Rosemary Y Sharp4 Taylor Court, Locust Valley, 11560

E-mail: RY Sharp@msn.com Cell: 516-978-1274 Professional Qualifications: Senior executive with highly credible portfolio of broad skills and key

competencies in the consumer goods industry hardlines and softlines: Timepieces, Gifts (youth and adult), home furnishings and accessories (handbags, beach bags, scarves/wraps) providing high level support in:

♦ Global product development, Sourcing and vendor collaboration. Deep domain expertise in European and Asian manufacturing.

♦ Strong Sales Channel Optimization skills; Implement supplier relationship management to assist companies in getting closer to key suppliers to identify areas to reduce waste, risk, and identify sources of innovation to enhance price: value ratio. Solid competency in top line/bottom line ROI.

♦ Private Equity Operations Experience: Due diligence, acquisitions, joint ventures.Turnaround Management: Stabilization/Business Development, “front line” leadership in distressed businesses within the areas of Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Marketing and Sales.

♦ Experienced with world renowned luxury and entertainment licenses in the timepieces, gifts, accessories, and home furnishings markets; developing product by channel for Wal-Mart to Neiman Marcus.

Professional Experience

Echo Design Group, New York, NY February 2013 – July 2014 Director: Global Sourcing, Merchandiser- Handbags Responsible for the sourcing and production of Echo branded product categories. Merchandiser for

handbags and beach bags. Managed and improved product life cycle: Conceptual development, sourcing, supply chain

management, product specifications, cost analysis, and integrating customer insights into product development process.

Collaborate with company division heads of Design and Marketing to coordinate merchandising trends with Echo Design's corporate vision and mission goals.

Created and implemented a global raw material maximization data bank for all materials by fabric content, width, cost and print process to maximize price; value ratio and design effectively into merchandising plan.

Harnessed over development from 35% per category per season to 20%. Created and implemented corporate wide master time and action calendar Conceptually developed and executed a well-rounded handbag offering.

ARTISAN HOUSE HOLDINGS, New York, NY February 2008 – February 2013Senior Vice President: Global Business Development Artisan House Holdings manages a global portfolio of fashion accessory companies and licenses including Isabella Fiore, Foley & Corinna, Carlos Falchi, Danielle Nicole and Charlotte Ronson

Developed, managed, and implemented the firm’s global brand acquisition and integration strategy in partnership with the CEO.

Led all stages of the transaction lifecycle including target identification based on synergistic fit, valuation, due diligence, offer structuring, acquisition process negotiations, and deal closing

Constructed and executed post-acquisition integration strategies that incorporated effective supply chain management, marketing and branding direction, sales channel optimization, intelligent pricing, and talent recruitment

Managed ongoing portfolio company growth, marketing, and sourcing initiatives Exclusive licensing arrangement with L.A.M.B., Gwen Stefani’s signature fashion handbag line Managed all daily operations, brand building strategies, conceptual product development, sourcing,

major account initiatives, and strategic licensing partnerships for Isabella Fiore Due diligence, acquisition, and integration of Foley & Corinna a vintage, fashion handbag and

apparel brand Rebuilt the E-Commerce strategy to leverage social media interface and expand brand presence.

Developed and executed for Carlos Falchi an exotic skin (alligator, python, tiger snake, ostrich, rare leathers) sourcing strategy that achieved a 17% raw materials cost reduction by consolidating purchases and resourcing to lower cost countries

Achieved a 15% reduction in FOB costs of finished goods by consolidating the global sourcing/production of cut & sew factories for 75,000+ handbags annually

Organized and improved internal China factory compliance team and aligned production operations with North American and global retail licensors and QVC standards

Brought a full line of 2011 Handbags to market within 10 weeks through effective management of design process acceleration and supply chain partnership.

Cerberus Capital Management, New York, NY, 2005-2008 Portfolio and Consultative Due Diligence AssignmentsSourcing, Product Development and Supply Chain ManagementCerberus Portfolio Company: Corvest 01/07 – 11/07 Interim Chief Marketing Officer

Due Diligence, Bankruptcy Proceedings, Rebuilding Stabilization & Improvement of Supply Chain post bankruptcy:

• Instituted rolling forecast/purchasing process (MRP) to improve time to market, cash flow, and inventory turns.

• Retained 17 of 20 critical foreign suppliers, reverted terms & credit lines• Implemented QA process and standards: employed China side personnel to perform factory

evaluations, testing, certifications, and production QA.• Improved freight efficiencies, 5% cost savings; 4 less days in-transit time.

Product Development Initiative:• Completed China sourcing initiative for ’08 product lines, hired China merchandisers, and

expanded supply chain bandwidth by 50% to support development efforts and product sourcing company-wide.

