Experience

Evolution Power Tools

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Retails Sales - North America

  • May 2022 - Present

  Lead the North America retail channel build out of Evolution Power Tools, the premier power tool manufacturer in North America. Focus on growing current big box omni-channel partnerships, while capturing new placement and partnerships with various leading power tool retailers/e-tail companies. www.evolutionpowertools.com Lead the North America retail channel build out of Evolution Power Tools, the premier power tool manufacturer in North America. Focus on growing current big box omni-channel partnerships, while capturing new placement and partnerships with various leading power tool retailers/e-tail companies. www.evolutionpowertools.com



Direct Source One, Inc.

• Greater Chicago Area

• Vice President Sales and Marketing

  • 2006 - Dec 2021

  Launched company to consult with and assist manufacturers in successful product placement, sell through and supply chain management in national E-Commerce and Brick and Mortar retailers, resulting in multi-million dollar annual sales starting in 2013. • Created multi-client strategic partnership in the Health and Wellness category at Groupon which resulted in a $10M business at Groupon for client partners. • Partnered with Samsung Galaxy Tablet supplier and Groupon that created a $5M annual business. • Launched first Non-Keurig K-Cup coffee line into retail with Groupon/Brooklyn Beans Partnership. Resulted in $1 Million annual revenue at retail. • Expanded Kohls online furniture category with vendor client through product extensions, new fabric designs and supply chain management. • Developed strong working knowledge of E-commerce Supply Chain Management, including, API integration, service level agreements, and item demand forecasting. • DSO E-Commerce Branded Products: Identified voids in market space with Groupon management, then developed and imported DSO branded products to fill the demand. Resulted in over $6,000,000 of additional sales. Show less



Sima Products

• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP of Marketing and Sales

  • 2002 - 2006

  Sima purchased previous company Wireless Marketing; joined Sima to increase sales of all product lines. • Increased Sales 15% each year from $8M to $14M. • Managed Sales Team of outside account managers calling on both National and Regional retail accounts including Best Buy, Circuit City, Walmart and Sharper Image. • Finalized Product Development and kick-off development for new product initiatives. Integrated internal product lines of Cherokee Radios and First Alert Weather Radio products. Show less



IJam Multimedia LLC

• President/Founder

  • Jan 1998 - Jul 2002

  Launched 2nd portable MP3 Audio player into the US market in 1999 achieving 35% market share by end of 2001 producing revenue of over $5M. • Created Strategic Partnership with Microsoft to develop “Win-Jam” Audio player using Windows Media Software. • Launched Content Strategy in partnership with several music and spoken word artists, including Backstreet Boys, Al Green, Charlie Daniels and others. • Bill Gates identified I-Jam MP3 Player on Larry King Interview as being the future of music and a new technology for the new century. • Earned several industry innovations awards from Consumer Electronics Association during 2000 Consumer Electronics Show. • Sold into most electronics retailers in US including Best Buy, Circuit City, Sears, Lechmere and Fry’s Electronics. • Hired and lead staff of 10 employees during tenure of the company. Show less



Wireless Marketing Corp

• President/Founder

  • 1995 - 2002

  Launched company to bring new products and performance innovation to the Two-Way Radio and 12-volt product industry; achieved average annual volume of over $5M in sales beginning in 1996. • Created and trademarked the Cherokee and NorthStar brands for consumer electronics. • Licensed the Coleman and First Alert Brands for use on Two-Way Sport Radios and NOAA Weather Alert Radios. • Launched exclusive product line with QVC under the brand of Fox Electronics; appeared on air with QVC to sell product lines. • Products sold and distributed to independent dealers as well as national retails and distributors including QVC, HSN, Best Buy, Sears, Pilot Travel Centers, Travel Centers of America and Flying J. • Hired and managed staff of seven employees to operate and run the company. • Company purchased by Sima Products located in Pittsburgh, PA in 2002. Show less



Cobra Electronics

• United States
• Consumer Electronics
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Marketing and Sales

  • Apr 1986 - 1995

  Started as Product Manager in 1986 and promoted to VP of Marketing and Sales by 1993. • 1993-1995, VP of Marketing and Sales: Increased profitability of the company by over 40% by 1995. Responsible for managing Marketing Product Managers, Regional Sales Managers and team of support staff responsible for full sales and P&L budget over all business divisions. Introduced over 30 new products across all product categories. Restructured outside sales force to improve efficiency and bring full account management closer to the company. • 1989-1993, Director of Sales, National Accounts: Increased revenue from $30M in 1989 to $50M in 1993. Responsible for directing and managing all sales activities for National Retail Accounts (50% of total company revenue) including Wal-Mart, Sam’s, Target, Costco, Montgomery Wards, Service Merchandise, Best Products, Sears and Pace Warehouse Club. • 1986-1989, Product Manager, Answering System Products: Increased revenue from $3M to $20M by implementing new product lines which attracted a wider range of customers and first-time buyers. Show less