Robert Fazekas Email & Phone Number

Bloomfield Nj 07003

Privately held start-up manufacturer and distributor of woven and coated fabrics.• Leader of CORtech in building a stocking/distribution company, custom manufacturing of textiles and finished goods.• Managed the company, P&L for sales, marketing, operations, service and used Six Sigma principles to be as multi-talented and lean as possible.• Directed and managed capital improvement to build out 50,000sq ft.• warehouse, hired all facets - operations, warehouse, customer service and accounting.• Optimized supply chain to reduce material costs and improve overall sales and distribution.• Leader of execution sourcing and managed product development, manufacturing throughout China and Vietnam.• Woven, non-woven fabrics roll goods and finished products - chairs, couches, headboards, sheets, bed scarves and mattress covers.• Managed all relationships overseas and integration of new suppliers.• Leveraged vast weaving, coated fabric, and design knowledge to develop a 500 plus SKU line to enter and sell into the Hospitality, A&D and Healthcare Industries.• Developed a Sustainable Performance Silicone coated fabric, blended Polyurethane/Silicone resin and innovative fabric lines for upholstery and drapery.• Consistently exceeded sales goals through upselling, cross selling and expanding product offerings.• Increased sales to over $10 million and staff from 1 to 15 employees in 3 years.• Managed and hired sales reps throughout USA.• Traveled with reps, presented all sales of products in detail, and maintained all client relationships.• Monitored trend forecasts, adjusted budgets and operational plans to keep organization lean and current.• Established office/sales team in Germany to distribute roll goods and manufactured finished products.Client base - Kravet, Swavelle, Fabricut, Designtex, ArcCom, Carnegie, Standard Textiles, Samuel Lawrence Hospitality, Lacquer Craft, Majestic Seating, Top Line Seating, Purchasing agents, GM, Walmart, 3M

• Successfully Led international textile business selling both woven fabric, coated fabric and manufacturing of finished products to Hospitality, A&D and Healthcare Industries.• Developed trading partners and mill direct alliances throughout China and Vietnam.• Established relationships with over 25 textile mills, toured factories and leveraged their capabilities to weave and cut and sew to sell into the USA Hospitality, Healthcare and A&D markets• Worked with clients on design and specifications to manage clarity with overseas production.• Built internal infrastructure to manage operations of supply chain, importing, customer service and accounting.• Extensive China travel to overseas factories to establish reliable partners, create new products and troubleshoot issues.• Attended international trade shows to expand product knowledge and offerings.Client Base of the major Distributors, Convertors and manufacturers - Kravet, Swavelle, ArcCom, Standard Textiles, Designtex, Richloom, Samuel Lawrence Hospitality, Laquer Craft,

Distributor of Upholstery supplies.• Responsible for overall operations and managing, training sales reps, interviewing and hiring.• Led acquisition of second distributorship in Kennett Square PA.• Developed creative marketing tactics for sales initiatives to expand sales.• Initiated and conducted monthly sales meetings to review AP/AR, sales reports, monthly goals.• Collaborated with Osborne Tool to design and develop 2 new products.• Initiated and implemented new computer software system to enhancing employee production.• Successfully sold and serviced over 75 accounts throughout Eastern Seaboard.• Increased profits by identifying and negotiating new product lines for distribution.• Directed build out of website to increase online presence.