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Trimco Holdings- Idara Llc- Cresthill Button Llc- Trim Solutions Llc
Led and reengineered company from family business with 1 domestic location through growth, acquisitions and alliances into international organization comprised of operatingdivisions Cresthill-Langer Button, Great Notions, Trim Solutions and Idara Zippers. Based in New York, with offices in Miami, Hong Kong, Guatemala, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic, company had annual sales of $15 mm and employing 75 people. Achieved five straight years of 30% sales growth. Last five-year… Show more Led and reengineered company from family business with 1 domestic location through growth, acquisitions and alliances into international organization comprised of operatingdivisions Cresthill-Langer Button, Great Notions, Trim Solutions and Idara Zippers. Based in New York, with offices in Miami, Hong Kong, Guatemala, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic, company had annual sales of $15 mm and employing 75 people. Achieved five straight years of 30% sales growth. Last five-year, year average growth: revenue 21%; gross profit 14%; net income 6%.Held full P&L accountability for every aspect of operations, strategic planning and direction, finance, business development, sales and marketing, manufacturing, operations, customer relations, key account management, staff leadership and supervision. Highlighted competencies include:Led company through successful venture with investment bankers to raise $7mm to acquire 4 companies vital to opening channels for growth in domestic and international markets.Oversaw all post acquisition business transition and integration initiatives, positioned acquired organizations for competitive by leveraging operational synergies, assimilating staff, and eliminating redundant functions including marketing, finance, customer service, and purchasing. Supervised accounting staff and consultants.Reported company financials to banks and investors.Managed all aspects of sales and marketing functions serving 500+ domestic and international accounts including every major US retailers (Lands End, Polo, Gap, Tom Hilfiger, Ann Taylor, and Macy’s, etc.) and less sophisticated, small private label makers. Personally made sales calls on executives, production, design and purchasing staff. Managed sales force of 10.Opened and staffed Hong Kong office for cost effective product sourcing and shipping. Show less