Experience

The Pokémon Company International
• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee
• Licensing Manager - Toys

  • Jul 2022 - Present


BBC Studios

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Licensing

  • Sep 2019 - Jul 2022

  Licensing Manager overseeing all aspects of consumer products licensing for BBC Studios properties including Doctor Who, Bluey, His Dark Materials, and Top Gear. Licensing Manager overseeing all aspects of consumer products licensing for BBC Studios properties including Doctor Who, Bluey, His Dark Materials, and Top Gear.



CultureFly LLC

• United States
• International Affairs

• Manager - Licensing, Marketing, and Products

  • Dec 2016 - Aug 2019

  Oversaw licensing, marketing, and product development for all 10 CultureFly brands/ licenses including, but not limited to, Pusheen Box, The Nick Box, DC Comics World’s Finest: The Collection, and Supernatural Box Established brand identity for all websites, marketing materials, promotional materials, and social media sites Developed and activated successful social/new media campaigns for 10 brands under the CultureFly umbrella with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and email Oversaw, developed, and implemented all marketing efforts, both traditional and social for all brands Tracked, analyzed, and reported campaigns proving success in strategies and return on investment Developed strategic campaigns to increase site traffic Created dynamic referral and affiliate programs establishing a passionate influencer base and increasing sales Identified and negotiated new licensing opportunities, ensured all marketing and products were properly submitted for licensor approval, and all licensor comments were followed In partnership with the product design and production teams, planed, scheduled, and oversaw product development for all brands ensuring deadlines were made and product was shipped to customers on time Show less



Hot Topic

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Buyer

  • 2012 - Sep 2016

  Experienced in multiple licensed product departments including: o Licensed accessories (e.g. keychains, pins, home, toys/collectibles, automotive) o Licensed apparel – Men’s licensed tops o Halloween – seasonal and year-round cosplay Assisted merchant team in executing merchandising strategy for the store and online business to understand the key components or business drivers (e.g. historical performance, industry/competitive landscape, current trends) Contributed to the selection and merchandising of store and online products and work with planners and merchants to market a collection of products Supported merchant in the design, selection, and purchase of product from vendor lines to augment planned assortments based on market and trend data Assisted merchant in developing market analyses to define and assess current trends online Helped develop product, including sourcing and monitoring delivery of product and quality control Assisted merchant in review of buy plan quantities for stores and continually assess market to identify and react to trends Corresponded with vendors; provides excellent service and attention Maintained close relationships with vendors, marketing, planning teams, allocation teams, the distribution center, and stores In partnership with the ecommerce team, created and ensured items were themed appropriately and helped maintain item visibility on the web store Show less



Polistes Foundation

• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Laboratory Assistant

  • Jun 2010 - Sep 2011

  Primary duties included, but not limited to: DNA extractions from animal and plant tissue, quantification of DNA, PCR, and DNA sequencing. Responsible for training and instructing new volunteers and employees. Primary investigators: Drs. Patricia A. Gowaty and Steve P. Hubbell. Post-doctoral scholar: Brant C. Faircloth Primary duties included, but not limited to: DNA extractions from animal and plant tissue, quantification of DNA, PCR, and DNA sequencing. Responsible for training and instructing new volunteers and employees. Primary investigators: Drs. Patricia A. Gowaty and Steve P. Hubbell. Post-doctoral scholar: Brant C. Faircloth

• Assistant Manager

  • Sep 2009 - Sep 2011


UCLA

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory Assistant

  • Oct 2008 - Jun 2010

  Work study programme within the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Primary duties included, but not limited to: DNA extractions from animal and plant tissue, quantification of DNA, PCR testing, and DNA sequencing. Responsible for training and instructing new volunteers and employees. Primary investigators: Drs. Patricia A. Gowaty and Steve P. Hubbell. Post-doctoral fellow: Dr. Brant C. Faircloth Work study programme within the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Primary duties included, but not limited to: DNA extractions from animal and plant tissue, quantification of DNA, PCR testing, and DNA sequencing. Responsible for training and instructing new volunteers and employees. Primary investigators: Drs. Patricia A. Gowaty and Steve P. Hubbell. Post-doctoral fellow: Dr. Brant C. Faircloth



Laguna Pathology Medical Group

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Pathology Assistant

  • Jun 2004 - Sep 2008

  Assists Pathologists, Histotechnologists and Cytotechnologists in preparing specimens for processing and testing Duties include: Gross examination of specimens, intra-operative procedures (frozen sections using a cryostat), cytological preparations (cyto-spins and cell blocks), microscopic slide staining, cover slipping, and labeling, patient demographics and data entry, as well as routine clerical and non-technical duties Able to perform SurePath liquid based pap slide preparations (GYN and non-GYN) Train and instruct new employees Show less