HR Fulfillment and Reorganization:• Re-staffed middle and senior management to broadened product development, support

major account sales and direct import sales growth.• Organized Product Management/Purchasing/Custom Import to improve time to market, cash

flow, and inventory turns. Developed key marketing and public relations programs to improve customer relations post

bankruptcy, and increase brand awareness.Created marketing/dedicated product and sales plans to implement cross selling programs to Cerberus portfolio companies: Chrysler, GMAC, Remington.

Cerberus Portfolio Company: GMG Global Motor Sports: 04/06-12/06 Researched and executed the re-sourcing initiative of high volume categories to low cost countries (including new engine initiative), and consolidated existing Asian supplier base.Lead Custom Chrome Far East office business transition and closure of office in Taiwan.

Cerberus Portfolio Company: Burnes of Boston, Div. of GHP 01/06-03/06 Consolidated supplier base, aligned joint venture partners, and restructured marketing, product development/sourcing to streamline time to market, increase margin, and reduce overhead costs.

Due Diligence Activities:Hoover floor care: relating to outsourcing and sales/merchandising. 08-12/06Rafaella apparel: supply chain optimization. 11/06JVC: initial due diligence 01/07

M.Z. Berger & Co. Long Island City, NY 2003-2005 President, Accessories & Gifts

• Established a new division in accessories, home furnishings, and gifts, to expand the company’s $200 million portfolio of timepieces, health and beauty aids.

• Created and implemented product development, design, operatio nal, and financial infrastructure to support a new business subsidiary.

• Acquired, developed product, and marketed 10 world renowned brand and entertainment licenses (NASCAR, Mattel, Marvel, Coca Cola) encompassing 15 diverse product categories.

• Worked globally to develop and secure factory joint ventures/acquisitions, and productize new technologies that deliver product differentiation within established product categories; resulting in broad sales channel distribution.

Colibri Group: 110mm Jewelry & Accessory Co. Providence, RI 1992-2003President, Timepieces/Gifts/Accessories (2001-2003)Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing Linden/Kreisler Div. (1997-2001)Vice President, Marketing, Linden Clock & Accessories Division (1994-1997)

Director, Special Markets, (Bain Capital sold Linden to Colibri) (1992-1994)• Complete responsibility for revenue; P&L, Sourcing, Marketing and Sales efforts.• Project leader for acquisition of Seth Thomas Clocks, div. of General Time.• Key Business Development Initiative: Combined product development, marketing strategies, and

sales channel tactics to Character and Luxury brand licensing acquisitions increasing sales by 30% in: Retail channels: mass market, department store, specialty chains, independent jewelry, gift, clock shops.

• Led product licensing efforts targeted at world-renowned licensors (Disney, Warner Bros., Coleman, Ralph Lauren, Movado) including: contract negotiations, product concepts, merchandising and sales: increasing corporate revenue by 30%.

• Developed, sourced, and marketed 150 product introductions annually, leading to category extensions, new product categories, and licensing opportunities.

• Created and implemented “factory direct” import program to source/develop product in China, Taiwan, Korea, and Germany. Implemented a quality assurance program resulting in less than 1% defect rate in product production lots.

• Managed inventory /product forecast achieving 4.0 annual turn rate, reduced direct expenses at an annualized rate of 10%, increased margins 1%-3% annually.

• Merged all premium/recognition , advertising specialty sales and marketing functions; incorporating Colibri’s 8 product divisions; results were a 7% revenue stream increase in non-retail channels for Jewelry, Lighters, Timepieces, Gifts.

Linden, CCM, New York, N.Y. 1983-1992Burnes of Boston, North Smithfield, RI (Bain Capital acquired Linden) (1988-1992)Director, Special Markets: Picture Frames and TimepiecesPremium/Incentive Sales Manager (1983-1988)• Implemented a special markets division for Burnes of Boston picture frames and Holson photo

albums, first year sales results excess of 2.5 million, in addition to incrementally increasing Linden special markets sales by 20%.

• Created timepieces and gifts special markets division encompassing premium/incentive, recognition, advertising specialty and military. Utilization of 3 separate sales forces totaling 25 independent rep organizations generating over 10 million annually.

• Developed custom giftware and timepieces for premium end user major accounts delivering a company-wide revenue increase of 10% within two years.

Canon USA, Inc. Lake Success, N.Y. 1978-1983Assistant Manager, Special Markets, Home Office Products (1980-1983)National Marketing Assistant, Camera, Home Office Products (1978-1980)• Completed two-year training program with independent marketing consultants to build the

infrastructure and sales organization for a Special Markets division.• Delivered $4 million revenue in personal copiers, palm printers, and calculators from all non retail

channels: Direct mail, Military, Premium/Incentive and Employee Recognition. • Liaison to General Manager, and sales force. Sales and marketing support efforts: Trade Show

Coordinator, Coop Advertising Administrator, Product Training.•

EducationBachelor of Business Administration, Marketing 1978Dowling College, New York