Responsibilities include all aspects of the business from product design, product development, product acquisition, sales process, marketing, project management, and managing company systems.Key Accomplishments:Started with only $1,000 investment in inventory/branding - converted into $65,000 in revenue within 1 year.Held a net 30% margin.Sales achieved $400,000 in one year in only 1 SKU.5-star seller rating from customers

Launched a new furniture division with responsibilities for all hiring and managing of all employees in the business unit, product design, product development, product acquisition, sales process, marketing, project management, and managing company systems.Key Accomplishments:Procured a 5 million yearly contract in the first 6 months.Worked with Key Accounts ranging from 1 to 8 million in sales.Managed the launch of the company website on time and on budget.

Hired into a leadership role charged with general management across a call-center, the Seattle Show Room and our website. Managed a $4M budget, including a team of 10 direct reports. • Built rapport with both vendors and key clients, resulting in improved client retention and vendor engagement. • Expanded product offerings, identifying new potential revenue generating opportunities and developed strategies for selling across online and retail channels. • Launched a comprehensive website that replaced an outdated site and included a custom-coded point of sale system used across 4 individual organizations.• Directed an initiative aimed at updating an existing POS platform (2009) in addition to managing a project focused on planning/launching a new store location (2010).

Sr. Manager, Sales & Customer Fulfillment – 2007 -2008Project Manager (New Initiatives) – 2004-2007Customer Service and Claims Supervisor – 1999-2004Number two hire at the company who played a key role in helping the business grow from $0 - $50M. Quickly progressed internally to a senior leadership role focused on driving daily and strategic call center, customer service and claims operations across a start-up organization. Managed marketing and branding strategies, product shipping logistics and business development efforts. Accountable for $850K marketing spend and 65+ total reports. • Orchestrated the successful market launch, placement and management of 50+ product lines. • Identified branded products within the flooring industry that could be developed into private label and negotiated with manufacturers to secure product rights, resulting in increased business opportunities and profitability. • Created a shipping process for flooring products across the US, building partnerships with freight companies to negotiate competitive shipping rates for high value products. • Introduced a product sampling program, coordinating with vendors to pay for the product samples, which improved ROI for both iFloor and vendors. • Key player during the acquisition of 2 organizations and their subsequent integration into existing operations (cornerhardware.com & floorshop.com).• Awarded Above and Beyond Award by the CEO (2008).