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Product Development, Sourcing & Design Consultant

Results oriented product development professional with extensive experience in sourcing, merchandising, design and buying for the following categories; soft home, children, pet and spa industries. Effective, detail oriented problem solver with an outstanding record of sound business judgment and achievement in fast changing environments.

Set strategic, revenue-producing direction for home division, profit & loss responsibility; new business development to secure licensees and new retail partnerships; lead team of business and creative talent to grow brand revenue; participate in due diligence for potential acquisitions; participate in setting direction for overall marketing campaigns for each brand in portfolio.

Was instrumental in launching product lines with Disney, Nickelodeon, Martha Stewart, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Vera Wang, Candice Olsen and Waverly for major retailers.

Specialties: Strategic Planning, P& L, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin Growth, Business Process and Strategy Development, Restructuring, Structure Simplification, Global Operations, Supply Chain, Market Expansion/Growth, Brand Licensing, Ecommerce, Marketing, Pricing, Product Design/Planning and Brand Management.

SERVICES: ACCOUNT MANAGER, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, SOURCING, BRAND DEVELOPMENT, TREND FORECASTING AND DESIGN