Expert Profile
Highly successful record with 20+ years of management experience in all areas of the furniture industry. Key contributor to various company turnaround, start-up and aggressive growth situations.
Specialties: Marketing, Product Design and Development, Sales Literature, Public Relations, Quality Control, Sales Support, Training, Sourcing, Supplier Relations, Customer Service, Private Label (OEM) Manufacturing.
Owner, ***** ***** ***** Associates LLC
Started the firm in September, 2008
Company provides strategic and marketing consulting to U.S. and European clients, as well as product sourcing for all types of furniture projects or catalog programs.
BROWN JORDAN INTERNATIONAL, Vice President Marketing
2005 to 2008
Managed all aspects of the marketing, product design and development, domestic and overseas sourcing, private label manufacturing, supplier negotiations and quality control areas. Extensive travel to Europe, working with key product designers and factories.
EPIC FURNITURE GROUP, Co-founder, Senior VP
2000 to 2005
Involved in launching this company from ground zero. In fourth full year, shipped $16.5 Million. Traveled throughout the U.S. and Europe to search for innovative new furniture designs. Worked with interior designers and independent sales reps to generate project opportunities and close sales.
LOEWENSTEIN INC., Vice President Marketing and Product Development
1988 to 2000
Managed and involved in all aspects of the company and contract furniture industry. During last 12 months helping run the organization, posted a 44% gross margin and 19% net income.
Rutgers College
B.A. Degree
Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator.
Have successfully completed many short and longer term consulting assignments, ranging from telephone consults through strategic meetings, SG&A budget planning, private label manufacturing agreements, U.S. brand launches, etc...