ABOUT ME

Growth Driven Executive

Highly visible, impactful executive elevating performance and profit through strategic vision, merchandising, sales, marketing, product management, pricing, and relationship management. I help organizations evolve to meet changing needs by leveraging customer-focused, data-led insights to prime the pipeline and set the stage for long-term growth.
Frequently entrusted with mission-critical initiatives, select highlights include:

PROFIT IMPACT
▪️ 6-figure profit growth / year leveraging consumer insights to position products.
▪️ 6 years running division profit margin growth, historical peaks of the group.
▪️ Drove profit and diversification through program pilots at select retailers.
 
STRATEGY & PARTNERSHIPS
▪️ Introduced the industry’s 1st comprehensive (now accredited) course of study for national implementation in colleges.
▪️ Spearheaded pilot program for testing Smart Home products in collaboration with Nest Labs.

BUILDING VISIBILTY
▪️ Columnist and featured speaker to 1500+ audiences.
▪️ 1 of 14 “Making a Difference” in a major industry periodical.
▪️ Brand builder; determined creative direction and functionality for 2 new websites.

As an engaging public speaker, presenter, and facilitator, I quickly build connections and adapt the messaging and mode of delivery to the audience. I cultivate open channels of communication, share expectations and resources, and readily solicit feedback and provide recognition.

Forward-looking, self-motivated, and collaborative, I consistently drive progress, elevate performance, and gain a competitive advantage.

SKILLS
Strategic Planning ▪️ Strategy Execution ▪️ Strategic Initiatives ▪️ Pubic Speaking ▪️ Industry Presence & Influence ▪️ Conventions ▪️ Merchandising ▪️ Sales And Marketing ▪️ Relationship Management ▪️ Go-To-Market Strategy ▪️ New Business Development ▪️ Product Management ▪️ Product Launch ▪️ Forecasting ▪️ Analytics ▪️ Financial Analysis ▪️ Budgeting ▪️ Contract Negotiation▪️P&L Management ▪️ Vendor Management