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As a major force in the homewares industry the Portmeirion Group encompasses the world renowned brands of Portmeirion, Spode, Royal Worcester, Pimpernel, Nambe and Wax Lyrical.By growing these great British brands the Portmeirion Group has achieved worldwide recognition exporting to over 60 countries. We are a market leader with a reputation for high.

Arlington, Virginia, US

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, with regional offices in Hong Kong, SAR, and Dhaka, Bangladesh, and full-time staff in Europe, India, Latin America, and Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia), WRAP is an independent, objective, non-profit team of global social compliance experts dedicated to promoting safe, lawful, humane, and ethical.

What is CORMAC? We are a Retail and wholesale consulting and advisory service, in the apparel and home fashion industry. We specialize in and implement solutions for end-to-end private label product development, management, strategic growth, branding and positioning. In addition to organizational expertise for sourcing, supply chain, e-commerce/digital.

• A demonstrated record of success and achievement at this Canadian retail business group, marked by a series of promotions to positions of increased influence, authority, and accountability.Fulfilled a critical role.
• Successfully managed $560MM in strategic sourcing involving over 500 suppliers, international supply chains, corporate social responsibilities, trade issues, and finance.

New York, NY, US

• Recognized for outstanding performance with promotion. Given additional responsibilities of international logistics and supply chain for all HBC stores, including Hudson's Bay and Home Outfitters in Canada, as well as.
• Achieved business objectives for private brand imports throughout HBC using strong global leadership skills to successfully direct $560 Million at-cost strategic sourcing operations, 500+ suppliers, international.

• Commanded superior global leadership and grew private and foreign direct brands to $292 Million in first-cost shipments and $600 Million at landed cost, achieving a targeted 70% initial markup (IMU) by strategically.
• Reduced landing costs by $15 Million resulting in an increase of 3 basis points in gross profitability for HBC’s private brand businesses by utilizing outstanding negotiation skills to re-negotiate and re-structure a.
• Launched Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks Off Fifth in Canadian marketplace by serving as functional executive lead using change management skills to oversee development of pricing strategies, operations, vendor set-ups.
• Won major victory for HBC influencing Canadian customs policy in appeal to Canada’s highest court resulting in a $1.2 Million award, by taking the lead for the entire case including working to strengthen HBC defense.
• Expanded global market base and grew HBC wholesale business to encompass LS retail stores in global airport locations, Dillard’s, Karstadt Department Stores in Germany, Woolrich and other sales agents worldwide.

• Heightened operational efficiency and realized significant savings in supply chain expenses by making/closing franchise and licensing deals, including a wholesale agreement with Belk fashion retailer, IP and franchise.
• Enhanced profitability by $5.7 Million in 2-year period as lead executive for profit improvement with implementation of 12 financial initiatives, resulting in increased EBIDTA. Saved $300,000/year with 4.5% markdown in.
• Saved $700,000 in reduced customs duties and related fees by introducing a First Sale Duty Savings Program, successfully executed by conducting a feasibility analysis to determine the ability of HBC to take advantage.
• Streamlined operations and facilitated rapid product design and delivery of private label and branded imports resulting in reduced costs and revenue growth using excellent technical and management skills to oversee.

• Served a pivotal leadership role by structuring terms and conditions of $120 Million sale of company assets and liabilities to Youngor Group, the parent company based in Ningbo, China, and conceptualized new direction.
• Realized brand sales in excess of $125 Million, making the combined U.S. company one of the largest garment makers worldwide, by strengthening business relationships with key licensors Perry Ellis Int’l, Nautica and.
• Upheld integrity of organizational objectives using executive leadership skills and legal acumen to work with foreign government bodies representing Smart Apparel’s interest in areas of corporate governance/social.
• Helped those in need by instituting a corporate volunteer program at God’s Love We Deliver, an organization that provides meals to men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS and other life-altering illnesses.

• Ascended to COO/CFO position and generated $350 Million in annual revenue by forming Smart Apparel USA, including the marketing, licensing and distribution operation, as well as international supply chain, finance.
• Chosen for outstanding achievement to serve in strategic partner role, headquartered in Hong Kong managing corporate offices, manufacturing facilities and supply chain/distribution opportunities in the Far East.
• Achieved cost-saving and business goals, including renegotiating freight carrier contracts which reduced costs by $2.2 Million, reducing operating expenses by $1.4 Million and transitioning to more efficient financial.

• Contributed to leadership excellence as CFO of merchandise development and private label divisions with $3 Billion in annual sales. Travelled extensively throughout Asia, Sub-Continent, Middle East and Europe.
• Increased operational efficiency and profitability with $7 Million in profit improvement and Six Sigma initiatives, including opening office in Istanbul to consolidate E. European operations, performing customs.
• Phased out international operations and central offices as a result of Federated-May merger. Merged and transferred MDSI finance and import operations to Macy’s, closing offices globally affecting 1200 staff, 10 legal.
• Drove improvements in overall financial performance by implementing long-range forecasts, brand extension analyses and price/markup strategies. Introduced Sarbanes-Oxley governance procedures and internal.