Accomplished product development and brand management professional with extensive consumer product experience within the retail environment. Proven success in creatively thinking outside the box on new product ideation, development, packaging and displays.Product Development I Brand ManagementEmail: epcluney@gmail.comAdept in creating and implementing strategic business plans, with specific attention to assortment planning and merchandising. Recognized for providing innovative, enthusiastic, and motivational leadership in a cross-functional team environment. Able to achieve continuous, improved business performance and growth through strong vendor relationships and negotiation, relevant market and trend analysis and precise sales and margin management.CORE COMPETENCIES:• Product Development• Brand Management• Global Sourcing• Cross-functional Team Leadership• Innovative Thinking• Strategic Planning• P&L Management• New Business Development• Product Launch• Marketing• Merchandising• Creative Problem Solving• Market & Trend Analysis• Consumer Goods Experience• NegotiationACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Developed incremental Sizzin Cool product lines, from concept to in-store set up, in Water Slides, Water Blasters and Novelty Pool floats, accounting for $3.1M in new business• Frequently traveled to China to instruct our supplier on a new line of 24in, 32in and 36in table games that are easy to assemble, with absolutely no tools required, that grossed $980,000 in its first year and more than $1.2M in year two• Increased US Bruin Infant toy business by 11% with introductions of 13 innovative new items led by the Kickin Keys Playgym which did over $1M in year one and $2M+ in each of the following two years• Introduced new tailgating products to the existing Sportcraft assortment that achieved $3.2M at inception and grew to over $17MPlease contact me at (973) 768-6477 with any product development, brand management and/or global sourcing opportunities.