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Thoughtful business leader with 20 years’ experience in specialty retail and wholesale luxury goods focused in the Premium Cigar Industry, with a proven track record of growing businesses year over year for long term success. A trusted partner with an owner’s mentality and entrepreneurial spirit who successfully builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, manufacturing partners and consumers. An inspiring communicator who can clarify priorities, hold accountabilities, and facilitate dialogue and discussion. An authentic executive with diverse and comprehensive experience, comfortable in executing work while training others to ensure long-term consistent success--Current Role:Responsible for all brand development and product development within the Premium Cigar category, as well as blend and product maintenance to ensure consistency and sustainability across the company's portfolio of premium cigar products and other related accessories. Work directly with our manufacturing partners to create and produce all premium cigars, traveling regularly to operations in Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Honduras. Spearhead the national wholesale sales efforts through an in-house team of talented sales professionals. Oversee all retail operations including the flagship Nat Sherman Townhouse in Manhattan.Develop strategic brand partnerships and synergies in complimentary and collaborative categories (i.e. Automotive, Horological, Beverage, Hospitality, etc...)Curate and host events within our own stores, as well as in key markets to entertain new and long-time customers, as well as to educate retailers and consumers on Premium Cigars.

Listed skills include Retail, Sales, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, and 48 others.

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  Berklee College Of Music

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