Description
SUMMARY Extensive background with 42 years of experience in the retail and wholesale industries, Specialty Stores, Department Stores, and Outlet Stores. Proven Leader with highly developed motivational and communication skills with the ability to analyze and interpret problems and react quickly with solutions and answers. Proven management success in planning, organizing, and directing all facets of retail business including Merchandising, Store Operations, Planning and Distribution, Real estate and Construction, MIS, and General Administration. A visionary in identifying new business opportunities and committed to improved revenues and profits.
Work Experience
COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
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(Confidential) | President And Founder | 1/2001 - Present |
American Outpost | Chief Operating Officer | 1/1997 - 1/1999 |
County Seat Stores Inc | Senior Consultant | 1/1997 - 1/1997 |
B.U.M. International Inc. | Senior Vice President V.P | 1/1997 - 1/1997 |
May Department Stores Co. | Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager Divisional Vice President, Merchandise Manager / Divisional Merchandise Manager Buyer | 1/1997 - 1/1997 |
Abraham & Straus (Federated Department Stores) | Department Manager | 1/1997 - 1/1997 |
Forman Enterprises Inc. | D.B.A | 1/1996 - 1/2001 |
Education
SCHOOL | MAJOR | YEAR | DEGREE |
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Queens College | Communication Arts and Sciences | 1975 | Bachelor Degree |