https://calebkruse.me/welcome daily 1.0 2026-10-19 https://calebkruse.me/career daily 0.75 2026-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/eb0a59b6-c147-495b-ba16-b0409564f907/Smiling+Man+in+Warm+Office+Light.png CAREER - Caleb Kruse Creative Strategy | Product Innovation | Consumer Insights I connect creativity with commercial strategy to turn ideas into meaningful business results. I'm a creative and analytical professional with experience transforming consumer trends, market insights, and business opportunities into successful products and strategies. My background spans product development, category strategy, brand storytelling, international sourcing, and commercial performance. I've helped bring thousands of products to market, developed assortments across diverse consumer categories, and driven more than $2 million in annual new product sales. What sets me apart is my ability to see both the big picture and the details that make an idea successful. I enjoy identifying opportunities others might overlook, challenging conventional approaches, and finding creative solutions grounded in data. With a foundation in marketing and graphic design, I bring a unique perspective to business challenges—combining consumer understanding, visual thinking, and strategic decision-making. I'm especially interested in opportunities where I can help shape what's next, whether that's developing new products, building stronger brands, improving customer experiences, or identifying new avenues for growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/bb951608-67e3-466b-bd95-046fef582d02/IMG_7942.jpeg CAREER - STANDING ON MY OWN | 2023 In July 2023, I was promoted to Merchant, taking ownership of multiple consumer product categories, including Non-Seasonal Toys, Stationery, and Jewelry. The transition challenged me to think more broadly about consumer behavior, product innovation, and commercial opportunities across different markets. One of my first priorities was bringing fresh perspectives to our toy assortments. After attending the New York Toy Fair in 2023, I began exploring unconventional product themes, including unexpected animal characters, hybrid creatures, and miniature collectibles. These concepts helped differentiate our assortment and contributed to successful launches, including the Micro Duck series, which quickly became a top performer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/c0fd6496-fc8f-46e0-a88e-bf1ceb8d8b67/IMG_7949.jpeg CAREER - EXPANDING MY COMMERCIAL IMPACT | 2024 In 2024, my responsibilities became more concentrated in Non-Seasonal Toys, with additional involvement in Home Décor. With an increased emphasis on assortment expansion and off-the-shelf product development, I took a proactive approach to identifying new opportunities, building differentiated assortments, and strengthening vendor relationships. That year, I was selected to travel to China to meet with key manufacturing partners and attend the Canton Fair. Working directly with international vendors allowed me to identify new sourcing opportunities, streamline aspects of product selection, and bring dozens of new products into development. My product initiatives contributed to significant growth across Character Toys, plush, and sensory products. In 2024, I drove more than $2 million in new product sales, with individual successes including the Micro Vinyl Cat Duck, which generated approximately $20,000 in sales. I was also selected to participate in a small merchant task force developing an exclusive product assortment for Amazon. The initiative expanded my experience in marketplace strategy, competitive positioning, and product differentiation beyond our traditional sales channels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/89a3594f-ed36-4fc0-bfcd-81637cc1073b/three.jpg CAREER - BROADER CATEGORY LEADERSHIP | 2025 In 2025, my responsibilities expanded to encompass the full Toy category, including both seasonal and non-seasonal assortments. This broader portfolio introduced new challenges in financial planning, seasonal forecasting, product development, and category optimization. I returned to the New York Toy Fair in March to identify emerging trends, explore new product opportunities, and evaluate alternative sourcing strategies amid changing global trade conditions. Throughout the year, I also strengthened my collaboration with Fun Express, a partner business within our organization, working directly with its buying team to identify products and assortments that could serve both business units. By aligning product opportunities across different customer segments and sales channels, we explored ways to leverage shared SKUs, expand assortment reach, and support growth opportunities across the broader business. Following a change in our sourcing team, I assumed additional sourcing responsibilities alongside my merchandising role. Managing both functions expanded my involvement in supplier relationships, product costing, negotiations, and the operational decisions required to bring products successfully to market. These experiences marked an important shift in my career—from managing individual product categories to contributing to broader commercial opportunities through cross-functional collaboration, strategic sourcing, and category leadership. