Experience

PositecUSA

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Retail Sales and Business Development

  • Apr 2023 - Present



Raleigh Technology Triangle, LLC.

• Statesville, NC

• Managing Member

  • May 2015 - Present

  Raleigh Technology Triangle provides sales, marketing and product management services for range consumer product segments with a focus on outdoor power Raleigh Technology Triangle provides sales, marketing and product management services for range consumer product segments with a focus on outdoor power



TOPSUN

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Vice President

  • May 2020 - Apr 2023



LERA

• Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• CEO, LERA North America

  • Sep 2015 - Aug 2019

  LERA is a specialized manufacturer of Lithium-Ion Powered Cordless Outdoor Power Equipment and Power Tools. LERA is an industry leader with internally designed, developed and manufactured Brushless Motors, Controllers and Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Power Solutions. In addition to the North American Market LERA provides these capabilities globally. www.LERA.com.cn / Ningbo LERA Electric Appliance Co., LTD LERA is a specialized manufacturer of Lithium-Ion Powered Cordless Outdoor Power Equipment and Power Tools. LERA is an industry leader with internally designed, developed and manufactured Brushless Motors, Controllers and Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Power Solutions. In addition to the North American Market LERA provides these capabilities globally. www.LERA.com.cn / Ningbo LERA Electric Appliance Co., LTD



Sunrise Global Marketing

• Canada
• Wholesale Import and Export
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President, North America

  • Mar 2014 - Apr 2015

  www.greenworkstools.com• Geographic Scope: US, Canada and Mexico• Team of 50 split between US and Canada Offices (Mooresville, NC / Toronto, ON)• Full P&L Responsibilities, Strategy & Development, Brands, Sales, Marketing, Multi-Generational Product Planning, Design, Quality Control, Engineering, Creative Services, Display Design and Packaging Design, Domestic Warehouse (in Charlotte)Key Innovation Products: High Voltage Lithium-Ion Cordless Powered Solutions for inside and outside the home: Outdoor Lawn & Garden Products and Cordless Floorcare 2014 Innovation Partner of the Year at Lowes2014 Amazon Top Outdoor Products Supplier Show less

• President Business Development

  • Sep 2013 - Mar 2014

  www.greenworkstools.com• Targeted New Account Development: Hardware Channel, Auto Parts Retailers, Sporting Goods and Outdoor Channel, Regional RetailersCanadian Tire Vendor Innovation Award 2013



Sears de Mexico

• Member Board of Directors

  • Jan 2009 - Sep 2013



Sears

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President General Manager: Design, Product Development, Strategic Sourcing & Operations

  • Sep 2008 - Sep 2013

  Sears Holdings Corporation 1982 - 2013Sears Brands Management Corporation: KCD Brands A business unit charged with growing the Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard brands inside & outside SHC formatsProduct Categories: Kenmore: Large Appliances, Small Domestic Appliances (kitchen & floorcare), Craftsman: Hand Tools, Power Tools, Lawn and Garden Outdoor ProductsDieHard: Batteries and related power accessoriesCurrent Responsibilities• Strategic relationships - collaborative cross-functional process for identifying, developing & completing multiyear supplier contracts• Product Design and Development, Performance Specifications and Product Quality• IP, VBL, Innovation & Technology Roadmaps, Product Development & Launch Tollgate Process, Claims Substantiation• Operational Processes for Innovation / Product Launch and Commercialization and beyond Sears formats brand expansion• Sears de Mexico Board of Directors since 2009 Show less

• Vice President Global Sourcing

  • Oct 2006 - Aug 2008

  • Hardlines, Hard Home, Home Textiles Sourcing• Strategic Sourcing: Contracts for development & manufacturing of Kenmore, Craftsman & Diehard• Commodities Analysis• Hardlines Product Development, Product Quality & Performance Laboratory• Sears International Marketing: Selling & licensing Sears branded products in over 50 countries • Process Improvement Team developed cross functional product development & launch process



Sears Holdings Corporation

• Hoffman Estates, Illinois

• Divisional Vice President Sourcing

  • 2005 - 2006

  • Hardlines, Hard Home, Home Textiles, Accessories Sourcing • Managed Strategic Sourcing for Sears Brands Supply Agreements • Hardlines Product Quality Assurance Lab: restructured to a product development organization focused on performance • Sears Cross functional Project Implementation Leader for Apparel, Hard Home and Home Textiles • Developed Web-based Assortment Planning & Sourcing Application, centralized product requirements, sample tracking, vendor negotiations and auto-upload to item & contract systems • Merger Sourcing Integration: Global Sourcing Foreign office reconfiguration plan US Sourcing Integration Plan Show less



Kmart

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Process Improvement Sourcing

  • 2003 - 2004

  • Sourcing structure proposal & implementation plan for the new Sourcing Organization post Kmart bankruptcy restructuring• Project Lead for Cross Functional Process Re-Engineering Project for design in house direct import model• Pre-Merger Team Sourcing Executive Sponsor – Sourcing Integration of Sears and Kmart infrastructure

• Buyer Men's Apparel

  • 2002 - 2003

  • P&L responsibilities for planning, purchasing & selling Woven Bottoms, Jeans, Dress Pants, Shorts, Work Clothes• Forecast inventory models for EDI replenishment programs to maximize inventory turns• Planning and execution of marketing / advertising strategies using price elasticity modeling

• Director Global Sourcing

  • 2000 - 2002

  • Lead a team of 20+ professionals in the USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea & Shanghai in development, negotiating & production management for 12 Buyers• Provide Global Trend Research to identify, validate & develop core & fashion merchandising themes• Expertise in manufacturing and finishing processes for key product categories• Provide component-costing details & inventory carrying cost options based on country of production & transit times• Global Sourcing & Product Development subject matter expert for World Wide Retail Exchange (WWRE) • Developed & implemented process standardization & productivity solutions reducing lead times• Sourcing subject matter expert and lead for IT solutions, such as; Web PDM, EC Vision and WWRE PD & D tools • Manage strategic alliances with key Vendors providing a diverse worldwide production base •Conducted on line reverse auctions for fabric and garment production Show less

• Buyer Men's Apparel

  • 1993 - 2000

  • P&L responsibilities for planning, purchasing & selling woven sport shirts, flannel shirts, & dress shirts – in 2000+ store chain• Forecast inventory models for EDI replenishment programs to maximize inventory turns• Planning and execution of marketing / advertising strategies using price elasticity modeling

• Divisional Sales Manager: Menswear

  • 1992 - 1993

  • Reported to Vice President – prepared sales analysis, market trends, presentations and sales seminars• Worked daily with Buyers and Vendor community to coordinate the merchandising direction to all stores• Developed Men’s fixture layout footprint for new stores and ongoing remodeling program

• District Manager

  • 1988 - 1992

  • Supervised 15 retail locations with 45 managers and over 500 employees

• Manger of Regional Projects, Visual Merchandising & Presentation

  • 1986 - 1988

  • Responsible for the planning and execution of store remodeling projects and new store openings supervising a team of 30• Visual Merchandising Training for new & remodeled stores for District Managers, Store Management & Store Associates

• Store Management

  • 1982 - 1986

  Management Training Program through Store Management Positions