I am a senior brand and apparel retail executive with more than 20 years of multi store management for a variety of nationally recognized clothiers in retail and outlet channels. I am an energetic, engaged, and trusted leader who has led and trained hundreds of store managers, field managers and sales associates in multiple states. My teams have a proven record of exceeding sales targets and generating millions of dollars in annual sales. I excel at using store configurations to maximize inventory levels while maintaining visual presentations and also at developing and implementing policies that increase efficiency.In all my positions, I regularly reported to and worked with senior management, including division presidents. They consistently praised my sales, operations, leadership, and customer service skills.My professional awards include being inducted into the PVH Corp. Retail Field Division Diamond Council for excellencies sales performance, operational compliance, creative merchandising and personnel development.These are some of my many achievements: - Led a team of Van Heusen retail store managers, including 200 field managers and associates in seven states, that generated more than $24 million in sales. (PVH Corp.) - Led the closing go the Van Heusen retail division's remaining 24 stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. (PVH Corp.) - Oversaw four different divisions, including a team of more than 350 field managers and sales associates, that generated more than $35 million in annual sales. (PVH Corp.) - Managed operations for a store with $18 million in annual sales. Hired and trained, and mentored more than 60 associates. Managed the store launch of the Karl Lagerfeld rollout/initiative. (H&M) - Managed operations for stores with annual sales of $2 million -$10 million. (Old Navy)I have a B.S. in Business Marketing from Marist College.Please feel free to connect with and contact me. You can reach me at davidlesser01@gmail.com.