Wild Republic
Valerie Totire is a seasoned creative professional with extensive experience in product development, illustration, and animation. Since September 2008, Valerie has served as a Senior Product Developer at Wild Republic, overseeing the concept, design, and development of various projects including plush toys and graphic designs, while also traveling internationally to collaborate with production facilities. Valerie has operated a freelance enterprise, Alleycat Studio, since June 1998, specializing in illustration projects such as children's books and wine labels. Previous roles include Assistant Animator at Knock Knock Cartoons, freelance character and concept designer for Those Characters From Cleveland, and Writer/Illustrator for American Greetings, where Valerie created humorous greeting cards. Valerie's career began as an artist at Custom Card, where caricature and illustration skills were honed. Valerie holds a degree from Kent State University, completed between 1981 and 1987.
Wild Republic
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Wild Republic started with an artist and a vision in 1979. We have been delighting consumers around the globe with an expansive collection of nature-related toys and gifts ever since. Headquartered in Independence, Ohio, Wild Republic has offices throughout the world with international distribution serving zoos, museums, aquariums, and other retailers. Our global product offerings include three major plush brands made 100% from recycled water bottles. Ecokins, with over fifty plush species on offer, was launched in 2019. Our most recent launches of 100% certified ecofriendly products include Message from the Planet plush and Monsterkins. Everything we do is inspired by our Promise to the Planet, Animals and People.