I love what I do. I am in sales, but more importantly I am in the people business. I would not be successful if it were not for all the great people I've had the privilege of knowing over the years... From the store, district, and regional managers from my early days in retail who saw potential in me; to the sales managers, GMs, Ops Mgrs, and owners who I've learned from, grown with, and stood alongside with over the years. I credit each of them for helping shape me and for teaching me the importance of relationship building and how to keep evolving in a dynamic ever-changing world. I also credit all the customers with whom I've come to know and love over the years. Success comes in all shapes and forms, and a win is a win no matter how large or small. I thoroughly enjoy being able to do what I do, and am most grateful for it. Not many people get to wake up in the morning, do something they love and enjoy, while getting paid to do it. What I do is hard work, but it's never a job. Most of my experience lies within the Import/Wholesale Industry (both sales and operations), but I spent many years in retail management. Over the years I have demonstrated the ability to increase in-house & customer sales, while also increasing profitability through different means and solutions... both traditional means and with out-of-the-box thinking. My work ethic is strong; and I am passionate about what I do, the company I represent, and the customers and people I get to engage with daily.With my years of experience in the import industry and with the relationships I've built, I have been able to develop successful residual retail programs that maximize profit and require very little square footage per location; all while recognizing market trends and reacting accordingly. My years in retail have also honed my ability to create smart, tight, and shoppable merchandising sets; further maximizing profitability in the amount of space required. It is in this area that makes my skillset unique and valuable to my clientele.