RESUME

Bruce Pavlow

****C S. Federal Highway

Boynton bch. Florida 33435

Phone: 207-***-****

E-Mail: ad1pxu@r.postjobfree.com

Areas of Expertise:

Apparel manufacturing / Sales manager / Import consulting / Patent consulting and placement.

Objective:

To work with an established apparel marketing /sales company or manufacturer. As well as a patent development company.

Patent development and placement

From idea to placing with a fortune 500 company. I currently have a utility patent in my name at the USPTO.

2023 to present

Experience:

Import Apparel Sales Specialist

1994 -2008

La Costa Apparel Service

San Diego, California / New Gloucester, Maine

My history includes being a service-oriented sales representative with 15 years of specialized experience in the apparel manufacturing industry. Having imported apparel from China, So. Africa and Mexico to accounts in the U.S., I have developed an extensive knowledge of the vertical knitwear production process. I have imported and sold over $20,000,000 worth of private label garments to some of the largest apparel vendors in the U.S. Dedicated to achieving sales targets while providing excellent customer service, with a superior record of surpassing expectations and keeping up-to-date with changes in global trading agreements to best serve my customer base. I have skills in evaluating customer needs and recommending products and services based on customer requirements. Adept at delivering sales presentations and demonstrations to maximize sales performance. * I have developed a DVD business card that shows a snipet of my tenure in the apparel industry (available upon request).

Education:

Certification - Dale Carnegie Sales Course:

Two-week intensive sales training. Topics include cold calling, developing leads, solution selling and closing the deal.

Florida Indialantic University – Miami, Florida

Associates in Arts Degree AA in Business Management

Affiliations:

1991 to Present – Member of MAGIC

Skills: Level Last Used/Experience

Apparel Sales Expert Currently used / 13 years

Customer Relationship Mgt. Expert Currently used / 17 years

MS Office (Word, Excel,

Power Point, Access) Intermediate Currently used / 8 years

Extensive knowledge of

vertical knitwear manufacturing Expert Currently used / 13 years

Languages:

Fluent in English; basic Spanish

Additional Information:

High-energy sales professional with a proven track record of sales achievement. Strong knowledge of the apparel manufacturing process. Continue to develop knowledge of products, promotions, competitors, sales support tools and market trends. Also can assist in Q.C. of garments produced at mill sites. I have a long history in the Action Sports Market. I helped launch accessory products such as the UGG Boot and Rainbow nylon wallet.

Desired Salary/Wage:

$70,000.00 USD Per Year

Current

Career Level:

Experienced Sales and Management

Years of Relevant Work Experience:

20 years

Date of Availability:

Immediately

Work Status:

U.S. I am authorized to work in this country for any employer.

Target Job:

Importing apparel; Manufacturing Sales Representative, Patent placement group

Alternate

Target Job:

Sales Manager or Quality Control Agent

Desired Job Type:

Salaried Employee

Desired Status:

Full-Time

Availability to Work:

Weekends, overtime.

Company Size:

Prominent in industry

Category:

Textile

Selected Locations:

U.S. West and East Coasts

Relocate:

No

Willingness

to Travel:

Up to 75% travel

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