Experience

Doyle | Goodrowe

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Residential Realtor

  • Jun 2020 - Present



Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• REALTOR

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2020

  David know brings his extensive and successful background in interior design, fashion, and identity branding to create a new level of service and approach to the real estate client and investor. As the Co-Founder of Goodrowe Hobby a successful design firm he brings expert advice and guidance from a true design perspective helping each client through this very important decision. In David’s most recent venture he takes his life and work experience one step further moving his focus into real estate to establish a full service real estate business. It is his vision to bring the absolute best possible service to his clients by offering a full range of services that meet each individual’s specific needs. These services will include design services for investors and home owners to prepare a home for sale and designing your new home to create the perfect environment. Knowing the importance in the process of buying and selling a home it is his goal is to make the experience seamless and stress free from beginning to end and beyond.



Goodrowe Hobby

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Co-Founder

  • Nov 2011 - Jun 2016

  Goodrowe | Hobby was formed in late 2011 by co-founders David Goodrowe and Tim Hobby. They have brought their collaborative experience and talent together as the creators and innovators of a new concept and occupation, Aesthetic Identity Design. As Aesthetic Identity Designers, they work with businesses and individuals to find and create their true core identity and how it gets expressed externally and aesthetically in all that they do. Goodrowe | Hobby focuses on everything businesses/individuals want to convey and everything people see to create one cohesive and consistent message that is a true reflection of their identity. What people see is what creates the perception of who they are and being true to that identity is the key to sustainable success. Between the two talented and creative individuals they encompass over 40 years of fashion, interior design, product design and development, branding, and merchandising experience both owning and operating very successful businesses in the areas of high-end designer fashion, retail, branding, and interior design. David and Tim are also currently developing their own brand and product lines under the Goodrowe | Hobby label to offer a full range of services and products to support their Aesthetic Identity Design concept.



SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN (SCAD), Atlanta Campus

• Associate Dean, School of Fashion and Building Arts

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2012

  Hired to direct all strategic planning and operations for the Atlanta-based Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing & Management, and Interior Designs Schools, David Goodrowe has successfully grown the fashion program over 100%, achieved #2 Interior Design undergraduate program status in US, and #4 graduate program the US as rated by DesignIntelligence newsletter. Maintaining a 76% retention rate, the Fashion program now represents the largest school in the college, holding up to one-fourth of the student population.While David oversees a faculty of 25, including 3 Department Chairs, his primary focus is providing the necessary leadership to guide each school to excel within its discipline. Maintaining contact with key fashion and design leaders, Goodrowe ensures that each school is aware of the most current trends in style and design and has access to the many resources these relationships foster.Devoted to offering the best development programs available, David has personally traveled to the heart of the markets to align with numerous fashion and design companies, such as Bergdorf Goodman, BCBG; J Crew, and Polo, successfully launching the “Style Lab” Mentor program which pairs top designers from NYC with select students to be showcased in the year-end fashion show. His Career Planning and Placement program has achieved an 80+% industry-related placement rate within 6 months of graduation - good news for students of his Master of Fine Art in Luxury Marketing and Management Program (the only in existence in the US), and his undergraduate programs in Fashion Marketing & Management and Fashion Design.A pioneer, David is building bridges to benefit his local economy, having established the Atlanta Fashion Development Council, focused on development and growth of the fashion and retail industries in Atlanta. Capitalizing on new innovations in technology, he is also creating many exciting, new programs scheduled for launch in 2012.



DAVID RODRIGUEZ (Division of David & David New York, Inc.)

