Experience

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  Decorating Den Systems

  • Franchise Marketing Executive

    • Mar 2008 - Mar 2012
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  JES CONSULTING SERVICES

  • Self Employed Consultant

    • Apr 2008 - Feb 2012

    Developed a national alliance network in the home improvement industry. Workingprimarily with Interiors by Decorating Den, North America's largest in-home interiordecorating franchise. The alliance network includes franchises in painting, kitchen andbath remodelers, handyman services, electri...

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  Hunter Douglas Window Fashions

  • National Account Manager

    • Jan 1994 - Jul 2008

    Managed national accounts, home centers, department stores, franchises and buying groups in the custom window coverings and floor coverings industry.·Increased annual sales from $15 million to $84 million·Increased member participation by 40% in the national account program, which helped exceed a...

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  Vista Products

  • National Account Manager

    • Jan 1988 - Jan 1994

    Responsible for getting Vista Products in business with Home Depot, Lowe's, Sears andJC Penney on a regional basis. Created a program specific to each retail group that grew to include 36 home centers and 12 department stores by 1994 Annual sales grew to over $11 million by 1994

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  LEVOLOR LORENZEN, INC

  • District Sales Manager

    • Jan 1979 - Jan 1988

    Responsible for managing the Florida district sales office and sales team. Sold customand readymade window blinds through wholesale distributors to specialty retailers,department stores, paint and wallpaper stores and interior designers. Increased sales from $8 million to $14 million Worked...