John Rusk Email & Phone Number

Mooresville, Nc, Us

World Wide

Los Angeles, California, United States

Charlotte, Dhaka & San Salvador

www.wishbonecps.comwishbone is a private global manufacturer of men’s, women’s and children’s branded and private label sportswear and activewear. Distribution channels range from specialty stores to mid-tier and mass retail. Our experienced team and divisions include design, merchandising, product development, retail planning, Marketing, Licensing, logistics and global sourcing and/or production in our own facilities.Our customer base includes Walt Disney, Universal, Harley Davidson, NFL, NHL, MLB, Converse, Topline, Jamie Marx, Outerstuff, cowboy militia, earnest sewn and threadless. Our internal brands and collaborations include:Earthspun brandsfold industriesRewornFairweather JohnsonNew Balance - homtexSociety of Comfort - homtexFord “warriors in pink”Coors Lightwishbone sales & marketing : Mooresville, NC USAwishbone manufacturing: Dhaka, Bangladeshwishbone San Salvador, EL Salvador

Mooresville, Nc & St. Louis, Mo

eternal style & quality. this is our mantra.it means our products are undeniably classic but hip. eternal is the brand and the manufacturer-we own production facilities in nearly every region of the world. Our eternal products are constructed using only the highest quality ring spun and blended fabrications from around the world. finer yarns. softer fabrics. lasting construction. eternal quality.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

https://alternativeapparel.com/

Directed and managed design development of product assortments for Tykes line at mass market and Carter’s retail lines for William Carter Company. Oversaw design, styling and attribution direction; led execution of new products and improvements to existing products; conducted post-mortem reviews of lines; assessed actual sales performance to plan; implemented running changes; perceived future development opportunities to stay market correct; conducted cost analysis on margin scenarios; set price points. Results: Successfully launched new products into mass market channel; retail playwear lines grew sales margins and volume

Oversaw/Organized first design department of apparel division. Hired, trained and managed staff; developed and administered budget; determined operating structure and processes; designed layout; formulated policies and procedures; identified current needs and opportunities; conceived idea to bring development of all print, pattern and graphics in- house; selected, negotiated computer hardware and software; set up color, fabric libraries; researched market trends; created strategies; conducted line planning; directed design development. Results: Reduced external and freelance costs ; introduced lines/fabrication to grow business horizontally; satisfied needs of customers faster.Spearheaded product design strategies for Sara Lee Casual wear. Analyzed current attribution processes including application and application techniques; reviewed current capabilities against specific customer requirements and market trends; evaluated global alternatives, i.e. costs, quality, techniques and flexibility; directed test programs; evaluated/recommended findings.Results: Highlighted new opportunities in embellishments; realized cost savings in application process and reduced lead times in getting product to market while addressing specific wants; strengthened attribution vendor list.Fashioned print/pattern strategy and new print/pattern screen engraving process for Sara Lee Casualwear. Analyzed current procedures and process; researched production alternatives and costing comparisons; evaluated problems; isolated areas for improvement and research; ran concurrent test programs to establish standards and levels of expectations; reorganized development process; instituted new process. Results: New strategy and procedures realized cost savings and 6 weeks from development calendar; reduced screen re-cut charges annually; negotiated new process to have fabric ink-jet sample prior to account booking pattern; increased customer satisfaction; introduced new sales tool.

Martinsville, Virginia, United States

Developed branded and fashion forward product strategies for Discus Athletic product line that grew sales from $30 million to $75+ million in 4 years. Develop and executed all new product line offerings; fashioned product assortment in fabrications, colors and styling; coordinated and merchandised product offerings and floor sets for all major accounts and private labels, e.g. Nike, Reebok, Sears, Sports Authority, Walt Disney, FedEx. Results: Expanded offering from 14 men’s styles in 1996 to 75+ men, women and children’s styles by spring 2000.Established product pricing and margin strategies and created designs to meet targeted price points for $75 million company, Discus Athletic. Conducted line planning seasonally; recommended product and pricing strategies to senior management; led line reviews across departments; assessed sales and margin contributions by assortment; researched retail market for costing opportunities; identified product extensions at opening and mid-tier price points; maintained and capitalized on competitive advantage of brand name. Results: Strategies allowed introduction of brand into previously untapped retail outlets and horizontal line extensions; maximized revenue opportunities.