PERSONAL PROFILE
Highly motivated, innovative thinker, Executive with General Management
skills who is also profit oriented and performance driven. Proven record of
success in high positions of authority, management and leadership. Inspires
and trains others to work and excel at the highest levels. Exceptional
communication and people skills. Proficient in recognizing opportunities,extracting the essentials and determining the best direction toward long
term profitability. Works well under pressure and responds to change easily
by finding new and improved ways to reach difficult goals and objectives.
Strengths in sourcing, planning, product development, project management
and international experience.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
. Management
. International and Domestic Strategic Sourcing
. Vendor Management
. Textiles Experience
. Electrical Experience
. Consumer Packaging
. Analytical Reporting
. Team Building / Leadership
. Problem Solving
. Customer Service/Relationships
. Recruiting/Hiring/Training
. Planning/Budgeting /P&L
. Manufacturing
. Project Management
. Quality Assurance
. Contracts/Negotiations
. Logistics
. New Product Development and Introduction
. Scheduling/Organizing
. Trade Shows
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Responsible for all planning, sourcing and operations at Ronco.
Created and Implemented replenishment system at Ronco.
. Constructed BOM, UPC Codes and SKU numbers at Ronco.
. Developed additional vendors to strengthen factory support and improve
deliveries for Ronco and Barth and Dreyfuss
. Negotiated reduced pricing on products and services by 3% to 5% for
Ronco.
. Implemented planning strategies with Ronco customers to improve
deliveries.
. Coordinated all Ronco department efforts to achieve company goals as a
team.
. Implemented P&L analysis and Customer Pricing Matrix at Barth & Dreyfuss.
Professional Experience
Ronco Corp. / Ronco Acquisition Corp.
Simi Valley, CA
Marketer of House wares, Small Appliances and Beauty Products
VP Global Sourcing and Operations
Managing Director of Global Sourcing
Barth and Dreyfuss of California
Burbank, CA
Marketer of Table Linens, Kitchen and Decorative Bath Products
Product Manager/Business Manager
Pillowtex Corporation
Los Angeles, CA
Manufacturer of Bath and Bedding Products
Sales Manager
Product Coordinator and Trainer
Stroud's Linen
City of Industry, CA
Retail Specialty Linens
Senior Planning Manger
Store Manager
Assistant Buyer
Operations Manager
Sales Representative
2004-2008
2004-2005
2001-2003
1984-2001
EDUCATION
B.A - Business Administration
Mount Saint Mary's College, Los Angeles, CA
Well Versed in JDA, Net, Oracle, Microsoft Office Systems and Great Plains
Bilingual English and Chinese Cantonese