LINK Outdoor designs and manufactures furniture and textile collections that inspire designers to consider outdoor rooms as a continuum to their stylish interiors. LINK is represented by the top wholesale showrooms in the US, Canada, London, Paris and Australia.

Responsible for business development, merchandising and marketing for a comprehensive line of French, Italian, and Portuguese reproduction furnishings as well as antiques and one-of-a kind accessories. Oversee sales programs and processes for privately owned showrooms elevating aesthetic and over-all brand appeal.Edit inventory, improve merchandising and implement strategic sales plans for LA based showroom as well as 8 representative showrooms.Developing comprehensive customer database; work with ownership to budget and execute direct marketing programs and customer events.

Responsible for managing $14 million in sales for RTMH brand furnishings and textiles sold through trade showrooms. Hired showroom managers, sales and customer service staff. Directed initiatives and traveled extensively to 18 National showrooms coaching staff and training sales to promote RTMH brand products and service customers. Oversee the design, merchandising and visual displays of both LA and New York flagship showrooms as well as Representative showrooms.

Working directly with CEO and Rose Tarlow to establish new business in the retail and commerical sector, through new products as well as licensing agreements for the RTMH brand.

Independent consultant for Multi-line Showrooms; Furniture and Textile Manufactuer

Hired, trained and managed staff, operations and sales for premier Dallas and Houston multi-line showrooms totaling 32,000 square feet. Developed and managed a sales and support team of 30 employees. Responsible for evaluating individual and team needs and strengths on a continual basis. Organized outside sales programs generating 3 million in annual sales; negotiated all commission structures for hospitality/contract projects.Coordinated showroom marketing events for manufactures, clientele and charitable foundations.Oversaw design of highly effective showroom displays and product merchandising for furniture and textiles.Directly accountable for the top 5 customer accounts