Versatile, Adaptive and Experienced Designer with an extensive background in a multitude of consumer goods arenas. Key Skills: = Brand Manager and Product Designer - Oversaw product development that led to: - Multiple awards and nominations [Toy of the Year (Seasonal), Action Figure, Large Action Figure & Playset] - Tripling overall sales [i.e.: Rudolph sales $4 million in 1999 - $12.5 million in 2003] = Product Design - 2D development, turn arounds, 3D conceptualization, packaging, engineering = Blue Sky Concepts - Created bold new items to expand market presence and profitability = International & Domestic Relations - Coordinated freelance talent and managed overseas production and approvals = Team Leader/Player - Maintained a staff of two full time designers and numerous freelancers. =Expertise in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign; Macromedia Freehand; Microsoft Word & Excel; Quark Xpress