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New York, New York, Us

Han He Group, Inc. is a vertical moderate knit and sweater company established over 15 years ago. Initially hired as a consultant to expand their business into branded labels (Tint & Shadow, Shadow & Sky and Knit & Cast), I was hired full-time in 3 months after bringing in TJMaxx, TJMaxx Canada and Ross.I developed a line that is modern and well priced based on white space opportunities. I created a profitable specialty store business utilizing styles booked by department stores and working closely with buying offices. I also targeted private label business with Boscov’s and Beall’s securing $750.0 in orders.In this role, I have hired and trained a core team of designer, production/tech manager and assistant.

New York, New York, Us

I served as a consultant to Mayes NYC, a sustainable luxury fashion company that dresses plus size women in sophisticated, fun, bold fashions. I created a business plan with a two tier strategy for selling: our own website and through accounts. Once our website was up and running, our first step was establishing a social media presence through Instagram, Facebook and Linkedin and cultivated influencers who promote and wear the brand to generate sales. Mayes NYC is now proudly in Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom’s and Bloomingdale’s.

Founded in 1994, Pacific Garment Company is a state-of-the-art development, merchandising and production company specializing in men’s and women’s wovens and knits. Based in China with offices around the world, the company's expertise in textile manufacturing and innovation produces high quality products quickly and at competitive prices.As a Senior Consultant acting as Senior Vice President, Sales & Merchandising - Central Park, I launched the Central Park moderate label with better quality fabrics and yarns. As a consultant, I was accountable for creating and sampling a line within six weeks to present during January market.Further success in this role included securing appointments across distribution tiers including Sam’s Club, TJX, Burlington, JCPenney and others.

New York, Ny , Us

Focused on the fashion-conscious, contemporary customer, RXB’s modern vintage-inspired casual knits, tops and sweaters offers affordable luxury. Known for quality and value pricing, embroideries, fabric mixing and washes, the brand excels in providing versatile styles that are both relaxed and stylish, filling the void for day-into-evening looks.In this leadership role, I was responsible for invigorating the RXB brand and establishing a strong DNA for all product categories and fueling sales growth for branded and private label. Drove brand awareness by:• Increasing visibility by establishing relationships with Beall’s, Shopko, Evine, Zulily and Sierra Trading• Addressing white space for St. John’s Bay (JCPenney) and Style & Co. (Macy's) earning $2.5M orders• Increasing Sam’s Club business by 210%, from $2.1M to $6.5M

New York, New York, Us

One Jeanswear Group designs, markets, produces, and distributes a distinguished portfolio of branded and private label jeanswear brands throughout North America. The brand works with retailers in every tier of distribution, seamlessly adapting to the dynamic retail landscape to reach a widespread consumer base.My leadership role was to infuse growth in this ionic denim brand across multiple distribution channels. Driving strategies for $295M and a staff of six, we:• Developed core strategies to stabilize, grow and manage business models for Kohl’s, Belk,JC Penney’s, Stage and Ross stores• Initiated private label programs at Sear’s for the plus buyer, booking $300 in initial sales• Launched MIRACLE jeans with “patented tummy technology” for two distribution tiers with first year sales of $6M

OneWorld Apparel is a Los Angeles based fashion brand that’s designed for the modern woman of every age, shape and size. Known for artistic prints, bold colors and Boho inspired styles that make the customer look and feel beautiful.As Executive Vice President, for a sales volume of $100.0M and a team of 10, I was accountable for identifying accounts with growth opportunity and implementing stretch plan strategies. Successes included:• Creating a private label legacy program of sublimated knit tops for lower tier distribution channels• Managing markdown allowances to 2% of the division’s sales• Managing Macy’s private label programs (18% of division’s volume) and programs for the Avenue, Beall’s and Dress Barn• Re-opening JC Penney missy account for Fall 2015 with an inital order of $1.8M

Kellwood Apparel is an American apparel manufacturer. Founded in 1961, Kellwood's portfolio of Women's, Juniors and Girls apparel includes: Parker, Devlin, Briggs NY, Democracy, Jax, Rewind and My Michelle, as well as licensed brands.Working in the Lifestyle Alliance Group to re-invigorate the Sag Harbor and Briggs labels by modernizing the core product and increasing profit margins, I established a strong foundation for further successes including:• Developing a private label cashmerlon program, adding $5.0M in volume to the Sag Harbor division • Establishing a successful private label pants programs with department and big box retailers• Managing inventory among distribution channels without diluting the brand• Assessing the division’s budgets and re-structuring the sales and merchandising functions to leverage processes and teams reducing SG&A

New York, Ny, Us

Founded in 1970 by Eli Rousso, Rousso Apparel Group is based on a belief to constantly update and improve product design and to always be ahead of an ever-changing fashion market.As President of the Sales Division, I leveraged sales force management and merchandising competence to formalize processes and techniques for the moderate active and casual brands of Oleg Cassini, Three Hearts as well as private label programs. Coached team of senior sales associates to manage and grow the product lines to $35M. Key accomplishments were:• Collaborating with key retailers to best understand product voids and grow private label business 20%• Launching a slimming solutions line, growing volume to $6M or 17% of total company volume

During my initial tenure with Kellwood as President, Sales & Marketing, I had leadership responsibility for developing key brands including Sag Harbor, Prophecy and Briggs, growing and developing the sales team to manage an increase in sales volume from $220M to $350M. Key wins:• Implementing speed-to-market program on fashion items (120 days) adding $10M in sales first year• Launched an innovative lifestyle knitwear brand and opened 300 doors for initial distribution• Consolidated lines, sales teams and budgets while maintaining overall sales volume during company transition to vertical strategy

Jones New York is a womenswear chain offering classic clothing & accessories. Jones New York is a division of Nine West Holdings. Responsibilities included:• Directing sales and merchandising teams and managing financials, budgets and driving the P&L • Collaborating with design throughout all phases of development from concept, color, and costing to shipment, merchandising and sales