Launched the company specializing in distribution and resale of entertainment products, growing organization from $0 to over $70M in sales since inception. Defined company brand and diversified into three distinct divisions: value distribution, private label programs, and electronic accessories. Directed all operations and business activities, from forecasting and budgeting to inventory management and staffing.• Built profitable relationships with national retailers including Dollar General, Dollartree, Family Dollar, Wal-Mart, Office Depot, Sam’s Club and Costco within the first year. Became Dollartree's #1 DVD Supplier.• Created innovative sales programs that yielded multi-million dollar corporate revenue streams for Sony Home Entertainment, Warner Bros., Universal Music, Fox, Paramount and Case Logic, at major retailers. • Developed a line of cutting-edge, branded electronics and accessories for sale in national retailers. Established overseas relationships with manufacturers to design and produce products. Created value-priced bundles and private label line resulting in incremental revenues.

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Create a Sales & Marketing strategy for Tikun Hemp CBD products using budget and allocating enough resources to accomplish the company's goals for the year. Identify and provide an internal brand analysis for the consumer, retail and e-commerce, utilizing marketing teamDeveloped Tikun Hemp as a top contender in the CBD and Cannabis space, leveraging the brand story and company growth. Create a multi-tier sales strategy, implementation, and execution for retail and e-commerce. Responsible for opening and developing retail relationships in all classes of trade including Brokers, Natural Food Stores and Drug and Mass, including e-commerce. Develop a successful product launch of CBD and Cannabis products into the competitive market, utilizing my teammates in marketing and product development to release a high-demand and uniquely positioned product. Budget, forecast, and project sales margins. Manage monthly, quarterly, yearly revenue goals.

• Responsible for building customer base of cannabis brands to market and sell their cannabis in an app• Managing revenue goals and selling strategies for team of sales executives on monthly basis. • Creating and overseeing corporate and consumer branding and messaging• Assisting in the creative and feature development of the consumer interface of the app• Overseeing internal Public Relations teams and manage all press efforts to grow consumer awareness• Designing platform specific social media campaigns to effectively reach and engage multiple customer segments • Establishing and cultivating brand partnerships with Kiva Confections, Tinley Beverage Company, Dr. Robb Farms, Mammoth Distribution, Flav and Yummi Karma

Excelled in newly created position that focused on securing new retail business opportunities as well as growing relationships with existing retail accounts. Developed and guided strategic planning process for sales team accounts and company expansion. Managed all financial aspects of retail business, including tracking profit and losses, reviewing budgets, and updating forecasting reports. • Established accounts with national retailers, including Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Dollar General and Family Dollar that resulted in millions of dollars in additional sustainable revenue. • Responsible for researching and analyzing market data, recommending products to retail buying team, executing a value-added sales strategy, and solidifying strong buyer relationships. • Leveraged design and branding expertise to craft presentation tools for sales force that effectively built company reputation, furthered corporate initiatives and generated retail orders.

- Co-founded and helmed company that offered retail solutions to home entertainment and gaming corporations with excess inventory. Generated $15 million in sales within the first year.- Effectively managed all sales, operations and marketing tasks including budgeting, P&Ls and inventory management. - Created sales materials, marketing collateral and digital presentations to drive new business development. Hired, trained, and developed support staff team members.- Established business relationships with over 50 supplier and retail corporations.- Diversified company offerings by creating $2M line of proprietary DVD products in the Fitness, Wellness, Action Sport,s and Value Price categories, for distribution and sale into the national retail channel.

- Managed and mentored a brand management staff of 8 brand managers.- Oversaw and provided direction to graphic design, and production teams.- Established and grew relationships with over 40 exclusive studios within brand management group.- Partnered with each studio to create strategic trade, retail, and consumer marketing plans designed to grow business at the retail level.- Created annual “Ventura Summit”- a 3-day retail customer event funded 100% by Studio Partners.

- Developed and implemented a brand-awareness strategy through trade shows, conferences and speaking engagements.- Developed and implemented a public relations strategy, generating “buzz” and leading to visibility and credibility among the analyst community.- Formed a consumer driven marketing plan utilizing cost-effective traditional and non-traditional marketing vehicles: promotional giveaways, outdoor advertising, online strategic partnerships, affiliate programs, banner advertising, radio promotions and print advertising.- Assisted with company sale to InfoSpace in 2000.

- Represented sales force located throughout North America on behalf of the Value Division.- Developed strategies and delivered presentations to retail customers around the country.- Expanded distribution of the Value product line to non-traditional retail storefronts.- Collaborated with packaged goods companies and marketing agencies- created premium CD’s for co-branding purposes – i.e., a free CD giveaway on 7 million General Mills cereal boxes.