Experience

Stone Park USA Inc.

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President – New Business Development

  • Jan 2008 - Present

  Import and Sales - B2B and B2C • • Launched and managed the US office of an international company. Increased sales by 240% over six years throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico. Bought out the US operations in a friendly acquisition. • Defined marketing strategy and aligned sales efforts and pricing strategy for improved profitability. • Oversaw sales, online marketing, accounting, sourcing, import and distribution functions. Traveled internationally for sourcing and evaluated 40+ manufacturers in Brazil, China, India, and Italy. • Customized accounting system on QuickBooks to be measure profitability by cost centers - country and product lines. Created inventory management on Excel to reduce cost. • Supervised a team of six people for a lean and efficient operation. • Designed and supervised website development, digital marketing, and social media campaigns improving ranking to top 10 in a target market.



Horizon International, Inc.

• United States
• Food & Beverages

• Sales Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Dec 2007

  US Office of Silvia Apparels Ltd. – a Division of a multinational Textile Company • Managed US Sales office for an international textile company. Developed a sales and marketing strategy in consultation with the manufacturer to target high-end designers in the US market. • Increased new business by 175% over five years by bringing in designers including Donna Karan, Brooks Brothers, DKNY, Victoria’s Secret, Tommy Hilfiger, and Van Heusen • Liaison between US designers and overseas manufacturing companies to introduce new products every quarter. • Managed international logistics to meet product deadlines.



Aegis Realty Consultants

• United States
• Wholesale Import and Export

• Senior Financial Analyst

  • Apr 1992 - Dec 2000

  Boutique Real Estate Investment Company – Advisor to European Pension Funds • Analyzed commercial real estate for acquisition and disposition totaling over $900 million and 50+ properties for a select group of clients. • Assisted in preparing proposals and in negotiating deals. Addressed multiple issues of investment goals, budgets, tax, legal and accounting. • Developed complex financial modeling for commercial real estate investment, debt structuring, debt reorganization, and partnership dissolution. • Responsible for a smooth transition from real estate acquisition to asset management of 30+ properties. • Comparative analysis of real estate valuation software. Implemented new software and trained staff. This significantly improved projection accuracy. • Managed small office networking, hardware purchasing decision, and software implementation and training .

• Asset Manager

  • Apr 1990 - Dec 1991

  Boutique Real Estate Investment Company • Managed 7 commercial real estate properties valued at $25 million. • Reviewed leases approved operating budgets. • Interacted with property managers and leasing professionals. Improved average property performance over 14% with higher occupancy and lowering cost. • Prepared quarterly variance reports for investors and stakeholders. • Trained staff in various software. Boutique Real Estate Investment Company • Managed 7 commercial real estate properties valued at $25 million. • Reviewed leases approved operating budgets. • Interacted with property managers and leasing professionals. Improved average property performance over 14% with higher occupancy and lowering cost. • Prepared quarterly variance reports for investors and stakeholders. • Trained staff in various software.