David Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Waco, Texas, United States

Wolf Manufacturing is a Texas-based manufacturer and distributor of high-quality travel and comfort products. Founded in 1946, Wolf is celebrating its 75th year of delivering leading and innovative apparel products to customers across the U.S.In 1998, Wolf developed its patented, signature fiber filled neck pillow and launched into the travel accessory.

Privately held manufacturer and wholesaler of innovative Fine Art Supplies and Childrens Art products. Known for patented concepts, quality product, superior customer service, and market disruption through new products. Visit www.chameleonartproducts.com for more company information.In the role of President / General Manager, accountabilities include P&L.

The mission of Spark Retail Consulting is to create business development strategies for manufacturers and wholesalers. The goal is sustainable and profitable revenue growth for your business. Spark will connect the gap between how a shopper buys, how retailers think, and how manufacturers and wholesalers act.

General Merchandise Manager for highest volume division within the company. Division included children's Art and Toy programs, Front End / Impulse, and Apparel Crafting. Led a cross-functional team of over 40 people. Increased sales over 30% during tenure as division leader. Key leadership position within the company, accountable for strategy, marketing.

General Merchandise Manager for Front End / Impulse, Party, Ribbon, DIY Wedding, Bakeware, and Seasonal Entertaining. Led a cross-functional team of over 30 people. Direct report to EVP of Merchandising. Increased sales more than 30%, and improved profitability more than 45%.

Leadership position to implement Category Management and "Consumer-centric" merchandising. Direct report to Chief Marketing Officer. Integrated new category management concepts, consumer research, and merchandising processes company-wide. Developed and rolled out cross-functional process. Taught program to key merchandising executives and their core.

Project Captain for multi-million dollar strategy for improved product sourcing and private brand merchandising. Sourcing program exceeded EBITDA margin improvement goal, providing tremendous margin improvements. End-result is approximately 60% of overall sales are from corporate private brands. Made multiple trips overseas to China, Taiwan, and Thailand.

Accountable for Kids Crafting departments. Responsible for sales, profitability, inventory control, marketing, merchandise assortment, and in-store presentations. Doubled annual sales volume during tenure, while traditional "toy" industry had no growth. Also improved margins +420 bps during this timeframe.

Held positions of increasing responsibility at the Foley's division, including Cosmetics, Young Mens, Boys 8-20, Mens Collections Apparel, and Domestics. Served on May Company Corporate Steering Committee, developing merchandising strategies and assortment guidelines for all May Company divisions.