Experience

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  VH Group LLC

  • Los Angeles, CA

  • Sales Manager - North America

    • Dec 2015 - Present
    • Los Angeles, CA

    The VH Group is the US subsidiary of Vietnam Housewares, a leading manufacturer and exporter of private label furniture and case goods, handwoven storage solutions and handmade pottery. We offer a wide range of products made with highest quality materials from sustainable sources for major retailers throughout North America, Europe and Australia. VH Group strives to carry a thorough collection of high quality, affordable furniture, woven goods and pottery for the worldwide market. Our products are created by over 1,000 craftsmen in our 350,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facilities in Vietnam.

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  David Brian Sanders Interior Architecture & Design

  • Los Angeles, CA

  • Project Manager

    • Jul 2014 - Sep 2015
    • Los Angeles, CA

    • Worked collaboratively with designer, high-profile/celebrity clients, vendors and subcontractors toprovide designs, products, and coordinate installations.• Served as the first point of contact for clients and contractors, walking them through all phases of thedesign from conceptual development through execution, meticulously reviewing all work completedto ensure customer satisfaction.• Mitigated onsite construction/design challenges and offered solutions to remedy any problematiccircumstances.• Managed scheduling, budgeting, project set up with sub-consultants, vendors and contractors andtracked financial performance of projects.• Collaborated and assisted with furniture/accessory design sketches for the launch of “TheCollection” by David Brian Sanders.• Designed, executed and managed the award-winning showroom space for the 2015 Las VegasSummer Market.

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  Michael A. Clements

  • Los Angeles, CA

  • Freelance Consultant

    • 2010 - 2015
    • Los Angeles, CA

    • Interior Designer/Construction and Project Manager for residential/commercial clients.• Project Manager and Producer of Kohler sponsored integrated webseries: Managed brandrelationships, marketing, sponsorships, and all onsite construction and design.• Developed and executed partnership deals with national brands (Lowe’s, Kohler) for online webcastsand sponsorships.• Produced social media campaign for Hayneedle.com; Created integrated brand web series for theonline shopping website; Developed and implemented coordinated social networking plan• VIP Management of Executives and Celebrity management for red carpets and high profile mediaevents.• Secured state funding for Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) afterschool lifestyle program;Developed standard practices and procedures for a team of afterschool instructors; Supervised implementation of program standards and financial reporting to ensure continuation of funding.

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  VMI Worldwide

  • Los Angeles, CA

  • Director of Accounting

    • 2011 - 2011
    • Los Angeles, CA

    • Maintained and reconciled all financials for international distribution and sales of film, television and music related programming.• Produced monthly and quarterly financial cash flow reports along with necessary budgeting and financial analysis.• Generated quarterly royalty reports for all producers including categorized expense chargebacks. • Managed all accounts receivable/payable and payroll and employee benefits.

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  Niskayuna Glass / New Way General Construction

  • Schenectady, NY

  • Owner / Chief Financial Officer

    • 1998 - Mar 2010
    • Schenectady, NY

    • Increased profits by 30% in a 2-year period through effective budgeting, regional market acquisition and streamlining operating procedures. • Prepared and administered budgets, payroll, accounts receivable/payable, human resources and employee benefits for $8 million business.• Created marketing plan and advertising materials and implemented competitive sales plan with commercial clients. • Composed business plan and coordinated loans capitalizing on state economic development incentives to build over 12,000 square feet of warehouse, office and showroom space.• Negotiated contracts and the acquisition of additional glass company that served as competition for regional market share.

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  Office of New York State Senator Eric T. Schneiderman

  • Albany, New York Area

  • Director of Policy & Administration / Senior Advisor

    • Jul 1999 - Aug 2009
    • Albany, New York Area

    Administrative Responsibilities:• Supervised and directed 20 Legislative, District and Codes Committee staff, including 6 staff attorneys. Organized work distribution and proposed staff budget as confidential advisor to Senator. Managed Legislative Grants, structured Senator’s Legislative and District schedules and responded to media. Served as liaison between Senator and Senate colleagues.Policy Responsibilities• Researched, analyzed and formulated legislation. Briefed Senator on policy and state budget negotiations. Analyzed Codes Committee legislation and set committee agendas based on legal and political ramifications. Conducted meetings with lobbyists and special interest groups and devised strategy to negotiate legislation. Wrote policy and related press communications. Political Responsibilities• Advanced candidates at political events and fundraisers. Handled logistics and oversight of Election Day campaign operations, volunteers and polling sites. Conducted opposition research and policy analysis on candidates and worked with consultants to formulate campaign literature and strategy.

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  New York State Senate Democratic Conference, Senate Finance Committee

  • Albany, NY

  • Legislative Budget Analyst

    • Dec 1997 - Jul 1999
    • Albany, NY

    • Prepared detailed analysis of State budget (Agencies include: Alcohol & Substance Abuse Services, Office of Persons with Disabilities, and Office of Mental Health) • Developed fiscally sound, structurally balanced budget proposals to improve the economy and provide services to New York State residents. • Prepared comprehensive reports for the Senate Democratic Conference detailing fiscal impact of legislation involving budgetary projects. • Managed distribution of $10 million of Legislative Grants with State Agencies and Senate Member Offices

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  Office of New York State Senator Emanuel R. Gold

  • Albany, NY

  • Legislative Assistant

    • Jan 1997 - Dec 1997
    • Albany, NY

    • Monitored Senate Chamber operations and prepared materials for Senator’s legislative debates.