Jennifer Skewes

Vice President And Global Brand Team Leader at Spin Master

Jennifer Skewes has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and responsibilities. Jennifer currently holds the position of Vice President and Global Brand Team Leader at Spin Master since October 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Senior Director and Director of Global Brand at Spin Master from 2020 to 2021, and as a Senior Brand Manager from 2015 to 2017.

Before joining Spin Master, Jennifer worked at Shnier as a Product Manager for Ceramic Tile from 2013 to 2015. Jennifer also worked at Umbra as a Category Manager for Drapery Hardware from 2011 to 2013, and at Neatfreak Group Inc as a Product Development Manager from 2010 to 2011.

Jennifer's tenure at Umbra is extensive, starting in 1997. Jennifer held various roles at Umbra, including Senior Buyer, Senior Product Manager, Design Project Manager, Buyer/Production Planner/Forecast Analyst, Buyer/Production Planner Domestics, and Special Project Manager. Their responsibilities included managing product lifecycles, purchasing, sourcing, inventory management, and team management.

Overall, Jennifer Skewes has a wealth of experience in brand management, product development, purchasing, and team leadership.

Jennifer Skewes earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Genetics and Biology from the University of Guelph in 1993. Jennifer then pursued a Master of Science degree in Animal Breeding and Genetics at the same university, completing it in 1996. Jennifer also holds certifications as a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) from APICS.

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  • Vice President And Global Brand Team Leader

    October, 2021 - present

  • Senior Director, Global Brand

    June, 2020

  • Director Global Brand

    October, 2017

  • Sr. Brand Manager

    February, 2015

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