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/46f5707c-b66c-492a-afea-b528ada61d77/IMG_4297.JPG CAREER - DRIVING INNOVATION & PORTFOLIO STRATEGY | 2026 As my category responsibilities have grown, I've taken a more strategic approach to balancing creative innovation with commercial performance, with an increased emphasis on product quality, differentiation, and long-term assortment profitability. In February, I attended the 2026 New York Toy Fair, where licensing opportunities and the growing influence of anime and Asian pop culture on the American toy market were major areas of focus. These emerging trends helped inform my approach to product ideation, licensed entertainment concepts, and future assortment opportunities. In April, I traveled to China for an extensive sourcing and product development trip spanning four cities, three wholesale markets, seven factories, and six partner showrooms. This experience provided valuable exposure to manufacturing capabilities, emerging product concepts, supplier relationships, and opportunities to improve product quality and cost competitiveness. Throughout the year, I've also focused on developing themed product kits and assortments, evaluating seasonal investment strategies, and collaborating with sourcing and product development teams to bring new concepts to market. A major shift in 2026 has been the transition toward quality over quantity. As part of a broader assortment rationalization initiative, I've been evaluating existing products based on sales performance, profitability, and customer demand—identifying opportunities to eliminate underperforming SKUs, improve assortment productivity, and prioritize products with stronger commercial potential. Together, these experiences have strengthened my ability to connect global market insights, creative product development, financial analysis, and operational execution—while making more deliberate decisions about where to invest for future growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/23b3aeb7-4595-4999-a7b0-6a3a35d383d2/Craft+Retail+Competitive+Landscape.png CAREER - WORKING WITH SUPPORT After building a foundation in the Crafts business, I was promoted to Associate Merchant, taking greater ownership of product development, assortment strategy, and commercial performance. During this time, I led the development of more than 1,500 product SKUs and assortment kits, focusing on identifying underserved market opportunities, expanding product offerings, and strengthening category performance. My approach combined quarterly strategic planning, data-driven analysis, and an emphasis on increasing sales per SKU. I identified assortment gaps, tracked emerging trends, and optimized subcategories based on customer demand and growth potential. I've always approached business challenges like puzzles. Give me an underperforming category, and I'll look for the patterns, opportunities, and creative solutions that can turn it around. Beyond Product Development: Improving How We Work One of my most meaningful accomplishments was leading an initiative to modernize our kit management process. I transitioned kit development and management from manual spreadsheets into our STIBO Product Information Management (PIM) system, streamlining workflows and eliminating manual work previously requiring the equivalent capacity of two team members. I also trained the merchandising team to use Tableau dashboards to monitor kit performance, identify inventory outages, and make more informed assortment decisions. This experience reinforced a principle that continues to shape my work: Innovation isn't limited to the products we create. Sometimes the biggest opportunities come from improving how we work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/aeb53b1f-b709-46e5-bb1d-dc4ffcf0c8f3/IMG_7935.jpeg CAREER - GETTING MY START WITH PRODUCT Returning to Oriental Trading's merchandising team in March 2021, I joined the Crafts category—a creative, product-focused environment that aligned naturally with my background in marketing and graphic design. I supported new product development, collaborating with design teams to provide creative direction and feedback on product concepts, aesthetics, and customer appeal. I also coordinated the creation of craft samples for product photography, ensuring each project clearly communicated the product's possibilities and inspired customers to create. Beyond the creative work, I developed hands-on experience in assortment planning, product performance analysis, and merchandising operations, identifying