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Innergie, founded in 2008, is the world's leading consumer power product company. Innergie's technological superiority is backed by a team of professionals with over 20 years experience in the power supply industry. With its expertise in slim and compact power technology, Innergie was able to create the world's smallest, most efficient universal power adapter among other innovative power solutions. The world we live in is an ever-changing environment. At Innergie, we understand that you will always need to be powered and connected. Discover your true power with Innergie as you explore our innovative solutions to achieve more in your digital life. Stay connected with our stylish, reliable, and energy efficient products. No matter where you are, or where you are going, Innergie will be there to power your life. Think power, think Innergie.At Innergie, we strive to create smart energy-handling solutions to truly power your life. Innergie's perception of "smart" is being visionary, in this case, being able to think ahead and redefine existing notions and perceptions of power and how it's used in everyday life. As technologies change, people's lifestyles are changing with them. This is why Innergie continues its mission to develop products and solutions that will simplify and harmonize the way you obtain energy for gadgets, devices, and other technologies and amenities in your everyday digital life. As a total energy solution, Innerige's core principles are to keep things simple, keep you mobile, and to keep your stuff powered anytime and anywhere.

Gyration, a Movea BrandGyration is the inventor and industry leading provider of motion-sensing controllers for the “digital lifestyle” markets, including business communications, home entertainment, education and mobile computing segments. Our flagship products are state-of-the-art wireless RF motion-sensing mice and controllers, including the Air Mouse line of products for business professionals, educators, casual gamers and home entertainment enthusiasts.Gyration, a Movea Brand, is the consumer electronics branch of Movea, SA following the acquisition of all Gyration assets by Movea. Movea SA, a spin-off from the French research institute CEA-Léti, commercializes motion-based solutions for the Health Care and Sports markets, and acquired Gyration in order to position itself as the global leader in technology, patents and products for motion-sensing applications in consumer, healthcare and other markets.The company is the inventor and patent holder of an innovative motion-sensing technology for in-air navigation and cursor control on a television screen or monitor. We offer products though traditional retail store fronts, value added resellers, system integrators and OEM partners worldwide. Gyration has focused on solutions for the converged technologies market for more than 18 years and is well positioned for future growth with its core technologies, patents and products.

Led worldwide sales initiative, managing global supply chain for vendors; established strong loyalty with national and international distributors and resellers. Created strong strategic business partnerships. Senior level sales support and business development for high profile companies; branding, product positioning, pricing strategy, and sales channel management.In 2006, Think Outside, Inc. was acquired by Mobility Electronics/iGO. Transitioned to National Retail Management capacity charged with growing the National retail channel, and OEM Production and operations from the former company. Notably expanded sales channel while managing global distribution. Partnered with overseas manufacturers to ensure quality, timely production.

Brought on board to pilot entire sales life cycle, managing global supply chain for vendors, and establishing cohesive business relations with national and international distributors and resellers. Manage marketing and PR strategies for existing product line and introduce new products. Partner with CEO and “C” level staff, engineers, project managers and software designers; assist in development and design of products. Coordinate sales tracking, reporting and forecasting. Selected accomplishments: • Rapidly developed strategic sales alliances with some of the largest distributors in the industry resulting in notable increases in profitability.• Instrumental in cultivating business partnership with major wireless carriers.• Played a key role in successful launch of three new products.

Recruited to spearhead profitable and successful launch of new Northern California market that evolved into 32 retail and kiosk locations during the first 18 months. Directed day-to-day operations (planning, policies, HR, and budgets), sales activities, and training and evaluations for 160+ staff members within a four-district territory. Coordinated all advertising for entire region, and managed sales promotions. Collaborated with regional managers to monitor inventory. Worked closely with vendors to establish strong partnership that increased product performance, and profitability. Synchronized recruiting and staffing initiatives; conceived and developed regional sales training programs and coached staff. Championed store marketing programs for wireless data products that produced significant increase in sales

Co-developed, tested and provided sales and marketing for GPS/EDGE Bluetooth cellular navigation systems for Palm, Java & Symbian Wireless handsets

Managed and directed B2B sales to secure contracts for data and wireless services, as well as day-to-day operations and total P&L for major cellular phone carrier in Bay area. Steered total sales cycle; supervised staff of 15 field sales reps, and 25 outside sales reps, generating annual revenue streams of $2.5 million. Conducted prospecting and cold calling to identify new individual and business accounts. Challenged to train and coach sales team with effective one-on-one training; devised employee training program and SOPs. Developed regional marketing campaigns and presentations for Fortune 500 corporations. Responsible for tracking and reporting. Selected accomplishments:• Highly effective sales strategies led to attainment of personal and team goals between 102% and 137%.• Recognized for attaining Highest Sales Increase (2000).

San Rafael, California

All aspects of sales from National Big Box, distributors and integrators across North America. Managed sales, training, technical sales & supported new product introduction price point analysis and more. Managed CES presentations training and manufacture promotions to resellers.

As a Store Manager I had to orchestrate daily operations; developed and supervised cross-functional team of 64 including five Assistant Managers of consumer retail operation generating $37 million in annual sales. Established company goals, training programs, and coached staff to meet projected growth plan; monitored sales. Developed and executed store policies and procedures to ensure customer satisfaction and bottom-line profitability. Served as product information expert. Selected accomplishments:• Recognized as Store Manager of the Year (1997).• Played an integral role in introducing high-end speakers into product line. Instrumental in structuring negotiations with Energy Speaker Line, which increased profitability in category.

South Florida

Coordinated all aspects of audio department, including training, staffing, and scheduling requirements, record keeping, and product merchandising to ensure superior customer service for elite clientele. Sustained total store profitability. Structured and developed sales presentations, and negotiated, closed and followed up to install audio and video products. Selected accomplishments:• National Sales Leader of Bang & Olfsen products (1993).• Top Activation Sales Award (1991).