Jim Herbert
Western Springs,IL
Summary
Dynamic executive with a proven track record at Ewatchfactory, driving revenue growth and enhancing operational excellence. Skilled in strategic planning and team building, I successfully launched new products and cultivated partnerships, ensuring compliance with budgetary standards while improving customer satisfaction through innovative initiatives.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Ewatchfactory
08.2010 - Current
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and customer service.
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Drove revenue growth by expanding product offerings and identifying new market opportunities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Monitored financial performance and to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Managed multiple sales channels over $10,000,000 a year.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
President
Hampden Corporation
12.1993 - 07.2010
- Hired and managed 70+ employees to maximize productivity while.
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Managed sourcing operations in China, Switzerland, Italy, and India.
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Drove revenue growth by expanding product offerings and identifying new market opportunities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with major accounts such as Amazon, Sam's Club, Costco, JCPenney, Kohls, Zales.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Managed multiple sales channels of distribution in excess of $8,000,000 a year.
- Delivered operational excellence by optimizing resources, processes, and overall cost structure.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.1993
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Business Development
- Contract Negotiation
- Budget Management
- Strategic Visioning
- Vendor Sourcing and Negotiations
- Revenue Generation
- Financial Management
- Cost Control
Timeline
President
Ewatchfactory
08.2010 - Current
President
Hampden Corporation
12.1993 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Illinois State University
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