opportunities to strengthen the business and improve execution. When the lead merchant departed in October 2021, I stepped into greater responsibility and was promoted to Associate Merchant, beginning the next chapter of my career in product strategy and development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/253be2f9-b1c4-423b-b4f9-6fd36670a50e/IMG_7923.jpg CAREER - LEARNING PLACEMENT I joined Oriental Trading Company in February 2020 as a Catalog Planner, overseeing merchandising layouts for the Faith and Adult Party categories. The role introduced me to the relationship between product presentation, consumer purchasing behavior, and commercial performance. One of the most rewarding aspects of the position was analyzing historical catalog data to understand what made certain products successful. I enjoyed identifying patterns in customer demand, evaluating product performance, and uncovering opportunities to strengthen assortment planning and product visibility. This experience helped shape my analytical approach to business challenges and sparked a lasting interest in understanding why consumers connect with certain products. Although my position was eliminated during a company-wide restructuring amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the experience left a lasting impression. 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One of my favorite aspects of the role was introducing prospective members to the YMCA, understanding their goals, and helping them find the right membership. I also took on freelance graphic design projects for personal trainers, creating branded merchandise, business cards, and promotional materials to support their businesses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/5bdc907f-7c45-42f6-af6b-6dd4c523e6ee/Woodhouse+Mazda+Brand+Showcase.png CAREER - MARKETING & DESIGN INTERN| WOODHOUSE AUTO FAMILY| 2018 My internship at Woodhouse Auto Family gave me an opportunity to apply my marketing and graphic design education in a professional setting. I developed social media content, designed promotional materials, and supported company networking events, gaining hands-on experience in brand communication and visual storytelling. A particularly memorable experience was appearing in a Woodhouse Mazda commercial—an unexpected opportunity to experience the creative production process from another perspective. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/27040922-4813-485f-bf0b-8a2afd9f3417/Tiburon+Swim+Team+Legacy+Collage.png CAREER - MANAGER & COACH | TIBURON SWIMMING POOL | 2013-2020 What began as a summer lifeguarding position evolved into my first leadership experience. After being promoted to Assistant Manager in 2015, I took on responsibility for daily operations, financial deposits, facility safety, and customer concerns. In 2016, I also became Head Swim Coach, organizing practices, coordinating swim meets, and helping young athletes develop their skills and confidence. These roles taught me the importance of accountability, communication, adaptability, and leading by example. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/0f28eb06-fa63-45ea-9a9d-0c27131d7cd2/number3.jpg CAREER - BEHIND THE SCENES Outside of work, I'm a mix of routine, creativity, and a little organized chaos. I'm an early riser, thanks to years of competitive swimming. These days, I've traded the pool for the gym, but I still enjoy challenging myself, building strength, and finding the perfect song for a workout playlist. I tend to get pretty invested in the things I love—whether that's collecting Funko Pops, Labubus, and LEGO sets, finding great sushi, or spending time with my very dramatic cat, who has his own summer garden. I'm also a sucker for nostalgia. Mamma Mia! is a longtime favorite thanks to countless summer movie marathons with my siblings. I gravitate toward things that are playful, imaginative, and occasionally a little over the top. One of my favorite creative outlets is building miniature fairy gardens. What started as a small hobby has grown into an elaborate world of characters, stories, and tiny details. It's probably the best example of what happens when I get an idea and decide to see just how far I can take it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/dbffe2a1-a481-4994-81f0-ef05c262b644/Caleb+Kruse.png CAREER - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://calebkruse.me/creativework daily 0.75 2026-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/1602634494723-5JMDH1N597M81ONVFGGW/Client.jpg CREATIVE WORK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/1607997689332-PEMGSC4OQJ1AGLRFV1TP/kaylee.jpg CREATIVE WORK While working at the Armbrust YMCA, I collaborated with personal trainer Kaylee Hintz-Horan to develop a custom visual identity for her training business, including a logo and a collection of illustrated stickers for her clients. Kaylee wanted artwork that reflected her personality and