Manager Sales

JAMIE GODFREY

*** ******** ******, *** * / Jersey City, NJ 07307 / t: 917-***-**** / e: *************@*****.***

• Exceptional business and brand focus, enhanced with a highly developed aesthetic.

Qualifications

• Highly organized professional with excellent follow through.

• Extensive knowledge of computer software for both design and business applications.

John Robshaw Textiles, New York, NY December 2008 - Present

Professional

Production Manager

Experience

• Oversee the development, production and inventory of over 600 SKU’s.

• Moved the insert pillow program to all organic and increased SKU count by 15%.

• Maintain excellent daily communication with 6 overseas factories.

• Review and approve all lab dips and samples.

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, New York, NY February 2007 - November 2008

Product Manager, Martha Stewart Collection

• Managed product development process of over 1,500 bedding and bath SKU’s, representing

$120 million in annual sales.

• Increased sales $2.5 million by expanding Luxury Bedding and Beach categories.

• Successfully pitched Closet Organization and Kids categories, adding 33 SKU’s.

• Direct liaison with Publishing, Broadcasting, Internet and Public Relations to leverage

product visibility across all business and media platforms.

• Forged strong interdepartmental ties in creation of product packaging, copy, and signage,

developing compelling brand-moment messaging at retail.

• Acted as spokesperson at Macy’s in-store promotional events across the country.

Restaurant Associates, New York, NY March 2006 - February 2007

Assistant Director of Art & Style

• Set the overall aesthetic, art direction and branding for a group 12 restaurants.

• Increased sales 30% over previous year through innovative merchandising of retail food products.

• Re-designed wait staff uniforms for improved and consistent branding statement.

• Oversaw rollout and programming of PlayNetwork music system.

Go Gourmet, Jersey City, NJ January 2005 - March 2006

General Manager

• Hired, trained, and managed staff of six for gourmet and organic food store.

• Increased sales 15% over first year through efficient inventory management.

• Developed and merchandised entire assortment of retail and prepared foods.

Brooks Brothers, New York, NY October 2003 - December 2004

Special Order - Assistant Manager

• Analyzed sales and merchandised fabric offerings for the suit and shirt departments.

• Provided operational support and training for 72 retail stores.

• Maintained daily communication between fabric suppliers and manufacturers.

• Organized Made-to-Measure events, parties and media functions.

Rousso Apparel Group, New York, NY May 2002 - October 2003

Production Coordinator - Private Label

• Negotiated with vendors and suppliers to achieve target prices and qualities.

• Prepared bulk orders of production fabric and trims.

• Maintained time-and-action calendars, fabric and trim approvals.

Education Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York

Bachelor of Science - May 2003, Production Management, Apparel

Associate in Applied Science - May 2001, Fashion Design, Tailoring Specialization

Computer Microsoft Office • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator • Macintosh and Windows systems

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