$1M British country clothing and accessories for men, women, and children.

Philadelphia) that generated $4M in annual sales. Created and installed window concepts and directed seasonal rollouts and floor sets at three locations. Hired and trained staff; managed $200K payroll budget for up to 10 employees.Personally generated $2.5M in sales, exceeding expectations in slow market, 2006-2009.Surpasses sales plans by average 10%, 2006-7. Partnered with "One Warm Coat" on holiday drive, that generated $50K in additional sales to exceed expectations by 50%, 2009.Recruited by Director of Retail to prepare NYC showroom for the grand opening; successfully executed all merchandising strategies under tight deadline as one-person show to deliver a spectacular event.Enhanced brand image by instituting a company clothing allowance for employees at each store.Managed inventory planning and control, successfully maintaining inventory turnover levels at a better-than-average rate for the industry.Selected by Boston Common Magazine for "Men at Work" article featuring successful store managers, generating free publicity for the store.Created and realized successful sales programs at Boston that were then rolled out to the two other stores:Implemented 10% student discount program that brought in $20K in additional sales, 2009.Introduced water bottle kickback campaign that produced $60K in sales at Boston (Q2 & Q3, 2008) and garnered high praise from corporate management; samples requested by U.K parent company.Strengthened national brand awareness through the design and installation of "Signature Summer Sales" windows during soft season, 2007.Created "Home for the Holidays" campaign that increased UPT from 1.5 to 2.5, 2007.Improved client relations and enhanced repeat business with Customer Notebook program that documented customer buying habits and served as a sales tool or associates.

Designs and manufactures decorative textiles for residential/contract interior design customers; company sells its products through a network of trade showrooms and sales representatives globally.; Managed sales, advertising, and merchandising functions, targeting interior designers and architects. Delivered sales presentations and demonstrations to clients. Designed product mailings for top 250 clients in partnership with showroom manager. Maintained showroom visual merchandising.Earned the Highest Grossing Sales Person Award, Q4 2003.Produced $150K+/month in fabric/wall covering sales as #1 salesperson for the Boston showroom.Developed highly effective marketing tool (targeting clients with products featured in publications) that received applause from upper management and was adopted at showrooms across the nation.

Dedicated to providing high-end, ready-made window treatments and ornamental accessories.Director of SalesServed as primary sales driver for start-up company. Managed wholesale accounts covering in home furnishing and accessories, design studios, and catalogue companies. Conducted all sales, marketing, and business development. Cultivated key business relationships and developed a solid base of repeat sales. Secured 50 wholesale accounts the first year alone, totaling $250K in revenue.Increased sales 15% and 17% in the second and third year (target was 5%).Planned and directed company's national expansion efforts, acquiring 10 new West Coast accounts.Assisted the designer in upgrading line, which helped expand sales by reaching a broader market.Forged contracts with major accounts-Garnet Hill, Rue de France, and Expo Design Centers.Created and implemented all advertising to include full-page ads in leading national catalogs.Executed all forms of sales activities-cold calling, telemarketing, and lead follow up.Represented company at industry events and tradeshows to develop new business leads.

Direct importer and purveyor of fine furniture, carpets, and accessories from around the globe; three showrooms.; Oversaw store operations of $2M retail showroom. Handled store sales and marketing at various client events.Achieved Top Sales for all three years to average $750K in annual sales.