PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Twenty Five + years'experience as an International Business Consultant specializing in Brand Management, Product Development & Distribution across multiple product categories with particular concentrations in fashion and home textiles Creative Director and Sales/Product Trainer creative direction and writing of collateral materials across multiple mediums including print television video internet as well as press packets Corporate/Wholesale/Retail Management & Sales including the management of 100+ employees Business Development & Project Management CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Oversaw small to large businesses financial, production and assortment planning and sales analysis for more than 40 companies in 25 countries and 48 US states. Brought/supported over one dozen brands to the United States including Portuguese Abyss European Towels & Habidecor Bath/Accent Rugs, Brazilian Trussardi/Trousseu Linens. Provided creative direction in product/package design, personnel hiring & training, set up of distribution channels and trade show productions. Creation of "shop within shop" concept for Portuguese Abyss & Habidecor and Amtek Importers in Moscow including creative direction in space development & fixture design, personnel hiring and training. Chief Operating Officer- Sales- Merchandise Management - Retail Analysis Responsible for product design from inception through delivery to 80 franchisees as well as development of self- branded collection of home textiles & accessories. Guided new store design and installation. Comprehensive review, sales/profit planning for new, successful and unsuccessful franchisees resulting in a 5+ fold sales increase. Instrumental in the sale of Scandia Down Corporation to The Company Store Holding Company and conversion of franchise model to licensee model. Responsible for $25 million budget for shop development and creation of Retail Analyst Division for Polo/Ralph Lauren Home Collection. Fully responsible for managing design and construction of Responsible for product design from inception through delivery to 80 franchisees as well as development of self- branded collection of home textiles & accessories. Guided new store design and installation. Comprehensive review sales/profit planning for new successful and unsuccessful franchisees resulting in a 5+ fold sales increase.

Highlights:

• Brand Management
• Business Development
• Distribution
• Financial
• Licensing
• Management
• Merchandising
• Planning
• Product Design
• Product Development