Christine Ryan
Business Development at Catalyst Product Development Group, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Joe Chiou
Chris is a excellent marketing professional. Chris has great talent in marketing and product development. I had worked together with Chris and developed numerous new products. She had led the marketing development for all the products. She managed the project with very high energy and proficiency. We had great results delivered for all the projects. She is a great asset for the company.
Traci Barron (Lukawski)
Chris and I have worked together on numerous project teams for almost 4 years. Chris' impact at Kolcraft is obvious at many levels. She is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about marketing, and she is constantly seeking new and innovative ways to gain exposure for Kolcraft and our products. As a teammate, her energy and dedication is both appreciated and admired.
Joe Chiou
Chris is a excellent marketing professional. Chris has great talent in marketing and product development. I had worked together with Chris and developed numerous new products. She had led the marketing development for all the products. She managed the project with very high energy and proficiency. We had great results delivered for all the projects. She is a great asset for the company.
Traci Barron (Lukawski)
Chris and I have worked together on numerous project teams for almost 4 years. Chris' impact at Kolcraft is obvious at many levels. She is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about marketing, and she is constantly seeking new and innovative ways to gain exposure for Kolcraft and our products. As a teammate, her energy and dedication is both appreciated and admired.
Joe Chiou
Chris is a excellent marketing professional. Chris has great talent in marketing and product development. I had worked together with Chris and developed numerous new products. She had led the marketing development for all the products. She managed the project with very high energy and proficiency. We had great results delivered for all the projects. She is a great asset for the company.
Traci Barron (Lukawski)
Chris and I have worked together on numerous project teams for almost 4 years. Chris' impact at Kolcraft is obvious at many levels. She is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about marketing, and she is constantly seeking new and innovative ways to gain exposure for Kolcraft and our products. As a teammate, her energy and dedication is both appreciated and admired.
Joe Chiou
Chris is a excellent marketing professional. Chris has great talent in marketing and product development. I had worked together with Chris and developed numerous new products. She had led the marketing development for all the products. She managed the project with very high energy and proficiency. We had great results delivered for all the projects. She is a great asset for the company.
Traci Barron (Lukawski)
Chris and I have worked together on numerous project teams for almost 4 years. Chris' impact at Kolcraft is obvious at many levels. She is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about marketing, and she is constantly seeking new and innovative ways to gain exposure for Kolcraft and our products. As a teammate, her energy and dedication is both appreciated and admired.
Experience
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Catalyst Product Development Group, Inc.
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United States
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development
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Jul 2019 - Present
Always Passionate about NPD, I am now the Business Development Enthusiast at Catalyst Product Development. In a unique NPD setting, I work alongside a team of industrial designers, engineers, prototyping shop, tooling experts and plastics manufacturing specialist under one roof. They have experience troubleshooting firsthand, allowing our team to anticipate stumbling blocks, actively avoid them and bring a product into realization. With our tailored approach, Catalyst clients can choose to do all aspects of NPD or select stages to expedite their internal NPD process. Conveniently located in Indianapolis, the Catalyst team will work alongside your company’s NPD team in real time. No time delays, language obstacles or the expensive of overseas travel. Working domestically allows for improved productivity not to mention avoiding potential tariffs, shipping delays, currency fluctuations and advancing a products speed to market. Our New Product Development Philosophy is to assist our clients to Identify, Define and Realize their project into production.
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Depco Products
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Product Manager
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Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
Lead product development for Depco’s Construction and Agriculture Heavy Equipment Aftermarket Products. Determined upcoming machines that required new products to be developed based on 80/20. Established product target costs / sell pricing. Managed all aspects of new product launches. • Researched and proposed new vendors, negotiated terms and secure target cost for all products. • Conducted competitive market analysis utilizing Randall & Reilly EDA Solution Lead product development for Depco’s Construction and Agriculture Heavy Equipment Aftermarket Products. Determined upcoming machines that required new products to be developed based on 80/20. Established product target costs / sell pricing. Managed all aspects of new product launches. • Researched and proposed new vendors, negotiated terms and secure target cost for all products. • Conducted competitive market analysis utilizing Randall & Reilly EDA Solution
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Product Manager
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Jul 2010 - Sep 2011
New Product Development for all Thermal & Hydration Products. Developed strategic plans and established target costs/sell and retail pricing for Contigo & Avex brands. Managed all major product launches for Costco Worldwide, Target, QVC, and Barnes & Noble. Liaised with factories to coordinate production of thermal, hydration, and kid’s beverageware lines. Led cross-functional team of six designers, engineers, and sourcing team members through development process for 45 products and line extensions. Launched products to major account holders. Implemented marketing research plans, including quantitative and qualitative studies. Created point-of-purchase (POP), packaging, and other marketing collateral.
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Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc.
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Marketing Manager
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Nov 1999 - Jun 2010
Directed marketing and merchandising plans for stroller, baby carrier, and booster seat product lines. Lead Cross-Functional NPD Team on all aspects of product development from inception. Monitored 50+ new and existing product SKUs. Presented products to national accounts, such as Babies R Us, Walmart, Target, K-Mart, and Sears. Oversaw P&L for all product categories; evaluated sales performance and recommended retail promotions to support launches and grow sales. Completed on-going competitive market analysis for all product categories. Negotiated cost from overseas vendors for all product development departments. Managed marketing research plans that included qualitative studies, informal interviews, and beta product studies. Created promotional and packaging materials.
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Project Manager/Marketing Coordinator
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Sep 1995 - Sep 1998
Sales/Marketing Coordinator in the pet industry. Helped plan & execute over 7 regional trade shows per year. Promoted to project manager for new line of aquarim products. Mardel Laborities was purchased in 1998 and move to Califorina. Sales/Marketing Coordinator in the pet industry. Helped plan & execute over 7 regional trade shows per year. Promoted to project manager for new line of aquarim products. Mardel Laborities was purchased in 1998 and move to Califorina.
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Education
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1992 - 1992
Semester At Sea / ISE
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Butler University
BS, Marketing
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