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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.