Experience

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  Bensussen, Deutsch & Associates, Inc. (BDA,...

  • Woodinville, WA, Shenzhen and Shanghai, China

  • Sr. Director Global Sourcing

    • Mar 2015 - Dec 2017
    • Woodinville, WA, Shenzhen and Shanghai, China

    Responsible for overall management of BDA’s Asian operations, office, staff and the US import process. BDA is an evolving merchandise agency who turns great brands into great branded merchandise, providing enterprise- wide solutions. BDA specializes in three-dimensional advertising that people in...

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  Maxx Shop

  • Chicago, IL

  • Vice President, Operations and Merchandising, I.P. Consultant

    • Mar 2013 - Feb 2015
    • Chicago, IL

    Maxx Maxx Shop Inc. specializes in promotional products, brand name premiums, supply chain & quality assurance, digital solutions, entertainment licensing, brand partnerships and POP display. VP position provides direction and leadership for operational group and merchandising activities for...

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  Summit Group, LLC

  • Itasca, IL

  • Sr. Director, Merchandising & Procurement

    • May 2003 - Feb 2013
    • Itasca, IL

    Over 25 years of progressive and extensive global sourcing experience. Direct product sourcing across 22 categories (apparel and home being my strength) for Corporate Merchandise, Recognition & Incentive Programs through strategic sourcing, pricing and supply chain efforts. Also secure suppli...

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  Enesco, Inc.

  • Itasca, IL

  • Director Business Management/Global Sourcing

    • May 2001 - May 2003
    • Itasca, IL

    Vice President of Home & Garden Division - Global sourcing, program pricing, product development, full P & L responsibility. Asia travel 4 times yearly, responsible for all product development, line approvals & critiques, final pricing, and new sourcing opportunities. Conceptualized a...

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  Wilton Industries

  • Woodridge, IL

  • Director of Product Development

    • Mar 1999 - May 2001
    • Woodridge, IL

    Director of Home Decor' & Giftware Division. Directed product development process, sourcing, and procurement teams in research, line planning, trend direction, and product mix for home décor & giftware lines. Traveled twice yearly to Asia for new concepts, pre-production approvals &am...

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  Spiegel Catalogue, Inc.

  • Chicago, IL

  • Director of International Sourcing

    • Jan 1991 - Feb 1999
    • Chicago, IL

    Directed worldwide sourcing and development process for catalogue division – main focus was in apparel and home décor. Traveled worldwide to research and source products through textile mills, soft-line and hard-line factories and communicated with trade offices. Directed technical design team in...