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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLEPRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBAL SOURCING EXECUTIVE Brand Management E-Commerce Merchandising MarketingProduct Development and Sourcing Professional specializing in giftware, tabletop, home d cor, personal care, textiles, pet, jewelry, watches and accessories, with retail, wholesale and e-commerce experience. Proven ability to execute profitable products and programs from design conception to final production, including packaging. Extensive experience in trend forecasting, merchandising and marketing. Possess in depth market intelligence. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of international markets. Strong accountable leader in a team environment.
GOLD CONSULTING, New York, New York May 2018-PresentOwnerSpecializing in CPG- Market Intelligence, Strategy, Margin, Marketing Home goods, home d cor and tabletop Personal Care Jewelry, watches and accessories Arts and crafts, DIY Guidepoint Global, Athenium, GLG consultantMICHEL DESIGN WORKS, Katonah, NY May 2017-December 2022Director of Global Sourcing and Product DevelopmentDeveloped and sourced coordinating multiple material categories
Expanded vendor base for core competencies and capacity Restructured sourcing from agent based to factory direct Negotiated COGS to maintain profit margins based upon tariff and regulatory environment Developed home and laundry cleaning line Developed pet care line including cleaning and home products
Sourced textiles, tabletop, home d cor, personal care, accessories and gift packaging.
Designed style guide and promotion calendar for e-commerce websiteGEM SENSATIONS, New York, NY April 2015-April 2017Director of Marketing and MerchandisingCreated brand strategy for multi channel growth and profitability Developed optimum assortment plans based on segmentation and classification Merchandised multiple product lines for maximum penetration of market share Implemented seasonal planning calendar
AVON PRODUCTS, New York, NY April 2010- March 2015Senior Manager, Product Development and Sourcing, Global Jewelry and Watches
Develop extensive collections of fashion jewelry and watches from design conception to final production for $610MM global business Maintained balanced allocation and production schedule to ensure on time, on budget delivery Implemented cost savings of 3 million dollars annually Sourced and manufactured added value merchandise to maintain gross margin applicable to direct sales business model Participated in directing marketing initiatives to promote category viability Trained all new department employees in market standards, product development and construction, consumer base and company procedures and technology Daily communication with overseas vendors Prepared, reviewed and presented vendor scorecards Reviewed CAP for vendor accountability Managed style adoption ratio records to streamline workflow and line profitability Implemented product development computer program to house all global product development information Lead competitive shopping and trend shopping field trips Created education program to impart product information and sales techniques for improved Representative sell through Extensive overseas travel for development and sourcingLGP GEMS LIMITED, NEW YORK, NEW YORK July 1998- April 2010 Vice President Marketing and Merchandising
Developed merchandise and programs for direct mail, direct sales and private label. Designed and merchandised jewelry (fine and fashion), watches, small electrics, housewares and accessories Managed incentive and recognition programs for numerous industries Sourced and managed production from concept to delivery Maintained budgets and production schedules to deliver cost and time sensitivemerchandise
Created promotions and supporting materials (including advertisements and packaging) Conducted trend and product information seminars Approved standards and promotional material
Lead clients on competitive shopping field trips Extensive trade show coordination and participation, domestic and foreign
Frequent foreign and domestic travel to clients and factories
EDUCATIONFashion Institute of Technology- SUNY AAS Fashion Buying and Merchandising |
