MANAGER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATIONHired to expand international business portfolio and distribution for a leading wholesaler and supplier of lingerie accessories around the globe. Managed $8M budget. Reported to the company’s founder.Helped build domestic business with major accounts from $3M to $6M in 3 years, including Walgreens, Rite Aid, Bed Bath & Beyond/Harmons, H&M, Claire’s, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Galeries Lafayette, La Rinascente, and De Bijenkorf.Generated double-digit international growth for 3 consecutive years (2012 – 2015).Developed, managed, and grew export business from 5 to 20 markets and from $300K to $3M in 3 years.Drove additional $2M in revenue at 60% gross margin in 18 months by assisting in creating categories that opened up new sales channels and clientele.