MARK HAGOOD

mh1001a6e@westpost.net
786.525.8694
CONTEMPORARY LIGHTING SPECIALIST
Design Execution * Purchasing & Merchandising Expertise * Team Leade
rship
Highly focused and results-oriented individual with extensive experience and kno
wledge in contemporary lighting, including store concept and design, new product
buying, and product placement. Proven track record of designing and implementin
g visually stunning layouts within time and budget requirements. Skilled at esta
blishing and maintaining vendor and customer relations, resulting in increased b
usiness, referrals, and achieving organizational objectives. Maintain up-to-date
recognition and knowledge of current trends, as well as ability to forecast the
most fashionable designs for upcoming years.
CORE COMPETENCIES
* Sales & Customer Service
* Return on Investment (ROI)
* Vendor Relations * Inventory Control
* Industry Trends
* Product Selection * Resource Allocation
* Space Planning
* Dynamic Presentations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LUNATIKA- Miami Beach, FLorida 1993 - 2009
Founder / Owner / Partner / Sales / Management
Oversaw contemporary lighting showroom operations including the training and dev
elopment of a staff of six. Maintained visual standards by implementing and exec
uting visual environments showcasing products. Competent in all areas of sales
including working with retail customers, architects and interior designers. Moni
tored inventory levels, ordered merchandise, and established pricing. Created pu
rchase orders for all new product buying and sales orders. Participated in train
ings with vendors and representatives to acquire knowledge on new products and i
ntroductions. Extensive knowledge of shipping and receiving and claims.
DEPARTMENT 56 RICHARD S. SMITH NEW YORK - New York, New York
1986 - 1992
Vice President / Sales / Management
Oversaw wholesale manufacturer's representative showroom in the giftware industr
y. Responsible for showroom staff of ten as well as salespersons for the Northe
ast section of the United States. Duties included trade shows throughout the ye
ar as well as being the sales representative for New York City.
PAPER MOON GRAPHICS - Los Angeles, California
1982 - 1986
Sales Representative
Sales Representative for contemporary greeting card and stationery company with
territory including Texas and Louisiana.
EXHIBITOR MARKETING SERVICES - Dallas, Texas
1980 - 1982
Account Executive
Account Executive for Advertising and Public Relations Agency located in the Wor
ld Trade Center in Dallas, Texas which specialized in servicing the needs of the
wholesale industry.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, Norman, Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts, J
ournalism