Broad business experience in the areas of marketing, advertising,materials planning, forecasting, VMI, product management and development, P&L analysis, and best cost bench marking. Over 15 years in the Tools/Hardware/Surface Prep Areas. With the goal of continued experiences in marketing and product development across a larger range of products and services.Experience:- Developing and commercializing consumer and industrial products through "Stage Gate" type processes and team oriented organizations.- Creating and delivering strategic visions to secure funding, resources, and management team buy in. - Leading, partnering and or influencing development teams to envision and reach product and marketing goals.- Direct selling experience with leading retailers such as Wal-Mart, The Home Depot, Lowes, Sherwin Williams, Ace, True Value, and Do It Best.- Direct selling experience with two step distribution and industrial customers.- Leveraging Web based advertising, and Direct Response TV to drive retail and direct sales of productsSpecialties: Product Development, Marketing, Contract development, Inventor Relations, Forecasting