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Chairman of the Board Of Directors, Chairman of Compensation, Governance and Nominating Committees
MacPherson'sChairman of the Board Of Directors, Chairman of Compensation, Governance and Nominating Committees
Nov. 2015 - Aug. 2021Independent Director, Chairman of Board Chairman of Governance and Nominating Committee Chairman of Compensation Committee MacPherson's is the largest employee-owned distributor of creative products in North America. Our success is rooted in a deep understanding of our customers’ businesses, blended with our passion to foster creative lifestyles and enable the artists of the future. With a customer portfolio ranging from national craft store chains to independently owned art retailers, we leverage our distribution strength and resources to bring value to them every day.
EVP Sutherland Business Development
Sutherland Furniture CoEVP Sutherland Business Development
Dec. 2014 - Oct. 2017Dallas/Fort Worth AreaDesign. Quality. Exceptional. Outdoor furniture for the designer market, manufactured primarily in teak and aluminum. Lead partnerships with leading design disrupters world-wide Grow revenue through adjusting assortment and designs to exceed market expectations
VP New Business Development
Michaels Stores, Inc.VP New Business Development
Sep. 2010 - Sep. 2013
VP GMM Merchandising
Michaels Stores, Inc.VP GMM Merchandising
Jan. 2007 - Sep. 2010
Principal CEO
Manitou Rey-Design, Sales & Consulting ServicesPrincipal CEO
May. 20062021 - Facilitating enterprise software implementation for an international mid-sized real estate development and hospitality company.
Business Development-New Brands
Celebrate ExpressBusiness Development-New Brands
Aug. 2005 - May. 2006Merchandised two new revenue streams for this growing catalog and internet organization. Specific brands include First Wishes and Party Destination. Also contributed to seasonal offer for core brands (Birthday Express and Costume Express.)
General Merchandise Manager
Tommy BahamaGeneral Merchandise Manager
May. 2004 - May. 2005Supervised Retail Merchandising team.
Director of Merchandising
GiftCertificates.comDirector of Merchandising
Feb. 2004 - May. 2004Strategised and negotiated appropriate certificate offer to support B to B and B to C channels. Focus on catagory management and business relationships. Also managed in site marketing program for partners.
General Merchandise Manager
Eddie BauerGeneral Merchandise Manager
Aug. 2001 - Nov. 2003Led Home Division's strategy, sourcing and merchandising for retail, catalog and internet offer.
Director of Merchandising
Williams-Sonoma, IncDirector of Merchandising
Aug. 1997 - Jul. 2001Led the HoldEverrything brand group. Including strategy, sourcing, merchandising for catalog and retail store business.
Buyer
Caldor CorporationBuyer
Nov. 1994 - Aug. 1997Merchandised variety of Housewares products in discount environment. Focus on key vendor partnerships, category management of consumable products, Price management.
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