Henry Drago Email & Phone Number

Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States

Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States

Brooklyn, Ny

𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿• Managed 50+ independent brands that American Design Club represented at wholesale gift trade shows.• Led research of discovery program for prospective brands; initiated communication of representation platform.• Researched market and design trends; considered insights and needs of wholesale and retail consumer clients.• Acquired on average $80,000 (per 6-month period) in trade show participation… Show more 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿• Managed 50+ independent brands that American Design Club represented at wholesale gift trade shows.• Led research of discovery program for prospective brands; initiated communication of representation platform.• Researched market and design trends; considered insights and needs of wholesale and retail consumer clients.• Acquired on average $80,000 (per 6-month period) in trade show participation fees.• Coordinated production and organization of trade shows; booth design, layout, and product arrangement.• Designed and produced show marketing materials (flyers, business cards, tear sheets, vinyl signage).• Attended trade shows and markets, coordinating sales with buyers and seeking out new representation clients.𝗪𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁• Communicated with retail vendors at trade shows, negotiating wholesale orders and building contact networks.• Assisted in management of American Design Club retail stores (Chinatown & Soho locations).• Conducted visual merchandising, retail arrangements, as well as purchase orders and inventory counts.• Supported involvement and management of pop up events in and around New York City.𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻• Coordinator of 40+ showcased designers for annual design exhibit (May ‘19 Sound & Vision, Times Square)• Constructed outlining installation plan, assisted on site with show installation and breakdown.• Managed design, production and installation of signage and on-site marketing materials.𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻• Designed and licensed the 365 Gradient Calendar to be produced by American Design Club for wholesale.• Acquired accounts such as the Cooper Hewitt Shop / SFMOMA Museum Store / RISD Store.• Featured gift in the 2017 holiday gift guide from the Cooper Hewitt Shop. Show less