Summer Buckman
Chief Integration Officer @Bonkers Toys
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Integration Officer @Bonkers Toys
San Diego, CA, US
Interdepartmental/Executive Management- Departmental cohesiveness: Maintain a harmonious workflow between all departments within the entire company and making sure to empower all employees- Resolve departmental issues- Programs o Cost savings o Performance improvements o Policy development- Policy and procedure implementation and enforcement- Upchain KPI monitoring and reporting- Assist CEO in all areas of corporation- Support the CEO in departmental leadership- New Project/procedure delegation cross departmentallyHuman Resources- Manage the payroll, HR software and employee compliance- Employee Manual (yearly upkeep/update)- Personnel Files- Hiring o Onboarding/Offboarding & Leave Paperwork & Arrangements o Portal Set Up o Compliance o Procedures- Corporate Compliance o OSHA o Covid o Management training o Federal/ California/ Ohio/ Florida/ Arkansas- Yearly Projects o 401k o Benefits o Pay structures, incentive program initiation o Additional Benefits/employee perksLegal, Insurance, Compliance and Licensing/Contracts- Research, contact & follow up on all existing and new potential licensees, manage all relationships- Licensing contract negotiations o Deal Memo o Long Form- Compliance (trademarks, China recordals etc.)- Product liability, D&O, EPL, recall, building and all other insurance projects- Legal correspondence including, contracts, trademark, business and all othersOther Responsibilities- Assist CEO in outside business ventures as requested - Provide licensing, legal and operational support to sister company
ABOUT SUMMER BUCKMAN
With over twenty years of experience in consumer products, I am a passionate and creative leader who drives growth and innovation at Bonkers Toys as the Chief Integration Officer. In this role, I oversee the integration of new and existing licenses, manage strategic partnerships, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that delight customers and licensors. I have a proven track record of developing and launching successful products for various brands and categories, such as toys, apparel, publishing, gaming, and more. Some of my recent achievements include securing and negotiating major licensing contracts with key brands at Bonkers Toys and growing the company internally with exceptional talent and procedures. I have also demonstrated strong skills in customer relationship management, trade show planning, and strategic negotiations, which have enabled me to build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders and partners. I am passionate about the toy industry and its potential to inspire and educate children of all ages and backgrounds. I am always looking for new opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate with other professionals who share my vision and values.
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