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Plano, Texas

Leading manufacturer of games, activities, outdoor toys, and technology toys in North America. Our game assortment includes brands Goliath, Pressman, Jax, Endless and Funko. We also have a leading outdoor brand (Wahu), arts & crafts (Colorific) and multiple new toy lines being introduced in 2024.

Carrollton, Tx

Independent manufacturer rep concentrating on sporting goods, toys, outdoor living and hardware.

Hauppauge, Ny

Leading manufacturer of sporting goods equipment. Product assortment includes outdoor games, parlor games, dartboards, team sports, inflatables and baseball equipment. Brands included Halex, MacGregor, Mitre, Spalding, Diamond Baseball, Little League Baseball and the National Hockey League (NHL).* Managed and coordinated daily sales activities of independent sales rep groups for territory west of the Mississippi.* Selected by CEO to hire, train and manage 26 independent sales reps to cultivate the team dealer business.

Phoenix, Arizona

Extreme Performance manufactured and distributed large exercise equipment and accessories to all facets of retail and internet

Grand Prairie, Tx

Bollinger manufactured and distributed exercise accessories and small exercise equipment. Customer base included big box, mass merchants, food & drug chains and independent sporting goods dealers.

Cincinnati, Oh

Independant manufacturer rep agency. Represented manufacturers including Riddell Sports, Brunswick/Mongoose Bicycle, Bell Sports, Flexible Flyer and Franklin Sports.

Cincinnati, Oh

Manufactured and distributed sporting goods equipment with strong ties to the team license market. Hutch was a leading consumer package goods licensee with all the major team sports brands with distribution to all circles of retail trade.* Coordinated and managed license programs with NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA and NASCAR.* Implemented telemarketing team to expand license product assortment to team concessioners and the independent team dealer market. * Facilitated and managed license sales agreements with all Major Sports Leagues* Directed retail package change that reduced freight costs while improving retail presentation.

Commack, Ny

Leading manufacturer and distributor of bicycles, scooters, bicycle parts & accessories and helmets. D/B/A Cycle Products, Mongoose and Fisher Price wheeled goods.* Realized sales increases of at least 10% annually in the last 5 years. Key component was the introduction of the bicycle helmet assortment.* Directed the introduction of the licensed sidewalk bicycle and tricycle assortment which added over $10MM in the first year.* Executed the introduction of the sidewalk scooter assortment. Attributed to an additional $2MM in sales.* Appointed to manage and coordinate corporate restructure and merger between Cycle Products and Bell Sports.

Commack, Ny

Leading manufacturer and distributor of bicycles, bicycle parts & accessories and helmets.* Managed and administered the day to day operation of the in store merchandising department. * Coordinated the day to day scheduling of 200+ full time and part time employees throughout the United States. * Negotiated separate merchandiser agreements which added income to the department and lowered expenses as the merchandiser’s geographic territories were reduced.

Greater New York City Area

TRU is the largest toy based retail chain in the world. I worked in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area....District 631 (Secaucus).* Managed all aspects of retail store and supervision of 150+ employees.* Was a member of the merchandising team for new store openings in 4 locations in New York and remodel sets in Boston.* Responsibilities include project management, logistics, merchandising, product promotions, POP displays, retail sales, inventory control, revenue reconciliation, human resource duties.

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