Experience

Swan Products, LLC

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Account Manager

  • Sep 2023 - Present



Zippo Manufacturing Company

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Product Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States · Led global regulatory and compliance initiatives for the Zippo family of companies that included the Zippo Manufacturing Company, W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, and Northern Lights Enterprises, Inc. · Oversaw comprehensive adherence to product and packaging regulations that included California Prop 65, REACH, TSCA, PFAS, Extended Producer Responsibility, and Shipment of Hazardous goods. · Managed vendor certifications and established agreements with third-party… Show more · Led global regulatory and compliance initiatives for the Zippo family of companies that included the Zippo Manufacturing Company, W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, and Northern Lights Enterprises, Inc. · Oversaw comprehensive adherence to product and packaging regulations that included California Prop 65, REACH, TSCA, PFAS, Extended Producer Responsibility, and Shipment of Hazardous goods. · Managed vendor certifications and established agreements with third-party manufacturers that ensured regulatory compliance throughout the supply chain. · Successfully handled consumer data privacy matters by addressing CCPA and GDPR requests and providing appropriate responses. · Served as a project lead while working with sales, operations, marketing, and legal teams during the development of corporate ESG/Sustainability strategy.

• Director of Compliance

  • Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

  Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States · As described above. Led global regulatory and compliance initiatives for the Zippo family of companies that included the Zippo Manufacturing Company, W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, and Northern Lights Enterprises, Inc. · Oversaw comprehensive adherence to product and packaging regulations that included California Prop 65, REACH, TSCA, PFAS, Extended Producer Responsibility, and Shipment of Hazardous goods. · Managed vendor certifications and established… Show more · As described above. Led global regulatory and compliance initiatives for the Zippo family of companies that included the Zippo Manufacturing Company, W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, and Northern Lights Enterprises, Inc. · Oversaw comprehensive adherence to product and packaging regulations that included California Prop 65, REACH, TSCA, PFAS, Extended Producer Responsibility, and Shipment of Hazardous goods. · Managed vendor certifications and established agreements with third-party manufacturers that ensured regulatory compliance throughout the supply chain. · Successfully handled consumer data privacy matters by addressing CCPA and GDPR requests and providing appropriate responses. · Served as a project lead while working with sales, operations, marketing, and legal teams during the development of corporate ESG/Sustainability strategy.

• Director Special Projects

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States · Collaborated with the sales team that drove key customer programs and strategic initiatives. Maximized profitability and sales revenue across all markets and product lines. · Successfully launched and oversaw the Case Authorized Online Retailer program. Worked with the outside sales team to seamlessly and quickly onboard new and existing retailers. · Managed the Unilateral Minimum Advertised Pricing (UMAP) program that enhanced corporate and dealer/distributor… Show more · Collaborated with the sales team that drove key customer programs and strategic initiatives. Maximized profitability and sales revenue across all markets and product lines. · Successfully launched and oversaw the Case Authorized Online Retailer program. Worked with the outside sales team to seamlessly and quickly onboard new and existing retailers. · Managed the Unilateral Minimum Advertised Pricing (UMAP) program that enhanced corporate and dealer/distributor online sales. · Offered vital sales metrics and analytics crucial for business forecasting and management. Facilitated compelling presentations of data/information.



W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co.

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Special Projects

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States • Collaborated with the sales team that drove key customer programs and strategic initiatives. Maximized profitability and sales revenue across all product lines. • Successfully launched and oversaw the Case Authorized Online Retailer program. Seamlessly and quickly onboarded new and existing retailers. • Managed the Unilateral Minimum Advertised Pricing (UMAP) program that enhanced corporate and dealer/distributor online sales. • Offered vital sales metrics and analytics crucial for… Show more • Collaborated with the sales team that drove key customer programs and strategic initiatives. Maximized profitability and sales revenue across all product lines. • Successfully launched and oversaw the Case Authorized Online Retailer program. Seamlessly and quickly onboarded new and existing retailers. • Managed the Unilateral Minimum Advertised Pricing (UMAP) program that enhanced corporate and dealer/distributor online sales. • Offered vital sales metrics and analytics crucial for business forecasting and management. Facilitated compelling presentations of data/information.

• Director of Marketing

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2018

  Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States Led the Case marketing team that worked in close collaboration with the Case sales organization. · Formulated strategic programs and promotions that successfully revitalized the iconic Case XX knife brand and drove substantial company expansion. · Spearheaded new product ideation and development that ensured a consistent stream of innovative offerings required to meet the growing demand from Case knife users and enthusiasts. Improved revenue growth and profitability. ·… Show more Led the Case marketing team that worked in close collaboration with the Case sales organization. · Formulated strategic programs and promotions that successfully revitalized the iconic Case XX knife brand and drove substantial company expansion. · Spearheaded new product ideation and development that ensured a consistent stream of innovative offerings required to meet the growing demand from Case knife users and enthusiasts. Improved revenue growth and profitability. · Oversaw multifaceted responsibilities that included advertising, public relations, consumer and customer marketing, as well as event coordination and tradeshow participation. · Skillfully managed inbound and outbound licensing initiatives that actively contributed to the brand's extended reach into target markets. · Demonstrated adept financial acumen by effectively managing Case sales and marketing budgets. Reduced or eliminated unnecessary budgetary spending.