interests, drawing inspiration from vintage pin-up illustrations, tattoos, skulls, and strength-training equipment. She also preferred a softer color palette of pastel blues, cool grays, and muted reds. Using these influences, I created four original illustrations that combined retro-inspired artwork with fitness imagery. The designs incorporated elements such as flexing poses, stylized skulls, and kettlebells to create a cohesive collection that felt both playful and empowering. The finished designs gave Kaylee personalized branding she could share with clients while reflecting her individuality as a trainer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/1609889910053-RDRR6Q0542KIOKANANME/Robshirt.jpg CREATIVE WORK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/1614202818742-QEH58GRX6GI0ARO4X2RY/AMBER_WS.jpg CREATIVE WORK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/1602545769957-DVPUZD57AD9VWJBJM9RZ/trucebottle.png CREATIVE WORK - Make it stand out A family friend reached out to me to create a label for a novelty whiskey he was making. He wanted me to use the “Peace and Friendship” coin and to use inspiration from the 1800s. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/1614203503928-5TMWPJUK4Q0TR9IHJJIN/MWMETALS.jpg CREATIVE WORK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/1602557089162-KQ0LINVPLY3SZTDN3TIX/MillardWestDragSuit2.png CREATIVE WORK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/1608064005853-7HAQ5QXO98P18BXB065Z/lolo.jpg CREATIVE WORK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/1608107735959-ZRX4C6IGN9IEM5SV2HES/truman.png CREATIVE WORK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/1610586249680-O6HIVUCON46NK3QA2PG7/alco.jpg CREATIVE WORK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/dbffe2a1-a481-4994-81f0-ef05c262b644/Caleb+Kruse.png CREATIVE WORK - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://calebkruse.me/studentportfolio daily 0.75 2026-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/f5c0594a-d7f6-4c1c-a2b2-c8663dcf4c52/IMG_6695.jpg STUDENT PORTFOLIO - EARNING MY DEGREE My time at Truman State University helped shape the way I approach creativity, business, and problem-solving. Studying marketing gave me a foundation in consumer behavior, branding, market research, and commercial strategy. One of my most influential experiences was my marketing capstone course, where I explored advertising strategies and how brands enter new markets. It challenged me to think beyond individual products and consider the larger relationship between a brand and its audience. Although marketing was my primary focus, some of my favorite courses were in graphic design. I enjoyed working within creative briefs, experimenting with visual storytelling, and bringing original concepts to life. One professor particularly influenced my approach to design by emphasizing authenticity and resourcefulness. If a project called for a specific photograph, we were encouraged to create it ourselves rather than rely on shortcuts. That hands-on mindset has stayed with me throughout my professional career. Together, these disciplines taught me to balance creative expression with strategic thinking—a combination that continues to influence my work in product innovation and commercial development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/2784f10d-2171-4dcc-a85a-0ecc4234c782/IMG_7795.jpeg STUDENT PORTFOLIO - ATHLETICS & TEAMWORK One of the biggest reasons I chose Truman State University was the opportunity to compete on the men's swimming team. Recruited by Coach Ed Petre as a sprint specialist in the 100-yard butterfly and 100-yard backstroke, I went on to improve my times across nearly every event and contribute to breaking two school relay records. But my greatest takeaway wasn't a personal best or a record. It was the people. Training twice a day, six days a week, created bonds that extended far beyond the pool. My teammates became family, teaching me the value of consistency, resilience, positivity, and giving my best even when the work was difficult. Those lessons continue to shape how I approach challenges, collaboration, and personal growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d4367f03b166b0001a0f049/95d2bed0-4edc-4068-af6f-2ab6908fec54/swim.jpg STUDENT PORTFOLIO - SWIMMING FOR A CAUSE One of the most meaningful experiences during my time at Truman was participating in Swim Across America, a nonprofit organization that supports cancer research through charitable swimming events. The mission was especially personal to me. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010 and again in 2020, making the opportunity to support cancer research particularly meaningful. Through three Swim Across America events, I raised more than $2,500 toward the cause. Swimming had always been a major part of my life, but this experience gave it a greater purpose. 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