• Successfully negotiated major line review at True Value Company with a brand-new vendor for a new 8’ plan-o-gram assortment with 13 new SKUs added to warehouse stock.• Launched multiple new vendors at Menards with sales exceeding $1 million in year one.• Won line review at Ace Hardware with a yearly volume of over $1 million.• Assisted in developing and driving seasonal promotions, as well as merchandising and plan-o-gram sets, to existing client base.

• Successfully led multiple manufacturing representatives and agencies to maximize the growth of the Monster Power brand, with a focus on Ace Hardware, Amazon, Blain Supply, Fleet Farm, Costco, Sam’s Club, and the European Market.• Successfully won the Monster Power Program at Ace Hardware, with sales exceeding $10 Million• Designed and developed new surge protectors and power strips with potential patents.• Negotiated and had a deal memo in place for Craftsman, which had potential sales of $20 Million

• Concept, design, and layout of a 15,000-sq. Ft. retail store incorporating a non-traditional hardware look with a gift and housewares section in the front of the store• Featured higher-end and quality vendors, including Napoleon Grills, Le Creuset, and Cuisinart.• Led improvements to the store POS system to increase profit and efficiency • Sourced new lines, some of which became a stocking program at True Value. • Cited by True Value management for innovative merchandising and store layout innovation, many of which have been adopted by True Value retailers to this day.• One of 4 True Value stores featured on the TV Show “Undercover Boss.”

• Increased annual business sales from $750,000 in the first year to close to $20 million in 2014 • Managing key accounts and representative agencies, such as Walmart, Target, Menards, Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware, and our full manufacturer representative network across the country• Created, designed, and advised production on many new top-selling holiday items, such as the “Charlie Brown Christmas Tree,” which has sold over 1 million pieces.• Launched ProductWorks into the licensing category by negotiating licensing agreements with: Peanuts, Sesame Street, Disney, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Simpsons, and Frosty The Snowman.• Spearheaded collaborative efforts with Chinese manufacturing teams on product and business development, influencing product selection and driving the successful launch of multiple new categories• Managed the conception and layout of the Hong Kong Showroom.