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Pine Mountain, Ga, Us

Hired to expand capabilities to include fine art printing (paper, canvas, metal, and acrylic) and fulfillment; to assist in diversification and to drive profitable revenue. Operations set up in Atlanta, Toronto, Netherlands, and Australia.Generated $4M of additional revenue growth through the implementation of Global Fine Art Services (GFAS)Reorganized traditional sales structure to expand beyond specialty custom frame shops including additional channels: cruise ships, health care… Show more Hired to expand capabilities to include fine art printing (paper, canvas, metal, and acrylic) and fulfillment; to assist in diversification and to drive profitable revenue. Operations set up in Atlanta, Toronto, Netherlands, and Australia.Generated $4M of additional revenue growth through the implementation of Global Fine Art Services (GFAS)Reorganized traditional sales structure to expand beyond specialty custom frame shops including additional channels: cruise ships, health care, hospitality, and online art publishing.Created integrated global sales resources and staffed two key business development positions. Show less

Recruited by Thomas Kinkade personally to collaborate on strategic direction in turning around the company as independent specialty retail channel was emerging from a tumultuous period with a mandate to stabilize legacy distribution channels, while also identifying opportunities for growth. Provided expanded leadership upon death of the artist in 2012. Drove restructuring to position the company for profitable growth. With full P&L responsibility, led team of 60 across all functions. Leveraged… Show more Recruited by Thomas Kinkade personally to collaborate on strategic direction in turning around the company as independent specialty retail channel was emerging from a tumultuous period with a mandate to stabilize legacy distribution channels, while also identifying opportunities for growth. Provided expanded leadership upon death of the artist in 2012. Drove restructuring to position the company for profitable growth. With full P&L responsibility, led team of 60 across all functions. Leveraged brand strength to drive new revenue streams, including media sponsorships and partnerships, direct response TV, ecommerce, travel, licensing and international markets. Implemented efficient production and inventory processes. Created product differentiation to support varied price points and customer perceived value. Consolidated operations and improved efficiency.Visionary leadership for actualizing revenue, brand and market potentialTook company from an operating loss to a 25% operating profit.Reduced facility costs by 40%.Achieved sales growth targets across all channels, increasing specialty art gallery sales by 10% to 400 stores, strategic accounts by 30% and licensing by 10%.Reduced inventory by 35% and cycle times by 50%.Brought on four studio artists, expanding capacity and content and paving the way to new markets.Reduced headcount from 85 to 60 with no loss in revenue.Opened Japan and UK markets. Show less

Recruited based on prior success in leading state of the art reproduction technologies at Hallmark to ramp up and reengineer production to support significant increase in demand, while reducing cost and enabling expanded distribution as company was transitioning from direct mail to mass retail. Also charged with directing company’s overall growth strategy. Recruited engineering talent. Automated production processes. Expanded capacity globally. Leveraged technology to develop and introduce new… Show more Recruited based on prior success in leading state of the art reproduction technologies at Hallmark to ramp up and reengineer production to support significant increase in demand, while reducing cost and enabling expanded distribution as company was transitioning from direct mail to mass retail. Also charged with directing company’s overall growth strategy. Recruited engineering talent. Automated production processes. Expanded capacity globally. Leveraged technology to develop and introduce new products. Supported growth across North America and Europe.Grew revenue from $10M to $20M.Increased production processing time from 4PPM to 24PPM, an industry-leading level.Secured multi-year $30M contract with IKEA.Opened manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Hungary.Launched 12 new products.Gained distribution at QVC, Michaels, Southern Living at Home, HomeGoods and Target. Show less

Appointed to turn around this recent acquisition, while identifying and leveraging synergies with Hallmark across all business activities. Led team of 185 associates. Provided vision and strategy for growing revenue, while reducing costs and gaining market share. Improved financial performance through cost reduction and sales improvement initiatives, including reengineering sales organization to boost productivity. Upgraded leadership team; reorganized company; revised product lines; reduced… Show more Appointed to turn around this recent acquisition, while identifying and leveraging synergies with Hallmark across all business activities. Led team of 185 associates. Provided vision and strategy for growing revenue, while reducing costs and gaining market share. Improved financial performance through cost reduction and sales improvement initiatives, including reengineering sales organization to boost productivity. Upgraded leadership team; reorganized company; revised product lines; reduced costs; and secured new sales. Positioned company for long-term, sustainable profitability.Achieved EBITDA targets, going from $7M loss to $4.2M profit, an $11M profit turnaround.Exceeded revenue targets every year, growing revenues from $50M to $75M.Reduced headcount 24% and slashed inventory 38%.Secured five-year, $100M contract with Barnes & Noble, and signed multi-year deals with Target and Office Depot. Show less

Promoted to oversee all aspects of operations division, including five manufacturing plants across four countries with 400 employees. Managed global procurement, research and development, and employee relations. Implemented re-engineering operations to improve quality, scheduling and control systems, and new product development processes.Delivered 6% annual growth rate and generated $40M in incremental sales.Improved schedule realization from 85% to 99% to major customers.Reduced… Show more Promoted to oversee all aspects of operations division, including five manufacturing plants across four countries with 400 employees. Managed global procurement, research and development, and employee relations. Implemented re-engineering operations to improve quality, scheduling and control systems, and new product development processes.Delivered 6% annual growth rate and generated $40M in incremental sales.Improved schedule realization from 85% to 99% to major customers.Reduced material costs 13%.Played key role in generating $50M in revenue by securing Revell Monogram into acquisition team. Show less

Led day-to-day operations for shipping $400M in wholesale products to Hallmark customers. Prior Roles of Increasing Responsibility in Graphic Arts, Operations, Production and Scheduling Operations.