• President/Owner

  • 1999 - 2008

  One of his most exciting and greatest challenges, David started David Rodriguez from concept in his apartment, growing the venture into an 8,000 square foot office/showroom generating more than $12 million in revenues with high gross margins and net operating profits. Directing all planning and implementation strategies for sales, marketing, design, merchandising, operations, production, profitability, and public relations, he successfully leveraged partnerships with some of the industry’s top names to establish the label as one of the most exclusive and elite names in fashion.The David Rodriguez line has been featured in Women’s Wear Daily, Vogue, InStyle, and New York Times; sold in Saks Fifth Ave., Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom; and adorned Hollywood stars, including Kirsten Dunst, Jodie Foster, Carrie Underwood, Anna Nicole Smith, and Carmen Electra – to name a few. Receiving fashion show sponsorship from industry icons, including Coty, Remy-Martin and Piaget, David’s efforts successfully placed the David Rodriguez line on the exclusive sets of hit attractions, including Friends, Sex & the City, and The Devil Wears Prada.Nominated for several design awards, Goodrowe fully produced biannual fashion shows at 7th on Sixth during New York’s fashion week, managing all aspects of planning, marketing, sales promotions, and arranging the premier of the newest collection. Additionally, he negotiated an agreement with Home Shopping Network, creating an exclusive collection of Ready-to-Wear, Outerwear, Accessories, and Shoes under the label “Fleur by David Rodriguez” and coordinated the design and production of a fur collection, negotiating licensing and partnership agreements for promotion. His successful efforts to increase efficiency of production and marketability of design has garnered him acceptance as a current member of the Council of Fashion Designers Association (CFDA).



bebe

• Spain
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Director of Stores, Northeast & International

  • 1998 - 1999

  As bebe is considered one of the world’s top women’s contemporary fashion retailers, David directed all daily operations of 40+ stores in the Northeast and Internationally generating revenues totaling more than $100 million. With full responsibility for sales, loss prevention, human resources, training, marketing, public relations, and regional profitability, he effectively led a team of 6 District Managers, a UK-based Area Manager, Regional Recruiter, Regional Loss Prevention Manager, Regional Trainer, and a staff of commissioned sales and support members totaling more than 450. David personally hired and managed all District Managers after assuming the Regional Director role in 1998 and, as a result of his training and supervision, 2 Store Managers were promoted to District Managers and 1 District Manager to Regional Manager.He directly conceptualized and launched a fresh, updated visual concept and merchandising strategy in 3 pilot stores and assisted with plans for a company-wide roll-out while also originating and implementing a new, innovative sales support initiative that reduced payroll costs, decreased staff turnover, and increased operational effectiveness. By implementing continual staff development and training programs, David further reduced staff turnover by 25%.A few of his accomplishments include:• Number One in volume and profitability out of 5 regions, 1998 and 1999.• Reduced shrink from 5+% to 1.2%, Number #2 Regional performance in the company• Successfully opened and staffed 15 stores including 3 outlet stores and first 2 stores in UK• Produced 40% over prior year’s comparable regional sales, eclipsing corporate by 13%• Exceeded profitability objectives by 35% by driving sales volumes and reducing costs.



PORTICO NEW YORK

• United States
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Director of Stores

  • 1997 - 1997

  Overseeing operations for 8 stores in New York, New Jersey, and Long Island with combined annual sales volumes exceeding $25 million, David held direct responsibility for P&L, sales, merchandising, hiring, training, and mentoring a team of 32 Managers and more than 90 employees with 50+ product lines. To optimize staff performance, he partnered with 6 buyers to develop and launch product-specific training manuals, improving staff understanding and increasing product sales and customer satisfaction.With a challenge of resurrecting the floundering flagship store, David implemented new operational procedures, restructured management teams, and reduced overall operational expenditures by 20%, thus regenerating and reenergizing public perception, interest, and profitability. He also initiated a new organizational infrastructure to reduce operating expenses and increase sales volume by 20%.



NORDIC TRACK

• United States
• Manufacturing

• Regional Manager, Southeast

  • 1995 - 1996

  As Regional Manager, David directed retail operations worth more than $80 million in revenues over a 6-state Southeast region. With 4 District Managers and a staff of up to 400 employees in 45 seasonal and permanent retail locations, he was a pivotal player in leading 12 staff members to achieve significant promotions with Nordic Track. Additionally, David planned and managed more than 25 promotional and public relations events. As Regional Manager, David directed retail operations worth more than $80 million in revenues over a 6-state Southeast region. With 4 District Managers and a staff of up to 400 employees in 45 seasonal and permanent retail locations, he was a pivotal player in leading 12 staff members to achieve significant promotions with Nordic Track. Additionally, David planned and managed more than 25 promotional and public relations events.



Various Retail Establishments

• Retail Manager

  • 1985 - 1995

  Managed various aspects of Retail Operations including sales, staffing, training, merchandising, loss prevention, and profitability. Managed various aspects of Retail Operations including sales, staffing, training, merchandising, loss prevention, and profitability.