Robert Anthony Etri

**** ** *** *****» Boca Raton, FL. 33496 « 516-***-**** « obetti aga com

‘New York, New York

**** - ****

that grew from $0 to $20 million in revenue

* Built over 100+ customer relationships with buyers across the United States, including large regional national department stores

+ Responsible for securing corporate relationships with the Company's largest customers - Walmat, Target, and K-Mart

Acquired one ofthe Company's largest distribution partners, Pacific Connections (se below for additional information)

PACIFIC CONNECTIONS, New York, New York

‘Shareholder, Chairman 1991 - 1996

‘Shareholder, Vice President 1988-1991

* Executed the vertical integration of Pacific Connections, building a national leadership position inthe young adult, handbag market

‘Grow revenue from $20 1 $55 million by expanding wallet share in existing customers and securing new specialty department stores

* Developed new international manufacturing relationships including factories in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Philippines, and Thailand

‘Installed quality control processes in the Company's California-based receiving facility to casure high customcr satisfaction

+ Employed 250 fl-time individuals across several departments such as warchouse/logistics, product design, sles, and administration

* Sold Pacific Connections to the remaining sharcholder base recognizing a successful personal exit

DIAMONDS RUN New York, New York

Division President 1996-1998

+ Created a new division ofthe Company that sourced and distributed garments (esses, blouses, and pants) frm Sri Lanka

ROSECRAFT New York, New York

Vice President, National Sales 199% - 1999

+ Assisted inthe growth ofa regional, clothing accessorics distribution company that was primarily focused on jewelry, scarves and belts

* Secured new corporate relationships with large national department stores, including Walmart and Target, that added $6 milion in sales

LEGENT ACCESSORIES New York, New York

Division President, Accessories 1999 - 2009

* Assisted inthe growth of a China-focused, belt and handbag distribution company that organically grew from $S to $75 million in sales

* Coordinated the licensing agreement with Mudd, a premium jean designer to expand their brand to handbags and accessories

Added several top ten customer relationships to the Company. including Ross Stores and Burlington

OTHER New York & Florida

Part-Time Employment 2009 - 2028,

* Served as President of Accessories for Pacific Connections, starting a new division in belts and hats and creating new customer

relationships with specialty retailers, such as reds and Charming Shops

Served as Sales Representative for Acutis Diagnostics, a molecular and pathology laboratory, focused on the Brooklyn market

EDUCATION

ADELPHI UNIVERSITY Garden City, New York

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance 197

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

terests: Traveling, Running, Family, and BBQ Chef Extraordinaire

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