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Greater Chicago Area

Working directly with Asian suppliers in the design & development of surge suppression devices, power strips, and presentation remotes that address market demand in the Computer, Electrical, and Telecom Channels.Developing and sourcing potential new categories of power products as well as line extensions for current offerings and adjancenies.Maintaining comprehensive cross references with respect to key competitors and assessing market position and pricing for all surge protectors and related product lines.Analyzing competitor SWOT in which to identify openings with new products to increase our market position.

Skokie, Il

Responsible for product management from inception to launch.Developed and managed relationships with more than 100 vendors.Managed inventory and developed planograms for major retailers.Integral part of new GPS launch. Played lead role on the Sales and Operating team reducing obsolescence by 75%.Balanced sales performance trends against rebate information.Initiated market strategy for product development in more than 150 markets.

Skokie, Il

Developed product promotions, including all fiscal and supply chain activities.Worked closely with editors, graphic designers, and supply chain to establish product costing.Developed new and updated products for the marketplace.Tracked product performance in the marketplace reporting results to VP of Marketing.Responsible for developing "seasonal" promotions and specific events in order to increase sales.Played a key role in business to business inventory management and operations.

Skokie, Il

Project management of of several marketing and new oproduct intitiatives, supporting customers such as Barnes & Noble, Wal Mart, and Staples.Participated in creating the annual Marketing PlanLed Team in end user research such as focus groups, internal surveys, and usage studies.Developed and managed a life cycle plan for more than 500 SKU'sProduced various forms of Marketing collateral to support a $20MM business.Worked as a liasion for Outside Sales, Operations, and Inventory Conctrol.Responsible for new product developmentfrom inception to marketplace launch.

Managed design process on book covers.Determined product specifications including cost.Collaborated wih editors on print, text, and general information.Managed all sales and promotional activities for the Campgound BusinessWorked directly with Marketing Managers and Sales, tracking and trending all information.

Led Team responsible for all products on the West Coast.Tracked & Managed all orders, returns,and credits.Served as direct contact for the manufacturing/distribution facility in Richmond Ky.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Business/Commerce, General

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