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Duluth, Georgia, United States

Artisan candle manufacturing company with distribution worldwide. www.himalayantradingpost.com

Great Atlanta Area

Atlanta, Ga

Leading due-diligence processes including company/industry/market assessment, financial analysis, marketing and sales strategies, product development, customer and channel relationship management, operations and logistics review, manufacturing processes and assessment of talent. Particular emphasis in operating expenses , profitability by channel/customer/product, supply chain inclusive of Far East sourcing, bill of material analysis, forecasting , regulatory requirements, strategic five year horizon business modeling, risk assessment and valuation.

Van Nuys, California

As Senior Vice President of North America and Executive Board Member for this Global Toy Company, exceeding $650MM, my scope of responsibilities are Sales, Operations, Product/Customer Marketing, Forecasting, Finance, Overall Business Development, and P&L management/accountability. Reporting directly to the CEO, am accountable for 70% of global revenue. Have built a team of highly talented executives, encompassing seven Vice Presidents, a country President and a best-in-class support infrastructure, inclusive of newly formed digital merchandising and customer marketing teams. Together with an innovative brand portfolio, inclusive of Little Tikes, Lalaloopsy, Bratz, and Moxie and with expanded channel distribution, substantial growth in revenue and EBIT, in a flat industry, has been realized. Primary Channels: All Mass, E-Commerce, Big Box, Specialty, Rep/Distributor Groups, F&D, DTC, Dollar Stores, etc.

Greater Atlanta Area

As Vice President of Sales, I was recruited in the start-up and management of the North American business unit, under the joint venture between Funai Corp and Philips. As a Consumer Electronics company with emphasis in High Definition (LCD, LED, BluRay) technology, responsibilities include growth and management in excess of $500MM in revenue. Channel accountability: Mass (emphasis in Wal-Mart), US Independents, distribution and Rental. As Canadian GM my responsibilities included Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain and Logistics - overall business development.

Greater Atlanta Area

As a €26.976B Global Consumer Electronics Manufacturer and Distributor I was recruited to manage the US-based Mass sales team with emphasis on Wal-Mart, Inc, Philips’ largest global customer. Managed all aspects of client relationship including product/ technology negotiations for domestic and import placement. Provided strategic and tactical leadership in Sales, product development, marketing, analysis, operations, forecasting, and building operational and sales teams. Initiated growth of 300% from 2005 to projected 2008 with revenues exceeding $800MM. Steered transformation from product focused to a market-driven, consumer focused relationship. Initiated top-down marketing collaboration –channel segmentation and a four month Strategic Marketing CMI project - A catalyst for our exponential growth.

Greater Atlanta Area

As one of eight on the Executive Management Team, I was responsible to grow all channels of distribution in addition to broadening our national base with all buying consortiums. Facilitated new business development and innovation with the seeding of High Definition and Flat Panel technology. Collaboration management included revenue/margin planning, distribution, marketing, product development, channel management with MAP and unilateral pricing complexities, logistics, supply chain and forecasting. Developed a “best in industry” talent pool of twenty-two senior sales executives. Drove revenue growth by 68% (total revenue in excess of $450MM) in less than five years. Maximized the aggressively expanding regional base of business (HHGregg, Brandsmart, ABT, Tweeter etc), while maintaining growth in national Big Box retailers (Best Buy/Sears).Previous Positions: Vice President of Sales - Central US - Dallas TexasResponsible for rebuilding a core business after the exit from CRT technology. Built highly motivated team of twelve senior sales executives. Grew overall top line by 53% increase. Was the strategic architect in launching prototype “Mitsubishi Only” Texas Retail Chain – Revenue increase- 400% Added National Leadership responsibilities included NATM National Coordinator, $3B multi-retailer buying consortium.Associate/Regional Sales Manager - Houston and Austin, TX, Minneapolis, MN Held a number of sales positions with responsibilities to grow assigned territories.Houston – Small independents (East Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma), Austin – West Texas and Mexico trade, Minneapolis – Department Stores, Large Regional Chains, Independent Retailers

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