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Women’s – Sourcing and ProductionSourced and managed successful launch of the Ivanka Trump Sportswear CollectionSpring’ 12 CollectionProjected initial annual volume of $10 million Achieved target initial gross margins and maintained required mark up for retailersDeveloped initial sourcing strategy for product launch utilizing both China and India Effectively managed the product development and production process and delivered all products on time

Managed production of over $75 million of major sportswear brands for Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones, Hickey Freeman, Austin Reed and Lyle & ScottDeveloped new manufacturing strategies by counter-sourcing product so as to increase gross marginsDeveloped and executed new sourcing strategy and supplier relationships in Korea, Taiwan, China/Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Bangladesh, South Africa, and PeruEffectively sourced, negotiated pricing and improved gross margins for all brands to meet corporate requirementsEffectively managed the overall production process and improved on time delivery of all product categories while reducing air shipment costs

Managed $35 million of production - directed design, executed production and controlled delivery and inventory of woven shirts, pants, shorts and outerwearSourced and negotiated products with domestic and foreign manufacturersEstablished and managed the Big and Tall division, delivering sales of over $3 millionGant Corporation: 1983 – 1985 | Merchandise Manager – Men’s Pants and Shorts