Kristin Anderson
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Joseph Melville
Kristin is an absolute ROCK STAR!! I have worked with her for almost 10 years in the candy industry and there is nothing she cant do!! She is an amazing problem solver that brings creativity, passion and hard work to every project. Kristin is a true innovator and leader of our great industry!!
Tom Crossman
I worked with Kristin at both FAO Schwarz and Toys R Us. She is a take-charge person who is able to present ideas succinctly and execute them well. She successfully concepted, and developed several key products for FAO Schwarz which were rolled out to the entire 42 store chain. In addition, since FAO is a small company, Kristin bought for a wide range of departments. Kristin was extraordinarily focused working with my department. She knew the direction visuals should take in her areas, and was able to communicate that vision succinctly. Kristin is a great executive, and I highly recommend her. Tom Crossman VP Creative FAO Schwarz VP Marketing Toys R Us
Joseph Melville
Kristin is an absolute ROCK STAR!! I have worked with her for almost 10 years in the candy industry and there is nothing she cant do!! She is an amazing problem solver that brings creativity, passion and hard work to every project. Kristin is a true innovator and leader of our great industry!!
Tom Crossman
I worked with Kristin at both FAO Schwarz and Toys R Us. She is a take-charge person who is able to present ideas succinctly and execute them well. She successfully concepted, and developed several key products for FAO Schwarz which were rolled out to the entire 42 store chain. In addition, since FAO is a small company, Kristin bought for a wide range of departments. Kristin was extraordinarily focused working with my department. She knew the direction visuals should take in her areas, and was able to communicate that vision succinctly. Kristin is a great executive, and I highly recommend her. Tom Crossman VP Creative FAO Schwarz VP Marketing Toys R Us
Joseph Melville
Kristin is an absolute ROCK STAR!! I have worked with her for almost 10 years in the candy industry and there is nothing she cant do!! She is an amazing problem solver that brings creativity, passion and hard work to every project. Kristin is a true innovator and leader of our great industry!!
Tom Crossman
I worked with Kristin at both FAO Schwarz and Toys R Us. She is a take-charge person who is able to present ideas succinctly and execute them well. She successfully concepted, and developed several key products for FAO Schwarz which were rolled out to the entire 42 store chain. In addition, since FAO is a small company, Kristin bought for a wide range of departments. Kristin was extraordinarily focused working with my department. She knew the direction visuals should take in her areas, and was able to communicate that vision succinctly. Kristin is a great executive, and I highly recommend her. Tom Crossman VP Creative FAO Schwarz VP Marketing Toys R Us
Joseph Melville
Kristin is an absolute ROCK STAR!! I have worked with her for almost 10 years in the candy industry and there is nothing she cant do!! She is an amazing problem solver that brings creativity, passion and hard work to every project. Kristin is a true innovator and leader of our great industry!!
Tom Crossman
I worked with Kristin at both FAO Schwarz and Toys R Us. She is a take-charge person who is able to present ideas succinctly and execute them well. She successfully concepted, and developed several key products for FAO Schwarz which were rolled out to the entire 42 store chain. In addition, since FAO is a small company, Kristin bought for a wide range of departments. Kristin was extraordinarily focused working with my department. She knew the direction visuals should take in her areas, and was able to communicate that vision succinctly. Kristin is a great executive, and I highly recommend her. Tom Crossman VP Creative FAO Schwarz VP Marketing Toys R Us
Experience
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Core Consulting, LLC.
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal
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Jan 2020 - Present
I created Core Consulting to utilize my 25 years of experience to help retailers and manufacturers with product development, sales strategy and brand building. Expertise is in confectionery and specialty food. Clients include: Midnite Snax- product development and new business development Dylan's Candy Bar-product development Eleni's Cookies-sales and business strategy What Do You Meme?- Brand and Product Development Jacques Torres- Wholesale Strategy & Business Development Oh Lait! Oh Lait!- Business Development Smith and Sinclair- Product and Brand development
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SMITH & SINCLAIR
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Netherlands
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of US Sales for Smith & Sinclair
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Apr 2019 - Dec 2020
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Dylan's Candy Bar
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United States
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Retail
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vice President Of Purchasing and Product Development
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Aug 2003 - Jan 2019
Manage the procurement, product development and brand development of a lifestyle brand. Manage the procurement, product development and brand development of a lifestyle brand.
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Toys R Us
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Category Manager
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Feb 2001 - Aug 2003
Introduced, purchased and managed a product portfolio that included girls toys, dolls, arts and crafts and home product for Toyrus.com. Created a souvenir assortment for the Flagship Times Square store. Introduced, purchased and managed a product portfolio that included girls toys, dolls, arts and crafts and home product for Toyrus.com. Created a souvenir assortment for the Flagship Times Square store.
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iVillage
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United States
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Senior Web Merchandiser for ibaby.com
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Nov 1999 - Feb 2001
Sourced, purchased and managed all product categories for ibaby.com. Guided on and off-line marketing efforts for the shopping channel. Sourced, purchased and managed all product categories for ibaby.com. Guided on and off-line marketing efforts for the shopping channel.
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FAO Schwarz
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Retail
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Buyer
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Mar 1998 - Nov 2000
Responsible for purchasing, developing and managing product for 41 stores, catalog and sales. Directed the product development of toys and packaging for over 50+ products each year. Expertise in: arts and crafts, novelty toys, science, stationery and souvenirs. Responsible for purchasing, developing and managing product for 41 stores, catalog and sales. Directed the product development of toys and packaging for over 50+ products each year. Expertise in: arts and crafts, novelty toys, science, stationery and souvenirs.
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Education
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1989 - 1993
Purdue University
Bachelor's degree, Retail Management -
1991 - 1992
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate's degree, Retail buying
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