Sales Representative / Project Manager for this multi-million dollar, high-end architectural products manufacturer, installer and service provider. Activities include:» Sales – Responsible for selling high-end architectural-grade windows and doors to high-profile clientele, Wall Street executives, and media celebrities, as well as to architects, designers, and general contractors. Typical sale is between $20,000 and $75,000. Average annual sales growth over 40%, year over year, for the past 3 years with sales this year projected to be over $1.4 million dollars.» Project Management – Liaison between clients and all internal departments including engineering, production, installation, and accounting.» Work closely with Architects, Designers, Engineers, Contractors, Building Superintendents, and Managing Agents to ensure strict adherence to building codes, co-op laws, alteration agreements, and landmark rules. » Created a uniform sales-lead information intake form that both minimizes incidences of missed information and easily generates accurate pricing, avoiding omissions during both the proposal and contract stages.» Generate descriptive proposals and contracts based upon architect’s and designer’s specifications, client’s needs and desires, plus building and environmental conditions. » Generated and maintain comprehensive uniform price list of all options, which is now used company-wide.» Review subcontract and alteration agreements.» Represent clients before the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission and Community Board Hearings.

Through a lifetime of discovering the wondrous avenues and side streets of New York City, I have amassed a wealth of knowledge of the world’s most exciting city.  With its spectacular architecture and breath-taking views, there are many sites that everyone wants to see, and even more that are off the beaten path.  I have shared my discoveries with family and friends on numerous 5-star excursions and it is now time to share this tour with YOU!  I have put together a 4-6 hour driving tour of the magnificent Island of Manhattan.  If you have company in town who are looking to add something special to their itinerary, or if you wish to entertain Simcha guests on a long Motzei Shabbos, this is an experience they will always remember - an experience of a lifetime.  “We wish to thank you for your guided evening tour of Manhattan.  You have displayed an excellent, almost uncanny knowledge of interesting places and the history of the "Big Apple" with all its magnificent sites and buildings. The evening tour cuts through traffic and we really saw a lot.  More than we expected.  We even had the best ice cream in the city at 2:00am.  For anyone wanting a lasting impression of the City of New York, we would not hesitate to recommend your services.  It would be time and money well spent.  It was a pleasure to have you as our guide.”     ~ Chaviva and Ely Matlow -- Toronto, Canada ~  To keep us going through the night all tours can include a dessert stop and/or a stop for some New York style pizza.  Your vehicle or mine - rates are by the carload.Ask about my "Special introductory rate"   Take it from my family and friends, there is no better way to see NYC than with me! NU YORK TOURS “Spectacular Views for Out-of-Town Jews”    NuYorkTours@Yahoo.com      Your Guide: Stewart Ackerman

Operations Manager for this multi-million dollar eveningwear and daytime dress manufacturer with clients including May Co. (Lord & Taylor) and Federated Stores (Macy’s). Note: Downsized as part of company-wide layoffs due to post-9/11 downturn. Company closed the following year. Activities included:» EDI & Distribution Management – Led company to 100% EDI compliance and implemented warehouse procedures that accurately follow customer’s meticulous and, at times, confusing shipping guidelines. Reduced customer charge backs by over 75% saving the company over $200,000 annually. Achieved this benchmark through a thorough review of customer’s requirements (customers include JCPenney, May Co., Federated, Dillard). Tested and put into service new EDI modules as well as developed and implemented innovative warehouse procedures. Achieved major reductions in chargebacks by challenging penalties.» Inventory Management – Increased shipment completion percentage from 70% to over 95%, reducing shortages and backorders and increasing overall customer satisfaction. Increased stock accuracy to 98% following implementation of inventory controls and more accurate bi-annual inventories.» Information Technology Management – Established company’s help desk and organized training of all applicable employees in the use of our customized management system. Liaison with programmers, initiating new custom features to increase efficiency in reporting, data entry, allocation, and shipping functions.» Financial Support - Create ad-hoc reports for executives, accounting, sales, and production. Trained and mentored employees resulting in increased employee-retention and departmental self-sufficiency.» Retail Liaison – Leveraged my people skills to enhance relationships with buyers as well as EDI, Shipping, Compliance, and A/P departments.

Product Manager for this start-up skin care company. Responsibilities encompassed:» Marketing - Created trademark name used in launch of multi-million dollar skin care line. Designed product line spec sheets for all marketing and sales tools.» Production & Distribution Management - Developed and managed production time lines for both mass market and department store lines, delivering product under tight monetary constraints and short delivery time schedules. Launched distribution channels with Target, Walgreen, and other major drug store chains.» Finance - Acted as Controller. Responsible for conceiving and managing production cost spreadsheets for budgeting and forecasting. Implemented financial systems including balance sheets and P&L’s in MS Excel for easy reporting. Managed all EOM reporting, A/P, A/R, invoicing, credit and collections, negotiation of payment terms and discounts, bank reconciliation, wire transfers and Letters of Credit.» Maintained and analyzed inventory of warehoused finished goods and componentry at assembly plants.» Sourced, negotiated, and purchased all packaging and display materials including bottles, caps, & labels.» Retrofitted integrated apparel software system to accommodate skin care line.» Facilities Management - Coordinated two office moves including the purchase of computers, phone systems, and other office equipment.(Note: subsidiary of Enchanté Accessories - see below)

Traffic & Distribution Manager and Systems Administrator for this designer and importer of gifts & accessories.» Responsible for all import and distribution aspects of this fast growing multi-million dollar company. Importing responsibilities included documentation, troubleshooting with customs and brokers, negotiating with freight forwarders and arranging in-bound freight. Distribution responsibilities included allocation of orders and managing warehouse workload.» Developed internal tracking system, eliminating serious problem of lost orders and lost customers.» Maintained computer system including Novell Network. Provided hardware and software help-desk. Responsible for all hardware and software upgrades.

Programmer Analyst in corporate headquarters in Basking Ridge, NJ and then promoted to Systems Analyst for billing system in East Brunswick, NJ. Note: left position to attend Law School.» Created & maintained COBOL based systems that tracked legal department’s purchases, contracts, & leases.» Generated new programs compatible with legacy systems that provided new and more readable reports.» Maintained and upgraded a budget and tracking system which resulted in a savings of over $75,000.» Developed and implemented revenue journals subsystem used by marketing department.» Technical liaison between marketing and programming staff. Translated marketing needs into developer’s specifications including document file layouts, computations, job control, conversion and installation criteria.