Libby Brooks Email & Phone Number

Greenville, Sc

Responsible for: New products for Independent Quilt shops and started the new business for chains in over the counter fabrics and packaged fabric. Accountable for all sales to Hancock's, Michael's, AC Moores, Hobby Lobby, and other small chains and creating other opportunities in non craft businesses. Directed the development and assisted in decisions for merchandising design, product selection, and Plano gram placement, pricing, and created promotional opportunities for the new chain business which is expected to increase this year 55% in the chain business.Created the finished products for Westminster.Developed new opportunities with all craft and fabric chains and internet business's.Presented all product presentations to buyers and Product Development.Developed joint ventures with other manufacturers in the fabric and craft business to grow our brand and to branch out into the craft market, such as the Westminster Die cutting machine and dies for quilting with Ellison.Assisted in the planning of inventories, rollouts, replenishment, and exit strategiesAssisted working closely with designers creating their new lines and developing new substrates for them to add to their new groups.

Responsible for: Wal-Mart Departments 19, 44 and 22; Products -Batting and fiber packaged for craft department, basic bedding (foam pads and pillows). Accountable for all sales to Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Overstock.com, Hobby Lobby, Joann's, Hancock's, Valley Wholesale, and Magic Mart.Directed the development and assisted in decisions for merchandising design, product selection, and Plano gram placement, pricing, and created promotional opportunities. Presented all product presentations to buyers and Product Development.Assisted in the planning of inventories, rollouts, replenishment, and exit strategies.Received Vendor of the Quarter Award in 2005, 2006, and 2008.Net Sales expected to increase this year 75% in domestic area at Wal*Mart.Responsible for Wal*Mart Quilt Block Contest in craft department.Responsible for executing Delta Quilt for Every Bed program.

Account Manager, Bentonville, ARResponsible for: Wal-Mart Departments 19, 44 and 22; Products –Batting and fiber packaged for craft department, basic bedding (foam pads and pillows). Accountable for all sales to Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Overstock.com, Hobby Lobby, Joann’s, Hancock’s, Valley Wholesale, and Magic Mart.• Directed the development and assisted in decisions for merchandising design, product selection, and Plano gram placement, pricing, and created promotional opportunities. • Presented all product presentations to buyers and Product Development.• Assisted in the planning of inventories, rollouts, replenishment, and exit strategies.• Received Vendor of the Quarter Award in 2005, 2006, and 2008.• Net Sales expected to increase this year 75% in domestic area at Wal*Mart.• Responsible for Wal*Mart Quilt Block Contest in craft department.• Responsible for executing Delta Quilt for Every Bed program.

Reason for leaving - purchased by Piece GoodsCraft buyer for Hard and Soft Crafts; Responsible for buying and merchandising all hard and soft crafts for 101 stores. Traveled overseas to create new programs for my department and purchase all items to support the programsAssisted in planning inventories and replenishment to support ongoing programs and promotions.Developed designs, directed product fabrication, packaging, and pricing decisions that were successful sold in our stores.Created classes and in store demo's to be executed at store level.Traveled to CA to demonstrate products for the Aleene's television program shown on HGTV and other cable stations.

Responsible for merchandising and creating product for all accounts Wal*Mart, Hancock’s, Joann’s, Hobby Lobby, Michaels, and other small craft chains.• Planned, prepared, and presented all product presentations to various buyers. • Expanded our placements by identifying new products to be created. • Developed designs, selected products, secured placements, planned/executed programs/promotions. • Increased annual volume over 26% that year

Reason for leaving - better opportunity.; Responsible for buying all crafts and managing retail and wholesale division in Matthews. Managed 15 employees in retail and wholesale areas. Managed sales and assisted in marketing and planning processes. Exceeded sales goals 10 years running.Created Wholesale division for Crafts and built a relationship with craft companies to become major distributor; Developed Wholesale Open Houses for our customers.Created a television segment for WBTV (Top of The Day with Barbara McKay) this aired once a week for 7 years.

Reason for leaving - closed my business.; Owned and operated craft store. Sold fabrics, needlework, and craft supplies. Was hired by local community college to be an instructor for craft classes in my store and went out to local schools to instruct teachers in crafts.Sold and managed all needlework and craft supplies. Created and wrote needlework books and patterns on Candle wicking.

Reason for leaving - start my own business; Responsible for strike offs on printed fabric and all quality checks on all fabrics. Did all testing of products from beginning of manufacturing to end for shipping.Went to printing plants to do all strike offs on printed fabrications.Tested finished products.Kept all files and results for this department.