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Texas, United States

Garland, Texas

Commercial Associate Product Manager (Fence) 20162018 Set up all fence products in GS1, establishing pack, inner pack, master, and pallet hierarchy for distribution Collaborated with Marketing to establish our Fortress Fence website Set up Fortress fence products on architectural based websites such as CADdetails and ARCAT in order to bring more visibility for specifications amongst Architects Evaluated current marketplace to develop a competitive merchandise assortment for new Aluminum programAssociate Product Manager (Railing) 20152016  Worked autonomously to audit all railing inventory carried in house to verify dimensions and weights Consistently worked with our Asian vendors to produce product weighing standards, along with packaging standards Set up all railing products in GS1, establishing pack, inner pack, master, and pallet hierarchy for distribution Established and maintained a container order form for all distributors in order to provide one consistent form for order placement

Garland, Texas

 Set up all fence products in GS1, establishing pack, inner pack, master, and pallet hierarchy for distribution Collaborated with Marketing to establish our Fortress Fence website Set up Fortress fence products on architectural based websites such as CADdetails and ARCAT in order to bring more visibility for specifications amongst Architects Evaluated current marketplace to develop a competitive merchandise assortment for new Aluminum programAssociate Product Manager (Railing) 20152016  Worked autonomously to audit all railing inventory carried in house to verify dimensions and weights Consistently worked with our Asian vendors to produce product weighing standards, along with packaging standards Set up all railing products in GS1, establishing pack, inner pack, master, and pallet hierarchy for distribution Established and maintained a container order form for all distributors in order to provide one consistent form for order placement

Garland, Texas

 Worked autonomously to audit all railing inventory carried in house to verify dimensions and weights Consistently worked with our Asian vendors to produce product weighing standards, along with packaging standards Set up all railing products in GS1, establishing pack, inner pack, master, and pallet hierarchy for distribution Established and maintained a container order form for all distributors in order to provide one consistent form for order placement

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Lead Product Manager for Menards, Target, Walmart, Shopko, backup for Home Depot and JCPenney. Collaboratively work with National Account Managers (NAM’s) and merchants to successfully implement innovative products and merchandising materials. Work closely with NAM’s to produce successful presentations to secure new business, while improving existing business and enhancing margins. Establish and maintain strong relationships with key oversees vendor contacts and foster open communication among marketing, our sales team, product management, inventory control and customer service.* Successfully launched Faux wood arch program across three main business platforms: Retail, Designer sales, and Budget blinds.* Developed new cordless product lines in 2014 which allowed Target to be the first retailer to go all Cordless. * Evaluate vendor needs against current marketplace to develop a competitive merchandise assortment.* Developed and launched the Bali open brand program that is sold in numerous small retailers and online sites.* Continuously monitor current market comps to confirm retailers maximize margins while staying competitive.* Negotiate new program specs, pricing and timing with Asian vendors.* Develop forecast numbers while working with purchasing to maintain a balanced safety stock for vendors.* Designed and developed a new cut down Layered shade and cut down Cellular arch that Springs is patenting.* Monitor and assist in managing Supply Chain issues.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

One of three district trainers for the US working directly with the Home Depot Southwest regional management and regional trainers to provide them with the tools to improve their business. * Managed and led the Home Depot Regional trainings.* Worked closely with the National Trainer to produce new training applications, scheduling and instructing over 200 training sessions a year.* Maintained excellent relationships with store associates, managers and district managers.* Successfully served as mentor for four field sales reps along with new hire trainer for the Southwest region.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Results driven, self- motivator, adept at problem resolution and public relations. * Acting senior sales rep for North Texas and Oklahoma.* Maintained monthly call model with a store count of 81 along with mentoring five field sales reps.* Maintained excellent relationships with store associates and managers.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

* Achievement-motivated, conscientious, objectives driven performer receiving the highest performance rating available.* Managed 124 accounts, receiving top sales awards both years.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

* Worked part-time while pursuing my college education, continuously achieved top producer for both design department and flooring department.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

* Responsible for 20 shopping centers – processing monthly cost and revenue statements along with providing monthly variance reports.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

* Produced and distributed US organizations Revenue package. * Verified and approved all new and revised service contracts.* Maintained close daily interaction with US Service Managers.* Balanced and input US budgets into corporate ledger.* Produced all field service Profit and Loss statements.

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