Jewett City, Connecticut, United States
Professional children’s book illustrator experienced working with both traditional publishers and self publishing authors. Longtime member of SCBWI. Also a creative, adaptive, well-rounded Product Development and Marketing professional with over a decade of a broad range of experience within the consumer goods industry. Skilled communicator, and respected team player with a consistent willingness to tackle new roles to fill company needs.
Specializing in children's book illustration, with experience in technical & general illustration. Skills include a unique artistic style, self promotion, and digital marketing Clients include: Precision Medical Devices, Inc., American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, BoysQuest Magazine, Diamond Announcing, Frecklebox, Xist Publishing Member of SCBWI website: www.creationsbymit.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationsbymit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creationsbymit/ Children's Book Illustration: "The Quilt Book" written by Diane Ohanesian (November 2012, Frecklebox) "Sunny the Sneaker" written by Michele Christian-Oldham (January, 2014, Three Bean Press) "Santa's Mistake" written by Michele Christian-Oldham (October, 2014, Three Bean Press) "I Saw A Friend" written by Katrina Streza (June 2015, Xist Publishing) "Katy and the Colt" written by Connie Sweeney (August 2017, Createspace) See links below under publications Coloring Book "Creations By Mit Art to Make You Smile" by Michele Katz (February 2017 Createspace) Zazzle Store featuring whimsical illustrations on a variety of products: www.zazzle.com/creationsbymit Model horse finishwork artist working in pastels & pure pigments. ** Awarded 18 top tens 3 reserve national champions, and 1 national champion at the 2013 North American Model Horse Showers Assn National Championship in Harrisburg, PA. **
Responsible for collateral, trade show and show room coordination, as well as sample management and distribution. PR and Social Media Agency liaison. Product development, project management and point of contact with German design team. Major projects include management of design of FAO Schwarz shop-in-shop, management of new trade show booth design, management of annual product catalog.
Promoted to this position December 2016. Responsibilities include the following, in addition to all responsibility held in previous position as Product Development/International Sales Coordinator: -Managing all consumer outreach: -Organizing and running consumer focus groups -Recruitment of Product Testers -Organizing and running product tester initiative -Developing social media strategies, campaigns, and content -Managing bilingual packaging conversion -Managing "Fast Track" Product from concept through commercialization -Managing Inbox Promotional strategy and execution from development to implementation Product Development/International Sales Coordinator Dual role in Product Development and International Sales. Assistant to VP of Product Development. Responsibilities include: -Sourcing -Sample management & documentation -Consumer testing -Market research -Creation of sales presentations and collateral -Product milestone management -Primary liaison with overseas factories. Fitness EM produces women's fitness equipment under the Danskin & Gold's Gym licenses, as well as produces its own dynamic brand, Empower, and new recovery brand, Re. Check us out at www.empowerfitness.com
Reeves International produces equine-themed collectibles and toys under the Breyer brand. Managed 6-person Sample Department, negotiated pricing with factories, developed new product & upheld development schedule, & part of special marketing team, representing company at equine events
Freight sales and logistics manager at EquipNet, a leading provider of used equipment sales and asset management. Coordinated removal and transportation of manufacturing machinery & equipment, both large & small. Sourced specialized transport - i.e. flatbeds, step decks, air ride vans, etc. Solicited quotes, negotiated pricing, etc.