A full service design business targeting the residential and commercial trade

Conceived and introduced to the Montreal market a unique retailing concept in Home Décor - the product offering reflecting the latest in design trends. A merchandising mix of eclectic design from different genres - Contemporary to Country, Art Deco to Traditional.Strengths and Competencies:Lease negotiation, store construction, store concept and designManagement of inventory including purchasing, pricing/profit optimization, private label design, merchandising of product mixHiring of personnel, sales team training, schedulingAdvertising and copyAccounting and finance Selected Achievements:Successful evolution of H.O.M.E. from a concept to a thriving businessDeveloped a reputation as a Key Player within the Montreal décor sceneSold the original H.O.M.E. for a significant profit prompting the launch of the second

Sales Agency in the fashion industry responsible for the distribution of domestic and imported womenswear collections to the retail trade. Considered an elite Agency within the industry due to the ability to place collections in the Major Chains in addition to a strong independent retail base. Strengths and Competencies:Negotiate sales contracts with importers and manufacturersOperation of all showroom activitiesLaunch new collectionsHigh impact sales presentationsDevelop territory - major and independent retailers - and manage customer relationsIncrease product distribution within territory to grow market share Selected Achievements:Developed relationships with the Majors including Holt Renfrew, The Baie and Eatons in addition to over two hundred and fifty independent accountsEntrusted by importers/manufacturers to establish sales targets for all regions in CanadaConsistently produced highest dollar volume for respective collections amongst Agencies across Canada