J Shoes, Inc, Owings Mills, MD 2005 - 2005Director of Global Marketing Introduced new global brand direction for J., formally know as Journey®. Managed Marketing department located in U.K. and PR agency in New York. • Set-up system providing materials and approvals for licensees worldwide for point-of-sale, advertising and promotions. • Assisted with product development and present marketing initiatives by traveling to company headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.

Pincus Brothers-Maxwell/Bill Blass, Ltd., New York, NY 1999 - 2004 Director of Marketing & LicensingManaged over 35 companies holding sub-licenses for stable of brands; Bill Blass, Alexander Julian, Hardy Amies and Angelo Nardelli. Directed advertising agency on marketing and advertising concepts, budgets, media planning and creative execution, as well as handled all national trade show appearances for each brand. • Increased business to over $400M brand by re-launching Bill Blass Menswear by re-designing label and packaging and developing new licensing partners. • Sought new licensing partners for undeveloped categories and provided design direction in all categories, which resulted in continued growth, increased sales and royalties and heigthen brand recognition.• Worked in partnership with Sales department creating point-of–sale, incentives and promotions for retail partners, increasing business and building brand awareness. • Developed relationships with other designers, enhancing portfolio of designer names and categories and strenghtening PBM’s standing in the marketplace. • Planned seasonal special events and marketing incentives with retailers each season via mailers, in-store events and co-op advertising, which consistantly increased sales each season.