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Brett Klisch

CEO

Brooklyn, New York, United States28 yrs 7 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led major product design initiatives for top brands.
  • Transitioned to a fully digital 3D production pipeline.
  • Founded educational events at the New York Toy Fair.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Development Expert in the Consumer Goods and Entertainment industries.

Contact

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementCreative DirectionProduction ManagementProject ManagementEvent ManagementEducational ProgrammingBusiness DevelopmentArt Direction

Other Skills

Cross-functional Team LeadershipProject DeliveryEducational ToysBusiness Acumen3D PrintingProduct DesignManufacturingProduct DevelopmentMarket ResearchGraphicsDesign ThinkingGraphic DesignIllustrationTrade ShowsIndustrial Design

About

Experienced Product developer and team leader with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry. Skilled in Graphics, Consumer Products, Concept Development, Design Thinking, and Graphic Design. Experience working with both start up as well as fortune 500 companies.

Experience

Drink preservers llc.

Founder and President

Jan 2012 – Oct 2015 · 3 yrs 9 mos · NewYork, New York · On-site

  • Boutique manufacturer of novelty party and drinking products. All products designed in house and manufactured domestically and abroad. Products were distributed in retailers that ranged from small boutiques to major brick and mortar and online retailers.
  • Partners with Discovery Chanel for custom hark week promotional items.
Production ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipProject DeliveryBusiness AcumenProduct ManagementBusiness Development

Belly buds llc

Co-founder and president

Jan 2008 – Jan 2011 · 3 yrs · Los Angeles

  • Maternity products company specializing in transmitting sound to the fetus in the womb.
Production ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipProject DeliveryEducational ToysBusiness AcumenProduct Management+1

Wildlife conservation society

Exhibition Scuba Diver

Apr 2005 – Jun 2012 · 7 yrs 2 mos · Brooklyn, New York, United States · On-site

  • Scuba Diver for the aquarium.
  • Mainly maintenance of environments as well as underwater repair and creation of elements for the exhibits.
Cross-functional Team LeadershipProject DeliveryBusiness Acumen

The toy association

2 roles

Founder of the creative factor

Promoted

Feb 2004 – Feb 2022 · 18 yrs

  • The creative Factor is the official educational event at the New York International Toy Fair. Events range from classes on design and manufacturing, lectures from patent attorneys and demonstrations on the newest tech in the design and development of toys.
Production ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipProject DeliveryEducational ToysBusiness AcumenProduct Management+2

creative factor drop in learning center

Jan 2003 – Feb 2004 · 1 yr 1 mo

Production ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipProject DeliveryEducational ToysBusiness Acumen

The compleat sculptor, inc.

Vice President

Jan 2001 – Feb 2003 · 2 yrs 1 mo · New York, New York, United States · On-site

Production ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipProject DeliveryEducational ToysBusiness AcumenProduct Management

Madame tussauds

Creative Director

Jan 1999 – Sep 2000 · 1 yr 8 mos · new york city · On-site

  • Supervised and art directed the design, fabrication, and installation of the Interiors of the museum in its opening of theTimes Square NYC location.
Production ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipProject DeliveryBusiness Acumen

The art asylum

Sculptor, fabricator, mold shop

Mar 1998 – Mar 1999 · 1 yr · Brooklyn NY · On-site

  • Staff sculptor in Cole table action figures and statues.
  • Worked in the molding and casting department using RTV silicone and urethane to make sample prototypes for delivery to factories in China for production.
Production ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipProject DeliveryBusiness Acumen

Peru meridian studios

President and Creative Director

Jan 1998 – Present · 28 yrs 2 mos · Brooklyn NY

  • Spearheaded product design initiatives for renowned clients like Disney and Hasbro, enhancing brand visibility.
  • Oversaw the transition from manual fabrication to a fully digital 3D pipeline, improving efficiency by 30%.
  • Led the creation of immersive three-dimensional environments for major attractions, contributing to increased visitor engagement.
Production ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipProject DeliveryEducational ToysBusiness AcumenProduct Management+2

Madison square garden entertainment corp.

Creative Director

Sep 1997 – Sep 2002 · 5 yrs · New York City Metropolitan Area · On-site

  • Produced, designed, fabricated, and installed temporary season attractions for Halloween show "Madison Scare Garden".
Production ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipProject DeliveryEducational ToysBusiness AcumenProduct Management

Education

Ringling College of Art and Design

bachelors — Illustration

Jan 1991 – Jan 1994

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