I am passionate about strategic global sourcing, brand management, and product development, and focused on delivering results to maximize the company’s profitability. I am comfortable working in multi-cultural environments with cross-functional teams, I honed my skills at the global sourcing company, Li & Fung Trading, as well as with consumer brands, such as Lenox and Pfaltzgraff, and an eCommerce start-up, Fab.com. I am a well-traveled manager, who enjoys the opportunity for face-to-face meetings to forge relationships and manage projects with a hands-on, collaborative style, which builds mutual respect and long-term benefits.BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION ◆ Initiated first-ever overseas sourced program for The Pfaltzgraff Co., and grew sourced programs from 0% to 50% of total dinnerware volume within 5 years. STRATEGIC COST REDUCTION ◆ Strategically transitioned $10M in US manufacturing of giftware to 100% offshore sourcing, delivering 40% cost savings, initiating the first ever offshoring of Lenox Fine China to reduce costs.PRODUCT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT ◆ Owned Sandra Magsamen brand relationship and collaborated with author to grow her business in multiple categories with Wal-Mart from zero to $25M in four years, while at LFUSA.SYSTEMS & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT◆ Championed and implemented corporate sourcing application at Lenox called RockBlocks, now called Arigo STM, and Enhanced Retail Solution (ERS) system at LFUSA.NEW CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT ◆ Conceptualized and executed development of variety of businesses for Costplus, such as “There” branded Personal Care and Home Fragrance product and “Blue Elephant” branded Thai food business, while at LFUSA.