Mark Schwartz
President of Sales and Merchandising at Blue Ridge Home Fashions- Claim this Profile
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Paul M McLeod
I had the privilege of working with Mark while at The Cut@Sears. He is an incredible merchant and leader. Mark was extremely adept and developing a vision for a new business and leading his Team to execute it. He demonstrated a keen knowledge of his commodities and current trends, and used his relationship building skills to effectively partner with vendors to bring his vision to life. His flexibility and open mindedness helped him to shift gears when required so he could drive sales and profitability. Loved by all those he came in contact with, Mark is truly someone to know.
Bonnie Wilson
Mark is extremely knowledgeable and a always a consummate professional. He brings a great and varied business background and experience to any company and is very goal orientated. We worked together at different companies for many years and he is always honest, fair, strategic and successful. Mark would be an asset to any company and he is well-respected by his peers.
Paul M McLeod
I had the privilege of working with Mark while at The Cut@Sears. He is an incredible merchant and leader. Mark was extremely adept and developing a vision for a new business and leading his Team to execute it. He demonstrated a keen knowledge of his commodities and current trends, and used his relationship building skills to effectively partner with vendors to bring his vision to life. His flexibility and open mindedness helped him to shift gears when required so he could drive sales and profitability. Loved by all those he came in contact with, Mark is truly someone to know.
Bonnie Wilson
Mark is extremely knowledgeable and a always a consummate professional. He brings a great and varied business background and experience to any company and is very goal orientated. We worked together at different companies for many years and he is always honest, fair, strategic and successful. Mark would be an asset to any company and he is well-respected by his peers.
Paul M McLeod
I had the privilege of working with Mark while at The Cut@Sears. He is an incredible merchant and leader. Mark was extremely adept and developing a vision for a new business and leading his Team to execute it. He demonstrated a keen knowledge of his commodities and current trends, and used his relationship building skills to effectively partner with vendors to bring his vision to life. His flexibility and open mindedness helped him to shift gears when required so he could drive sales and profitability. Loved by all those he came in contact with, Mark is truly someone to know.
Bonnie Wilson
Mark is extremely knowledgeable and a always a consummate professional. He brings a great and varied business background and experience to any company and is very goal orientated. We worked together at different companies for many years and he is always honest, fair, strategic and successful. Mark would be an asset to any company and he is well-respected by his peers.
Paul M McLeod
I had the privilege of working with Mark while at The Cut@Sears. He is an incredible merchant and leader. Mark was extremely adept and developing a vision for a new business and leading his Team to execute it. He demonstrated a keen knowledge of his commodities and current trends, and used his relationship building skills to effectively partner with vendors to bring his vision to life. His flexibility and open mindedness helped him to shift gears when required so he could drive sales and profitability. Loved by all those he came in contact with, Mark is truly someone to know.
Bonnie Wilson
Mark is extremely knowledgeable and a always a consummate professional. He brings a great and varied business background and experience to any company and is very goal orientated. We worked together at different companies for many years and he is always honest, fair, strategic and successful. Mark would be an asset to any company and he is well-respected by his peers.
Experience
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Blue Ridge Home Fashions
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United States
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Wholesale
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1 - 100 Employee
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President of Sales and Merchandising
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Aug 2018 - Present
--Product Development --Sales and Sales Management --License Brand acquisition and maintenance --Marketing --Video Development (E-commerce) --Overseeing Bazaar Voice Sampling/ Syndication Programs (E-commerce) --Travel to trade shows (Canton Fair, Heimtex) and sourcing trips to China, Taiwan, Vietnam --Product Development --Sales and Sales Management --License Brand acquisition and maintenance --Marketing --Video Development (E-commerce) --Overseeing Bazaar Voice Sampling/ Syndication Programs (E-commerce) --Travel to trade shows (Canton Fair, Heimtex) and sourcing trips to China, Taiwan, Vietnam
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E&E Co., Ltd.
