B2B-Private Label & Generic Label Wholesale at paradigm shift price points, available to both the Independent & Multi-Store Retailer. The result of the merger of myself, as a Veteran Importer, with my longtime Business Managers in India. The Owners of a 3rd generation Rug, Pouffe & Pillow Weaving Facility in the Rug Capital of the World-Bhadohi, India.

Created this B2C brand along with our B2C brand with my former Business Managers in India. 3rd generation rug factory Owners in the Rug Capital of the World-Bhadohi, India. With a 10,000 ft2 brick & mortar Rug Factory Outlet in Uptown New Orleans, selling both to the end user and To the Trade.

Leading European Lifestyle Home Furnishings Brand Dôme Deco, the renowned Belgium based company, launched their iconic Cosmopolitan Living Collection to the U.S. in January, 2019. Allowing me to do what I do best. Develop a concept and grow a business. In this case, an amazing existing brand entering a new market.

Created, established and expanded direct import furniture retail business, recognized as largest of its kind on the Gulf Coast for over 15 years. Directed comprehensive start-up operations across all departments including sales, marketing, finance, logistics, and warehouse operations. Meticulously and consistently drove product and operational improvements. Launched brand campaigns, cultivated new industry partnerships, and traveled extensively to proudly offer best and exclusive market selection. Performed market intelligence, researched trends, and identified opportunities for continued growth positioning. Strategically planned YOY growth action plans and effectively executed time-sensitive deliverables. Utilized social media to increase brand digital reach. • Oversee all aspects of the business and travel the world to curate, select and develop an exclusive product mix, sold at no middle-man mark-up prices.• Constantly tweak & refine the brand in a strategic manner for it to evolve and grow.• Earned outstanding recognition for expanding business to four locations, resulting in generation of $4M in annual revenues and $25M+ in products sold. • Credited as furniture industry subject matter expert (SME) in product selection, development and final mixes; commended for keen eye in pinpointing one-of-a-kind finds and perfecting products to maximize value and appeal.• Streamlined social media campaigns to increase followers and achieved over 42k Facebook fans.

Delivered advisement, concept development, and innovative business solutions to rejuvenate branding and product offering for established leader in the direct import wholesale industry.Orchestrated a rebrand to seamlessly transition business into the fastest-growing furniture retailer in the United States, currently spanning 49 locations nationwide. Established reputation for resourcefulness. • Recognized by CEO as multi-million-dollar contributor to the business, rebrand resulted in sales growth of $40,000,000; received accolades as "the most talented person he has met in the furniture industry”. • Won a coveted space in the most desired and largest, invitation-only wholesale furniture tradeshow. • Leveraged global connections in Asia to revitalize products, offering distinct and unique items to accelerate attainment of business goals. Working with key accounts to guide product development initiatives.• Produced furniture collections in Asia, while enhancing brand, reach, and footprint through highlighted exposure in national design magazines.

After having an “uh-huh moment” in a Brazilian Steakhouse, the wheels were set in motion to create a boutique version of the high-volume grand slam success I observed. “Where Marrakech Meets Brazil” was the derivation of the name. The exterior & interior concept execution rivaled the best restaurants in the world. • The interior was a work of art. Decorated with direct import furnishings from 4 countries, with attention to countless details. The obsessive attention to details, when combined together, made for an experience that everyone raved about. • Every step & sequence, from start to finish, was thought through and choreographed to give the customer the ultimate “Marrazil Experience”. • This brand was a prime example, especially within a Food & Beverage concept, of the truly one-of- a-kind brand experience I produce and can produce one after the other.• The branding, signage & ad design were on par with the best of the best.

Co-Founded & Co-Created this leading brand in the niche of high end, direct import home furnishings wholesale. Managed all aspects of Marketing & Sales for the high end, hand carved mirror frame & furniture business. The supplier and designer is now in the Furniture Hall of Fame and was a great inspiration.• Participated in 10 wholesale trade shows per year for 10 years and established & developed long lasting relationships with key Buyers and as a result am “very known” in the industry.• Acted as the VP-Marketing & National Sales Manager for a two-tier rep force of 36 multi-line independent Sales Representatives that I assembled, managed, coached & trained and, exhibited in 10 trade shows a year and worked with Key Accounts across the U.S. • Exclusive distributor for a factory in Indonesia and 24 months from inception grew to the third largest in our niche, to annual sales of $6M.• Developed first class catalogs & marketing tools, negotiated & secured prime exhibit space and placement in top Rep Group Showroom space in all major Furniture Fairs and regularly won Best Showroom Design Awards.

Co-founded, created and acted as VP-Marketing for my family owned wholesale lighting business. Featuring licensed designs from four Louisiana Artists that we have produced overseas and wholesale to high end boutiques, mail order catalogs, lighting showrooms & furniture stores.• Exhibited at ten furniture trade shows per year with award winning showroom/booth design.• Acted as National Sales Manager for the rep force I assembled, managed, coached & trained. • Developed logo & branding that proved to be perfect for the New Orleans themed product offering & brand and first class catalogs & marketing tools. Negotiated & secured prime exhibit space and placement in top Rep Group Showroom space in all major Furniture Fairs and regularly won Best Showroom Design Awards

Co-founded & co-created this innovative and unique 22,000 sq. ft direct import warehouse store in the Mid-City part of Baton Rouge.• My first independent venture, away from my family businesses. An off-shoot from our core, direct import business.• Started in a 2500 sq. ft warehouse, open only one weekend a month. • Developed into a 22,000 sq. ft, open 7 days a week location that was the top two in its niche in Louisiana.• Got the attention of future Business Artist Client Nadeau by being his largest customer in the U.S.