Max Levy
29237 Quincy Street
Castaic, California 91384
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10/2014 - 5/2020 Hypercel Corporation, Valencia, CA
Product Manager
· Developed and managed all in-house product brands - Naztech & HyperGear.
· Managed overseas office through-out product development and manufacturing
processes.
· Support to shipping and logistics team.
· Support sales and marketing teams with product knowledge, training, presentation and
sales calls.
· Liaison to marketing and graphics departments.
· Maintained and improved over 30+ overseas manufacturing partnerships.
· Closely working with overseas manufacturers to improve margins and production lead
times.
· Research potential new manufacturing partnerships.
· Provided strategic global corporate strategy and planning.
04/2012 - 10/2014 Max Levy Product & Brand Consulting, Delanco, NJ
Principal Consultant
· Provided strategic product and brand analysis from all stages including planning,
development and product launch - UV3, UV3+, iDrive Sunglasses, Loudmouth Golf
Eyewear.
· Service clients with expertise and support in manufacturing logistics, retail development,
wholesale sales, and internet sectors of business.
· Branding and product marketing expertise guided in a key focus into brand DNA and
overall synergy in all aspect of clients business.
· Fashion and consumer product brand and product invention or reinvention.
10/2006 - 04/2012 UV Sales, Inc d.b.a iZone Group, Northvale, NJ
Director of Product Development & Head Buyer
· Select, develop and manage all in house and 3rd party eyewear, electronic and fashion
accessory brands. - Rayban, Versace, Anne Klein, Bolle, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana,
Guess, Energizer, JVC, JBL, X-mini, Belkin, UV3, UV3+, iDrive, Anyware, GoGear
· Continue to build brand equity and customer loyalty by further developing and
understanding the brand image and DNA.
· Ensure all products fit into the corporate pricing structure.
· Closely working with overseas manufacturers to improve margins and production lead
times.
· Support retail & wholesale team goals by driving cost of goods down while increasing
turns.
· Development of new product categories and brands.
04/2005 - 10/2006 UV Sales, Inc d.b.a iZone Group, Northvale, NJ
Assistant Buyer/UV3 Brand Manager
· Managed UV3 Sunglasses brand
· Assisted in the development of new product categories and brands.
· Supported Eyewear Buyer & Inventory Controller in purchase order fulfillment and
logistics.
· Supported Retail & Wholesale teams with product knowledge and training.
· Merchandised and controlled retail location on-hand inventory.
06/2004 - 03/2005 New York Life Insurance Company, New York, NY
Registered Agent
· Sold in-house financial vehicles to clients including insurance, retirement, education and
long term care insurance.
· Aquire new clients through varies methods including cold calling, area convincing,
referral and event marketing.
· Analyzed and presented client financial proposals.
· Managed client product portfolios.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Excellent communicator with outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills
· 16 years of cumulative experience in branding, product development, product
positioning, merchandising, sales, and manufacturing logistics.
· 16 years of global sourcing experience
· 9 years experience with warehouse management systems (WMS)
· Sales support (Sales Presentations)
· Proficient in all Microsoft studio software such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint
EDUCATION
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Business Administration, University of Phoenix, August 2013
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Internet Systems Protocol, University at Albany, August 2000 - May 2002
