The Villas - Unit 12A Carrollton, TX 75006 Cell: 214-725-2814 CAREER OBJECTIVE: To become a team leader in a challenging Executive/Leadership position within an exciting, energetic and educational environment. EXPERIENCE: 11/2008 - Present JAMMERS APPAREL - Montreal, QC / Dallas, TX -Positioned as Vice-President of U.S. Sales & Marketing for Department and Speci alty Store Divisions. -Managed team of 18 Sales Representatives throughout the U.S. and Canada with ou r branded lines of Ladies, Mens and Childrens Sleepwear. -Marketed product lines at industry trade shows as well as seasonal markets. 5/2004 - 11/2008 THE KLEIN GROUP - Dallas Apparel Mart, Dallas, TX -Managed five wholesale showrooms between Dallas and Atlanta as General Manager. -Headed up Department Store Division as Sales Manager and increased volume from $6,000,000 to $18,000,000 annually. -Serviced major store accounts including Dillards, Saks Inc., AAFES, Stage Store s, JC Penney and Neiman Marcus. 2/2000 5/2004 POLO JEANS COMPANY New York City, NY / Dallas, TX -Produced $40 million in annual sales as Sr. Account Executive for Missy and Young Contemporary line at Dillards, Belk and Stage Stores. -Analyzed weekly sales/stock selling, class, style and branch selling. -Prepared month-end profitability and open to buy recaps. -Worked with Retail Planning to develop sales plans. -Collaborated with Merchandising to develop account specific assortments. 2/1998 2/2000 ESPRIT DE CORP Dallas, TX / New York City, NY -Achieved $8 million in annual sales as Account Executive for Saks Inc., Elder B eerman and Bon Ton Dept. Stores. -Temporary Account Executive for Macys and Lord & Taylor Dept. Stores. -Other responsibilities were similar to previous position at Polo Jeans Co. 1/1995 2/1998 FLAPDOODLES Dallas Apparel Mart, Dallas, TX -Exceeded $5 million in annual sales as Southwest Specialty Store Representative for 8 states. -Increased Specialty Store account base by 50%. -Attended Regional Markets in Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. 12/1992 - 1/1995 THE KLEIN GROUP - Dallas Apparel Mart, Dallas, TX -Managed independent multiple line Childrens Wear showrooms. -Increased Specialty and Department Store businesses from $2.5M to $6.2M -Serviced major store accounts including Dillards, McRaes, Foleys, Stage Stores and JC Penney. -2- 6/1989 12/1992 MONROE CARR ASSOCIATES Dallas Apparel Mart, Dallas, TX -Represented multiple lines of Childrens Wear as Director of Specialty Stores. -Increased Specialty Store business from $400K to $2.5M annually. -Traveled 8 states and participated in six regional markets to develop an accoun t base of 400+ Specialty Stores. 3/1988 6/1989 J. RIGGINS Northpark Mall, Dallas, TX -Revitalized ailing store with a new merchandising plan, increased sales and low ered shrinkage rate as Store Manager -Motivated commissioned associates to reach sales goals using monthly contests, positive feedback and annual reviews. 10/1985 3/1988 MACYS DEPARTMENT STORE Dallas Galleria, Dallas, TX -Developed new merchandising plan for department which produced a 65% increase i n sales for the department as Department Manager of Juniors, Womens Coats and Sw imwear. -Received Sales Manger Days Award for the 1987 fall season. 8/1981 5/1985 ST. JOHNS UNIVERITY Collegeville, MN -Senior Resident Assistant Office of Student Affairs -Student Employee, Campus Tours, Application Processing, Mailings Admissions Of fice. SKILLS: Proficient Retail Math, Assortment Planning, Open To Buy Planning, Merch andising, Microsoft Office 2007, Outlook 2007, AS400, Image Info., phone and ema iling communications. EDUCATION: SAINT JOHNS UNIVERSITY Collegeville, MN Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration emphasis in Strategic Mana gement. (1985)