Gian Bonfanti
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English Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Full professional proficiency
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Italian Professional working proficiency
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Bio
Experience
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Tiltworks
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United States
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Apparel & Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Mar 2021 - Present
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Chief Operating Officer
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Feb 2019 - Mar 2021
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Vice President of Business Development
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Jun 2018 - Feb 2019
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Hard Rock International
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President, Merchandising and Logistics
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2015 - Apr 2018
Drive multi-million dollar sales revenue and profits through effective global lifecycle merchandising: strategic planning, category mix, promotional planning, pricing, operational efficiencies, vendor partnership/management and distribution plans. Lead the global business planning process to identify key opportunities for growth and mobilize organizational and financial resources for pursuing these options. Drive multi-million dollar sales revenue and profits through effective global lifecycle merchandising: strategic planning, category mix, promotional planning, pricing, operational efficiencies, vendor partnership/management and distribution plans. Lead the global business planning process to identify key opportunities for growth and mobilize organizational and financial resources for pursuing these options.
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Hard Rock International
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Director, Retail Buying
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2011 - 2014
Led and executed global buying strategy for retail and franchise stores – product category and pricing; addressed global and regional needs while achieving budgeted retail sales, cost of sales and inventory goals. Led team responsible for key areas of purchasing: product introduction strategy, supply chain, open-to-buy (OTB), buying selections, product approvals, inventory management and vendor negotiations/compliance.
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Director, Retail Buying
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2006 - 2011
Charged with providing strategy, leadership and direction to Retail Buying team across all aspects of the buying process. Created and executed store, category, product and pricing plans that addressed global and regional needs while achieving budgeted retail sales, cost of sales and inventory goals.
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Merchandise Buyer
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2001 - 2006
Worked with retail and senior leadership on product development, merchandise plans and assortment strategy at retail and franchise stores. Partnered closely with franchise locations to approve product assortments and local production vendors; ensured compliance with HRCI merchandise quality standards and guidelines globally. Added Dutch Auctions to the Online Business and successfully implemented the program for Hard Rock Online.
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Race Rock International, Inc.
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Orlando, Florida Area
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Vice President
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1995 - 2001
Developed and led merchandise strategies that generated revenue, decreased costs and improved operational efficiencies. Developed and led merchandise strategies that generated revenue, decreased costs and improved operational efficiencies.
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Walt Disney World
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Buyer
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1988 - 1995
Assistant Buyer, Walt Disney Attractions, Inc. Retail Manager, Magic Kingdom Resorts Location Manager, Opening Task Force of Euro Disney Resorts Operations, Paris, France Location Manager, Magic Kingdom Resorts Assistant Buyer, Walt Disney Attractions, Inc. Retail Manager, Magic Kingdom Resorts Location Manager, Opening Task Force of Euro Disney Resorts Operations, Paris, France Location Manager, Magic Kingdom Resorts
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Education
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University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts - BA -
Florida Retail Federation
Retail Master’s Program