As the Business Operations Manager, with a focus on Human Resources and Legal , I lead all operational business activities and ensure consistency with the company's strategy.

My Business Operations Consulting supports small and mid size European companies, trying to set up a US business. I work on all aspects of business operations: people management, sales, customer service, marketing and legal.

As GM of NI Inc. I provided leadership for the overall operating performance of the business unit. I more than doubled a diverse work-force with a strong focus on creating a positive, transparent, trusting and people-focused business environment. I drove and optimized day-to-day operations of Human Resources, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Accounting and Customer Care. I steered financial and business planning activities, accounting practices and business policies. Contract negotiations, risk-management and guiding local sales and marketing activities fell also under my umbrella of responsibilities.

Brand Development of Converse, JNY, Lucky Brand, John Varvatos Eyewear & five house-brandsManage Licensor relationshipsResponsible for the Brand/Marketing TeamsMarketing Budget planning and accountability Co-operation with International Sales-teams in Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia

Supervision of Licensing DivisionManagement of a 5 member Marketing/PR/Operations teamPlanning & implementation of advertising, merchandising and product promotions