Experience

Silvert's Adaptive Clothing & Footwear

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Sales

  • Apr 2019 - Present



PVH Corp.

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Divisional Sales Manager, DFG/Speedo

  • Feb 2018 - Jan 2019

  Manage the Dress Furnishings Group Sales Managers and Speedo for the Canadian Marketplace. Brands include Izod, Arrow, Van Heusen, Neckwear, Cold Weather Accessories.

• National Sales Manager, Speedo

  • Sep 2016 - Jan 2018

  Successfully lead the Canadian Sales team, driving growth and strategically building the Speedo brand in the marketplace.



Toronto Film School at RCC Institute of Technology

• Toronto, Canada Area

• Instructor of Introduction to Fashion, Branding & Private Label Development

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

  Taught students basic fundamentals of the Fashion Industry and Private Label. Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing and Retail Math and Financials. Taught students basic fundamentals of the Fashion Industry and Private Label. Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing and Retail Math and Financials.



Bespoke Retail Solutions

• Toronto, Canada Area

• Founder

  • Sep 2012 - Aug 2017

  Bespoke Retail Solutions is a Toronto based boutique consulting firm focused on providing tailored business solutions for small to medium retail companies. Our goal is to maximize your business and provide measurable results in a specific time frame. We are a group of seasoned retail professionals with a vast array of skills and talents. We are a one stop shop for your complete business solutions with a focus on sales, gross profit and ROI. At Bespoke Retail Solutions our focus is on… Show more Bespoke Retail Solutions is a Toronto based boutique consulting firm focused on providing tailored business solutions for small to medium retail companies. Our goal is to maximize your business and provide measurable results in a specific time frame. We are a group of seasoned retail professionals with a vast array of skills and talents. We are a one stop shop for your complete business solutions with a focus on sales, gross profit and ROI. At Bespoke Retail Solutions our focus is on process, evolution and execution, results are our specialty. We tailor our approach to fit your business needs. Categories of expertise range from Apparel, Footwear, Outerwear, Accessories to Housewares. Market segments include : Men’s, Women’s, Youth and Children. Areas of focus are Brand Management, Assortment Planning, Planning and Allocation, Sales Management and Digital Marketing. www.bespokeretailsolutions.com Show less Bespoke Retail Solutions is a Toronto based boutique consulting firm focused on providing tailored business solutions for small to medium retail companies. Our goal is to maximize your business and provide measurable results in a specific time frame. We are a group of seasoned retail professionals with a vast array of skills and talents. We are a one stop shop for your complete business solutions with a focus on sales, gross profit and ROI. At Bespoke Retail Solutions our focus is on… Show more Bespoke Retail Solutions is a Toronto based boutique consulting firm focused on providing tailored business solutions for small to medium retail companies. Our goal is to maximize your business and provide measurable results in a specific time frame. We are a group of seasoned retail professionals with a vast array of skills and talents. We are a one stop shop for your complete business solutions with a focus on sales, gross profit and ROI. At Bespoke Retail Solutions our focus is on process, evolution and execution, results are our specialty. We tailor our approach to fit your business needs. Categories of expertise range from Apparel, Footwear, Outerwear, Accessories to Housewares. Market segments include : Men’s, Women’s, Youth and Children. Areas of focus are Brand Management, Assortment Planning, Planning and Allocation, Sales Management and Digital Marketing. www.bespokeretailsolutions.com Show less



Baker Shoe Company

• Canada
• Retail Apparel and Fashion

• Director of Sales

  • Aug 2011 - Nov 2014

  Managed the Canadian Sales Team, attended all Footwear trade shows in US and globally. Sourced European brands for the Canadian Market and worked with our factories in Asia producing Private label programs. Managed the Canadian Sales Team, attended all Footwear trade shows in US and globally. Sourced European brands for the Canadian Market and worked with our factories in Asia producing Private label programs.



Canada Goose

• Canada
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Sales Manager

  • Mar 2010 - Sep 2012

  Lead a high growth business thought a period of unprecedented success. Lead 5 outside sales reps and a team of 2 internal support staff. Focus was controlling the demand and providing highest level of service to our strategic partners. Lead a high growth business thought a period of unprecedented success. Lead 5 outside sales reps and a team of 2 internal support staff. Focus was controlling the demand and providing highest level of service to our strategic partners.



Quiksilver

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Sales Manager

  • 2008 - Mar 2010

  Led the Canadian sales strategy for Roxy Clothing & Accessories youth swimwear and sportswear. Led the Canadian sales strategy for Roxy Clothing & Accessories youth swimwear and sportswear.



Jones New York

• Apparel & Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Merchandising

  • 2002 - 2008

  Led a 14-member team of Merchandise Managers, Coordinators and Analysts who handled sales forecasting, pricing and merchandising programs for the Jones New York, Anne Klein, Nine West, Luxe Cashmere and Code Blue denim brands. Developed seasonal sales strategies for large revenue customers such as The Bay, Holt Renfrew and Sears. Project managed merchandising and buying for the re-branding of Polo Jeans denim boutiques into JNY Blu concept stores. Led a 14-member team of Merchandise Managers, Coordinators and Analysts who handled sales forecasting, pricing and merchandising programs for the Jones New York, Anne Klein, Nine West, Luxe Cashmere and Code Blue denim brands. Developed seasonal sales strategies for large revenue customers such as The Bay, Holt Renfrew and Sears. Project managed merchandising and buying for the re-branding of Polo Jeans denim boutiques into JNY Blu concept stores.