Experience

Ancona Home

• Canada
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Manager

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Product Manager – Range Hoods, Ranges, Cooktops, Ovens, Faucets, Sinks, Towel Warmers ● Tracking and management of new products from concept to launch. ● Evaluating product mix and fill potential gaps to ensure each category is comprised of a complete and competitive assortment. ● On-going communication with suppliers. ● Conducting post-launch assessments of newly implemented initiatives. ● Manage and review product testing and factory audits to ensure regulation compliance. ● Market research, competitive product analysis, and competitive vendor analysis. ● Finalizing product costs and product sell pricing. ● Ensuring accurate development and completion of product manuals. ● Preparing product marketing presentations and participating in customer meetings as the product expert. Show less



Sterno Home

• Canada
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Manager

  • Mar 2020 - Aug 2021

  Low Voltage Residential Lighting, Line Voltage Lighting, Plug-In Lighting ● Creation of presentation of sales and marketing decks to major retailers and warehouse clubs ● Provide guidance to intercompany departments to help ensure products and categories meet targets ● Communicate with overseas suppliers to ensure development of quote sheets, development of items, and final production are completed accurately and on time ● Collaborative teamwork with the Engineering team to develop new and innovative products ● Market research, competitive product analysis, and competitive vendor analysis. ● Finalizing product costs and product sell pricing. ● Product lifecycle management. ● Work in conjunction with the Design team to create packaging and marketing materials both for Sterno Home brand and major private label brands (Hampton Bay, Portfolio, Patriot Lighting, etc.) ● Inventory management Show less



HRS Global

• Canada
• Wholesale Import and Export
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Manager

  • Sep 2017 - Feb 2020

  Pet Supplies, Home Decor, Kitchen Accessories, Party Supplies ● Collaborative teamwork with Sales teams and Design teams (in-house and outsourced). ● Overseas supplier relationship management. ● Purchasing and inventory management. ● Managing team of sourcing managers located in China. ● Market research, competitive product analysis, and competitive vendor analysis. ● Finalizing product costs and product sell pricing. ● Product lifecycle management. ● Proofing of packaging and marketing materials. Show less



Smartika

• Canada
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

• Product Development Manager

  • Apr 2015 - May 2017

  Smart home / connected home technology consumer electronics (IoT) ● Close collaboration with CTO and head of design team on new product development. ● Developed and launched 11 new smart home skus in under 18 months. ● Multiple trips to China to source, audit and select suppliers for Artikas' smart home division, Smartika. ● Overseas supplier relationship management and cost negotiation. ● Managed team of overseas sourcing managers. ● Stationed on-site (China factory) during production of 1st wave of Smartika devices ensuring quality and on-time delivery. ● Conducted sales training on all new smart home devices and smart L.E.D lighting. ● Managed new product certification (UL / CSA / ICES / FCC). ● Close interaction with sales, marketing, logistics, and customer service teams. Show less



Dorel Asia

• United States
• Accounting

• Category Manager

  • Feb 2012 - Feb 2014

  Upholstery (Sofa sets / Recliners / Seating / Beds / Headboards) ● Worked with VP of Upholstery and sales team to determine customer needs and product development. ● Analysis of Dorel Asia products and categories to provide groundwork for divisional strategies. ● Domestic and overseas supplier relationship management and cost negotiation. ● Product sell pricing and profit margins. ● Market research, market analysis, and competitive vendor analysis. ● Close interaction with sales, operations, logistics, customer service, and marketing teams. Show less



Northern International Inc.

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing

• Product Development Manager

  • Jul 2010 - Feb 2012

  Residential LED Lighting (12V / 120V / Solar / Batt. operated) ● Developing LED lighting products and programs to respond to trends and retail market evolution. ● Market research, market analysis, and competitive vendor analysis. ● Overseas supplier relationship management and cost negotiation. ● Forecasting unit volumes, product pricing and gross profit margins. ● Managed a team of product development assistants. ● Close interaction with sales, operations, logistics, customer service, and marketing teams. Show less



Globe Electric

• Canada
• Consumer Goods
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Category Manager

  • Feb 2007 - Jul 2010

  Electrical Division (surge protectors, cords, timers, LED lighting) ● Overseas supplier relationship management and cost negotiation. ● Market research, market analysis, and competitive vendor analysis. ● Product pricing and gross profit margins. ● Managed a team of product coordinators. ● Leading in major retail customers’ line reviews (Wal-Mart, CTC, Reno/Rona, Lowes, and Costco) ● Close interaction with sales, operations, logistics, customer service, and marketing teams. Electrical Division (surge protectors, cords, timers, LED lighting) ● Overseas supplier relationship management and cost negotiation. ● Market research, market analysis, and competitive vendor analysis. ● Product pricing and gross profit margins. ● Managed a team of product coordinators. ● Leading in major retail customers’ line reviews (Wal-Mart, CTC, Reno/Rona, Lowes, and Costco) ● Close interaction with sales, operations, logistics, customer service, and marketing teams.


Elite Group Inc.
• United States
• Real Estate
• Product Manager

  • Jul 2005 - Nov 2006

Future Electronics
• Canada
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee
• B.O.M Analyst

  • Apr 2002 - Jul 2005