Global trade, business development and branding professional. Passionate executive and leader who builds intelligent brands, products and businesses with expertise in international commerce, advisory work, consulting and trade. Proven track record developing attractive, influential, socially responsible and digitally savvy brands through thoughtful, relevant data and market-research driven strategies and in-depth understanding of how to achieve retail success. Expert public speaker, motivator, panelist.I capitalize on more than 25 years of experience - behind the counter and in the board room - with solid industry relationships in all continents to develop market-driven product lines, brand POV, sales and distribution platforms for each client. We develop e-commerce, wholesale and non-traditional distrubution strategies, social media and marketing campaigns. I develop brands intelligently and strategically through a holistic "360 degree" approach to becoming indispensable to their target clients.I strive to challenge and suprise the "old world" of luxury goods with a fresh approach to design, product development and business strategies. My experience in sourcing, designing, cost analysis and manufacturing allow me to guide designers to create "for the market", with a clear voice and optimal margins. I steer brands through the global market place of luxury, taking them whereever they need to go, in the USA or abroad.Specialties: Global business development, strategic brand building, strategic alliances, licensing partnerships, luxury retail, wholesale, new distribution channels, digital marketing, social media strategies. President-Elect, Women's Jewelry AssociationBoard Member, "Peace of the Action", a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs launch their businesses wherever they need help, and can effect change in their societies.