John Strashun Email & Phone Number

Melville, New York, Us

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<​ Asics license not renewed --Reference and Recommendation from Amin Cayre <​Oversaw the launch of ASICS Kid’s Activewear in Boy’s for -Spring '13 <​Opened 50+ Key Retailers across all channels.---Build total Sales to $10 M <​Launch for Spring'15 Girl's Sets 2/4 & 4/6x ,Toddler Boy's Short Sets < Fall '15 Launch -,7/16 Separates,Tops,and Leggings.<​Responsible for all Sales and placement of products<​Performance Separates, Tops, Bottoms and Sets -Boy's and Girl's sets and separates.<​Channels of distribution include –Department Stores, Sporting Goods Retailers,E-Com/Omini Channel,Specialty Stores, Mid Tier Stores,Military,Off Price Retailers and Flash Sites--Amazon.com, Kohls's.com, JCP.com, Bon Ton, Boscovs,, REI, Nexcom, Gordmans, Nordstrom Rack, TJX, Zulily,Ect. <​Work with Asics Corporate for the launch of product for Asics E-com/Omni Channel, Asics Retail Stores, Asics Outlet Stores and future Asics Sponsored Marathons-Incl. NYC<​Work with ownership-[Amin Cayre] to insure correct Buy’s,SKU'S, Sales Planning-,Pricing and Msrp’s <​Work closely with Asics Design Director &VP of Design and Merchandising<​Work closely with- Vice President Sourcing and Production <​Licensing Brand Director-- Work with all major Brand agency's -acquire new brands--Authentic Brands Group,Iconix Brand, Marquee brands, VFC,Conde Nast, Wilhelmina Tucker Brand & Entertainment Group, Cherokee Global Brands,The Brand Liaison,CPLG North America,The Joester Loria,Brandberry Group, as well as various companies for licensing opportunities. < Oversee All Social Media Platforms for Brand -for Retail and Consumer Sites-Facebook, Instagram,LinkedIn ,Twitter for Maximum brand exposure

Franco Apparel - Team Licensed - Majestic Kids--MLB, NCAA, NBA

New York, New York, Us

• Responsible for overseeing and building the Haddad accessories brand for the leading manufacturer of branded children’s apparel in the US. Company volume exceeded $300 million. Key accounts included Dillard’s, Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Macy’s, Bealls, Lord &Taylor, Gordmans, Stein Mart, Sears, Eastbay, Barnes & Noble, and Follett's. Licenses included Nike, Nike 6.0, Jordan, Levi’s,and Nike Team Sports accessories. Increased market penetration and sales by 40% for 2008/2010.•Successfully increased E-Com business by100+% Categories included cold weather beanies, sets, gloves, headwear, backpacks, sack packs and roller bags.• Nike Team Sports apparel -MLB. NCAA oversaw programs for Macy’s, Dillard’s, Lord & Taylor.Stein Mart, MLB.Com,The Paradies Shops, Hudson News, Pro Image and specialty stores. Increased market penetration by 55% for apparel.• Presented Haddad financial and business plans brand decks, and made corporate presentations to buyers, planners and senior management.• Developed successful assortment plans and regional strategies to drive sales and increase margins.• Monitored weekly selling reports and presented plans to increase margins where needed.• Planned and achieved sales volume for all key accounts.•Mentored Interns and entry level sales associates

New York, Ny, Us

•Responsible for managing a team of 14 sales representatives and 3 in house account executives team for all department stores in Reebok/Adidas Team and Everlast Brand apparel. Developed successful programs. Have solid retailer relationships.•Spearheaded and presented major proposals and business plans to DMM’s and buyers to increase total Reebok/Adidas penetration in Dillard’s, Macy’s East, Macy’s South, Macy’s Mid West, Belk, Nordstrom, Bon Ton, Peebles/ Stage stores in both boys and girls product for NFL, MLB, NBA, NCAA and MLS Licenses.• Responsible for merchandise buys for the department stores • Ability to monitor weekly selling and gross margin reports and to react accordingly • Increased sales volume by 35% for department stores

New York, New York, Us

*Built the total Team/Branded business to $25 M•Responsible for the implementation of major programs for the leading manufacturer of branded children’s apparel in the US. Licenses included Brand Jordan, Nike Brand, and Nike Team Sports in department stores, mid tier retailers, sporting goods retailers and Aafes.• Build team sports programs from zero base to $15 million under the Mighty Mac Sports label and Nike Team Sports in Dillard’s, Macy’s East, Burdines, Richs, Filene's, Famous Barr, Kohl’s, Mervyns, Kids Foot Locker, Champs, Academy Sports, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Aafes in both boys and girls product,sizes 0-20. increased apparel sales by 250%• Set up the initial team business with Macy's after they had been out of the business for 10 years in children's.Took a small fragmented Dillard's business and grew it across all divisions using advanced zip code technology by region/division to achieve maximum sales in NFL, MLB, NBA and NCAA. Worked along with upper management to achieve this. • Responsible for developing and growing the direct team business. Built programs and market penetration directly with major sports teams such as The Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians, Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers Milwaukee Bucks, Aramark and NY Islanders• Led the launch and building of Brand Jordan in Dillard’s all 5 divisions, Macy’s East, Rich’s, Burdines, Famous Barr, Filene’s, Aafes and Champs Sports • Spearheaded and presented major proposals and business plans to all major retailers. Worked with DMM’s on all major accounts to increase total Nike and Brand Jordan Haddad penetration.• Ability to monitor weekly selling and gross margin reports and to react accordingly.•. Led the launch in the early days of the E-com business with the major Haddad Licensed brands, both branded and team.

Education record

Bs, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services