Warren K. Ephraim

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Coconut Creek, FL 33073

561-***-****/646-***-****

bpy6kf@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

Sr. Vice-President, CONFIDENTIAL

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Present

Created a new operating division for a vertical offshore manufacturer by analyzing and expanding the capabilities of their manufacturing facilities. Re-marketed the company as a total provider of fabric, sewing, finishing and design functions to customers who include uniform manufactures, activewear producers and retailers.

Vice-President Private Label, Young Stuff Apparel Group Inc.

New York, NY

1998-2001

Joined 95 year-old company to increase their penetration into true Private Label business. Customers included: Kids R Us, AMCITarget, Footstar, Timberland, Charming Shoppes and Russell.

WK Ephraim Associates

Fairfield, CT

1994-1998

Consulting Assignments

Functioned as COO for a major Mexican manufacturer. Recruited by CEO of Kingstree Knits, a division of Texfi Ind. (a former customer) to rebuild Private Label operations. Secured long-term programs with major retail and wholesale clients. Created first 807 programs for the company within first six months of tenure with a backlog of over $10M in business. Customers included: The Gap, Old Navy, Russell, Adidas and Kids R Us.

Vice-President, Gurney Industries

New York, NY

1992-1994

Vertical manufacturer of knitted fabrics and apparel. Opened mass merchants, specialty clothing chains and activewear manufacturers such as Nike, Avia, Brine and Black Diamond. Added fashion tops, pants and shorts to basic product mix. Negotiated license and total package agreements.

Division Manager, Bodywear and Activewear, Gloria Vanderbilt/Gitano NY

New York, NY

1989 -1991

Recruited for the creation of a new operating division of Gitano. Overall charge of sales to mass merchants, department stores, chains and specialty stores. Interfaced with Senior Management, G.M.M., M.M. and buyers. Developed marketing, advertising and production plans. Oversaw style, color and print design and selection. Bottom-line responsibility for pricing and profit. Gloria Vanderbilt Bodywear & Activewear produced the highest profit margins for all Gitano Women's divisions. Placed opening line in 30 major accounts including J.C. Penney, The Broadway, Parklane Hosiery and Ross stores. Featured in WVVD full-page layout.

Vice-President Sales, Softouch Co. Inc.

Miami. FL

1986-1988

Activewear sales to major national department stores and chains. Evaluated and re-trained nationwide sales staff. Implemented Private Label programs as well as introduced new product assortments. Quadrupled West Coast business, including the opening of operations such as The Broadway, Copelands, Jazzertogs, Allez and Lamonts.

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