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Hudson, OH, US

Chesterfield, Missouri, US

Global 360-degree omni-vision business consulting services specializing in added brand value and management through unique consumer marketing, effective retail merchandising, integrated business development and creative idea generation strategies. All with a laser focus on integrated planning and execution of key tactics to achieve incremental financial.

Cleveland, Ohio, US

Responsible for strategic pricing, market analytics, development of key sales tools and data metrics, retail strategies, margin/profitability analysis and brand awareness development for a branded designer jewelry manufacturing, wholesale and direct retail company.> Managed and facilitated the internal business strategies for the sales and marketing teams>.

Cleveland, Ohio, US

Responsible for the development and performance of all sales activity for a branded designer jewelry manufacturing, wholesale and direct retail company. Provided leadership to achieve corporate sales growth and profitability consistent with corporate vision and values. > Developed business plans and sales strategies for target markets to ensure a strategic.

Cleveland, Ohio, US

Responsible for the aggressive pursuit of new business and qualified wholesale accounts via a variety of strategic selling channels and markets. > Maintained critical oversight for methods of retaining and growing existing client structure > Fostered and enhanced key client relationships for the benefit of all involved> Assisted with the planning and.

Cleveland, Ohio, US

> Directed all merchandising and retail operations strategies for a $3 to $7 million sports and entertainment business including the Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA), Lake Erie Monsters (AHL), Cleveland Gladiators (AFL), and Quicken Loans Arena events/concerts > Planned and managed transitional process of taking over the entire merchandise operation at Quicken.

> Directed all merchandise management strategies for an $8 to $10 million promotional products and brand marketing company> Supervised a staff of 5 full-time buyers > Responsible for development of merchandise open-to-buy plans and financial strategies including inventory control> Partnered with over 75 vendors/suppliers to fill product needs for clients.

Cleveland, OH, US

> Managed 3 departmental ticket and service business units> Responsible for developing and achieving non-luxury revenue budgets of approximately $47 million generated from the sale of single game tickets, season tickets, group tickets, rent, and all other ticketed related products and inventory> Managed expense budgets totaling approximately $3 million>.

Cleveland, OH, US

> Directed all corporate ticketing operations, services, and support> Managed departmental staff of 3 full-time direct reports, 1 full-time indirect report and 30 part-time indirect reports> Responsible for achieving $10 million in revenue from single game paid ticket sales> Provided operational support and services for Ticket Sales department generating.

Cleveland, OH, US

> Managed buying/merchandising strategies for a $14-$20 million business> Supervised buying staff of 3 full-time people> Responsible for development of open-to-buy strategies > Directed team retail advertising budgets of $220,000 annually> Partnered with vendors to generate over $230,000 in co-op marketing funds annually> Created strategies for exclusive.

Cleveland, OH, US

> Responsible for buying, merchandising and marketing strategies for adult apparel generating sales revenue of $6 million in 14 store locations, 20 ballpark concession stands, a mail order/Intranet store, and spring training in Florida > Instrumental in creating and implementing new ideas and strategies in the areas of profitability, open-to-buy integrity.

Little Rock, AR, US

> Responsible for men’s activewear, licensed, and seasonal apparel businesses exceeding $8 million in sales revenue annually> Developed and managed all sales plans, margin plans, and merchandising strategies for area of responsibility> Partnered with branded labels/vendors such as Nike, Adidas, Nautica, and Polo to achieve sales and profit goals>.

Amsterdam, North Holland, NL

> Managed a $10 million wholesale account portfolio for boy’s 4-20 apparel and accessories> Managed sales and services for 10 department stores and 26 specialty stores located in 11 Midwest states> Partnered with customers to develop financial plans, marketing strategies and shop concepts> Experienced with the inner workings and business strategies of a.

Little Rock, AR, US

> Responsible for merchandising and management decisions involved in running a 2 anchor department store with total annual sales of $35 million> Directly supervised the North store including men’s and children’s apparel, home furnishings, and electronics> Reports included 4 full-time area sales managers overseeing 60 part-time selling associates

Little Rock, AR, US

> Responsible for buying functions in multiple categories for men's and boy’s apparel> Managed all sales plans, margin plans, and merchandising strategies generating up to $6.5 million in 14 stores > Exceeded sales budgets in 1994, 1993, 1992, and 1991 by 57%, 13%, 42%, and 25% respectively> Exceeded gross margin budgets in 1994, 1993, 1992, and 1991 by.

Little Rock, AR, US

> Assisted with all buying functions in multiple categories for home furnishings> Participated in development of all sales plans, margin plans, and merchandising strategies for 14 stores

Little Rock, AR, US

> Responsible for bringing great styles, famous brands, and amazing prices to life> Dedicated to customer service and the overall customer experience> Provided support to the store leadership team by taking ownership of the sales performance and visual standards for the Men's departments> Worked on the sales floor before, during, and after store hours>.

Little Rock, AR, US

> Participated in the corporate trainee program and responsible for support functions in the buying/merchandising offices as well as the corporate flagship store operations

Bachelor Of Science - Business, Marketing, Merchandising

High School Diploma, Ged