Frank Hart
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My name is Frank Hart and I am a driven, customer focused executive with over 18 years of experience in product development and design. I’ve worked with some of the biggest customers in the world such as Walmart and Target, as well as brand building for mid-tier, specialty, and department store retailers such as Kohls, Shoe Carnival, DSW, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Bass Pro, and more. I also have over 10 years of experience as an account executive/sales and business development manager where I represented over $500 million worth of retail business with Walmart alone, while still doing my day to day job as head of product development. I consider myself an expert in product development and sourcing.
While all of that is what I’ve done, who I am is an excited, passionate, person who still considers product development a true passion. I have an urge to always strive for the best in product design and merchandising, and would like to be able to apply my years of experience to the development of product for your company. -
Education
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Bachelor's of Fine Art IllustrationRingling College of Art and Design2003
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Experience
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VP of Sales and Product DevelopmentHYIAug 2020 - Present (5 years 11 months)
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SVP Product Develpment and SalesCalson Investment LTDAug 2012 - Present (13 years 11 months)• Senior Vice President –Product Development and Sales – October 2014
• Senior Director – Product Development = August 2012 – September 2014
o Accelerated POS growth from $200MM to $500MM, with a long term growth target of $1B in the next 5 years.
o Lead negotiations and product development for the Walmart account by focusing on business analysis and delivering on key consumer insights.
o Develop line plans working directly with a team of designers delivering current styles through trend research that drive retailer growth and increase in-store traffic.
o Managed multiple teams of product developers and designers across multiple categories of footwear.
o Directed development from concept to final product that fit into the DNA and storytelling of a new brand launch at Target for footwear.
o Travel overseas working directly with internal sourcing teams to ensure top quality materials are used and merchandise aligns with agreed upon product designs.
o Awarded with Supplier of the Year for the total company of Walmart in July of 2015.
o Multiple Supplier of the Year awards in the Apparel category.
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Awards
o Awarded with Supplier of the Year for the total company of Walmart in July of 2015.
o Multiple Supplier of the Year awards in the Apparel category -
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On Coroflot@frankhart31, member since 2006
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