As EVP of Operations and Global Sales, I lead sales strategy, execution, and performance as well as improve the overall operational efficiency for this technology-driven Norwegian consumer products' company. This includes pioneering new products into new markets, launching distribution in major retailers throughout North America, Europe/UK, and Asia, and building and directing the company's global infrastructure.

I lead a Management firm that provides hands-on sales, strategy, partnership, marketing, licensing, and end-to-end operations leadership to the Fashion, Lifestyle, and Consumer Goods Industries, usually in a CEO/COO/CSO role on contract or full-time basis. It has generated new business ranging from $3M to $120M for various clients. Most recently, I have helped DTC startups launch, develop, and scale their businesses.

As Chief Operating Officer at Hart B Industries, I created and executed the business plan for an innovative tech device that improves safety and efficiency in the aviation, automotive, boating, and hospitality industries. We successfully developed and launched a full product collection in multiple big box retailers, online platforms, and global distributors.

• Created a complete marketing plan and successfully launched an innovative RV health safety product.• Hired social media marketing team, established multiple DTC distribution channels, and directed branding, marketing, production, and delivery.• Pitched and launched product with NTP Stag, #1 Distributor for Aftermarket RV and Automotive Parts in the U.S.

• Generated $5M in new revenues annually for Jupiter Shop Channel by sourcing, negotiating, and partnering with US suppliers.

• Grew revenues by 250% for this women’s fashion accessory company by overhauling operations, renegotiating contracts, replacing advertising team, and streamlining supply chain.

• Generated $3M in new revenues annually for Jupiter Shop Channel by sourcing, negotiating, and partnering with US suppliers.

WORLD Co., Ltd. is Japan’s leading women's and children's clothing retailer with $1.5B in revenues and over 2,000 stores.• Generated sales of $30M for WORLD CO., Ltd. by negotiating a licensing and distribution deal with JET in 2009.• Generated sales of $120M for WORLD Co., Ltd. by negotiating a licensing and distribution deal with URBN in 2012.

Peligrosa, Inc. is an organic fashion and lifestyle company, specializing in wholesale apparel sales and sustainable private label sourcing for other apparel companies.• Generated $3M annually from wholesale apparel sales.• Established key wholesale accounts (Barneys New York, Bloomingdales, Ron Herman, Colette in Paris, Holt Renfrew in Canada, and hundreds of boutiques).• Generated sales of $7M annually from private label apparel sourcing business.• Honored with Green America’s Seal of Approval and Influential Green Design award.• Honored as the Keynote Speaker at the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business to discuss “The Importance of Social Responsibility in the Fashion Industry,” that was sponsored by Tiffany & Co.

• Generated $1.4M in new business annually.• Increased profit margin by 400% by negotiating special licensing agreements with U.S. manufacturers.