Barbara Stoker

Barbara Stoker

Marketing Manager & Store Designer

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  • About me

    Intelligent Risking, Inc. Product/Business Development | Strategic Thinking | Conflict Resolution

  • Education

    • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      1970 - 1974
      Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Industrial and Product Design
  • Experience

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Appreciative Inquiry International Summit

    • Conflict Dynamics Eckerd College