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Summary of Experience

20+ years of action sports industry experience and relationships with brands and specialty retailers. Experience includes sales management, merchandising, brand management and operations roles. MBA in business management. Able to relocate and travel extensively.

Employment Preferences

Salary Expectations: 5,000 To: 10,000 USD Per Month
Current Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL, United States
Desired Job Type(s): Full Time, Part Time, Contract
Categories: Management, Merchandising, Operations, Sales
Willing to travel? Yes
Willing to relocate? Yes
Willing to relocate where? Australia, United States

Surfing Experience

Surf Craft: Shortboard
Years Experience:20
Last Surfed:2014

Work History

Job Title	Company	When?
Action Sports Brand Managent	Global Wave Ventures	From February 2002 To Current
•Provide brand marketing and promotion ideas, new product analysis, global distribution strategies, sales & profit planning, and market & trend research for action sports retailers and brands •Developed international growth plan, identified and signed new licensees and distributors for Guess? swimwear brand in Canada, Mexico and Europe •Evaluate US and international market opportunities for new business and products •Sales/distribution of private label apparel to specialty retail surf, skate and snow accounts nationwide
National Sales Manager	Local Motion	From May 1999 To February 2002
•Increased apparel, swimwear & accessory sales; improved product mix, market distribution and brand growth •Worked directly with key US and international accounts, distributors and licensees •Educated sales reps and key retailers on merchandising/POP opportunities, marketing/promotional events, new product introductions, product design, trade shows and market/consumer trends
Dir. of Sales & Operations	Local Motion	From January 1995 To May 1999
•Hands-on, day-to-day leadership of sales, production, customer service and shipping departments •Directed global sales reps, licensees and distributors; worked directly with key retail accounts •Worked closely with marketing and design teams, providing product and market feedback

Education

Qualification	Field of Study	Institution	When?
MBA	Business Mgt/New Product Mktg	San Diego State University	From 1980 To 1983

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