in comparison to actual delivery dates.• Organized quote requests for projects; ensuring all necessary specifications were disclosed to vendors. • Worked closely with artists and licensors to ensure the vision of the product stayed true at each stage of development.• Operated web-based project tracking systems, Basecamp and ProofHQ.• Created testing request forms for all projects aligned with US and EU age grade requirements.• Facilitated the development of product packaging, including selection of materials and finishes.

Broomfield, Colorado, Us

• Posted product and lifestyle content across main social media channels including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter with a solid gain of 600+ new followers per week. • Constructed detailed briefs outlining marketing collateral needs incorporating newsletters, social posts, website banners, blog images, and digital look books.• Built and revised the 2014 Kidrobot Catalog, which comprised of arranging product and packaging information into an easy to read document for wholesalers and reps. • Pursued PR outreach to magazines including ELLE, FLARE, and Harper's Bazar to introduce images of Yummy World by Kidrobot to new audiences.• Created itemized photography shot lists covering imagery for web, PR, and themed campaign needs prior to reviewing projects with freelance photographer. • Assisted in reserving booth space for events and trade shows such as New York Toy Fair and Dallas Toy Preview.• Took part in group brainstorms and collaborative efforts to create product campaign content, messaging, and channels of distribution.• Gathered pricing and quantity quotes for the printing of diverse marketing materials including product catalogs, brand pamphlets, and postcards.• Worked closely with our sales team to produce specialty sell sheets based on their needs and to ensure wholesale customers received correct, necessary information.

Broomfield, Colorado, Us

• Assisted in documenting production samples and distributing sample comment files to internal employees and external artists or licensors.• Rendered various sets of ideation sketches for an expanding brand including children's bedding sets, pajamas, and school supplies through the Adobe Illustrator program. • Developed and continuously updated an Excel tracking tool used to document full year marketing plans, campaigns, check lists, and release dates.• Managed an external sales rep folder which included renaming product images for search engine optimization, creating sell sheets for specialty accounts, and structuring all for easy navigation.

Upland, Ca, Us

• Promoted the Serengetee brand and culture through personal conversations and social media outlets including Facebook and Instagram.• Collaborated with 12 other Campus reps to create small events to bring the brand to our campus and city.

• Aided in the set up and organization of the fashion show seating area for close to 400 people.• Directed and escorted groups of attendees to their seating to assure them of their assigned placement.• Collaborated and assisted others to make sure anything that needed to get done was completed.

Fort Collins, Co, Us

• Coordinated and implemented a 13-week student leader training program to prepare the CSU Orientation Team for the summer.• Supervised the 2013 Orientation Team during the summer Preview Orientation sessions, which included continuously improving the program and sharing feedback with team members when needed. • Assisted in organizing the Ram Welcome program, which involved hiring and training 200 other student leaders.

Fort Collins, Co, Us

• Acted as a mentor and role model to the new Orientation team to create a closer community amongst its members. • Assisted with organizing the leadership training program by providing feedback from the previous orientation year. • Worked more with parents and guests during the summer sessions to successfully transition them into Colorado State University along with their students.

Fort Collins, Co, Us

• Assisted in implementing the university’s summer orientation programs for first year students.• Facilitated formal and informal small group discussions on multiple student life topics while creating community.• Presented important information to large groups of 200+ students showcasing a variety of public speaking skills

Fort Collins, Co, Us

• Guided first year students during Colorado State University's Ram Welcome program.• Facilitated formal and informal discussions with a group of 30 students with the goal of creating comfort and community.• Encouraged high energy and enthusiasm among other Ram Welcome Leader teammates to create a welcoming student example.

• Organized and maintained product displays after allocating truck shipments to specific parts of the store.• Provided useful and relevant information to shoppers in store and over the phone by covering a variety of relevant topics.•Created an excellent customer service experience through the store by supporting other employees when needed.