To work within an organization that values family and employees, to live its mission and thrive on taking care of our industry. November 2016 - Current Schaefer Ventures LLC, Fort Worth, TX Vice President of Sales * * * * Managing sales in the US and Internationally. Rebuilding infrastructure to bring wholesale operations up to current standards. Realized 40% sales increase in 2017 Introduced and implemented deliveries for the 3 largest retailers in the western industry. November 2009 - October 2016 Miller International, Inc., Denver, CO International Sales Manager * May 2016 - October 2016 * Territory sales outside of the US. * Responsible for sales in Canada, Australia, Central/South America and our European partners. Director of Global Sales * * * * * * * * * * October 2013 - May 2016 Recruited to manage domestic and international sales team of 21. Grew company volume of primary brands over 19% in 3 years. Annual sales grew from $72M to $86M during my tenure. Incorporated line review trainings, including textile and manufacturing practices to become highly informed reps and create a standard of presentation. Primary goal to have "Experts" representing our brands - not just sales people. Worked closely with the industry's Key Retailers Cavender's, Boot Barn and Tractor Supply to create new standards for transparency with retail support and marketing. Worked closely with Amazon and Zappos saw spectacular, sustained growth. Implemented Visual Merchandising nationwide. Worked collectively and one on one with our entire sales team.

Highlights:

Companies I like:

ARIAT, FORD, WRANGLER

• Infrastructure
• Sales
• Sales Increase
• Wholesale
• Distribution
• Management
• Training
• apparel
• International Sales
• Manufacturing