Don Scott

Current

• Production Consultant at Buffalo Games
• General Mgr at Precinct 13 Development
• Vice President at Don Scott Associates, Inc.

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Past

• Director Of Product Development at Buffalo Games, Inc.

Education

• State University of New York College at Buffalo

Recommended

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Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Consumer Goods

Don Scott’s Summary

Have been involved in manufacturing, sourcing, and developing specialty jigsaw and game concepts since 1980. Responsible for product development at Buffalo Games, Inc. until 1999.

I'm currently involved in several exciting and, with any luck, lucrative projects. I have startup opportunities, products to license in various categories, an active portfolio of licenses and loads of great ideas and contacts. Contact me directly (dwscottjr@gmail.com) to discuss projects in the toy, sporting goods, and technology markets.

I am particularly interested in developing my product and technology in new sectors. Also interested in contractual opportunities.

Don Scott’s Specialties:

toys, games, jigsaw puzzles, sourcing, trade show management, branding, package design, promotion, EDI, manufacturing, blogging/writing

Don Scott’s Experience

• Production Consultant

  Buffalo Games

  (Consumer Goods industry)

  2009 — Present (less than a year)

• General Mgr

  Precinct 13 Development

  (Consumer Goods industry)

  December 2000 — Present (9 years )

  Precinct 13 develops technical programs, artwork, packaging and promotion for the toy and publishing industry.

• Vice President

  Don Scott Associates, Inc.

  (Design industry)

  January 1985 — Present (24 years 11 months)

  Don Scott Associates is a publishing, licensing and product development concern focusing on the toy industry worldwide.
  
  Actively looking for artists, illustrators, unique art forms - send link to portfolio

• Director Of Product Development

  Buffalo Games, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Publishing industry)

  January 1986 — December 1999 (14 years )

  Directed product development of jigsaw puzzle and game line from licensing to packaging and marketing.
  
  Responsible for key hires including:
  
  National Sales Manager
  Licensing Director
  Senior Graphic Artist
  IT Manager
  
  Also sourced and implemented EDI system, SBT (Visionpoint) accounting system, integration of shipping/receiving with routing and sales.
  
  Also learned to be pretty good at foosball.

Don Scott’s Education

• State University of New York College at Buffalo

  English, Computer Science 1989 — 1991

Additional Information

Don Scott’s Interests:

Accepting online artist portfolios: I occasionally have need of artists, illustrators, and designers. I'd gratefully accept and keep on file any portfolios you'd like to send my way. jigsaw puzzles, games, promotions, hockey, soccer, sailing, art, applescript, raw milk

Don Scott’s Groups:

Astra, TIA

•    Women in Games International
•    LION™ Worn with Pride! [Choose wisely ... ] < BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS >
•    TEN - Top Executives Net
•    SHiFT! - TURN PROSPECTS INTO CUSTOMERS by Harnessing Trigger Events
•    Ubuntu Users ( 10.000+ members ) Official Group
•    Link2Europe
•    OpenNetworker.com
•    Global Worker
•    Lean Six Sigma
•    NetworkingPros
•    TopLinked.com (Open Networkers)
•    KidVentures
•    Success Networking
•    Buffalo Technology Group
•    Leading International Open Networkers (LION)
•    GroupLinked.com
•    BlackSky
•    InvitesWelcome.com (Open Networkers)
•    CONSUMER GOODS & RETAIL PROFESSIONALS
•    Licensing, Merchandising & Brand Management
•    Toy Industry Association™, Inc. (TIA)
•    SalesBlogcast.com
•    ♥ LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) 3000+ Members
•    LION500.com (Open Networkers)
•    Toy Industry Global
•    Climate Change - I care!
•    Let's Get Funded
•    Games Industry Professionals
•    PlayGroup
•    Comic-Con International Conference and Community
•    6 Six Degrees' Global Recruiting Network
•    Toy Designers
•    SpenglerFox FMCG/RETAIL
•    Orangutan Land Trust
•    Open Source Invent
•    Bioenergy, by Biofuels Digest
•    Shoestring Marketing Group
•    Coolray | Mr. Plumber
•    FindAJobAlready.com: The Free Job Board--Post Your Jobs for Free on www.findajobalready.com
•    Inventors
•    Reps
•    USA LIONs™ - an authentic LIONs™ Sub-Group

Don Scott’s Honors:

Spiel des Jahres - 3D Mystery Jigsaw Puzzle, 1994
As d'Or - Talking Jigsaw Puzzle, 1994
2 US jigsaw puzzle patents
Games Mag. Puzzle of Year - Lost in a Jigsaw, 1998
Games Mag. Puzzle of Year runner up - X Puzzles, 2003

"Luck of the Draw", 2006:
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold
Scholastic & Child Mag top pick
Dr Toy Top 100 Children's Products
Adding Wisdom Award
Canadian Toy Testing Council Children's Choice
Dr Toy Top 10 Best Games of the year
Canadian Toy Testing Council *** (highest rating)
Parenting for high Potential Mag recommended
National Parenting Center Seal of Approval
iParenting Media Award
Major Fun Party award
Major Fun Senior award
Creative Child Mag Game of the Year
Better Homes and Gardens "kid tested for fun"
Family Fun Mag "Our Favorite Things"
About.com 10 best games of 2007

"Connect'Em Puzzles", 2007:
Dr Toy 10 Best Active Products
Dr Toy 100 Best Products Winner

"Beatles PuzziSphere", 2007:
Dr Toy 100 Best Products Winner

Don Scott’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
• getting back in touch