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Meeting Preference: Video
Languages: English
I can help in the areas of sales, marketing, merchandising finance. As the President of a mid size clothing company I was involved in all areas of the company and can also help in HR, operations planning. Started my career in sales for the first ten (10) years increasing responsibility over that period. Then added merchandising marketing responsibility prior to becoming President of the company. Was involved in three (3) purchases of companies and merging the operations . Grew sales and profits on a consident bases while managing a diverse group of associates in multiple locations. Also involved in two non profit groups, sitting on the Board of Directors of Delivering Good, for over twenty two (22) years focused on getting Clothing, Shoes and Home goods to people in need . Also sit on the AAFA (American Apparel Footwear Association) for the past ten (11) years with is based in Washington DC focused on Goverment Regulations lobbing for the industry.
Areas of Expertise
- Accounting & Finance
- Business Plan
- Human Resources
- Management & Operations
- Marketing
Industry Experience
- Professional Services
- Retail