Director Of Business Development at Versher for Williamson County, TN.

• Responsible for the seasonal product cycle of footwear brands for China market.• Recruited, hired and trained staff for design, testing, and product development, improved efficiency to deliver new products on time and within budget.• Led the growth of e-commerce, increasing sales 100% from 2014 to 2015, including $1M USD sales on 11/11 Chinese holiday making my line the #1 shoe brand on Taobao.com.• Presented quarterly collection review meetings, and seasonal executive… Show more • Responsible for the seasonal product cycle of footwear brands for China market.• Recruited, hired and trained staff for design, testing, and product development, improved efficiency to deliver new products on time and within budget.• Led the growth of e-commerce, increasing sales 100% from 2014 to 2015, including $1M USD sales on 11/11 Chinese holiday making my line the #1 shoe brand on Taobao.com.• Presented quarterly collection review meetings, and seasonal executive summaries.• Analyzed market trend data to forecast correct brand design and price points successfully. Show less

• Consulted, evaluated and implemented improvements to international brands to launch high-quality footwear products within a short time frame.

• Conceived, developed and launched a wholesale shoe business, managed all elements of the business.

• Back office manager for DSW, Marks and Spencer, Gunmetal, and Jean Michel Cazabat shoe lines.• Presented quarterly reports and managed creative output of 8 junior designers.

• Directed product development team of 10 for brands Tory Burch, Jessica Simpson and Saks Fifth Avenue.• Created and tracked weekly production, updating internal teams and fixing issues.• Delivered samples on-time for Shoe Shows WSA and seasonal client meetings.