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Textile Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Vice President Of Product Development
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Oct 2017 - Aug 2018
• Create and execute strategic direction for basic bedding (bed pillows, mattress pads, comforters, mattresses, sheets, blankets, throws) and other core categories. • Partner with product development teams to create products to support corporate strategies for Ecommerce and Brick and mortar stores. • Two individual Patents pending on unique comforter and memory foam products. • Develop and execute marketing campaigns targeted for E-commerce channel: packaging, brand and home page campaigns, scripts and story boards for all product videos. • Assist in development and execute strategy for improving e-com content across all of our customer platforms • Travel to trade shows (Canton Fair, Heimtex), sourcing trips (China. India) Show less
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Sears Canada
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Canada
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Divisional Merchandise Manager--Home Textiles
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Jan 2017 - Oct 2017
The Cut @ Sears Canada (off price concept--120 stores and e-com) COMPANY WENT INTO LIQUIDATION IN OCTOBER 2017 The Cut @ Sears Canada (off price concept--120 stores and e-com) COMPANY WENT INTO LIQUIDATION IN OCTOBER 2017
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Vice President of Product Development
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Aug 2014 - Jan 2017
• Create and execute strategic direction for basic bedding (bed pillows, mattress pads, comforters, mattresses, sheets, blankets, throws) and other core categories. • Partner with product development teams to create products to support corporate strategies for Ecommerce and Brick and mortar stores. • Develop and execute marketing campaigns targeted for Ecommerce channel: packaging, brand and home page campaigns, scripts and story boards for all product videos. • Travel to trade shows (Canton Fair, Heimtex), sourcing trips (China. India) Additional responsibilities (as of September 2015): • Product Development—Sheet Division • Sales Support—Sheet Division . Show less
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Carpenter Co.
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Account Manager
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Feb 2014 - Aug 2014
Managed all major east coast off price retailers and Bed Bath And Beyond Managed all major east coast off price retailers and Bed Bath And Beyond
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SHEEX, Inc.
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Director of Product Development
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Apr 2013 - Feb 2014
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Bed Bath & Beyond
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Buyer
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Sep 2000 - Apr 2013
Home Textiles--Sheets, Basic Bedding, Mattresses Total volume of all areas in excess of $1,000,000,000. 10/2012-4/2013 Beverages--Single Serve Coffee/ Coffee Makers/ Soda Makers Home Textiles--Sheets, Basic Bedding, Mattresses Total volume of all areas in excess of $1,000,000,000. 10/2012-4/2013 Beverages--Single Serve Coffee/ Coffee Makers/ Soda Makers
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Gordmans
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Buyer
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1998 - 2000
Buyer--Home Textiles, Toys, Greeting Cards Buyer--Home Textiles, Toys, Greeting Cards
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Venture Stores
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Divisional Vice President/ Merchandise Manager
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1996 - 1998
Home Textiles Home Textiles
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Montgomery Ward
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Buyer
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1993 - 1996
Home Textiles Home Textiles
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Fingerhut
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United States
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Retail
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100 - 200 Employee
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Buyer
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1986 - 1993
Home Textiles Home Textiles
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Zayre
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Buyer
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1983 - 1986
Home Textiles Home Textiles
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Buyer
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1981 - 1983
Curtains and Draperies Curtains and Draperies
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Buyer
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1980 - 1981
Curtains and Draperies, Fashion Bedding Curtains and Draperies, Fashion Bedding
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Bloomingdale's
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Buyer
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Jun 1979 - Nov 1980
Executive Training Program Assistant Buyer--New York City (59th Street Store) Department Mgr--Boston (Chestnut Hill) Executive Training Program Assistant Buyer--New York City (59th Street Store) Department Mgr--Boston (Chestnut Hill)
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Education
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1975 - 1979
Bentley University
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing/ Management -
1975 - 1979
Bentley University
Associate’s Degree, Management
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