Marc Freeman Email & Phone Number

I assist companies in negotiating contracts, relationships, and transactions. I help re-negotiate troubled contracts. I assist companies in re-organizing their accounts payable. My expertise spans a variety of industries including real estate, technology, manufacturing, and production management. I have negotiated contracts and transactions in over 15 countries. Additionally, I am a certified professional mediator.I have given lectures and training on negotiating techniques in over 50 companies around the world. I also wrote a book, ‘Renegotiate with Integrity: It’s Not Business, It’s Personal.’ Have written articles published in over 75 magazines and newspapers. My new book will be coming out this fall on Negotiating with Integrity.Because I am not an attorney, I can negotiate directly with all parties, thus keeping expenses down. One key factor in my success, is my ability to maintain positive relationships between all parties involved in negotiations or transactions.I also have many years experience in the area of Global Sourcing and production management. I own and managed a factory in China with more than 2,000 workers. Have been successful in consulting this area to many companies and more and 12 countries.

Iowa

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT/SALES Aeron Lifestyle Technology, Fairfield, IA, 2010 – PresentDeveloped new products, opened new factories, expanded global sourcing, and managed production for this mid-size home fragrance company.Identified, developed, and negotiated profitable vendor relationships. Oversaw all production in China.Key Accomplishments:Opened key new accounts, including Pier 1 Imports, Kroger, Kohls, Gordmans, and others.Brought fragrance formulation and filling under Aeron’s control to directly supervise filling and increase cost savings. Identified chemist to formulate and test all fragrances.

Seattle, Washington

Chelsey Henry¬ – Advised this high fashion handbag and multifunctional bag wholesaler on sourcing, product development and sales. Expanded product line from two bags to 25 by hiring and working with an established women’s bag designer. Found new sourcing to increase their quality and ability to ship larger quantities. Achieved first-time placement in a department store (Macy’s). Positioned company for continued growth and expansion.

Iowa

Managed all 200 sales offices around the world and 4,500 sales associates. Re-negotiated over $140 million dollars worth of debt so the company never went bankrupt as 17 of the 19 competitors did.

Iowas

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CO-OWNERPolardreams International, Ltd., Hong Kong and Fairfield, IA, 1990 – 1999Co-developed and managed an international import and manufacturing company specializing in stuffed toys. Built a bath and stationery gift set division. Worked on product development and product sourcing worldwide. Built and created one of the first American-owned factory in the Guangdong province. Grew employee base from a 50-person factory to over 2000 people in two years.Developed and maintained international vendor relationships in over 10 countries, including Taiwan, India, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and 15 cities throughout China.Led team of designers and engineers to determine optimal pricing strategies and factory selection.Increased sales from $2 million to $25 million.Maintained strict quality control, consistently shipping on time