Tat Fai Zipper Co., located in Dongguan City, China, has been a vertical manufacturer of high quality zippers. Current customers include Wal-Mart, VF Corp., Macy's, Ascena Retail Group, Levi-Strauss, Ann Taylor, Charming Shoppes, The Gap, Tahari, Bernard Chaus, GIII, etc.

International marketing, sales and sourcing consultation for textiles, apparel and apparel trim products. Current client - Tat Fai Zipper Co. Previous clients - Faytex moisture management fabrics; Golden Sales labels and hang tags; Waliki Alpaca sweaters.

Directed International Marketing and Export. Developed a global sales support system that has successfully increased market share by extending sales and technical services outside domestic territorial boundaries. Department acted as liaison between the management, merchandisers, designers, product development and quality control technicians of major apparel brands, including Liz Claiborne, Jones New York, Levi, Polo, and their domestic and foreign offices, agents and contractors.Established a similar program to provide same type of service package to major retailers, including Nordstrom, May Co., J.C. Penney, Lands’ End, Gap, Limited, Eddie Bauer, and others, for production of their private label programs.Managed Export business with major focus on Mexico, Central America/Caribbean Basin and Asia.Provided technical problem solving, quality assurance assistance and global sourcing consultation.Managed a market segment of the product line, which included product development, strategic planning and operative planning, merchandising, quality assurance and marketing communications.

Managed Retail Marketing staff of 7 plus 50 field agents. Objective was to influence new business by developing special programs that gave product exposure and reinforced the corporate message to the primary customer base (Apparel Manufactures) as well as secondary targets (Retailers)Directed all advertising and sales promotion for 3 divisions. End-use categories included men’s wear, women’s wear, and active sportswear.Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans; market intelligence; advertising campaigns; Public Relations; creative concepts; media planning; graphic design; ad layout and production. Worked in-house and with agencies.Created special promotions and tie-ins with major apparel companies and retail groups.

Responsible for key account sales, product development, styling, sourcing and market research for "Tom Sawyer" boy's wear and "Eldorado" young men's brands.Worked with merchandising staff in developing new products and designs based on market and fashion trends.Researched the market to source piece goods and manufacturing contractors.Worked with outside contractors to establish design and production specifications and to monitor quality standards.Assisted in developing and implementing advertising and public relations campaigns.Managed New York sales office.

Responsible for developing private label apparel products and for establishing a profitable sourcing structure for 25 major department store chains. Established the first department store "Unisex" fashion boutiques in the U.S.

Completed the Executive Training Program and achieved positions of increasing responsibility, including Department Manager, NY Assistant Buyer and Branch Assistant Buyer. Member of the merchandising team that established the John Weitz Boutique, one of the first men's "designer" boutiques in America.