Director Of Merchandising And Product Development
CurrentKey Player in all phases of product design, creation and marketing support. It was my responsibility to utilize my skills and those of three in house designers to produce 400-800 new products to market each year. Products include Portable Lamps, Decorative Accessories, Accent Furniture and Gift Items for Showroom Sales, Hospitality Developers and High Volume Chain Stores.As Director and Lead Designer I was responsible for all phases of development from implementation and approval of design drawings, through the in factory development processes in China, to Professional Photography and Catalog Layout. on an average I travel to china four to five times a year choosing finishes and shades for the final products