As the US sales manager and only US-based employee for Newgate, a UK-based avantguard clock and fashion watch manufacturer, I led all facets of sales which included establishing and managing nationwide sales representatives, key national accounts, from lifestyles stores, gift boutiques to multi-location stores/department stores-coordinating 3PL shipments and order fulfillment deadlines. About Newgate:Newgate is a modern British fashion and lifestyle brand loved by creative people… Show more As the US sales manager and only US-based employee for Newgate, a UK-based avantguard clock and fashion watch manufacturer, I led all facets of sales which included establishing and managing nationwide sales representatives, key national accounts, from lifestyles stores, gift boutiques to multi-location stores/department stores-coordinating 3PL shipments and order fulfillment deadlines. About Newgate:Newgate is a modern British fashion and lifestyle brand loved by creative people the world over. Newgate is passionate about designing affordable, collectable and iconic pieces in Newgate's famous British studios, which end up on millions of walls and wrists globally. The movement of people who collect Newgate watches and clocks are those that get high on architecture, fashion, lifestyle and interiors, as do British Newgate owners, Jim & Chloe Read. They combine their experienced eye with intelligent material selection and construction with seductive dials and finishes to create watches that are exciting to wear and clocks that are the heartbeat of the home. Show less

My 9-year experience as the US sales manager for startup, Rowallan of Scotland—a Scottish-based manufacturer of luggage, handbags, jewelry cases & small leather travel accessories— provided me the unique experience in navigating growing pains such as cash flow management, inventory control/growth, and import challenges. It also gave me valuable insight into what not to do.In my role, I grew sales from $250k to $2.5million, increased the customer base by 50% and was involved in creative… Show more My 9-year experience as the US sales manager for startup, Rowallan of Scotland—a Scottish-based manufacturer of luggage, handbags, jewelry cases & small leather travel accessories— provided me the unique experience in navigating growing pains such as cash flow management, inventory control/growth, and import challenges. It also gave me valuable insight into what not to do.In my role, I grew sales from $250k to $2.5million, increased the customer base by 50% and was involved in creative design, new product launches, international factory visits and managing national key accounts, as well as trade show display/design, catalog design and sales to the wholesale industry nationally, working directly with 3PL distributor.I treasure being a part of the team who breathed new life into a classic leather company and its brand-building process in the US marketplace, and to be a part of the evolution of the ever-growing leather collections sourced from the Far East and Italy.About Rowallan of Scotland:Rowallan of Scotland is known for their leather collections, designed with the Scottish philosophy that states beauty and function do not have to be mutually exclusive. Chic style blends with innovative function to create beautifully crafted bags, totes and accessories that make day-to-day life effortless. The Rowallan of Scotland collections are the essence of texture, color and function. Show less

Having worked for other retail and/or wholesale companies who inventoried art, gift and/or home decorative accessories in my early work career, I had learned the industry ropes and I was ready to try my hand with my own manufacturing company. My business parter and I established Bionda-Bruna—manufacturer of hand-painted Italian ceramics, based out of Atlanta, Georgia—tapping into my creative painting, design and sales background, and incorporating the never-ending inspiration I found (and… Show more Having worked for other retail and/or wholesale companies who inventoried art, gift and/or home decorative accessories in my early work career, I had learned the industry ropes and I was ready to try my hand with my own manufacturing company. My business parter and I established Bionda-Bruna—manufacturer of hand-painted Italian ceramics, based out of Atlanta, Georgia—tapping into my creative painting, design and sales background, and incorporating the never-ending inspiration I found (and continue to find) from the years I lived in Italy and studied art.As owner and co-creative designer, I was involved in all facets of the operations of this company, from factory visits to product design, trade shows, marketing and national sales representative management, inventory management and bookkeeping—providing invaluable business and personal growth experience.Bionda-Bruna had great success with placement in the best gift/home/bridal registry/lifestyle boutiques throughout the US, including national multi-location department stores like Neiman Marcus and mail-order catalogs like Sundance and Garnett Hill catalogs. Sky-rocketing production costs due to the increase in the valuation of the Euro from 1 EURO to $.80 worsening to 1 EURO to $1.50 (effectively doubling the cost of the product, rendering it uncompetitive in the marketplace) led to the close of the LLC.About Bionda-Bruna, LLC:Inspired by Italy's beautiful landscapes and exquisite art, Bionda-Bruna's collections of hand-painted Italian earthenware are perfect for serving, dining, entertaining, and adorning the walls and nooks and crannies of the home. These ceramics embody all that is Italian and were designed by Laura McClure, the "Bionda", and Margaret Niblett, the "Bruna"—brought together by their love of art in Tuscany. Show less

