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Retired.

Began career in store operations promoted through ranks to store manager in two TX locations. Promoted to buyer in home office. Buying categories included Health & Beauty. Aids, Paper Goods / Cleaning Supplies, Housewares and Import Sourcing. Responsible for over $500M in volume. Left in 1992 to join Omni Group.Walmart career ended as a senior merchant supporting stores in Alaska. Managed hardline / home areas and seasonal categories.Sourced unique merchandise, developed appropriate modulars and planned seasonal timing and managed logistical challenges. Responsible for over $150M in sales.

Managed sales and account functions for Walmart and Sam's Club. Grew overall sales 63% through new product placement and new distribution in other departments in store and Walmart Canada / Puerto Rico.

* Complete P & L responsibilities including all Sales & Marketing functions at this privately held consumer products company. * Recognized major trend in scrapbook and paper crafting category in its infancy and began to focus company product line toward hobby & craft class of trade. * Significantly increased sales & profitability in this category while maintaining the business in all other classes of trade. Wal*Mart Stores was our largest customer.* Successfully presented products on both QVC & HSN with outstanding sales results.Big Time Products LLC acquired the company on May 1, 2004.

Directed development and execution of new product introductions as consultant to several respected Houseware companies. Coordinated overseas import purchasing with Far East supply partners and was involved in account level marketing for these new products.* Responsibilities evolved into a key manufacturers sales and service agent as well as direct import and distribution of various consumer products. Firm was focused predominantly on Sams Club and Wal*Mart Stores. * Represented a wide variety of consumer products companies such as DMI Furniture / Carolina Desk (Roll-Tops, Armoires & Cabinets), Royal / Olivetti (Paper Shredders, Cash Registers), Fallon Luminous (Neon Open Signs), Nordic Ware (Cookware / Bakeware), M. Kamenstein (Kitchenware) Over & Back Inc. (Tabletop / Planters), Aladdin / Stanley Bottles (Drinkware / Storage), Taylor / Metro (Bath Scales), Dexas Intl. (Cutting Boards / Stationary Supplies). Additional supplier references provided upon request.