My entire career has been dedicated to leather, from sourcing to the highest quality final products. I am a world-class leather tannery and shoe manufacturing consultant and subject matter expert with a highly pragmatic approach to global leather sourcing and shoe finishing. I implement and energize footwear brands to the highest level of aesthetic insight by guiding the development process to new echelons of footwear excellence. With decades of experience working with leading Italian and European finish suppliers, I deliver across-the-board innovation with hand-crafted Artisan looks. I have mastered an inspired and creative eye for seasonal trends, providing the formulation and training necessary to achieve superior results. With my extensive experience in the Far East, India, and South America, I provide the cultural sensitivity necessary to inspire and direct multi-national teams through successful product launches and on-going production consistency. My core strengths and deliverables include:► Global Applications: Full integration within multi-national environments ► Leadership: Successful team leader for global initiatives and project execution ► Orientation: Passionate about product aesthetics and integrity ► Enthusiasm: Energetic, positive attitude to move and inspire  ► Strategic Vision: Pragmatic approach to short and long term solutions ► Customer Centric: Swiftly capitalize on client and customer insights ► Communication: Tactful, discreet, persuasive, and effective communicator  ► Systems Integration: Adept at providing on-line systems for the shoe industry► Training: Geared to proper use of upper leather and shoe finishingFor a consultation regarding your needs, please feel free to contact me directly at johnkovach.glfs@gmail.com