Barbara Stoker

Experience

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  Hallmark Cards

  Jan 1975 - Feb 1980

  Marketing Manager & Store Designer

  Launched Hallmark's Gift Business. Designed retail stores to create innovative shopping environments while maximizing sales per sq ft.

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  The Walt Disney Company

  Sept 1980 - Oct 1983

  Senior Account Executive

  Executive responsibilities included negotiating character licenses, movie licenses as well as movie tie-ins. Developed international product launches and domestic concept stores.

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  Mattel

  May 1985 - Mar 1988

  Product Manager Barbie Collectable

  Responsible for developing and launching the first Porcelain Barbie. Also managed the Rainbow Brite product line and launched a new activity toy line.Traveled throughout Asia and Europe doing product development and setting up vendor networks.

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  Coors Brewing Company

  Jan 1991 - Aug 1993

  Director of Branding, New Business and Product Development

  Responsibilities included sales, marketing, customer service, engineering, brand creation, strategic planning, product and business development.

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  Intelligent Risking, Inc.

  Jan 1995 - now

  President & CEO

  Why do most Family Businesses stall out? It is not due to intelligence, resources, or skilled advisors. They crash and burn because of unresolved inter-personal conflicts. We can help!Founder of a boutique consulting firm that specializes in Conflict Resolution, Leadership Development, and Strategic Thinking for Family Owned Business, Corporations, Health Care, and Non-Profits.Why resolve the conflict? Why take the risk? To create something brilliant.