One One Five, Ltd offers a portfolio of luxury goods & jewelry solutions for independent/chain retail stores in the Midwest, USA.We also offer consulting in branding/marketing strategy and launch/special events for our customers and potential clients.Our diversity in luxury goods from Italy, USA, China, and Switzerland, as well as the many resources obtained by our partnerships, means our customers get the very best product and service = value.

Responsible for serving as a leader to ensure achievement of the company's strategies. Actively works with leadership and team to develop key strategies for achieving long term growth objectives. Leads cross-functional strategic initiatives and provides subject matter expertise and industry best practices related to business transformation.

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-develop and manage strategic plan for Tacori & Tacori Fashion brands in Midwest Region, MI & OH -conduct training, initiate merchandising standards, and collaborate sell thru plan within retail stores & mkt strategy -monitor monthly sell thru via inventory and sales reports; collaborate stock levels based on reports

-develop plan of distribution w/independent/chain retail stores-monitor inventory and sell thru-conduct training and events-develop marketing strategy w/partners

-develop plan of distribution w/independent/chain retail stores-monitor inventory and sell thru-conduct training and events-develop marketing strategy w/partners

-develop Midwest Region distribution w/independent/chain retail stores-monitor inventory and sell thru-conduct training and specail events-develop marketing plans w/partners

-manage distribution in Midwest Region w/independent/chain retailers-develope marketing strategy w/partners-conduct training and special events-monitor sell thru and inventory

Responsible for licensed watch brand distribution (Coach, Hugo Boss, Lacoste, and Juicy Couture) and sell through in Midwest Region (11 state territory). Soared wholesale sales in Midwest 2006 17.4% ($1.2M) to reach $3.1M. Conducted training seminars and build business relationships with sales associates, sales managers, regional managers, and corporate buyers.

Accountable for Swiss Army watch sales in key downtown Chicago accounts with significant growth turnaround; in one account as high as 64%. Executing sales incentives and training to retail associates and their managers. Tracking portfolio inventory and communicating to the area and national sales manager opportunities to ensure success of the brand.

Responsibilities as lead manager were to monitor profit and loss and evaluate monthly/yearly budget ($3M) to maintain the restaurant's overall financial success. In addition, support the general manager in the development of the management team as well as executing daily operations; food quality, safety, and directing kitchen staff. Unique added responsibilities included training new managers in three month MIT (Manager In Training) program. Anheuser-Busch

Achieved increased sales of Budweiser, Bud Light, O'Douls, and new brands in excess of 25% among key contemporary adult accounts. Managed a team of delivery/salesman and coordinated with account decision maker distribution levels, POS placement, and sell through plans. Conducted TIPS (Training in Intervention Procedures) training retail owners and staff on the responsibilities of serving alcoholic beverages.

Director of advertising, marketing, and entertainment packages of major country music nightclubs. Developed presentation and speech skills to become heralded as one of country music's top DJ's and dance instructors