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About
A product development professional that delivers innovative concepts from sketches to final production items. Background includes working with licensed character brands, children’s toys, home décor, soft goods, retail package design and overseas production management. A competitive leader, who collaborates through teamwork, and thrives in a fast-paced deadline orientated environment.
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Education
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B.A. in Illustration Illustration and DesignNorthern Illinois University2002 - 2005
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Experience
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Product Development and DesignENESCO LLCJun 2011 - Nov 2013 (2 years 5 months)
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Product Development and DesignROMAN INCMar 2008 - Apr 2011 (3 years 1 month)
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Product Development ManagerHawthorne Village CollectionMay 2005 - Mar 2008 (2 years 10 months)* Researched and developed product concepts to drive new sales based on current best sellers * Designed exclusive collectible villages and accessory figures for product backend series with new designs keeping with the current look and brand * Initiated new children heirloom toy division by researching trends and presenting toy introductions that would compliment traditional Bradford product lines * Illustrated product specifications using digital and traditional renderings to meet weekly presentation deadlines * Maintained product information regarding price and specifications, keeping weekly sales and order reports accurate * Directed in-house design team from initial product mockup to final advertisement layout * Collaborated with marketing to create focused advertisement campaigns for products to reach niche market customers
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Associate Product DevelopmentBradford ExchangeMay 2005 - Mar 2008 (2 years 10 months)* Designed 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional nature related home decoration * Supplied sketched concepts and mock-ups for weekly brand presentations
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Awards
Walt Disney College Program - 2000: Animation Studies
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Industries
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@kevinbarba, member since 2007
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