Cactus and Pearl LLC

apparel manufacturer
Company Overview:
C&P LLC is an LA-based apparel manufacturing and design company, specializing in juniors, womens, missy, plus, mens and kids. Full service; from concept > design & development > production. Various techniques and capabilities. Offices located in Los Angeles, Egypt and China.

Position:
Director of Licensing


Property Types:
Not limited to:
Characters / Entertainment
Corporate Brands
Non-Profit
Collegiate
Music

Territories:
United States and Worldwide for select retailers

Apparel Categories and Articles:
Fashion Knits: Tops, Bottoms, Sleepwear
Other: Outerwear, Totes, Headwear
Womens (Juniors, Plus, Maternity), Mens and Kids

Distribution Channels:
Mass
Department
Specialty
Off-Price
Discount
DTC





Complements

a web3 creative collective + consultancy
Company Overview:
Founded in October 2020 as a response to the digital shift in consumer products, while stressing greater emphasis on inclusivity, a global mindset, and eco-consciousness.

Position:
Founder


Industry Sectors:
Not limited to:
Fashion / Apparel
Art / Design
Cultural Institutions + Academia
Health & Beauty
Services:
NFT / Digital Product Ideation & Strategy

Phygital Programs (physical goods anchored by NFTs)
Metaverse / Virtual Presence; Brand Activations and

Events
Virtual Branding and Identity
Japan Market Retail: Trend Reports and Shopping
General web3 Consultation + Advisory
Sustainability and Carbon Offsetting

Blockchains:
Tezos
Ethereum



Fabacus

technology and data company
Company Overview:
Fabacus is a global technology business and creator of proprietary technology platform, Xelacore, designed to digitally-transform businesses within the licensing & retail industries. Driven by first-hand experience within retail, licensing and manufacturing, Fabacus are standardising product information, allowing businesses to create robust and etail standards-compliant product catalogues to sit at the core of all their business initiatives. Fabacus was founded in 2016 with headquarters in London.

The company's mission is to transform brand licensing through the power of data, with their industry-wide solution.

Position:
Customer Success Director, North America


Clients:
Not limited to:
Hasbro
NBCUniversal
Paramount
Proprietary technology:
Xelacore


Xelacore is a modular, cloud-based platform, built to meet bespoke business needs and integrate with existing systems, including multifaceted data validations and governance checks. It enables licensors, licensees and brands to improve business agility and ability - driving sales, combatting counterfeit, increasing efficiency and ultimately achieving full visibility of their consumer product licensing programs, with to-the-minute data authenticated by all stakeholders.



Funko

pop culture toys + collectibles company
Company Overview:
Manufacturer of licensed and limited pop culture collectibles, best known for vinyl figurines and bobbleheads. The company also produces licensed plush, action figures, apparel, accessories and games. In August 2021, the company ventured into the web3 landscape.

Position:
Manager, New Initiatives


Licensed IP:
Not limited to:
DC Comics (Warner Bros Discovery)
My Little Pony (Hasbro)
Kellogg’s (Joester Loria)
Avatar Legends (Viacom/Paramount)
NFT Products:
Digital Pop! (NFT + physical)

Digital Pop! Bonus Program
SDCC Fundays 22’ Commemorative Digital Pop! NFT
Press & Investor Day 22’ Commemorative Digital Pop! NFT
Fright Night 22’ Commemorative Digital Pop! NFT

Blockchain:
WAX


Retailer:
Walmart



Informa

leading global events organizer
Company Overview:
Informa Markets is the parent company of the Global Licensing Group portfolio, which is comprised of B2B trade shows, events and products that support the brand licensing industry.

Positions:
Event Manager, Licensing Expo
Project Manager, International Events

Key Audience:
Licensees and Licensors;
Brand Owners
Agents
Manufacturers
Wholesalers/Distributors
Retailers
Professional Services

Territories of focus:
US, Japan and China

Events:
Licensing Expo Japan
Licensing Expo Shanghai
Licensing Expo Vegas
Licensing Week Virtual

Publication:
License Global Magazine
(incl. Mandarin + Japanese editions)

Partners and Alliances:
Licensing International (Sponsor)
InventHelp
Women in Toys
US Department of Commerce
Sector Global




Mattel

heritage toy manufacturer
Company Overview:
Founded in 1945, Mattel has influenced generations of playtime throughout the world. Both of my roles at Mattel involved strategy for toy creation from a global marketing lens - inclusive of product design, packaging, and retail.

Positions:
Assoc. Global Marketing Manager, Hot Wheels
Assoc. Digital Marketing Manager, The Highs

Licensed IP for Hot Wheels:
Star Wars (Lucasfilm / Disney)
Monster Jam (Feld Entertainment)

In-house IP:
Ever After High
Monster High 

Products inludued:
Die-cast vehicles (1:64, 1:24)
Plastics; playsets and mini figs
Mobile Games
Carrying cases
Playmats



PIXL8

web3 studio & marketing agency
Company Overview:
PIXL8 Partners is a creative studio operating at the intersection of blockchain and brands.
PIXL8’s 250+ combined years of experience within global IP, entertainment and blockchain industries, along with its’ wide network and deep relationships, enables PIXL8 to effectively consult, build, execute and manage on-chain experiences that meet world class standards.

Position:
Director, Creative Strategy

Projects:
Decentraland x PROHBTD Metaverse Exhibition 
NFT.NYC 2021 Sponsor & Speaker
OddBirds PFP Collection (Ethereum)
That’s From Disneyland! NFT Augmented Auction Lot
Services:
Metaverse activations and builds
NFT Strategy; PFP collections to 1:1s
Strategic Partnerships (brand + talent)
Digital native brand building
Phygital program strategy

Augmented auctions
Fashion wearables creation
web3 Research & Development
AR and VR solutions



Romeo & Juliet
Couture

young womens contemporary apparel brand
Company Overview:
R&JC was both item and collection driven, giving agility within the retail landscape. Traditionally found in bigbox retailers, the affordable pricepoint of R&JC kept the brand top of mind for a wide demo of fashion-forward individuals.

Position:
Sales and Marketing Executive

Licensee:
Gossip Girl (Warner Bros)

Retailers:
Neiman Marcus
Loehmanns
Century21
HauteLook
Nordstrom
Macy’s
Apparel categories:
Tops
Bottoms
Dresses
Denim
Outerwear
Knits and wovens



Saban Brands

entertainment licensor
Company Overview:
Through the power of licensing, the portfolio of beloved and nostalgic brands lives on through consumer products and entertainment content. As of May 2018, the bulk of the portfolio was acquired by Hasbro.

Position:
Project Manager, Brand Marketing

Portfolio IP:
Power Rangers
Paul Frank
Popples
Glitter Force
Mambo
Piping Hot
Events:
Mipcom (Cannes, France)
Licensing Expo (Las Vegas, US)
Saban Brands Summit

Campaigns:
Power Rangers Ninja Steel (Nick)
Power Rangers (feature film)
Popples S1 and S2 (Netflix)
Glitter Force S1 and S2 (Netflix)