Charles Hanna
Chicago, IL
Results-driven professional with ~20 years experience in global sourcing, product development, project management and B2B sales/marketing management; servicing distributors AND suppliers in the promotional products (PPAI), advertising specialty (ASI) and awards & recognition (ARA) industries for an extensive range of commodities across many verticals. Services span from concept to delivery of product. Proficient in a variety of Internet/e-marketing strategies, productivity software and ERP platforms. Highly developed organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and execute complex projects. Excellent team player/leader with demonstrated experience of working diplomatically and collaboratively with all levels of staff to ensure successful implementation of projects.
8-year U.S. Army Veteran and Eagle Scout.
Inventor, US Patent # 7,083,295
Strong areas include:
- Custom Apparel
- Cap/Headwear
- Technology Products (USB Flash Drives, Digital Photo Frames, etc.)
- Luggage, Bags and Cases
- Electronics/Electronics Components
- Gifts/Crafts
- Glassware/Drinkware (including crystal)
- Ceramics
- Textiles (canvas, nylon, jute, leather)
- Minerals (marble/granite)
- Metals (aluminum, brass)
- Molded plastics/resins
- Sporting Goods
- Toys
- Timepieces (watches/clocks)
- Eyewear (sunglasses)
To date, I have worked directly with OEM/ODM factories in China, Thailand, Taiwan, Cambodia, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, France, Italy, Czech Republic, Slovenia
Feel free to contact me with any inquiries.
Specialties:
Global product sourcing/development, vendor qualification, pricing analysis/negotiation, QC/product testing/safety/certification/compliance (RoHS, Child Safety Testing, non-lead/phthalates products, EN71 1/2/3, ASTM. CPSIA), packaging, HTS/duty verification, supply chain management, Diversity Supplier (MBE) projects, brand/product management, trade show planning, execution and follow up, product presentations, relationship building with key accounts, design/production of marketing collater