Founded in 1985 - Premium Retail Services provides merchandising, assisted sales, training, field marketing and much more for world-class retailers and manufacturers across all trade channels. HQ outside St. Louis, Premium has thousands of employees covering all 50 states, Canada, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Premium is committed to a tradition of integrity, family values and doing what’s right for our clients and team members.Known for our customized, consultative approach, Premium works hard to complement an experienced workforce with innovative answers to retail challenges. So whether you want to correct a simple out-of-stock situation or you need deep insights and analysis to help sharpen your retail approach, Premium has the expertise to help you achieve your goals.Premium Retail Services. Results are in store.

REVTECH is a seed fund and venture accelerator in Dallas, Texas with a focus on technologies for the retail industry.

Reflect is a turnkey digital media solutions provider for out-of-home digital experiences. Reflect creates meaningful connections between brands and people with digital media solutions and immersive guest experiences. Reporting to Chairman & CEO and responsible for overall company revenue growth and client satisfaction. Led sales organization responsible for both new client acquisition and organic growth from existing clients.

Acosta purchased Mosaic Sales Solutions in 2012. Acosta is a leading outsourced sales and marketing agency serving consumer packaged goods companies and retailers across the United States and Canada.Responsible for working across all Acosta / Mosaic divisions to build innovative and holistic service solutions for retailers.

Retail merchandising, marketing, and selling solutions for world class clients.Responsible for Mosaic's largest business unit with responsibility for all aspects of Shelf-Facing sales, marketing, and customer management for the Entertainbment and Consumer Electronics categories - including acquisition, retention, and growth.· Led 2005 launch of Mosaic relationship at Walmart· Accountable for all aspects of Business Unit revenue and gross profit delivering sustained YOY growth.· Led dedicated Video Game, Movie, and brand teams servicing Walmart, Best Buy, and other retailers.- Responsible for strong relationships with Video Game clients, including: Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Electronic Arts, Activision Blizzard, Take 2, THQ, Ubisoft, Disney Interactive, Warner Bros Interactive, Square Enix, Sega, Atari, MTV Games, Lucas Arts, Capcom, Namco, Pop Cap, Bethesda, Konami, Majesco, etc.- Responsible for strong relationships with Movie Studio clients, including: Disney, Warner, Fox, Universal, Sony, Paramount· Responsible for annual contract negotiations and high-level program enhancement discussions with all suppliers and retailers.· Negotiated new program pricing methodology with all suppliers, which improved program economics significantly, streamlined client approval, and improved invoice/payment process on both sides considerably.· Responsible for growing key retailer relationships at Walmart, GameStop, Target, Toys "R" Us, and Shopko, across multiple key stakeholders in store operations, merchandising, and senior management.· Led key DVD category merchandising initiative in partnership with Target and studios to test and understand impact of category service in a Target store environment.· Led client teams of over 3000 field specialists, management, and support personnel.· Active leader on new business opportunities and sales pitch process across multiple brands and product categories at multiple retailers.

H-E-B is a privately held Food / Drug chain with annual sales over $10.0 billion. Established in 1905, H-E-B operates 300 stores in more than 140 communities throughout Texas, and internationally in Mexico.Business Unit Director ­ Photo, Video Procurement & Marketing- Responsible for all aspects of $77 million Photo and Video Departments. - Managed 163 in-store photo labs & Central Photo Processing Plant. - Responsible for all photo-finishing services including in-store photo lab technology and equipment decisions; film, photo-related product, video, & music category management.- Directly accountable for sales, gross profit, contribution, procurement income, pricing, assortment planning, associate training, and store execution.- Leading the organization through dramatic change as photo industry transitioned to digital. Increased H-E-B market share in photo processing and product categories.- Responsible for launch of video category at HEB resulting in $10 million in incremental annual sales.Internal Consulting ­ Project Management: New Store Format and Category Expansion- Analyzed new business opportunities and category expansions to determine sales and profit potential. Final deliverable was presentation to Senior Executive Committee and Managing Board with recommendations leading to new / expanded store format and design.

Caldor was a $2.6B regional mass merchant / discount store chain operating 157 stores on the Eastern United States from New Hampshire to Virginia. Caldor specialized in general merchandise hardlines, home goods, and apparel.Director Merchandise Distribution and Replenishment- Managed team responsible for merchandise distribution and replenishment of Toys, Sporting Goods, Juvenile Furniture, Hardware, and Automotive product to all 157 stores nationwide.- Improved division's distribution efficiency by developing and implementing more accurate forecasting models. Reduced inventory, maximized profitability, and increased customer satisfaction.- Led organizational change by integrating merchandise division with distribution and replenishment division. Strengthened operating synergies by increasing communication and fostering teamwork.Buyer - Consumer Electronics / Buyer - Sporting Goods- Planned and controlled operational, financial, strategic and promotional aspects of each department with total P&L accountability. Consumer Electronics: $100 million annual sales; Sporting Goods: $39 million annual sales.- Selected product assortment and negotiated cost with suppliers. Determined retail pricing and promotional strategy for all stores nationwide.- Analyzed consumer buying trends, conducted competitor analysis and aggressively implemented change resulting in a 10% increase in sales and 14% increase in gross profit in Consumer Electronics.- Identified growth opportunities in Sporting Goods and implemented new strategy to emphasize highgrowth categories, which resulted in a 43% sales increase and a 57% gross profit increase.