Experience

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  Fresh Air Sales and Consulting

  • Principal and Owner

    • Oct 2010 - Present

    Sales agency representing footwear,apparel and accessory companies. Selling wholesale to independent stores, regional, national chains, on line retailers, catalog accounts and medical facilities. Representing quality companies with innovative products. Building brands and businesses by partnering...

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  DuMonde Trading Company

  • National Sales Manager

    • Jun 2011 - Sep 2012

    Wholesale vertical manufacturer of fabric, men’s and ladies garments, throws/pillows and accessories.• Developed, marketed and launched a new ladies outerwear line, Upcountry by Du Monde for F12. Created new booth/showroom, signage and handled all logistics, contracts and selling at national show...

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  Woolrich

  • Senior Account Manager

    • 1998 - 2010

    Wholesale manufacturer of fabric men’s and ladies sportswear, outerwear, home furnishings and accessories.• Increased my Woolrich annual sales from $300,000 to $10,000,000 by expanding account/territory base, aggressive selling, successful account and business management.• Created sales and adver...

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  Riverside Fashions

  • Owner/Buyer

    • 1993 - 1997

    Riverside Fashions Corporation - General Manager/Part Owner (1994-1998)• Responsible for the purchasing, sales and management of Riverside Fashions, a 5 store chain of men’s and ladies clothing stores. Created and executed all marketing, advertising and financial plans. Prepared and presented fin...

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  Koh'ls Department Stores

  • Assistant Buyer

    • 1987 - 1993

    Assistant Buyer (1991-1994) Hardlines Division: Electronics and Luggage Departments.• Successfully increased buying responsibilities as part of the team to $150 million.• Exceeded sales, profit and inventory turn plans utilizing sales analysis and replenishment.• Responsible for advertising layo...

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  Federated Department Stores- MainStreet

  • Assistant Store Manager

    • 1986 - 1987

    Federated–MainStreet Dept. Stores, Asst. Store Manager and Executive Trainer (1985-1987)• Responsible for store sales, operations and personnel management.• Corporate Executive Trainer; traveled and assisted in new store hires, training and openings