• Offer a pet care service to walk, board and exercise dogs. • Train and motivate two employees. Maintain database of clientele. • Market business by word of mouth; apply entrepreneurship (scheduling, finance, A/P, A/R, invoicing, sales.) • Diffuse non-anticipated problems in record time. Take initiative; cultivate a positive and productive work environment.

Director of Sales & Marketing - Fashion jllry accessories.Import and wholesaleIllusions International was a ladies accessory import/wholesale company. Closed May 2008Have taken time of (sabbatical) June 2008-Jan 2009Skills are transferable to many industries.Available to travel & work as needed to get or meet dealines.English & French language skills.Microsoft Office and its applications, experience

Selected Accomplishments • Fostered partnerships with the following Canadian accounts: Sears, Loblaw’s, Dylex, London Drugs,resulted in sales increase.• Developed high growth American accounts: CVS, Duane Reade, Brooks, Kroger, Albertsons in a two year period.• Generated between 500-1000 new stock-keeping units annually.• Established quality and cost effective supply sources and factory connections in China, South Korea, Philippines, India, Hong Kong, Europe and North America.• Developed and managed in-house brands: which required new fashion trends each season, and an ongoing replenishment program. • Created product packaging consistent with brands. Creation of private labels, Point-of-Sale display for licensed brands: Vicom, Melrose Place & Clueless, Roots Canada, and Club Monaco.• . • Identified opportunities and translated trends into successful products by forecasting fashion trends and demand for coming seasons

Illusions International, Toronto, ON • Fostered partnerships: Sears, Loblaw’s Dylex, London Drugs, Laura Shops • Developed high growth US accounts: CVS, Duane Reade, Brooks, Kroger, Albertsons within a two year period • Created product packaging consistent with brands including the creation of private labels, Point of Sale display showcase for Vicom, Melrose Place and & Clueless, Roots Canada and Club Monaco. • Sourced international vendors in China, South Korea, Philippines, India, Hong Kong, Europe and North America. • Planned, strategized and executed new markets with the President and category managers • Managed, trained and motivated six staff including a Warehouse manager and Key Account Team Leaders to support ramp-up and accelerated business growth. • Generated 500-1000 new stock keeping units annually; identified new opportunities, forecasted trends and demand for future seasons by way of analyses of current and past patterns and buying behaviors, trends and market direction. • Problem Resolution: • Discovered workable solutions with on-the-spot analysis and critical thinking on a daily basis. • Acted competently as a hands-on practical ‘doer’ who is action based. Left no stone unturned on the job. • Well organized, motivated, reached company goals and objectives.

Illusions International, Toronto, ON • Fostered partnerships: Sears, Loblaw’s Dylex, London Drugs, Laura Shops • Developed high growth US accounts: CVS, Duane Reade, Brooks, Kroger, Albertsons within a two year period • Created product packaging consistent with brands including the creation of private labels, Point of Sale display showcase for Vicom, Melrose Place and & Clueless, Roots Canada and Club Monaco. • Sourced international vendors in China, South Korea, Philippines, India, Hong Kong, Europe and North America. • Planned, strategized and executed new markets with the President and category managers • Managed, trained and motivated six staff including a Warehouse manager and Key Account Team Leaders to support ramp-up and accelerated business growth. • Generated 500-1000 new stock keeping units annually; identified new opportunities, forecasted trends and demand for future seasons by way of analyses of current and past patterns and buying behaviors, trends and market direction. • Problem Resolution: • Discovered workable solutions with on-the-spot analysis and critical thinking on a daily basis. • Acted competently as a hands-on practical ‘doer’ who is action based. Left no stone unturned on the job. • Well organized, motivated, reached company goals and objectives.

Recruited to select fashions and complementary accessories for the fashion district King Street location. Promoted to product development management in both domestic and international market places. Performed as a major account executive working with all major retailers developing programs, promotions to grow revenue and profit Selected Accomplishments:Provided management staff with direction, guidance, processes and tools to increase efficiencies and improve effectivenessIncreased sales annually by over 30%Developed ongoing marketing strategies and promotions to successfully boost salesIncreased customer base and customer loyalty through close contact with customersSpearheaded the continuous improvement of divisional performance through analysis and the development and implementation of sound management practices and proceduresStrategized contractual negotiations with trading partners, suppliers and clientsReduced staff turnover by developing staff loyalty with empowerment

Hired to generate, screen and develop ideas for products / services development, conduct site visits, participate in trade shows, write Request for Proposals (RFP's), and maintain existing accounts and generate new accounts nationwide