Experience

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  Mission Pets, Inc

  • San Francisco Bay Area

  • Vice President of Planning and Operations

    • Aug 2012 - Present
    • San Francisco Bay Area

    Role: • Directly accountable for financial forecast. Gross sales and gross margin. By account, by month, by program• Directly accountable for all inventory levels, as well as WM replenishment OTIF scores• Directly accountable for customer deliveries• Directly accountable for customer wholesales ...

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  Revman International, Inc.

  • 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036

  • Vice President of Merchandising:

    • Jan 2012 - Aug 2012
    • 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036

    •Merchandising and P&L responsibilities for over twelve brands •Brand portfolio includes, Vera Wang, Tommy Bahama, Laura Ashley, Steve Madden, Nicole Miller, Eddie Bauer, Candice Olsen, and others•Directly manage a team of four Brand managers•Categories include Comforters, Duvets, Quilts, Bat...

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  CHF Industries

  • Vice President of Brand Merchandising:

    • Jun 2010 - Dec 2011

    Vice President of Brand Merchandising: •Oversee the Merchandising function of DKNY, Donna Karen Home, Kate Spade, Marc Ecko, Roxy, Quiksilver, and customer specific private label development•Successfully launched Kate Spade and Marc Ecko at retail•Primary liaison with brand partners. Inclusive o...

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  Welspun India Ltd

  • Director of Brand Merchandising:

    • Jan 2009 - Jun 2010

    Director of Brand Merchandising: •Lead multi function team (7) comprised of Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Packaging•Oversaw the branded fashion bedding merchandising function: Nautica, Amy Butler, Tom Felicia•Converted licensed brand test (Amy Butler) to all door distribution at BB...

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  American Pacific Enterprises

  • Vice President: General Merchandise Manager (2006 – 2008)

    • Aug 2006 - Dec 2008

    Vice President: General Merchandise Manager (2006 – 2008)•Responsible for the line plan development of a $40M division inclusive of Liz Claiborne, Roxy, Quiksilver, Dockers and Candies brands•Worked closely with CEO and VP of marketing in securing new brands for American Pacific portfolio •Partn...

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  American Pacific

  • Senior Director: Account Planning (2002 – 2006)

    • Aug 2002 - Aug 2006

    Senior Director: Account Planning (2002 – 2006)•Directed a team of five planners, across twelve accounts, and ten brands. Sales of $180.0 million in 2006•Directed a support staff of two individuals located in India•Partnered extensively with retailers to manage and shape optimal sales plans, an...

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  American Pacific

  • Regional Sales Director

    • Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

    Managed sales to Bed Bath and Beyond, Linens' and Things, QVC, Fortunoffs. 80.0 million dollars.Negotiated transition strategies for replacement programs.Developed and maintain assortment plans to ensure retailer featured a balanced assortment by lifestyle, fabrication and price point.Partne...

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  The Eagle Eye

  • Production Planner

    • Aug 1999 - Aug 2001
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  The Eagles Eye

  • Production Director

    • May 1996 - Jul 1999

    Director of South American Production: Managed production placement in Mexico, Peru and Columbia. $40.0 Million.Coordinated multi country integration of fabric, cut and sew, packaging.Extensive travel to ensure on time delivery, QA requirements, and expand sourcing capabilities.Managed productio...

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  W. Sietchik and sons

  • Manager

    • 1988 - 1997
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  Seitchik and sons

  • Manager

    • 1988 - 1996
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  W. Seitchik and Sons

  • Operations Manager

    • Oct 1988 - May 1995

    Managed 807 production of men's suits in Mexico and Dominican Republic. $10M.Extensive travel to ensure timely delivery and maintain accurate inventory levels of fabric and trim.Work with design team and vendor base to eliminate production problems.

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  R.H

  • Department Manager

    • Jan 1986 - Jan 1988

    Children's/ToddlersResponsible for sales, and merchandising of department.Supervised, motivated ten employees.Analyzed business trends and opportunities through daily sales/stock ratios.Communicated needs and deficiencies to buyers, planners and store-line administration.