Full product lifecycle product planning and management for the appliance category. Provides a steady stream of information to Sharp sales and marketing departments, the primary liaison with Appliance product planning, factory and Sharp Labs on product related topics.• Develop rolling 3 year product roadmaps for the U.S. market that allow Sharp to maintain and grow its market position. Take the lead on new product development and identify line extension opportunities and new subcategories.• Develop and manage product sourcing relationships as needed. Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions for sourced products.• Development of channel management strategy.• Develop and manage 3rd party relationships that are needed to support the products, add value for the user and recurring revenue for Sharp. • Perform ongoing market-based and consumer based research that supports the product planning process and provides the latest information on competitive products and pricing. • Provide internal and external pricing analysis that is to be used to determine Sharp’s competitive price position in the marketplace. • Work closely with Sharp Corp factories product development teams to influence product design and specifications.• Visit retail accounts and end-users to communicate product roadmap and perform new product demonstrations. Gather market information to support product planning process.• Support internal and external product training needs as required.• Execute trade show strategy and assist in the development of the booth layout and design direction. • Achievement of respective product categories fiscal sales and profit objectives.• Support product post launch by working with Sharp Services & Solutions Group (SSG) to develop and support aftermarket programs including Customer Assistance Call Center, service network strategy and address field quality issues.• Competitive analysis – technology, feature, specifications

Haier America Inc. North American distribution for #1 Global Appliance brand, Haier®, a twenty billion dollar manufacturer based in Qingdao China. Marketer and manufacturer of compact and major appliances sold through mass merchants, warehouse clubs, appliance retailers and home center chains.Product Manager – Dishwasher and Specialty Products 2011 to Present• Product champion for countertop and over the range microwave ovens, compact dishwashers and built-in (major appliance) dishwashers.• Develop product feature sets (i.e. sizing, color) at a very detailed level to enable suppliers to meet and provide a cost proposed solutions• Ensure product offerings provide breadth and depth necessary to generate sufficient sales and gross margin levels, in accordance with corporate plans and goals.• Provide awareness of competitive offerings, market trends and voids• Developed packaging, merchandising, sales support materials, customer presentations, trade advertising and public relations. • Create and participate in major account presentations and product line reviews. Coordinate the development of private label programs and sales promotions for national accounts. • Identify consumer trends globally for product categories.• Assist in the development of sales tools and collateral materials• Key liaison with factories in China.Product Manager - Compact Appliances 2008 to 2011• Responsible for compact wine cellars, freezers, beverage centers and water dispensers assigned which represent $60 million in gross revenue• Manage product costing and profitability to accomplish objectives. • Develop the core positioning and messaging for the product categories• Assist in the development of sales tools and collateral materials• Seek, identify, and establish suppliers to meet product plans • Product quality and the reduction of service call rates (SCR’s)

Consumer products manufacturer of energy saving and thermometry products sold into mass, home center and big box retail channels. · Responsible for indentifying new strategic opportunities; conceptualizing and researching new product categories and developing strategic alliances.· Function as key marketing contact for development of new products. Research and identify new product opportunities. Liaise with R & D, customer service, engineering, manufacturing, sales and accounting.· Manage the development of a nine SKU private label product line for Lowes through LG Sourcing Shanghai. The program is scheduled to be in-store September 2008.

$450 million manufacturer of kitchen gadgets, cutlery, pantryware, bakeware and decorative trend products sold into all retail channels.· Managed the development, from ideation through launch, of two KitchenAid® product lines. Developed packaging, merchandising, sales support materials, customer presentations, trade advertising and public relations. Initial product placement included Target Stores, JC Penney, Marmaxx and Bed, Bath & Beyond.· Developed the DBK (Daniel Boulud Kitchen) spice program as part of a corporate brand launch with Macys Merchandising Group. The spice program out performed every other item in the DBK launch.· Identified and brought to market a pioneering product line, Mrs K’s Organics Spices; identified opportunities, researched markets, developed the marketing plan, negotiated materials and prepared comprehensive communication tools.

$100 million manufacturer of environmental, agriculture and pest control products sold through commercial and retail channels.Senior Product Manager – Commercial and Retail Products· Recipient of award for “Outstanding Achievement” for 2002/2003· Provided strategic planning and tactical creativity for the $20 million TimeMist® brand, surpassing forecasted sales every year. Led all product marketing and communication efforts including advertising, promotions, ensure product integrity guidelines and manufacturing standards set and met.· Identified and brought to market a pioneering product line Home Exterminator®. researched markets, sourced manufacturing, set pricing and developed marketing plan and communication tools. · Create and participate in major account presentations and product line reviews. Coordinate the development of private label programs and sales promotions for national accounts.