Experience

T-Shirt & Jeans

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

• VP of Sales & Product Development

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  Manage sales and product development for the T Shirt and Jeans brand, as well as develop private label programs for key national retailers. Manage sales and product development for the T Shirt and Jeans brand, as well as develop private label programs for key national retailers.



Showroom35

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

• VP, Sales & Brand Management

  • Nov 2016 - Nov 2018

  Responsible for sales and product development in licensed brands: Jessica Simpson, Nicole Miller New York, and Joe's Jeans. Managed design team, production, and account profitability for department stores and off price retailers. Volume $17M. Responsible for sales and product development in licensed brands: Jessica Simpson, Nicole Miller New York, and Joe's Jeans. Managed design team, production, and account profitability for department stores and off price retailers. Volume $17M.



Global Design Concepts

• Business Development Consultant

  • May 2016 - Nov 2018

  Developed product and business strategies for adult accessory collections under the Marvel and Disney license, focusing on specialty accounts, on line businesses, and subscription boxes. Developed product and business strategies for adult accessory collections under the Marvel and Disney license, focusing on specialty accounts, on line businesses, and subscription boxes.



Fantasia Accessories Ltd.

• United States
• Graphic Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VIce President, Sales & Product Development

  • Dec 2014 - Jan 2016

  Implemented product and sales strategies for newly acquired handbag brands. Led design and sales with cohesive line plans, pricing strategies, and market analysis to capitalize on market opportunities. Worked with licensor partners to ensure brand integrity. Developed a presence on social media and dot.com sites. Executed all product development and production functions, including sourcing of materials, price negotiations, and product approvals. Implemented product and sales strategies for newly acquired handbag brands. Led design and sales with cohesive line plans, pricing strategies, and market analysis to capitalize on market opportunities. Worked with licensor partners to ensure brand integrity. Developed a presence on social media and dot.com sites. Executed all product development and production functions, including sourcing of materials, price negotiations, and product approvals.



G-III Apparel Group/ Calvin Klein Handbags

• Director of Sales & Marketing

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  Responsible for driving sales in key department store retailers. Developed partnerships to build the brand through strategic financial planning, creative product assortments, and in store enhancements. Responsible for driving sales in key department store retailers. Developed partnerships to build the brand through strategic financial planning, creative product assortments, and in store enhancements.



Westport Corporation

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP of Sales & Product Development/ Handbag Division

  • 2011 - 2013

  Managed all aspects of a newly established handbag division, which included brands and private label. Responsible for overseeing sales and design to develop innovative product offerings, profitable financial plans, and controlled inventories. Generated increased sales and improved margins. Managed all aspects of a newly established handbag division, which included brands and private label. Responsible for overseeing sales and design to develop innovative product offerings, profitable financial plans, and controlled inventories. Generated increased sales and improved margins.



Rosetti Handbags ( a division of Li and Fung)

• Senior Account Executive

  • 2001 - 2010

  Handled all aspects of sales and account management to grow market share, identify business opportunities and build strong and profitable partnerships.Specialized in merchandising innovative, edited product assortments that are trend right and saleable. Used analytical tools to understand the marketplace and individual customer needs. Successful retail relationships built on excellent communication and team building skills. Handled all aspects of sales and account management to grow market share, identify business opportunities and build strong and profitable partnerships.Specialized in merchandising innovative, edited product assortments that are trend right and saleable. Used analytical tools to understand the marketplace and individual customer needs. Successful retail relationships built on excellent communication and team building skills.



Rosetti Handbags

• Senior Merchandiser

  • 1994 - 2001

  Merchandised Rosetti handbag collections from inception thru 2001, including PVC, leather and fabric bags. Developed line plans, worked with design team and interfaced with all major retailers. Grew market share for this new brand through strong product offerings and expanded product categories. Merchandised Rosetti handbag collections from inception thru 2001, including PVC, leather and fabric bags. Developed line plans, worked with design team and interfaced with all major retailers. Grew market share for this new brand through strong product offerings and expanded product categories.