Debra Paul Email & Phone Number

Sausalito, CA, US

Sausalito, CA

United States

BiOAID Inc. has developed and patented a KN95 filter that works much like a "band aid" inside your cloth or surgical mask to provide KN95 protection. The patented BiOAID replaceable, adhesive KN95 filter transforms any cloth mask into a KN95 mask to provide 95%+ protection from virus, bacteria, sneeze spray, dust, pollen, airborne particles, and toxic.

Sausalito, CA

• Developing new business through multiple channels of distribution:
• Target Key Accounts, Open and Manage
• Carry the sustainable message to Universities and College Retailers
• Partner with Aquariums, Zoos, Wildlife and Museum Buyers
• Manage corporate sales and cobranding opportunities
• Opening and maximizing presence in the Wine Industry

San Francisco Bay Area

• Hired as a Consultant to launch a new line of luxury beauty and travel accessories designed in Australia
• Strategically placed Louvelle with top sales representative groups across the United States, prime window placement landed this top selling product in "Oprah's Favorite Things" list
• Trained sales representatives and key account managers
• Collaborated with the Founder/Designer offering feedback about products and color trends for the US Market
• Provided sales projections for product production
• Hit targets with key accounts

• Determine new channels of distribution and launch in these new areas, by working closely with the Brand Manager and the Creatve and Marketing team to determine design needs.
• Strategically launched in new channels of distribution including Resort, Spa, Gift and Cruise - resulting in being the official bag line for the International Spa Association ‘s 20th Anniversary Media Events in Beverly.
• Collaborate with creative team, provided feedback & design ideas. Initiate programs and merchandise selection for new channels of distribution.
• Strengthed national account relationships during the acquisition of Haiku.
• Established pilot program with premiere company that provides retail to most cruise ships.
• Determine sales venues within budget to maximize revenue and brand recognition.

Berkeley

• Hired to manage sales, broaden distribution and determine growth strategy. Evaluated capital needs leading to the aquistion of Haiku by Blackstone Investment.
• Hired, managed and trained trained top sales representatives in the Outdoor Channels.
• Managed Key Accounts including REI and Zappos.
• Took company from Outdoor Industry to new distribution channels.
• Strategized key placement in top showrooms around the country - Introduced an Eco-friendly company in the highest profile showroom in Atlanta.
• Orchestrated placement in juried sections of national trade shows through relationship building.

Petaluma, CA

• Launched the new line of 80 Acres bath & body products from McEvoy Ranch made from McEvoy's certified organic olive oil. Worked closely with creators of 80 Acres to determine sales channels and placed the line.
• Launched new bath & body company nationally.
• Hired and trained sales representatives in key showrooms around the country.
• Organized sales events & promotions to create brand awareness.
• Initated sales programs to motivate retailers and representatives.
• Conducted trainings and in-store promotions.

• Sold & placed this line of high end bath & body products nationally. Traveled nationally doing trade shows and training sales associates in the top retailers around the country.
• Managed national key accounts for bath & body.
• Selected & ran tradeshow booths in lateral markets including the fashion industry.
• Developed new business with Spas & Hotels.
• Scheduled trainings and in-store promotions & trunk shows.

• Managed Sales Representatives and Key accounts for this Card, Gift and Stationery Company.
• Hired & Managed 140 Sales Representatives.
• Negotiated placement at tradeshows.
• Developed products/programs for specialty retailers.
• Established relationships with targeted customers.

• Responsible for driving all sales, managing key accounts, management of sales representatives and trade shows.
• Managed key accounts and national accounts with sales in excess of $4,000,000.
• Increased sales 30% year-over-year.
• Created national sales representation with focus on key markets.
• Negotiated contracts and established core programs with mass merchant accounts.
• Increased brand recognition through partnership with major retailers and federated stores.