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New York, New York

260 West 39Th St., Suite 701, Ny, Ny 10018

Oversee the U.S. operations for better sportswear brand Conrad C. Currently directing rebranding efforts to modernize product offering and marketing image. Partnered with principles and design team on development and direction of collection, and new product categories. Analyze sales trends and merchandise and edit all product for the U.S. and Canada. Responsible for development of marketing collateral and formats, and trade show planning. Manage national sales force. Travel internationally to shop European markets and domestically to attend regional markets.

1412 Broadway Suite 1416, Ny, Ny 10018

Directed sales for two European women's sportswear brands, Laurel and Apriori. Worked with design team on product direction for our proprietary brand Solo Moda, for the U.S. market. Merchandised, priced, and edited the collection for U.S. and Canada, and lead U.S. sales team.- placed brand within Von Maur and Dillard's department stores.

Greater New York City Area

Oversaw sales, merchandising and marketing efforts for this women’s modern bridge sportswear brand. Worked directly with design team in developing, editing, and merchandising collection. Priced collection, projected fabric buys and made final production commitments. Directed development of marketing materials and trade show planning. Managed national sales team and administrative staff.• Re-merchandised product offering from an item classification to a fully merchandised collection presentation, leading to an increase in overall sales.• Grew sales volume from $3 million to $5 million.• Developed business relationships with Nordstroms and Bloomingdales.• Managed Neiman Marcus Direct business.• Instituted trunk show program as means to generate additional sales volume.

Greater New York City Area And Vancouver, Canada

Directed all U.S. sales and marketing for this women's bridge sportswear lifestyle brand. Managed sales and administrative team. Merchandised, edited, and priced collections for the U.S. market. Created marketing strategies to strengthen U.S. brand image. Strategized new business opportunities beyond the branded area to maximize profitability.Opened and developed ongoing relationships with Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus Direct, Saks Folio, and Bloomingdale's.Catapulted specialty store business, building from 65 stores in NY and Dallas to 230 active accounts nationwide. Initiated, hired, and motivated additional regional reps in Atlanta and L.A. to drive this business.Established off-price business under sub label with Steinmart, Filene's Basement, and Cohoes.Launched and developed private label business with Steinmart. Initial Fall 2004 launch generated $500,000. Successfully launched silk blouse program for Nordstrom.Created marketing plan for targeted major accounts, including: establishing initial mark-ups, providing in-store support for product, determining advertising allowance, and determining how to do business with the stores.

Managed an $18 million business in bridge sportswear, suits, and dresses. Account base included Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdale's. Directed a staff of 10 in sales, support personnel, and regional reps. Analyzed performance and profitability with major accounts to maximize profitability and eliminate underperforming product categories. Traveled to regional markets to present sales and merchandising seminars.Grew business from $11 million to $18 million.Developed and launched branded suits and dresses, increasing sales by 25%.Launched Better private label brand Tempesta for Federated.Instrumentally involved in private label product development for Saks Folio, Neiman Marcus Direct, and Bloomingdale's by Mail.

Managed the sales of licensed men's leather outerwear brands, Pierre Cardin and Bill Blass to department stores and specialty chains.

Greater New York City Area

Member of the initial launch team, focusing on the sales of better outerwear to specialty chains, independent retailers, and department stores including Marshall Fields; Generated one-third of company's $8 million branded volume.Developed, merchandised, and marketed Moderate and Opening price points to department stores and mass merchandisers.Traveled to Europe and Asia for product development and inspection of raw goods and production. Learned shipping operations. Conducted in-store sales seminars and participated in national trade shows.

Greater New York City Area

Sold updated traditional men's sportswear collection to independent specialty stores throughout the U.S.

Greater New York City Area

Responsible for national sales of mens updated traditional dress shirts, neckwear and knitwear to independent specialty stores, national chains, and department stores. Oversaw and directed corporate participation in trade shows. Traveled throughout U.S.

Greater New York City Area

Assistant buyer in sheet department. Analyzed sales and regularly placed replenishment buys. Shopped the domestic market on a seasonal basis.