Howard Markowitz Email & Phone Number

Responsible for all boys wear merchandise purchases for the shoppers world retail outlets.

Sales in mens and children's wear to retail outlets.

Department Buyer for the menswear division from 1999-2002, women's wear division from 2002-2003, and children's wear and accessories from 2003-2010. Started a Marketing & Sales Promotion Department from scratch. V.P. of Marketing and Public Relations. Developed partnerships with vendors to support the brand, including marketing associates with Sprite, Coca Cola, NBA, MTV and Hot 97 Radio. Attended many trade shows to determine newest material styles and pricing and shopped for best value and competitive pricing while making selections. Shopped the entire urban and suburban market to keep a breast of the new trends in fashion concentrading on peak periods and holidays. Co-op marketing in stores with vendors. Collaborated with DM's and held meeting to discuss merchandise for each upcoming season.

Head buyer for over 40 retail stores in the north region and florida. Responsible for all purchases in menswear merchandise for Jean Country retail stores. Organized fashion shows for Jean Country on a semi-annual basis. Created and developed the "Sweatique" division of the company including concept, assortment, merchandising, purchases, stores, staffing, and operating functions. Attended many trade shows to determine the newest materials, styles, and prices; and shopped for best value and competitive pricing when making selections. Set up stores visual presentations using planogram's, POP displays, and end-caps. Directly in charge of assembling private labels together with coordinating accessories. Kept abreast of new trends in fashion's concentrating on peak periods and holidays. Helped create the retail chain "Screeem", a unisex alternative shopping experience catering to young, creative and artistically inspired consumers.