Sourcing and product and business development specialist. International sourcing paired with intellectual property services, providing clients with insight to governmental compliance laws by category and ensuring timely merchandise flow.Clients: Horizon Hobby, Mac-makers, Bay TSP

Instructing post-secondary students in the following coursework: - Introduction to Engineering including ISO9000, Six Sigma, and aspects of TQM- Introduction to Drafting and Design; Rapid Visualization & Engineering Drawing- Lean Manufacturing- Materials and Processes in Modern Manufacturing- Project Management- Professional Ethics- Value Analysis, Cost Estimating and Operational Budget development- Human Factors and Anthropometrics- Industrial Health and… Show more Instructing post-secondary students in the following coursework: - Introduction to Engineering including ISO9000, Six Sigma, and aspects of TQM- Introduction to Drafting and Design; Rapid Visualization & Engineering Drawing- Lean Manufacturing- Materials and Processes in Modern Manufacturing- Project Management- Professional Ethics- Value Analysis, Cost Estimating and Operational Budget development- Human Factors and Anthropometrics- Industrial Health and Safety- Facilities Design- Solid Modeling/3D Drafting (Autocad and 3D Max)- Fundamentals of Management and supervision- Introduction to Business-Marketing PrinciplesI also tutor advanced business and marketing students Show less

Proprietary brands: Athearn, Roundhouse, McHenry-Managed satellite Long Beach, CA division model train product development, purchasing, operations, vendor relations and consumer service departments. -Oversaw engineering staff located in Dongguan China. -Administered tooling budget. -Introduced corporate culture and business basics to recently acquired business unit. -Presented quarterly division business metric updates and strategies at corporate headquarters to executive… Show more Proprietary brands: Athearn, Roundhouse, McHenry-Managed satellite Long Beach, CA division model train product development, purchasing, operations, vendor relations and consumer service departments. -Oversaw engineering staff located in Dongguan China. -Administered tooling budget. -Introduced corporate culture and business basics to recently acquired business unit. -Presented quarterly division business metric updates and strategies at corporate headquarters to executive staff. -Developed social media interaction with core consumers to achieve better marketplace understanding. -Drove sku reduction 38% and increased margins by 6%. -Crisis management: Located new office space and moved 16 person staff and facility location in under three weeks saving over 50%SF. Show less

Recruited to establish and execute strategies to revitalize flagging tool division. Rebuilt strong vendor relationships with Asian manufacturing base. Updated packaging and marketing tools. Devised new line categories. Significantly increased sales at existing direct import accounts. Established new relationships for CA USA at Club channels. Trained staff on packaging and containerization objectives for new account base.

Studied and entered new business categories for Alltrade Club division. Developed and placed three new products in automotive channel Club account accounting for $6.5m increase. Prepared over 500 new item offerings for Club accounts per annum. Traveled to Asia 4x/year to work with supply sources to qualify new suppliers and confirm timeliness and quality for key accounts. Established over 30 new vendor source contacts.

2001- 11/1/03 SVP, GMM Strategic planning. Increased placements at major accounts. Managed/supervised/hired/trained sales&marketing, product development personnel. Planned budgets, determined pricing structure, administered Gov't. compliance. Built/maintained relationships w/ customer & vendor base. Analyzed/evaluated/negotiated licensing contracts. Traveled w/ key accounts overseas to finalize line merchandising. 1996-2001 Vice President Developed manufacturer’s sales force &… Show more 2001- 11/1/03 SVP, GMM Strategic planning. Increased placements at major accounts. Managed/supervised/hired/trained sales&marketing, product development personnel. Planned budgets, determined pricing structure, administered Gov't. compliance. Built/maintained relationships w/ customer & vendor base. Analyzed/evaluated/negotiated licensing contracts. Traveled w/ key accounts overseas to finalize line merchandising. 1996-2001 Vice President Developed manufacturer’s sales force & business plans by account/territory. Hired/trained in-house staff: sales, service, design & consumer care. Oversaw legal and contract specifics. Built new customers and supplier relationships. Instituted web presence.1992-1996 Merchandise Manager Established dealer bicycle line & specifications. Hired all staff positions. Trained sales organization. Instituted relevant systems. Acting account manager for largest customer. Formalized product development. Show less

1985-1992 Hedstrom Corporation, Bedford, PA 1990-1992 Director of Marketing Metal division business line management - full P&L. Developed staff: hired/trained all marketing positions. Oversaw consumer/trade advertising and marketing materials. Negotiated licensing contracts. Maintained key accounts project management responsibility.1985-1990 Director of Product/Project Management Directed advertising, merchandising and product development. Organized bicycle… Show more 1985-1992 Hedstrom Corporation, Bedford, PA 1990-1992 Director of Marketing Metal division business line management - full P&L. Developed staff: hired/trained all marketing positions. Oversaw consumer/trade advertising and marketing materials. Negotiated licensing contracts. Maintained key accounts project management responsibility.1985-1990 Director of Product/Project Management Directed advertising, merchandising and product development. Organized bicycle manufacturing in China. Established Asian sourcing, importing and price negotiations. Key account manager at Sears: built/maintained relationships and functionally completed line merchandising, margin management, and on-time service levels. Trained sales team on product specifications, marketplace, and competitive environment. Annually presented all regional training sessions for key account sessions. Experienced three leveraged buy outs – extensive business and strategic planning. Show less

1984-1985 Product Manager Oversaw product development; managed project deadlines and margin management. Worked w/ engineering & purchasing to ensure time line and retailer compliance. Built licensor relationships: negotiated licensing and outside designer contracts. Prepared/presented business plans. Active member of MSRP and JIT implementation team. Lead cost reduction teams and specification committees to increase gross margins. 1981-1984 Industrial Designer… Show more 1984-1985 Product Manager Oversaw product development; managed project deadlines and margin management. Worked w/ engineering & purchasing to ensure time line and retailer compliance. Built licensor relationships: negotiated licensing and outside designer contracts. Prepared/presented business plans. Active member of MSRP and JIT implementation team. Lead cost reduction teams and specification committees to increase gross margins. 1981-1984 Industrial Designer Designed/engineered juvenile products ride-on toys. Initiated/maintained Licensor contact and contract development. Performed as primary OEM designer; negotiated product specifications and pricing. Show less