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Madras, OR, US

Madras, Oregon, United States

Principal of full service Manufacturers Representative Organization, focused on key National Accounts and Niche Market opportunities in TV Shopping, Mail Order, & Major US/Canadian Retailers. Personally managed multi-million dollar programs with Shopping Channels, US & Canadian retail chains. Developed key relationships from buying level thru C level.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Recruited for Multi Channel experience along with proven ability to develop new business. Assigned multiple accounts across all channels of distribution with annualized sales goal of $ 7.5 million. Developed in-line programs and promotional programs from stock inventory as well as developing customized programs in dinnerware, cutlery, glassware, flatware.

Rockaway, NJ

Principal architect of company’s international expansion into Canadian market while opening new key accounts in US market and driving US growth. Formed Canadian corporate structure, set up supply chain operations and developed key National Accounts in less than one year that added $ 2 million in incremental business. Opened several key accounts in US.

Key player in expansion of company's market reach and product offerings in U.S. and Canadian markets for this consumer goods (including As Seen on TV merchandise and licensed products) company focused on specialty retailers, catalogers, consumers, department stores, and home shopping channels. Forged company's first-ever relationships with Bed, Bath &.

Led multi-channel distribution across U.S. and Canada for this consumer house wares company, reaching department stores, mass merchants, warehouse clubs, and specialty retailers. Serviced Bed, Bath & Beyond and Linens-N-Things retailers during explosive growth - from 40 Bed, Bath & Beyond stores to over 550 (as of 2003) and from 45 Linens-N-Things stores.

Covered sales for entire U.S. region for this retail food marketing company engaged in manufacturing, importing, and marketing of promotional materials. Penetrated new markets and expanded client base 75%. Restructured operations and sales procedures to improve effectiveness while managing two sales people. Identified opportunities and personally launched.