Experience

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  WYNIT Distribution, LLC

  • National Accounts Manager, Outdoor Sports and Recreation

    • May 2015 - Aug 2017

    Responsible for the development and management of Wynit Distribution's many brands in major national outdoor accounts including LL Bean, Eastern Mountain Sports, Dick's Sporting Goods, City Sports, and Scheels.Worked with key suppliers including Fitbit, Tomtom, Motorola, and Jabra to build and implement go-to-market strategies for the outdoor and sporting goods channel.

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  Eastern Mountain Sports

  • United States
  • Retail
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Assistant Product Manager/ Buyer

    • Nov 2009 - May 2015

    Buyer and product manager for Camping, Travel, Outdoor Electronics and Accessories. Previous categories I have managed include sunglasses, watches, ski helmets and goggles, lighting, gifts/ toys, impulse/front end, sleds, snowshoes and winter traction, books, maps and yoga accessories. I have been involved with all aspects of selecting, buying and managing these departments. I was the primary contact for all internal and external inquiries involving these categories.

  • Store Manager

    • Jul 2006 - Nov 2009

    Responsible for all aspects of managing this service oriented outdoor store in a busy year round resort destination with full service ski shop, bike shop, rentals and specialty boot fitting. Consistently exceeded sales and performance goals while building strong ties in the community.

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  Eastern Mountain Sports

  • Burlington, VT

  • Assistant Manager

    • 1999 - 2006
    • Burlington, VT

    Hired, motivated and trained a diverse crew of 20-30 individuals. Responsible for visual presentation and store layout of our 12,000 sq ft location. I planned and executed grass roots marketing events and local demos to build participation and loyalty within the community.