Looking for a new challenge in consumer products licensing.

COMPANY	POSITION HELD	DATES WORKED
(Confidential)	Brand Licensing Manager, Mens Furnishings & Home	12/2010 - Present
Hemingway, Ltd.	Brand Manager	11/2007 - 12/2010

SCHOOL	MAJOR	YEAR	DEGREE
Emerson College	Global Marketing Communication & Advertising	2007	Master Degree
Nazareth College of Rochester	Business Administration & Economics	2005	Bachelor Degree

TYPE	TITLE	URL	DESCRIPTION
Magazine	Womens Wear Daily	media url	Complete resource for apparel and related news.

Highlights:

• Led and supported multiple negotiations with new partners and renewals of existing agreements. • Monitored transition of multiple licensed product categories and re-launch with new partners. • Performed extensive market research of key retailers, potential licensed partners, and brand operators in preparation for launch of Nautica Home outside of North America. • Partnered with International team to offer domestic licensed product to global licensed partners. • Worked closely with Bed Bath & Beyond senior management team, Nautica Marketing and Public Relations teams, and new bedding operator to ensure successful all-door re-launch of Nautica Home.

Companies I like:

PVH, Gap Inc., J. Crew, American Express, Diageo, Bacardi, Pernod Ricard

Technology Solutions
Software Implementation
Requirements Analysis & Specification
Leadership

• Licensing
• Product Development
• Brand Management
• Brand Development
• Licensee
• Negotiate
• Apparel
• Furnishings
• Home

Manage all aspects of licensed businesses including marketing, financial, legal, product development, and new growth opportunities through extensive research of potential partners, territories, and products. Recommend and assist with the establishment of financial goals by licensee and the establishment of internal financial budgets. Regularly report on financial performance of categorical businesses to Nautica Senior Management ensuring that all contractual obligations are met. Liaise with the Home Coordinator and Sportswear Coordinator programs through the Strategic Retail Manager and VP of Store Development to execute initiatives with key retailers at the store and corporate levels.