Once I relocated to the US after 5 years in London, I became the sales manager for this UK-based specialty gift and home decorative accessories company. My core responsibilities included launching the line in the US wholesale market at the premier AmericasMart in Atlanta, Georgia.While this designer sought to capitalize on her father's enormous fame, she lacked the necessary commitment and support in order to make the collection successful in the US marketplace. Despite considerable… Show more Once I relocated to the US after 5 years in London, I became the sales manager for this UK-based specialty gift and home decorative accessories company. My core responsibilities included launching the line in the US wholesale market at the premier AmericasMart in Atlanta, Georgia.While this designer sought to capitalize on her father's enormous fame, she lacked the necessary commitment and support in order to make the collection successful in the US marketplace. Despite considerable interest by retailers, the designer/managment company chose to abandon the effort. This provided the perfect opportunity to venture into owning my own wholesale business shortly thereafter.About Heather McCartney Designs:A collection of gifts and home accessories, including hand-painted Italian ceramics, hand-woven Scottish wool throws, and other gift/housewares, with a Southwestern US influence. Show less

Working for world-renowned art curator, design author and art archivist afforded me an opportunity into a new world of artists, art collections and an international clientele. I managed sales and daily activity at this London-based art gallery, including the installation of new exhibitions. Collaborations involved Walton Street neighbors and interior designers, Nina Campbell and Chelsea Textiles, and also the founding editor of The World of Interiors magazine, Min Hogg.About Stephanie… Show more Working for world-renowned art curator, design author and art archivist afforded me an opportunity into a new world of artists, art collections and an international clientele. I managed sales and daily activity at this London-based art gallery, including the installation of new exhibitions. Collaborations involved Walton Street neighbors and interior designers, Nina Campbell and Chelsea Textiles, and also the founding editor of The World of Interiors magazine, Min Hogg.About Stephanie Hoppen Gallery:The Stephanie Hoppen Gallery continues to exhibit a versatile selection of contemporary artists and photographers, located on one of London's most premier shopping and design streets in Knightsbridge. Show less

While I managed daily sales, framing orders and installed exhibitions at the Addison-Ross Gallery, I was also fortunate enough to be involved in the growth of the gallery's new wholesale division, which evolved out of their archive of antique and reproduction prints. I was instrumental in the launch of A-R Interiors in London at the prestigious Top Drawer trade show and world-renowned NEC Birmingham. The launch was followed by debuts at other European trade shows like Maison & Objet-Paris… Show more While I managed daily sales, framing orders and installed exhibitions at the Addison-Ross Gallery, I was also fortunate enough to be involved in the growth of the gallery's new wholesale division, which evolved out of their archive of antique and reproduction prints. I was instrumental in the launch of A-R Interiors in London at the prestigious Top Drawer trade show and world-renowned NEC Birmingham. The launch was followed by debuts at other European trade shows like Maison & Objet-Paris, Ambiente-Frankfurt, and other various smaller shows.My responsibilities included introducing A-R Interiors to the US wholesale market—setting up 3PL and arranging national sales representative groups for their home decor items. Spear-heading this expansion into the US resulted in the company's greatest growth.About Addison-Ross Gallery/A-R InteriorsThe Addison-Ross Gallery was a family run framing and print gallery in the prestigious Belgravia area of London. A-R Interiors was a home accessories division of the gallery selling "artful" home decor throw pillows (created from their archive) to the wholesale markets in the UK, Europe, US and further afield. Show less

I started as an assistant/sales person, my first job after graduating from university, and in short order was promoted to gallery manager. With my BFA in painting and drawing, it was a great stepping stone into the art/retail world, with an international clientele in this world-renowned ski/resort town. In this role, I managed daily sales and exhibit installations for this art gallery.About Cogswell Gallery:With a reputation that spans over three decades of fine art in Colorado… Show more I started as an assistant/sales person, my first job after graduating from university, and in short order was promoted to gallery manager. With my BFA in painting and drawing, it was a great stepping stone into the art/retail world, with an international clientele in this world-renowned ski/resort town. In this role, I managed daily sales and exhibit installations for this art gallery.About Cogswell Gallery:With a reputation that spans over three decades of fine art in Colorado, Cogswell Gallery offers a variety of paintings, drawings and jewelry. Show less