Employment

August 2008-November 2023

Big Monster Toys, Chicago, IL

Toy Inventor/Designer

I’ve distinguished myself in the toy industry creating award-winning toys both on my own and within a creative team.

My expertise includes brainstorming, design, construction and marketing of toys and games.

Responsibilities ran the gamut, from creating an idea to the final presentation of prototypes to major toy companies.

The following are some, but not all, of the items I have sold:

Imaginext DC Super FriendsSlammers, Head Shifters, Bat-Tech Batmobile, Batbot Xtreme as well as the Mummy King, Giant Yeti and Blackbeard’s Lair for Fisher-Price.

The Powerpuff Girls Flip to Action Playset, the Animal and Paw Patrol Split Second Vehicles for Spin Master Toys.

Disney Pixar Toy Story Action Armour Buzz Lightyear and Barbie’s Puppy Play Park for Mattel Toys.

May 2004-July2008

Kehoe Designs, Chicago, IL

Graphics Manager/Designer

Starting in their Art Department, I then created and managed their Graphics Department. Duties included overseeing the department’s construction, hiring and production of all graphics for special events such as weddings, trade shows, bar and bat mitzvahs and more.

April 2001-February 2004

Skyline Design, Chicago, IL

Graphic Designer

Designed patterned, architectural glass and etched images for large scale projects including installations at Soldier Field and the George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Developed their FotoGlas technique.

October 1998-October 2000

Materiel Graphics, Chicago, IL

Graphic Designer

Designed artwork and signs and coordinated all production of laser cutting, CNC routing and waterjet cutting machines.