Assistant Manager, Product Development Resume
K A R E N A. O L I V E R
SABAN BRANDS, Century City, CA / – Present
Assistant Manager, Product Development
• Manage product approvals and product review for Power Rangers and Paul Frank assets which includes soft and hard lines as well as all publications (comics and novels – worldwide).
• Interface with Licensees and Agents regarding marketing, retail and pop materials.
• Facilitate recommendations and solutions to generate quality products.
• Day to day management with Prooftrak; maintaining Licensee’s access and admin duties.
• Assisting in the training of new Agents, Employees and Licensees.
• Contributed to reorganizing storage and inventory of all product and product samples.
• Responsible for preparing showroom areas with product for high-profile meetings.
• Assist in the direction and creation of new style guide and asset management.
WARNER BROTHERS, Burbank, CA / – /
Temp-Administration, Studio Operations
• VIP Tour Guide leading . hour tours and handling VIP persons on tours.
• Coordinating show audiences for Ellen, Lopez Tonight and Conan TV shows.
• VIP tour ticket sales and customer phone inquires; Presentation for start of tour.
Freelance Marketing, Burbank, CA / – /
Publicity and Marketing Consultant- Principal
• Publicity for Talent.
• Writer of Press Releases which average over , reads per release.
• Social Media: Created buzz on social media networks; SEM / SEO.
• Assisted several charities with fundraising activities, TV spots, and media connections.
Jakks Pacific, Malibu, CA / – /
Product Manager (Toys)
• Managed full life cycle of product development for Girl Gourmet and Disney’s Club Penguin.
• Created exclusive retail package combinations for Wal-Mart, Target, Sam’s Club, and QVC.
• Ability to manage key account relationships; Worked with Hong Kong manufacturers.
• Assisted in the development of Girl Gourmet Website.
• Lead cross-functional teams improving toy quality and shortening timelines.
• Improved product team efficiency % via comprehensive timelines, status meetings, and team building.
• Ensured all products fell within costing guidelines (COGs/BOMs) achieving more than a % profit.
• Managed product launches for Girl Gourmet and Disney/Club Penguin toy lines.
• Managed both soft good and hard good lines: Consumer electronics; Met all deadlines.
• AWARDS: Product (Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker) was recognized by Industry leaders with awards as top ten Toy of the Year (TOTY) for Wal-Mart, Good Housekeeping, Toys “R” Us, and for UK’s TOTY.
DreamWorks, Glendale, CA / – /
International Development and Licensing Coordinator
• Managed all international Licensees’ products, marketing, and promotions submissions for animated films.
• Toys (girls and boys), clothing, games, figurines, plush (dolls include), and print items (calendars etc) experience.
• Brand Assurance of all characters, company assets and DreamWorks’ name.
• Worked with rd-party Licensees; Worked with territory agents such as CPLG, Hasbro Australia.
• Provided necessary training Territory Agents globally; including use of company assets.
• Worked with all levels of DreamWorks’ management; Direct report to Department Head.
• Initiated successful venture into key Canadian markets; Key player in the acquisition of the first million-dollar licensing deal; Also lead in licensing acquisitions for Canadian Territory.
• Trade show and event presentations; PowerPoint presentations for movie itch campaigns.
• Responsible for department Licensing Finance Territory Reports.
• Managed over , sku’s with multiple deadlines.
• Managed both soft good and hard good lines; Consumer electronics; met all deadlines, from infant to adult goods.
• Streamlined online approval system—cutting shipping costs and submission approval time by days.
Education
Master of Business Administration, Business Finance
University of Phoenix, Van Nuys, CA.
California State University, Fullerton, CA.
Scholarship: Group W Cable
Recent Courses/Seminars: The Negotiating Edge; Search Engine Optimization (SEO); Marketing through Social Networking; Conflict Resolution in the Workplace.
Computer and Other Skills
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), database management systems (DBMS), Adobe Photoshop, file transfer protocol (FTP), Internet research, and social networking; Film and Television production experience; Negotiating Skills; Legal and Financial Analysis; Strong written and verbal skills; talented presenter and speaker; Problem solving skills; Management and organizational skills; Cross-team communication skills.
Professional Affiliations & Volunteerism
Member: Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, ASIFA–Hollywood (International Animated Film Society), The Creative Coalition, and School of Communication Advisory Board—California State University, Fullerton
President of HOA: . Fundraiser: Coordinated auction items and raised funds directly for various charities in California: John Tracy Clinic, Los Angeles; Beauty Bus, Los Angeles; The Michael J. Fox Foundation; Participant and fundraiser for Avon Walk for Breast Cancer; and Admin (Talent Security and Clearances): “/ America: Tribute to Heroes.”
