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Developed and managed new customer accounts by cultivating relationships with key members of Design, Sourcing, Merchandising and Production Teams.Initiated and developed new customers based on sales, negotiation, and product development skills.Responsibilities included communication and managing internal and external deadlines with customers and overseas factories resulting in high percentage of targeted ship dates met.Researched denim and industry fashion trends to help facilitate our design, development, presentation of fashion forward denim to new and existing customers.Core knowledge in our production and development wash/finishing capabilities in order to ensure client confidence in our abilities as their key denim supplier.

Maintain and update blank apparel line - updated Junior and Misses specs. Responsible for creating new apparel and custom designs to increase sales and productivity. Specialize in domestic and overseas production with cut/sew and fabric facilities to ensure quality product and on time deliveries. Oversee all projects custom, turnkey, screen print and or embellishing.Responsible for all price/style/trend comparison surveys within wholesale/retail and promotional product industries. Manage stock inventory levels including finished goods, fabric and other raw materials.Managed production teams and vendors to ensure quality and meeting in hands dates.Key Account Manager for Tier 1 and 2 customers while increasing transaction, volume and profitability expectations.Liaison with Design and Marketing Teams on catalogs and brand building materials.

Developed and managed new customer accounts by cultivating relationships with key members of Design, Sourcing, Merchandising and Production Teams.Initiated and developed new customers based on sales, negotiation, and product development skills.Responsibilities included communication and managing internal and external deadlines with customers and overseas factories resulting in high percentage of targeted ship dates met.Researched denim and industry fashion trends to help facilitate our design, development, presentation of fashion forward denim to new and existing customers.Core knowledge in our production and development wash/finishing capabilities in order to ensure client confidence in our abilities as their key denim supplier.

Built, developed and managed 8+ Sales Reps assigned to specific nationwide territories resulting in increased sales and profit.Company goals for total revenue growth and margin consistently obtained and exceeded.Responsible for hiring, training, managing, motivating both inside and outside sales reps.Contributed to strategic planning efforts and forecasting sales/revenue goals.Responsible for timely and efficient design/line release each seasonResponsible for managing over 450 stores.

1998-1999 BuyerPerformed production / merchandise communication at domestic and international levels for men’s t-shirts and unisex gift categories.Key associate in product development and promotional strategies within each category.Responsibilities include purchase order input and transmission; team leader for problem solving initiatives; product manufacturing; operational functions including shipping, tracking, resource allocation, sourcing and development. Additional responsibilities include assortment planning through financial planning and inventory projection methodologies.Negotiated efficient shipping lead times to benefit distribution flow.Increased IMU, gross margin on sourced goods;Developed pricing and promotional strategies and tactics to increase inventory return and profitability.Chosen as co-leader of corporate task force to travel to Midwest regional stores to recruit and staff; also performed sales training in high need areas during peak seasons;Specialized knowledge in Sales training, product knowledge and visual merchandising of key regional stores1995 – 1998 Associate Buyer/Unisex AccessoriesResponsible for twelve business classifications comprising 10% of total business.Responsible for assortment planning accomplished by financial/inventory projecting and planning.Involved with visual department on merchandising and the execution of floor layout.Other responsibilities include strong communication skills, relationship development, negotiation skills, selection of vendors, vendor presentations to senior management, marketing and promotion of merchandise categories, and playing key role in negotiating advertising allowances for store videos.1993 – 1995 Assistant Buyer 1992-1993 Store Manager1991-1992 Assistant Store Manager