Throughout my career, I've had the distinct pleasure of innovating, creating, designing, and problem-solving in the toy & product categories. There's nothing quite like witnessing the joy on children's faces as they interact with the toys my teams and I have meticulously crafted for their enjoyment. I was taught to be creative, efficient, put my heart into my work, and to think outside the box. That guidance has carried me through 30+ years of product design, manufacturing, licensing, sales, marketing, logistics, and merchandising as well as strategic leadership & management.

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Although a substantial percentage of my career has been in the "toy industry" as a Director of Design at Mattel's subsidiary, Fisher-Price, my capabilities, management and leadership experience make me uniquely qualified to support similar functions in any industry. I have successfully Directed numerous R&D teams through the end-to-end product development lifecycle – from research, to ideation, to prototyping, testing, engineering & development, marketing to deployment. Beyond my own design teams, my role as a Design Director has been dynamic, involving close collaboration with key stakeholders across Mattel—from executive leadership to manufacturing, sales, advertising, and PR. As a result, my portfolio is as diverse as my experiences.

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I’ve included a sample of my portfolio that demonstrates toy, product, technology, and software program development and deployment, as well as showcasing my unique design experience across multiple segments & fields. I’ve also included a link below to a brief “executive overview”. 

 

Thank you for taking the time to review my work. I look forward to speaking with you in the near future regarding opportunities within your firm and industry.