Seasoned leader with multi-channel and cross-category experience in developing and cultivating emerging and market-leading brands.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Vice President of Sales
ME & MY BIG IDEAS/Walker Ink
Remote
06.2024 - Current
Lead US and International ale team of Sales Directors and Vice President to drive growth in wholesale operations domestically and internationally.
Manage multi-million-dollar sales budget, optimizing resources for maximum ROI and cost efficiency.
Oversee diverse portfolio of domestic and international clients, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
Collaborate with product, marketing, and operations teams to align sales initiatives with business objectives.
Maintain direct account management of Walmart, Target, and Hobby Lobby.
Executed new channel strategy in Spring 2024 to enhance market reach.
Secured +36% SKU expansion at Walmart for FY26 through strategic initiatives.
Achieved +200% SKU expansion at Target for BTS FY26 by fostering partnerships.
Vice President of Sales
ME & MY BIG IDEAS/WALKER INK
REMOTE
03.2022 - 06.2024
Led US and Canada sales team with planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
Developed and implemented sales strategies to enhance market penetration.
Built strong relationships with key clients to foster loyalty and retention.
Collaborated with marketing to align campaigns with sales goals and objectives.
Oversaw budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure financial stability.
Monitored competitors' activities to stay ahead in the market.
Director of Sales
ME & MY BIG IDEAS/Walker Ink
Remote
09.2019 - 03.2022
Optimized financial budgets and sales processes to consistently exceed targets.
Managed key accounts for JOANN, Hobby Lobby, Target, and Staples US.
Launched successful business initiatives at Walgreens and HSN.
Directed account management efforts for Michaels, Walgreens, HSN, and QVC.
Director of Sales
WILTON BRANDS/EK SUCCESS
Coppell, TX
01.2013 - 01.2019
Company Overview: Leading food crafting company, with the number one position in cake decorating and bakeware EK Success Brands was part of the Wilton Brands family with a collection of stickers, tools and albums
Managed $75M annual budget, overseeing brands including Michaels and Hobby Lobby.
Achieved over 10% growth against targets in 2017 through strategic initiatives.
Developed and executed Joint Business Plans with key accounts to drive revenue growth.
Led a team of National Account and Sales Support Managers in food and paper crafting segments.
Maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, enhancing collaboration.
Facilitated discussions on Private Brand development and strategic partnerships.
National Account Manager
WILTON BRANDS/EK SUCCESS
Coppell, TX
01.2008 - 01.2013
Oversaw all sales responsibilities for Michaels in the Paper Crafting department spanning stickers, albums and tools.
Accountable for the Michaels annual plan and to drive incrementally growth. Ensured a thorough understanding of our brand and product strategies as it relates to Pricing, Promotion, Placement and Product.
Accountable for the customer relationships in merchandising.
Oversaw all aspects of pre-call and post-call planning (product, development, financial success metrics, presentation).
Consulted and oversaw Michaels day-to-day business, which includes inventory, shipping and backorders, chargebacks and other sales related issues.
Created sales and promotional plans and programs, business updates and reviews.
Managed Michaels promotional budget.
Analyst
WILTON BRANDS/EK SUCCESS
Coppell, TX
01.2007 - 01.2008
Company Overview: Leading food crafting company, with the number one position in cake decorating and bakeware EK Success Brands was part of the Wilton Brands family with a collection of stickers, tools and albums
Responsible for leading forecast discussions, delivering POS results to Executive Leads and supporting preparation for all internal and account-based meetings.
Account Executive
MARCOLIN, USA
Remote
01.2006 - 01.2007
Account Executive - Macy's East, Hecht's, Filene's, Kaufman's, Lord & Taylor, Bon Ton and Boscov's, Dillard's
Account Executive
FOSSIL BARNDS
New York, NY
01.2002 - 01.2006
Account Executive - Macy's East, Hecht's, Filene's, Kaufman's, Lord & Taylor, Bon Ton and Boscov's, Dillard's