Responsible for the cultivation and relationship building of a large supplier base. Out of that large base, I am responsible for selecting a small group of proven, high quality suppliers and strategic relationships to work with. Work very closely with the CEO and President of the company to determine needs, develop strategies and plan and provide procurement sources in support of those needs. Proven, effective experience in manufacturing, sourcing, purchasing, and cost estimating.
Accomplished marketing professional with broad marketing experience, encompassing strategic planning, qualitative & quantitative research, creative development, media planning & buying, database /direct-marketing, public relations, sales promotion and visual merchandising, with the ability and skillset to provide creative, innovative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking leadership in a team environment. Focused on achieving continuous, improved business performance.
FLOS (flosusa.com), Brooklyn, NY, US, Technical Services
• Present product solutions, identifying specific market needs during roll out.
• Project management of product, focusing on integration, product launches and iterations.
• Act as a liaison, and build relationships between the sales, engineering, product development and operations staff.
• Assist with the training and communication of new products, product changes and their associated customer/process impacts.
• Assist in the development of specialized training materials on new/existing products.
• Monitor internal processes for efficiency around product development.
• Provide support for other departmental projects as needed.
• To meet or exceed expectations for UL/cUL requirements.
Smart Lighting (smartlighting.com), New York, NY, US, VP of Products
• Focus on strategic alignment of staff, orchestrate new program development, introduce product development processes, team shaping and recruiting
• Responsible for R&D, engineering, and operational functions including quality assurance, customer support, technical writing, and manufacturing
• Responsible for sourcing/specify lighting equipment, as well as detailing design development and drafting all the specifications
• Oversee administrative duties such as, project scheduling, partner negotiations and project management
• Act as a liaison between manufacturers, distributors, architects, lighting designers and directors of engineering
LED Waves (ledwaves.com), Brooklyn, NY, US, Purchasing Director
• Solicit bids, secure written and telephone quotations from vendors, analyze bids, perform value and cost analysis and select products and vendors consistent with existing policies and procedures
• Ensured timely delivery of merchandise through consistent communication and follow-up with the vendor, distribution centre, and merchant team. Was responsible for all direct mailing campaigns and lead cultivation
• Interacted effectively with vendors and internal colleagues to achieve departmental goals
• Analyzed ad performance and made recommendations to maximize future performance
• Interpreted drawings and specifications for designing Lighting Control Systems and developing quotations
• Customized lighting solutions in house for lighting design firms and clients
• Created complete Search Engine Marketing strategies for In-House Projects, taking into consideration the marketing objectives, current positioning in their online sector, usability and design issues, and any technological constraints
Quincy College, Quincy Center, MA, US, Computer Science
SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge, NY, US, Graphic Design
