Largest Pantone dealer in the United States. Located in the heart of New York City. Full-stocking dealer of all Pantone products and art materials.• Sales Growth - Led substantial growth program of 25% in first year with major retailers and brands: list provided upon request.• Marketing - Spearheaded the use of several Social Media outlets establishing Columbia Omni as an expert resource in textiles, apparel and graphics industries• Leadership - Mentoring and Coaching a staff of sales professionals

• Position Role & Responsibilities: A newly created position focusing on solution selling the full portfolio of Pantone & X-Rite products and services, including; Color Standards, PantoneLive Branding Initiative and color consulting through the Pantone Color Institute.• Key Corporate Accounts: Concentrating on the development of existing and the obtainment of all new major accounts. Additional sales help provided to Pantone’s Inside Sales Team and Dealer Channel.

• Marketing Management: Drive meaningful and effective marketing activities to ensure solid revenue growth for global FHI business• Global Growth: Develop and execute regional growth plans with NSA, EMEA and APAC Sales/Marketing managers based on market specific needs• Data Focus: Utilize keen understanding of sales driven data for all product, regional, customer group and sales group results to formulate effective response to market conditions• Strategic Planning: Spearhead an effective, methodical and market-driven approach to yearly strategy plans with concentration on high margin revenue growth

• Sales Growth & Profitability: Managed all textile dealers in North and South America, in addition to growing the direct sales efforts to major retailers and brands• Sales Management: Implemented successful growth strategies to grow revenue above corporate plan yearly, led a worldwide approach to account management, developed proven problem solving skills, and built strong relationships with customer service, manufacturing and finance to improve all customer-facing aspects of the business

• Sales Growth & Profitability: Managed and directed spectacular sales growth of over 50% within first two years• Sales Management: Responsible for driving all aspects of division’s sales activities including direction and accountability for over 20 key national accounts, implemented dynamic and highly effective sales methodologies to promote and maintain Pantone’s leading market share in the industry