P&L responsibility for a top-tier collection of evening gowns, dresses and separates noted for impeccable tailoring, uncompromising attention to detail, and the finest quality fabrics. Donald Deal's designs have graced the pages of national fashion magazines, appear on the red Carpet and sell to exclusive retailers nationwide.

Launched and developed a globally recognized wholesale and retail fashion consulting firm specializing in retail strategy, brand development, and global expansion. Created customized strategies enabling businesses to target new markets and capitalize on opportunities to increase value, brand awareness, and profitability. Positioned and elevated small companies onto their next level.

Marketing and merchandising strategist for this contemporary dress collection.

Established, developed and administered the merchandise and marketing concept for this start-up designer collection.

Successfully launched and managed the women's sportswear collection. Opening 5 Saks and 4 Neiman Marcus stores and key speciality stores in the first season.

Managed the Michael Kors Collection Sales and Corporate Retail Divisions. • Increased domestic and international sales by 40 %. • Day-to-day responsibility for the budgeting, analysis and expense control areas.• Supervised merchandising, presentation and international sales.• Coordinated Department and Specialty store relationships.Established Retail Division including: site selection, lease negotiations, construction and facilities management. Designed and opened Michael Kors and KORS free standing flagship stores worldwide.• Developed Michael Kors, Michael Kors Men’s and KORS shop-in-shop concepts.• Launched 47 shop-in-shops in Asia, Europe and the US.• Established store ambience and visuals, recruited and trained staff, initiated marketing events and packaging. Exceeded volume goals by 20%.• Selected and managed automated sales and inventory system.• Strategized store opening calendar and events with retail principles.

Developed and administered the merchandise concept and the marketing/sales strategy for this start-up on-line store.

Directed merchandising, sales and press in the American market for European Designer Collections.

• Drove significant sales and gross margin increases in Designer Sportswear and Better Apparel. Revamped vendor structure, required limited distribution increasing sales and gross margins.• Interfaced with store principles in the facilitation and integration of merchandising and sales goals.• Initiated vendor participation and maximized profit opportunities by incorporating purchase agreements and providing merchandising direction to designers.• Identified and launched exclusive brands including Isaac Mizrahi, Richard Tyler, Badgley Mishka, Michael Kors, Eskandar, Chrome Hearts, and Pamela Dennis.• Developed and revised weekly business plans based upon sales and trend analysis.• Recruited seasoned sales professionals to increase customer base. Developed exclusive programs to increase sales traffic. • Managed in house product development increasing cashmere sales by 45%.

• Promoted to this newly created merchandising and staff development role.• Tracked sales and trends maximizing profit and increasing gross margin by 4%.

• Women’s Designer Sportswear • Luxury Men’s Sportswear & Furnishings