VP, Product Developmentand Management

Posted on: 2007-03-05

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Energetic, accomplished and forward-thinking executive leader . Creative prowess, highly developed communications skills. Years of success driving high performance organizations to optimal operating success , profit generating status. Results Oriented. Solution Based. Perceptive Catalyst & Agent of Profitable Change. Long Term Relationship Builder. Negotiated contractual, technical and financial issues with strategic partners. Chain Management. Operations, Sales Management, Corporate & Client Communications, Policy & Contractual. International Import / Export Facilitation. International & Domestic Manufacturing. Exceptional business presenter and catalyst of change. Defined Organizational Development skills. Designed and Developed creation of new products and market placement. Effectively maintain sales force to achieve positive sales growth through proper management and organization. Extensive international travel and knowledge of foreign customs, & protocols. CAREER TRACK Shake Awake, NA, LLC Cliffside Park, NJ Managing Director 1993 - Present Revitalized a brand name in a specialized market for the Deaf & Hearing Impaired. Developed a network of distributors, retailers, and E-retailers to create business opportunities. Redesigned product and packaging for cross marketing campaigns. Formulated co-op charity ventures with industry organizations. Conceptualized two new products from inception, packaging and product identification names ( TripleTellTimer™, BedBuzzz™) Orchestrated a public relations campaign for brand awareness integrating the Internets e-commerce platform, Press, Television & Radio, establishing a new gateway for more diverse markets to develop an additional income stream. Implemented direct mail, public relations, and strategic placement of advertising campaigns. for products previously marketed and manufactured for the handicapped community. Implemented a program to track all crucial information on individual orders generated through our PR campaigns . Developed relationships and generated new revenue within a previously untapped international customer base Negotiated price and contract structure with Asian factories to increase greater profitability for manufacturing selling and retailing for our network of distributors. Forecasted production schedules. Audited all financial and logistical data through production and delivery Celeste Couture Englewood, New Jersey Buyer, Merchandiser Designer Sportswear and Gowns 1991- 1993 Developed new buying strategies increasing store profitability. Collaborated the redesigning of the selling area to project an inviting comfortable space. Evaluated the changing seasonal trends in the designer and couture markets. Implemented periodic market trips for all sales staff to clarifying their view of the new seasons styles and color. Developed an informed sales associate with a valued and informed input. Developed and publicized trunk show schedules introducing New and Accomplished designers for exclusive gown designs to our customer base. Combined extraordinary market cognizance with a practiced business sense managing, developing and providing highly effective business leadership Paul Alexander New York, NY Merchandiser, Sales Manager 1986-1993 Daily operation activities include, developing & maintaining product profit margins and lower operating costs Coordinated areas of production manufacturing, importing, and customs regulations. Implemented cost control measures to effectively the impact of quality control. Increased revenues by improving product position. Developed new products introductions and co-op business plans to high-level store management, . Researched and implemented future directions in color and style. Analyzed geographic account distribution . Implemented sales goals, tracking ,and deadlines, ensuring high-level productivity and accountability. Established participation at regional trade shows leading to increased market position Stylist Freelance: Wardrobe and Set Design New York, NY Film, Television Commercials, Print, Fashion Shows, Trade Shows 1980-1988 Demonstrated strong planning, organizing, and leadership skills. Prepared sets with a mix of apparel, props, and backdrops. Essential knowledge of garment construction . Conceptualized storyboards for advertising projects. Jointed auditions for model bookings and wardrobe fittings. Collaborated with clients, AD agencies, Public Relation, Designers, Photographers and Directors to create a force of key creative teams. Identified the concepts needed to implement a film, commercial or print project. Proactively developed and organized outside resources for unusual projects. Liaised closely with hair and make up stylist to assure wardrobe and color are in balance for each product . Remained highly cognizant of the time and financial constraints of project costs. COMPUTER COMPETENCIES Word. Excel. Outlook. PowerPoint .Office XP Software. QuickBooks, Internet Explorer Professional Development New Horizons Computer Software Training, SHHH, League F/T Hard of Hearing REFERENCES AND FURTHER DATA PROVIDED UPON ESTABLISHMENT OF MUTUAL INTEREST [email protected]