Frederick Karl Schubert III

Responsibilities

• Recruited to develop and manage a design driven case goods brand under the JGW umbrella. Hold current position under contract with SDI. Created the company name, logo and all product categories.
• Shipping direct to 25 of top 100 US retailers. This was achieved ahead of schedule and under budget in 24 months. Made in Vietnam, India, Malaysia and China.
• Established experienced QC team in Vietnam and India. Manage and direct team members daily.
• Institute motivational approaches to productivity and on-time project goals and budgets.
• Work directly with retail owners to maintain and build brand recognition.
• Travel to Vietnam and India 4 + times a year for hands on project management, boost team productivity, developing and enforcing project budgets and factory relationships
• Work with factory owners and management teams to maintain a strong working knowledge of materials and costing structure for old and new development.
• Championed innovative design solutions that achieved desired results while adhering to brand guidelines and aesthetics.
• Developed an environment that encourages creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

• Specialize in and all areas of product development for the furniture industry.
• Created 100's of successful collections for top 100 US retailers, driving new market trends setting styles that consistently exceeded retail market expectations.
• Travel Asia 6+ times a year for hands on PD and factory negotiations.
• Work closely with buyers and manufacturing for direct retail developments
• Conducted comprehensive market research to inform and guide successful project outcomes for retail success.
• Negotiated contracts with both clients and vendors effectively, ensuring mutually-beneficial terms were agreed upon.
• Drove retail market trend innovation for consistent financial sales growth.

• Recruited to create and develop all products for American and European markets. Made in Vietnam and India. Held position as Vice President-CCO At Global Home USA while maintaining SDI as owner and President.
• Traveled Asia 6 + times a year for hands on PD and buyer- customer relations.
• Work closely with buyers and manufacturing for direct retail developments.
• Spearheaded the development and launch of a flagship product, resulting in increased brand awareness and sales performance.
• Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers to reduce production costs without compromising on quality standards
• Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.

• Assisted in all categories of case-good product development
• Concept sketching, engineering, customer relations and sales training.
• Traveled Asia 6 times a year with buying teams to oversee first run sample development and retail relations in China and the Philippines
• Presented creative solutions to client challenges, resulting in high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
• Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.

• Learned how to develop client relationships and manage high-end residential design development
• Consistently met project deadlines through effective time management skills while maintaining strict attention to detail
• Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.
• Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.

• Gained valuable hands-on experience working on diverse projects for high end manufacturing.
• Main Design office in Cebu, Philippines contracted for all Masco brand companies including Henredon, Drexel, Century, Maitland Smith and LaBarge
• Concept sketching, engineering, color renderings
• Collaborated with the design team for successful project completion within deadlines.