Empire City Brand Builders is on a mission to help emerging Brands thrive in one of the most competitive markets in the world! We are experts at growing brands in the New York Metro area. Empire City specialize's in everything from emerging brands, disruptive categories all the way to conventional power houses. Our customized approach allows us to honor each brand's unique needs. This provides us the ability to maximize efforts & give you the best, most effective route to market. New York is fast paced, complicated and gritty. Let us do the heavy lifting so you don’t have to. Native New York born and raised gives a unique edge on what's needed to talk the talk and walk the walk of this competitive and fierce landscape.

KEY ACCOUNTS MANAGER 06/2017- 11/2017CAWSTON PRESS – Territory North East, Tri-State.● Responsible for overseeing Regional Distribution, via Dora’s Naturals. As wellas some national accounts ie Sprouts, Target, Mom’s Organics.● Was responsible for presenting product to new accounts such as Kings , KingKullen, Fairway, Morton Williams, CVS, Duane Reade, Shoprite, ETC. Or workwith distribution to do so.● Developed strategies for North East launch to market. As well as marketingstrategy.● Was responsible for Managing merchandiser in field, compiling progress reports on replsly, corresponding and coordinating distribution.

Established more than 1000 new accounts, earning a combined profit of over$250k, in 1 year duration.● Managed Nation Distribution channel, KeHe, & UNFI, along with subdivisions,NYC, Los Angeles, Chicago, SF, Boston.● Responsible for implementing all business-building and relationship-buildingexpectations with uniquely assigned accounts and customers.● Planned and executed national sales department improvements, updating thecompany's approach to marketing, cost analysis, presentations and territoryestablishment.● Developed promotional programs to optimize revenue levels Nation Wide.● Opened and maintained National Key Accounts, Sprout's, Giant Eagle, HomeGoods, Hy-vee & Hanford.● Retained and ensured proper handling and care of 1000+ existing client accounts.

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER 11/2011 TO 11/2015Harmless Harvest – Territory North East, Tri State● Supervised a sales force of 20 sales associates.● Exceeded regional annual sales targets by 45%.● Created and launched new marketing strategies that resulted in 20% salesincrease.● Increased revenues by 70% within the first year of sales .● Developed quarterly and annual sales department budgets● Implemented a comprehensive training program for new sales associates● Planned and directed staff training and performance evaluations● Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determineprofitability● Approved all sales staff budget expenditures● Trained all incoming sales team members● Promptly resolved retailer & customer requests, questions and complaints.● Maintained and established relationships with retailers to solidify long-termbusiness growth● Worked directly with distribution on inventory and strategic account