Manager Project

BRIAN TOLSON

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MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Motivated Production Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in all levels of large-scale product

development including budgeting and administration. Managed complete prototype production and sample coordination for manufacturing and sales events for a global Fortune 500 company. Guided early concept, and final production development to ensure manufacturing schedules were met. Worked closely with numerous internal support teams and vendors worldwide to leverage best pricing and delivery timing.

Project Management

Budget Management

Process Implementation

Leadership

Manufacturing

Risk Management

Production

Analytical

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HASBRO, INC., Pawtucket, RI 2002 – 10/2018

Manager Development Services (2005 – 10/2018)

Guided prototype production for multiple major brands (Nerf, Marvel, Littlest Pet Shop, My Little Pony), for the U.S. and international regions, managing over 750 projects/year. Supervised a production team of 10 including engineers, soft goods technicians, machinists, graphic designers and a safety coordinator. Oversaw safety and security training.

Managed the development budget for 2 of the largest brands equaling over $600M in revenue.

Oversaw $600K of materials; utilized JIT production method; maintained 1 month of supplies.

Collaborated with supply chain and customer forecasting to improve forecast accuracy.

Worked with Brand Teams and Far East partners to produce the highest quality models at the lowest cost.

Identified new ways to reduce development costs without affecting product quality and delivery times.

oReduced development spending by 7% and saved over $160K.

oSaved $800K using CAD technologies to reduce model making costs.

Created and maintained cost spreadsheets to allow international regions to control their budgets.

Project managed development and delivery processes; provided detailed planning and progress reports; proactively identified bottlenecks and quality issues.

Eliminated security breaches by collaborating with vendors in the Far East and aligning CAD and Rapid Prototyping technologies with the strict US security and intellectual property standards.

Created an atmosphere that inspired creativity, curiosity and competitiveness.

oImproved the team’s overall leadership skills and employee satisfaction using unique coaching and delegation styles.

oProactively identified training and development opportunities for staff.

oAssigned staff to support television commercial shoots, shows and events around the world.

Sourced, purchased and installed the latest technology equipment used to develop innovative products and designs.

Improved files sharing process and decreased model development time.

Product Engineer, Boys Toys (2002 – 2005)

Engineering responsibilities for Tonka and Japanese brands (Pokemon and Zoids). Created product initiation documents for kick off projects with the Far East. Communicated with Far East Engineers to ensure development was on target. Led product review meetings with marketing, design, QA and packaging. Created sample plan documents.

Managed supply chain flow; worked with manufacturers to build products to meet demand forecasts.

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

HASBRO, INC., Pawtucket, RI

Sample Department Supervisor

Managed a team of 15 model artists and 2 sample coordinators. Ordered materials and supplies. Managed the model decoration approval of all projects and brands. Oversaw the model and product shipment and set-up for toy fairs and venues worldwide.

EDUCATION / SKILLS

Education:

University Of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH – Bachelor of Arts: College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning

Harvard Business Publishing – Recognized as a high-performing leader, selected to participate in this intensive, 10-week management training program.

Skills:

Microsoft Office, SAP, CAD technologies, interpersonal and written communication, organized and process-focused

AFFILIATIONS

Association of Professional Model Makers, (APMM)

Wentworth Institute of Technology - Portfolio Review Member

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