Experience

SETA Corporation
• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Merchandising

  • May 2014 - Present


MCM Technologies Inc

• United States
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Purchasing Manager

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  International Buyer for this manufacturer for major department stores and mass-market retailers (Wal*Mart, Home Depot, Pet Co, Disney, Tru Value). Responsible for product development, sourcing, price negotiation, sample evaluation, specifications and packaging. Also resourced, reevaluated and renegotiated current product lines for substantial margin increase for the company. • Product development and design • Sourcing • Price negotiation • Sample evaluation International Buyer for this manufacturer for major department stores and mass-market retailers (Wal*Mart, Home Depot, Pet Co, Disney, Tru Value). Responsible for product development, sourcing, price negotiation, sample evaluation, specifications and packaging. Also resourced, reevaluated and renegotiated current product lines for substantial margin increase for the company. • Product development and design • Sourcing • Price negotiation • Sample evaluation



Platinum Imports

• Barbados
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Sourcing Consultant

  • Aug 2001 - Jan 2009

  Import Consultant/Product Development/Procurement to private clients and mass-market retailers acting as a liaison for North American companies and Asian Manufactures. Using my extensive network database of established manufacturer relationships in Asia, I am able to provide strategic sourcing solutions to meet clients' needs in diverse industries. Ensuring that the client obtains the maximum quality of service with the highest profitability. Implementing an effective sourcing strategy to reduce costs of products and manage all sourcing processes. Services: • Supplier Identification - Find potential and qualified suppliers • Supplier Evaluations - Initial due diligence and supplier assessment • Product Development and Design • Comparative Cost Analysis • Quality Control - Qualify samples for specifications • Supplier Site Visits and Audits - Facilities and capability validation • Product Certification - Check validity of existing certifications • Supplier Negotiation of quality, specifications, pricing, & purchasing lead times and logistics • Order Management - Ensuring products are delivered on time at agreed price and specifications • Management of logistics and transport • Bid Analysis and Preparation Show less



Fifth & Pacific Companies, Inc.

• United States

• Product Manager

  • Jan 2005 - Feb 2007

  for the Monet division Responsible for fashion forecasting, product development and design , merchandising, sourcing, costing, and negotiating prices and samples with overseas manufacturers. for the Monet division Responsible for fashion forecasting, product development and design , merchandising, sourcing, costing, and negotiating prices and samples with overseas manufacturers.



K & M Associates

• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Buyer/Product Coordinator/Account Manager

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  for Junior and Children line of fashion jewelry and novelty items for major department stores and mass-market retailers.(Wal*Mart, K-Mart, Macys,Target, Branded) Responsible for fashion forecasting, product development and design , merchandising, sourcing, costing, and negotiating prices and samples with overseas manufacturers. Extensive overseas travel. Wal Mart Account manager. for Junior and Children line of fashion jewelry and novelty items for major department stores and mass-market retailers.(Wal*Mart, K-Mart, Macys,Target, Branded) Responsible for fashion forecasting, product development and design , merchandising, sourcing, costing, and negotiating prices and samples with overseas manufacturers. Extensive overseas travel. Wal Mart Account manager.



F.A.F. Inc

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Development

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Product Development/Design/Merchandising for this manufacturer of fashion jewelry and novelty items. Position: Fashion and trend forecasting, design, develop source and cost new items with domestic and import manufactures. Product Development/Design/Merchandising for this manufacturer of fashion jewelry and novelty items. Position: Fashion and trend forecasting, design, develop source and cost new items with domestic and import manufactures.



JCB Dominicana

• Co Owner

  • Jan 1994 - Apr 1998

  Product Development/ Design costume jewelry manufacturer importing product to North America. Position: Product development and design of high end costume jewelry. Product Development/ Design costume jewelry manufacturer importing product to North America. Position: Product development and design of high end costume jewelry.



JCB Manufacturing

• India
• Retail

• Co Owner

  • Jan 1991 - Jan 1994

  Product Development/Design for this base metal manufacture of fashion jewelry. Facility has wire/tube drawing equipment, assembly, etc. Company moved to the Dominican Republic. Product Development/Design for this base metal manufacture of fashion jewelry. Facility has wire/tube drawing equipment, assembly, etc. Company moved to the Dominican Republic.