Over 30 years in the hockey industry with product, sales, operations, and strategic planning experience with-in multiple categories and regions. A results driven, goal-oriented manager with extensive national and international experiences. All roles involved working in a team environment to meet challenging goals.Specialties: Product Management, Operational Excellence, People and Project Management, New Market and Business Development.A seasoned, strategic leader with extensive experience driving multi-brands across athletic equipment, apparel and accessories categories. OPERATIONAL LEADER: Directed a new operating model including organizational structure, planning / reporting tools, and communication flow. Led the internal communication, training and execution of the new cross-functional process that tripled core category revenue. The new "Concept to Consumer" process became the cornerstone for organic growth.STRATEGIC PLANNING and EXECUTION: Key person in reviewing initiatives that led to strategic growth. Drove process enhancements, category extensions, SKU rationalization, multi-brand positioning and go-to-market strategy and execution.NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Drive strategic analysis through integration, leveraging shared services, sharpening brand identities, creating unique product positioning and driving 3-year go-to-market plans. Researched and diligenced many more brands across all team sports, sports accessories and sports apparel.
Listed skills include Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Merchandising, and 46 others.