Strong and diverse experience with over 45 years of progressively responsible Management/Territory Sales and Consulting positions in the wholesale/retail industry. Extensive background includes: * Marketing * Program Development * Sales * Retail * Customer Service * Training and Development * Advertising * Meeting Planning & Event Coordination Comprehensive knowledge of the hardware and retail industry, economics, trends, demographics, organization, operations and good business practices. Excellent communication skills public speaker trainer motivator. Interact freely with all management levels along with widely diverse groups easily win confidence and cooperation. Strong sales and entrepreneurial instincts direct all activities toward bottom-line profitability. Designed, coordinated and produced California Hardware's Merchandise Mart and Buying Show. Consistently exceeding goals. Produced and coordinated fundraising events for CMN (Children's Miracle Network) to benefit Children's Hospital Los Angeles and local schools. Marketing experience includes targeting prospects, using direct mail, trade ads, trade shows and marketing events. Experience in developing circular advertising. Knowledge and ability to analyze total retail business from "A to Z" including financials and P&L. Conduct research and analyze demographics select buildings and sites negotiate mutually beneficial events.

Highlights:

• Sales
• Retail
• Management
• Merchandising
• Pricing
• Advertising
• Buying
• Customer Service
• Distribution
• Entertainment