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Merrie D

Detroit, MI

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bridal stylist, toy designer, TV producer, bridal designer - i've got to figure out what i want to be soon. always looking for the next challenge, that allows me to utilize all of the talents i have, and explore and cultivate the hidden talents within. take a look at what i've done so far and let me know what you think.
Education
- BFA industrial design
  
  Cleveland Institute of Art
  
  1981 - 1985
Experience
- owner | creative director
  
  merriexmas toys
  
  Detroit, MI
  
  2018 - Present (6 years)
  
  owner & creative director - freelancer for various toy projects including ideation, project management, product development & more.
- vp of design
  
  tollytots
  
  2011 - 2012 (1 year)
- sr. director of design - infant preschool
  
  MGA / little tikes
  
  2010 - 2011 (1 year)
- sr. director, product development
  
  jakks pacific
  
  2008 - 2010 (2 years)
- director, product development
  
  disney consumer products
  
  2007 - 2008 (1 year)
- director, product development
  
  character direct
  
  2006 - 2007 (1 year)
- director, product development
  
  play along
  
  2005 - 2006 (1 year)
- director, product development - JP
  
  infantino
  
  2003 - 2004 (1 year)
- PD
  
  bandai america
  
  2001 - 2003 (2 years)
- design director
  
  summer infant
  
  1990 - 1991 (1 year)
- designer
  
  playskool
  
  1986 - 1990 (4 years)
- jr. designer
  
  fisher price
  
  1985 - 1986 (1 year)
Industries
- Toys & Games
- Soft Goods
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Merrie D

Assistant Professor - Educator, Communication Design, Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design

Systems Administrator, Visible Futures Lab (VFL)