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Generated new channels of distribution for imported products thoughout CT and NYImplemented sales strategies by price points and quality to impact different demographic markets.Developed new market imagery presentations achieving consumer reognition of products and incressing sales turnover.

Eight years as proprietor and operator gaining pratical insight in sales, marketing and merchandising at the consurmer level.Used my extensive sales and marketing background to effectively redfine the store to capture a more affluent customer base and by doing so increased operating margins by 12%Created numerous new initiatives including presentation formats, corporate events both on premises and with local charitable organizations. Constantly trained and delveloped sales staff for maximum customer service.

•Responsible for sales in men’s furnishings and bridge classifications. Managed in house and independent sales force •Restructured administrative staff for increased efficiency and cost savings.•Traveled extensively to all major retailers across the country working with senior management on new product launches and product development projects.Revamped open stock basic dress shirt program wich resulted in a 16% increase in shipments for the year 2000..

•Founded, designed and set up New York office for a vertical Italian silk manufacture for men’s and women’s accessories including licensee merchandising and sales for DKNY, Ferre,Longchamp,Lacroix,Trussardi and Ungaro•P&L responsibility for licensed and private label sales in a broad and diverse channel of distribution.•Boosted annual volume by 83% in the 1st year.•Initiated and developed new initiative to manufacture exclusive accessories for retailers such as Tiffany & Co., Cole-Haan, and the New York Library resulting in $ 4 million of incremental revenue.•Traveled though out the USA building relationships with majors and specialty stores.

Saks Fifth Avenue- Men's designer clothing buyer.Salvatore Ferragamo- Sales Mgr sportswear and dress furnishings wholesale.Fummagalli Sales Director Wholesale