Experience

YOTTOY PRODUCTIONS, INC.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  Yottoy creates high-quality licensed toys based on best-selling children's books. Yottoy's specialty collection ranges from classic characters like Paddington Bear, Madeline, and Little Golden Books, to popular characters by contemporary authors such as Mo Willems, Greg Pizzoli, and R.J. Palacio. I work with the company's President, Creative Director, licensors, and high-profile buyers to create successful licensed product collections for various retail settings. I've immersed myself in the life cycle of our toys- from initial market research and product development, to safety testing and quality assurance, all the way to importing and presentation of final product at trade shows.

• Sales & Customer Service Manager

  • Feb 2014 - Nov 2016

  • Improved vendor-client relationships by providing excellent customer service.• Facilitated shipment procedures with warehouse team to ensure efficient order processing. • Presented product line to buyers and sales representatives at trade shows to maximize brand awareness.• Designed sales bulletins and created promotional campaigns to boost sales year-round.• Wrote and edited product descriptions, catalog copy, sales pitches, and press releases. • Explored children's book publishing and toy markets for licensing opportunities.



NBC Experience Store

• Sales Associate

  • Sep 2013 - Jan 2014

  NBC Experience Store – New York, NY Oct. 2013 - Feb. 2014• Provided in-depth knowledge of NBC merchandise, programming, and history for guests' inquiries. • Monitored stock on the sales floor and replenished merchandise as needed. • Operated cash registers for all financial transactions.• Interacted with customers to create memorable guest experiences. NBC Experience Store – New York, NY Oct. 2013 - Feb. 2014• Provided in-depth knowledge of NBC merchandise, programming, and history for guests' inquiries. • Monitored stock on the sales floor and replenished merchandise as needed. • Operated cash registers for all financial transactions.• Interacted with customers to create memorable guest experiences.



New York University Bookstore

• Student Supervisor

  • Aug 2010 - Sep 2013

  • Provided comprehensive training and daily tasks for newly hired student employees.• Provided managerial oversight of financial transactions at the cash registers.• Analyzed stock levels and sales forecasts to create purchase orders.• Established a system of organization for merchandise in the warehouse to expedite restocking process.• Prepared merchandise for physical inventory counts and audited results for accuracy. • Provided comprehensive training and daily tasks for newly hired student employees.• Provided managerial oversight of financial transactions at the cash registers.• Analyzed stock levels and sales forecasts to create purchase orders.• Established a system of organization for merchandise in the warehouse to expedite restocking process.• Prepared merchandise for physical inventory counts and audited results for accuracy.