A highly experienced and creative design manager with over 30 years of global experience innovating and managing hundreds of projects for some of the world’s most recognized brands including Little Tikes, Nokia, RIM/Blackberry, Unilever, Crayola, and M&M/Mars. Expert in developing customer relationships, establishing new product categories, and capitalizing on emerging markets and technologies.
Motivates and inspires staff to deliver superb creative work under tight deadlines. Extensive experience in international sourcing and working with suppliers and factories throughout Asia. Fluent in all stages of consumer product development from initial concept through engineering, prototyping, molding and manufacturing.
Specialties: Product Design/Engineering, Manufacturing (injection molded plastics, painting, silkscreening, pad printing, surface decorations) , Production, Distribution, Sourcing
PADI (Adv. OW Diver)