Responsibilities included overseeing merchandise procurement for all 13 store locations, leading the marketing department as Director of Marketing, and coordinating community and charity engagements. As a Brand Ambassador with over 40 years of experience, I played a pivotal role in revolutionising Furniture Fair’s public profile, fostering strong community relationships, and driving impactful charitable initiatives. My leadership in Marketing strategically positioned the Furniture Fair Brand throughout Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, significantly increasing its visibility and consumer engagement.● Created the iconic Ed & Anthony advertising campaign, which ran for over 3 decades and built Furniture Fairinto a well-loved brand known for its family values and community spirit.● Launched the Furniture Fair Golf Tournament, which raised over 1.5million for the Leukaemia and LymphomaSociety and is now an annual event

Working as Marketing Director in a consultant capacity, responsible for reshaping the marketing strategy for Dryer VentWizard franchise in Cincinnati, Ohio.● Delivered a 400% increase in annual revenue, taking the business from $300,000 in turnover to $1.5million,through an innovative and strategic marketing campaign targeting digital and traditional channels.

As Head of Furniture Buying, Director of Marketing, and Merchandise Manager, I led a diverse team of six staff members and managed operations across four store locations over an 18-year tenure. My strategic leadership and innovative purchasing decisions were instrumental in transforming the business, propelling it to rank as the 48th department store in the nation for Furniture Sales among 250 competitors from 1985 -1990, beating out larger markets such as Chicago and New York. My comprehensive approach to management and marketing significantly enhancedperformance, operational efficiency, and revenue growth.● Managed merchandise purchasing for four stores, increasing product profile and profitability throughinnovation and proper floor execution.● Grew Furniture Department revenue by 300% during tenure to become 48th nationally ranked DepartmentStore for Furniture Business.