Lead Otter's Carrier team with key focus on leadership, channel strategy, retail and commercial sales execution, product placement & sell-through optimization, market intelligence, P&L/price management, go-to-market strategies for new product launches and product life-cycle management.

ThornCrest is a brand protection and expansion company that works in partnership with premier brands globally. With a unique and personalized combination of business and legal solutions, ThornCrest assists companies carefully expand into new retail channels and global markets.

Element Case establishes the ultra-premium accessories category with unmatched design, precision craftsmanship and protective style. Founded in 2007 in San Carlos, CA by Motocross Racer and Industrial Designer Jeff Sasaki, all Element Case products are individually designed, hand-assembled and delivered in California. Responsible for leading sales of Element Case for the Americas. Focused on the development of key channel strategies and establishing strategic partnerships with key distributors and retailers to maximize revenue and expand the Element Case brand.

LifeProof is a young vibrant company based in San Diego that designs, manufacturers and markets LifeProof cases for all-environmental protection, functionality and interactivity to SmartPhones and Tablet PCs.The brand name 'LifeProof' is inspired by the protection and fully functional convenient operation of the device in rain, in water while swimming or surfing, in mud, sand, dust, snow or ice. The company mantra is 'Freedom' - freedom to be connected anywhere with your mobile device; freedom to build relationships, gain knowledge, exercise, and juggle work; freedom for all people anywhere to go everywhere.Primary Responsibilities:- Drive strategic partnerships with carriers and indirect accounts- Exceed revenue and profit goals - Ensure execution of merchandising and channel marketing plans- Manage distribution relationships to ensure product availability for retail accounts- Manage account authorizations of all telecom accounts to ensure brand alignment and to maintain a clean channel distribution channel- Manage forecasting and budgeting for telecom channel

Drive global sales & marketing strategy for the OEM division. Coordinate efforts of the sales & marketing department with manufacturing, engineering and purchasing to provide solutions to OEM customers.

Drove integrated global marketing strategy and programs for both the Industrial and Consumer Products Groups. Primary Responsibilities- Managed high profile customers and private label program.Directed marketing team to effectively create marketing programs. - Manage P&L and developed marketing budget based on sales goals. - Coordinate and negotiate with outside vendors for all sales & marketing collateral. - Assisted implementation of ISO 9001:2008 certification.- Coordinated over 20 trade shows and events a year with over 25% in Europe. - Managed customer database to increase target marketing effectiveness. - Trained sales staff and key customers on all new products and marketing programs.- Created, planned and managed The San Diego Photo Expo, the largest consumer photography event on the west coast.

Managed day to day operations of large action sports retail store.