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About
I have consistently delivered innovative and extraordinary product experiences since 2000. My expertise lies in developing nontraditional solutions and leading teams through clear, transparent communication to align expectations with defined goals and deliverables.
At the core of my development process is a commitment to maintaining the vision, strategy, and roadmap for current and future products while planning for change at various stages of development. I am adept at hitting budgets and milestones within strict deadlines in fast-paced environments. My experience spans from concept to production release and post-purchase support, where I excel in solving challenges through market research, customer feedback, and close collaboration with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams. -
Education
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Brain Blast Brainstorming techniquesMattel Learning center2011
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Certificate Program Competing Through People: A LeadershipSMU COX2007
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Industrial DesignThe Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, FL1999
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Course work Graphic DesignMeramec Community College1996 - 1997
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Experience
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Sr. Designer / Sr. Project leadEden Prairie, MNSep 2014 - Present (11 years 9 months)Leadership team member.
• Defining/refining and implementing processes and methods to evolve operations and client offerings.
• Developing and directing sales pitches, internal and external presentations and sales videos.
• Managing Graphics, Design, Engineering, Model Shop, Accounting, and Legal staff and resources.
Manager of New Ventures department.
• New concepts, improving existing ones, and great experiences to license companies.
• Creating, refining, and filing patent documents in collaboration with patent lawyers.
• Developing packaging structure, imagery, messaging, product naming, and taglines.
Sr. Special Projects Lead.
• Delivering efficient and effective results for clients outside of typical company operations.
• Understanding the needs and wants of clients to define the scope, expectations, and roadmap of a project.
• Work with tight budgets and timelines leveraging internal and external resources. -
Sr. Designer: Party Games DivisionHasbroPawtucket, RISep 2011 - Sep 2014 (3 years)• Management of new product segments and tech toys.
• Quick to market response to trends, industry excitement, and leading technology.
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Sr. Project Designer: Family/Party GamesRadica Divison Mattel Inc.El Segundo, CASep 2009 - Sep 2011 (2 years)• Innovative lead of new product “Blue Sky” division, and new brand development.
• Managing outside vendors. Negotiating business contracts, schedules, and pricing. -
Industrial DesignerICI USA LLCJan 2000 - Sep 2011 (11 years 8 months)Conceptual and final designs of kitchen equipment distributed by William Sonoma.
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Sr. Product designer: Electronic games Console accessories,Radica GamesDallas, TXJan 2000 - Sep 2009 (9 years 8 months)• Turnkey development of market positioning, product, and packaging for new and core brand extensions.
• New product development and market positioning
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Awards
- PopSci Tech toy of the year 2011 (Mind Flex Duel)
- Peoples choice “Mattel’s Big idea contest.” 2011 (Confidental)
- Mattel inventor tech toy of the year 2009 (Ucreate music)
- Toy Wishes Holiday 04, “Girl’s Toys All Star Award”
for Barbie ™ Balance Beam
- IDSA Merit Award, March 1999, AIFL -
Affiliations
IDSA
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Industries
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@amichalik, member since 2006
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