Design Director

• Sep 2011 - Present

Senior Product designer

• Mar 2001 - Sep 2011

•Responsible for creation and execution of innovative product ideas for Juvenile, Adult, and Licensed themes such as Disney and Sesame Street.•Collaborates with Art directors, Brand managers, and Sales to combine business plan with creative design.•Actively researches color, material, and theme trends which result in successful product lines.•Communicates effectively and daily with overseas offices; traveled to Far East to direct the development of several lines simultaneously. •Responsible for creation and execution of innovative product ideas for Juvenile, Adult, and Licensed themes such as Disney and Sesame Street.•Collaborates with Art directors, Brand managers, and Sales to combine business plan with creative design.•Actively researches color, material, and theme trends which result in successful product lines.•Communicates effectively and daily with overseas offices; traveled to Far East to direct the development of several lines simultaneously.

Product Designer/Visual Merchandiser

• Sep 1998 - Mar 2001

•Responsible for the development of product designs from concept to showroom.•Communicated effectively with Asia counterparts during development process.•As a Visual Merchandiser, was responsible for the aesthetic appearance of all Russ showrooms across the United States. •Responsible for the development of product designs from concept to showroom.•Communicated effectively with Asia counterparts during development process.•As a Visual Merchandiser, was responsible for the aesthetic appearance of all Russ showrooms across the United States.