1. Rosemary Y Sharp
4 Taylor Court, Locust Valley, 11560
E-mail: RYSharp@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 2013
Senior 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

2.  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 Assignments
Sourcing, Product Development and Supply Chain Management
Cerberus 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. 08-12/06
Rafaella apparel: supply chain optimization. 11/06
JVC: 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, operational, 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.

3. Colibri Group: 110mm Jewelry & Accessory Co. Providence, RI 1992-2003
President, 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. 1983-1992
Burnes of Boston, North Smithfield, RI (Bain Capital acquired Linden) (1988-1992)
Director, Special Markets: Picture Frames and Timepieces
Premium/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. 1978-1983
Assistant 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.
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Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing 1978
Dowling College, New York