Tyler Ham Email & Phone Number

California, United States

Creative and branding advisor to The Cold Brew Project via StartX. The Cold Brew Project's mission is to bring naturally sweet cold brew to the coffee drinkers of the world, while improving the lives of the coffee growers, their families, and community.

Ink'd Greetings is revolutionizing the $16b worldwide greeting card industry with automated greeting and gift card kiosks that print on demand.

Creator and Author of the REST IN PEACE series of children's books books. First softcover editions sold out, distributed by Simon & Schuster. Hardcover editions and sell sheets available at:https://www.tylerham.com/booksTyler's stories have also been published in books, magazines, and read on popular podcasts such as LET'S NOT MEET and RADIO RENTAL.

• Established this independent creative consultancy to deliver fractional Head of Creative, brand strategy, collaboration/partnership strategy, story consultation, art direction, and creative and product development.
• Business transformation/supply chain optimization: executed strategic and high-visibility projects for MEGO toys (36 months+); reduced product development time by 70%.
• Licensing Strategy & Collaborations: led development of licensed products, 3D designs, and motion graphics for clients including Super7, Tomy Toys, Factory Entertainment, EFX Collectibles, Tom Spina Designs, The Mill.
• Creative Direction & Brand: advised 10+ businesses with engagements of varying complexity lasting up to three years.
• Product Development: built the product development division for a $40M publishing company to enable expansion into the collectibles arena (2017-2018).
• Leadership Development Coaching: established a coaching practice to support creative leaders and entrepreneurs.

• Mentor to start-up companies participating in the Stanford StartX program
• Guest mentor for Stanford University E145 Technology Entrepreneurship Class

• Owned all aspects of creative strategy, product design and development, and licensing for the Manufacturer and retailer of high-end movie prop replicas. Served on the leadership team and facilitated strategic decisions.
• Served as member of the leadership team; guided the business from founding to profitability in 36 months.
• Identified opportunity and launched the DTC business; conceptualized and led development of +50 high-end collector SKUs within 26 months to capture market share within the growing adult collectibles market.
• Served as company spokesperson in various interviews and segments.
• Developed licensing strategy, secured major agreements, and established product roadmap; ensured strategic investments based on target consumer segment.
• Secured cornerstone licensing relationships with studios including Disney, Warner Brothers, NBC Universal, and TOHO Intl. in partnership with Head of Operations.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Led the creative direction and product development of licensed 3D-printable collectibles for several properties including South Park, Nickelodeon, CD Baby, and Honda Motors.
• Innovated the world’s first licensed print on demand collectible line using 3D printing technology comprised of 40+ South Park figurines.
• Led strategic music and media partners through discovery to determine how to optimize their brands through 3D-printed merchandise, opened relationships with Honda Motors and Nickelodeon.
• Optimized 3D printing pipeline resulting in 30% savings in both time and departmental budget.

San Francisco Bay Area (office Closed June 2015)

• Recruited to lead licensing submissions and the development pipeline for the game company. Managed design and licensing across a range of categories including apparel, toys, displays and packaging for the SEGA brand..
• Selected by Sonic Team leadership in Tokyo as the US employee entrusted to translate concept art and ensure brand integrity; created licensing poses of the core sonic character universe for use on game packaging, DVD.
• Developed two Sonic the Hedgehog global licensing brand style guides and Sonic BOOM animated series brand guide.
• Revised and implemented “fast fashion” brand guides.
• Reduced 3D prototyping and design costs by 50% saving $200,000 annually by bringing development in-house.
• Expanded Sonic the Hedgehog brand reach by cultivating strategic partnerships with PEZ, Crayola, and Funko.

• Recruited as the organization’s ACD following several months’ consulting work. Managed multiple projects at a given time involving the development and production of toys and collectibles across dozens of licenses.
• Served as project manager / developer on multiple best-selling licensed products for brands including Universal Studios, Warner Brothers, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, HBO and Sony.
• Directed all facets of production from concept books, internal / external art resource management, licensor approval and overseas manufacturing.
• Saved $150,000 in development costs over a 2-year period by bringing 3D prototyping in-house.
• Worked with brands including Universal Studios, Warner Brothers, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Game of Thrones (HBO), James Bond, and SONY.

Redwood City, Ca.

• During 18 month contract I led small teams of artists to create cinematic sequences whilst collaborating with the director, cinematographer and set designer.
• Delivered sequences for Madagascar 3, focusing on 3D camera movements to enhance story action.
• Developed set design and scene layout for sequences based on concept art and direction.Filmography:Madagascar 3Scared Shreckless (short)Megamind: The Button of Doom (short).

New York, NY

• Recruited to deliver production support for the visual effects team on Disney’s 2010 release The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.
• Collaborated directly with VFX Supervisor and Producer to determine VFX requirements and liaised with script supervisor to ensure camera data consistency.

• Produced advanced 3D layouts, camera matches, body matches, fully CG camera work, shot blocking, and pre-visualization for visual effects division of Lucasfilm.
• Recognized as top performing artist on Pirates of the Caribbean 2 and 3.
• Served as team lead for 20 person department as required, assuming responsibility for assisting and mentoring other artists.
• Supported other art departments.FIlmography: Pirates of the Caribbean 2 & 3Indiana Jones 4Rush Hour 3Iron Man Nightmare Before Christmas 3D conversion Star Trek

Recognized as highest producing artist within the department whilst working on "The Fantastic Four" and subsequent tie-in Nike / Fandango commercials. Filmography:Fantastic FourFantastic 4 commercial Tie-Ins

Berkeley, Ca.

Completed advanced 3D match-moves and match-animations for feature films.Filmography: The OneThe Matrix: RevolutionsStarship Troopers 2HellboyStepford WivesSon of the MaskConstantine

Redwood City (EARS)

Led small teams of artists on playable demo levels of 'Slipshod’ and assembled levels/modeled assets for 'Tiger Woods 2003'.

Ba, Teledramatic Arts And Technologies

Activities and Societies: - Co-Founder of the "Integrated Martial Arts and Sciences" club

Bs, Digital Visual Media