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Dena Cundari

Design Director at Kids Preferred

Dena Cundari has more than 20 years of experience in product design and visual merchandising. Dena started their career in 1998 at Russ Berrie Inc., where they worked as a Product Designer and Visual Merchandiser. In this role, they were responsible for developing product designs and ensuring the aesthetic appearance of showrooms across the United States. In 2001, Dena joined Gund as a Senior Product Designer. During their time at Gund, they created and executed innovative product ideas for various themes, including Disney and Sesame Street. Dena collaborated with art directors, brand managers, and sales teams to combine business plans with creative designs. Dena then joined Kids Preferred in 2011 as the Design Director, where they continue to lead the design process.

Dena Cundari obtained their Bachelor's degree in Art and Education from Monmouth University, attending from 1994 to 1998. Dena also holds a certification in Teaching, K-12, although the institution and specific details of obtaining this certification are not provided.

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Bridgewater, United States

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Kids Preferred

Kids Preferred was founded in 1983 and is one of the largest toy and children’s product manufacturers in the U.S. Known for its superior quality and unique designs, Kids Preferred serves the specialty, juvenile, gift, and better department store trade by distributing soft toys and children’s gifts under its own brand, private label and licensed brands such as Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit, Curious George, Carter’s, Disney Baby, The World of Eric Carle, Goodnight Moon, Guess How Much I Love You, Llama Llama Red Pajama, Pete the Cat, & Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer among others. The company is headquartered in East Windsor, NJ and has offices in New York City, Hong Kong and Shanghai. For more information, contact Kids Preferred at 1-866-SOFT TOY (763-8869) or visit their website at www.kidspreferred.com.


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