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Expert in Retail Merchandising, Consumer Product planning, marketing and distribution.
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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Summary of Expertise:
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Expert has 20 years of retail experience with special focus on Consumer Electronics Merchandising. He has successfully launched new categories for the retailers, and also turned around under-performing ones. His track record earned him numerous promotions and eventually became the Director of Merchandising for The Good Guys and managed a team of merchants who collectively oversaw all the personal, communication and IT categories like wireless, home office, PC, automotive and personal audio. Expert has the innate ability to analyze business trends, data and cultural factors and developed business solutions for growth. Besides the retail background, Expert also has 10 yrs of international experience working with offshore factories to launch new brands or products for the factories who wants to do business in US directly and not thru OEM. He was in charge of product planning, pricing, marketing and distribution strategy for various factories. Products launched include Streamer Sirius Satellite Radio, Proton TV, Jeep Seat and Calvin Klein Home Furniture, plus several others. In this capacity, Expert also has experience negotiated licensed brands like Internet Phones for Dummies, Jeep and CK.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: San Jose, California;
San Francisco, California;
Sacramento, California;
Oakland, California;
Stockton, California;
Fremont, California;
Modesto, California;
Salinas, California;
Santa Rosa, California;
and Hayward, California.
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1980
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BBA
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Marketing
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University of Houston
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2006 to
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(Undisclosed)
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Marketing Consultant/Founder
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Expert provides marketing consulting services focused primarily on new consumer product launch including brand development, pricing, sales and marketing strategy, and distribution. Major projects include Calvin Klein Furniture, Jeep Seats, VoIP for Dummies, and Circle Communications.
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2011 to 2011
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Newegg.com
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Merchandising
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Director of Merchandising
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He is in charge of pricing, promotion and presentation of all products on the site. Managed a team of 28 merchandisers.
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2003 to 2006
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The Brix Group, Inc.
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Global Product Division
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VP/GM
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Expert directed the business planning and sales strategies in expanding product offerings through the launch of new product categories outside of their traditional wireless and trucking industries. Product offerings included Proton LCD televisions, Streamer satellite radios, and European office furniture.
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1997 to 2001
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Good Guys!
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Merchandising
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Director of Merchandising
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He transformed a struggling electronics retail operation into a profitable one generating increased revenues and profits. Direct accountability for the sales and margin management of the entire personal electronics category, including cellular, computer, home office, portable audio, telephone, video game and internet products and broadband services, totaling more than $250 million per year. Managed eight senior category managers and buyers.
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1996 to 1996
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Best Buy
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Merchandising
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Merchandising Manager
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Expert was responsible for the improvment of their wireless and home office business worth $300 million
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He was in charge of developing the pricing, marketing, and distribution strategy for Calvin Klein Home Furniture. He produced the marketing material and price sheet and oversaw the construction of the Show Room in High Point. The first show at High Point resulted in signing up about 50 high end dealers from US, Mexico, Australia, including Macy's.
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Recent Client Requests:
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Merchandise and retail expert for consulting on In Store Retail Program.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding your expert consulting needs.
Expert is available for consulting to corporate, legal and government clients.
Remember, your initial screening call to speak with
Expert is free.
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Recent Litigation Client Requests:
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Expert for consulting on Consumer Electronic Product Launch.
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Retail merchandising expert for consulting on Veronica Jones v. Target Corporation.
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Click the green button above to contact
Expert for a free initial screening call regarding expert testimony,
litigation consulting and support, forensic services, or any related expert witness services.
A few litigation needs include product liability, personal injury, economic loss, intellectual property
(patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright), and insurance matters. Remember, your initial screening
call to speak with
Expert is free.
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Chinese
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He can read traditional Chinese and speak Cantonese fluently. And he can read simplified Chinese and speak Mandarin marginally.
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Expert has experience in sourcing vendors for home and office furniture from China and Europe. He also has sourced satellite radio from Korea and Taiwan, communication products like VoIP phones and blue tooth hand free kit from Hong Kong, along with some cable and headphone sources from China.
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