KBL GROUP INTERNATIONAL – New York, NY 2008 – 2012 President – Anxiety DivisionHeld full P&L responsibility and charged to transition $45M business to become division of KBL following recent acquisition. * Orchestrated successful transition to KBL business model within 18 months by restructuring business and establishing overseas production operations and facilities in Asia.ARDMORE BLOUSE / ANXIETY – NEW YORK, NY 1993 – 2008 PresidentHeld full P&L accountability for strategic planning, fiscal management, product development, marketing, business development, daily operations, customer relations, and human resources. Traveled throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States for product development and sales efforts. * Sold Anxiety to KBL Group International in 2008.* Transformed company with declining annual sales trend into profitable business. * Launched three new divisions and led them to record sales levels. * Reduced product costing structure by ~15%.* Initiated sourcing in Southeast Asia. TEAZE INC. – NEW YORK, NY 1989 – 1993 President Founded, developed, and operated start-up business and subsequently sold business at attractive valuation. * Attracted and retained clients, including Kohl’s, Petrie Store, Charming Shoppes, Macy’s, and JCPenney, by partnering with designer to create compelling product line.CHARMING SHOPPES, INC.; BENSALEM, PADivision Merchandise Manager Teamed with buyers to select and purchase ~$250M in retail volume annually.* Initiated import sourcing arm of company that grew to 40% of total business volume and delivered significant cost savings. Negotiated sourcing agreements in the Philippines, Sri Lanka, China, Singapore, and Thailand.