Self-Employed since 2009
Interim Chief Executive, Independent Consultant, and Advisor
Elephant Pharmacy 2005 - 2009
Former CEO & President
Self Employed 2002 - 2005
Independent Retail and Wholesale Consultant
Cost Plus World Market 1997 - 2001
Executive Vice President
Pottery Barn, Division of Williams Sonoma 1993 - 1996
Senior Vice President
Education:
The College of William and Mary 1973 - 1977
BBA, Business Management, Marketing, Foreign Languages
Lane High School
Skills:
Retail Merchandising Strategy Leadership E Commerce Start Ups Marketing Multi Channel Retail Marketing Strategy Brand Development Management Strategic Planning Advertising Visual Merchandising Product Management Business Strategy Consumer Products Team Building Product Development Forecasting Trend Analysis Sales Cross Functional Team Leadership Inventory Management Analytics Customer Service Mergers and Acquisitions New Business Development Project Planning New Store Development P&L Management Competitive Analysis Strategic Financial Planning Entrepreneurship Budgets Communication Skills Successful Track Record Driving Sales Performance Mentoring of Staff Build Strong Teams Public Speaking Sees the Big Picture Trend Outstanding Interpersonal Communication Skills Consulting Product Marketing Mentoring Brand Management Social Media Digital Marketing
Venable Elementary School Charlottesville VA 1962-1966, Jefferson High School Charlottesville VA 1966-1967, Walker Middle School Charlottesville VA 1967-1970