Intellex Acquires Expert by Big Village

We're thrilled to announce that Intellex has acquired Expert by Big Village, effective March 22, 2024. This strategic move enhances our capabilities and strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional solutions to our customers.

Stay tuned for more updates on how this acquisition will benefit our clients and experts.

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Expert Details

Wood Furniture, Design, Production, Importing, Wholesaling, Retail Furniture Sales, and Ownership

ID: 732707 Washington, USA

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He is an expert in wood furniture design. He also has quality expertise in finding manufacturing plants and training suppliers to make a high-quality product. His career in this field spans over 50 years.

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 1967 Degree: N/A Subject: General Studies (Mathematics, Foreign Language) Institution: Everett Community College (Washington)

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2012 to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Vice President Department: Design and Production
Responsibilities:
As co-founder of this solid wood furniture company, Expert is responsible for product design and sourcing. Customers are "top 100" furniture dealers in the U.S. -- some of the largest globally.

Expert has identified and evaluated factory options and quality. Throughout factory floor setup, he trained workers in all process techniques and supply chain management practices. This included proper selection of lumber, kiln drying, sealing techniques, selection of finishes and glues. Other sourcing activities include co-development of unique new finishes with factory supplier.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1991 to 2012 Employer: Tradewins LLC Title: President Department:
Responsibilities:
This solid wood furniture company functioned as a broker/agent sourcing product from factory and supplying to retailers and distributors. The company was the first to introduce quality China-sourced solid wood furniture to the U.S. market. Products were primarily for home use, e.g., kitchen tables, master bedroom, and youth furniture.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1978 to 1991 Employer: (Eponymous) Furniture, Inc. Title: President Department:
Responsibilities:
Expert's furniture retailer placed a strong emphasis on all wood furniture for bedroom, dining room, home office and entertainment centers. The company claimed 4 retail stores in the greater Seattle area, ranging in size from 12,000 sq. ft. to 24,000 sq. ft., warehouse and distribution center of 65,000 sq. ft., 35 employees. Expert sourced furniture direct from factories as well as through distributors.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1962 to 1978 Employer: (Eponymous) Furniture, Inc. Title: General Manager Department:
Responsibilities:
Expert was General Manager from 1971-78; prior to this time, he held various roles in this family-owned business (1962-71).

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