import logistics manager

*** ******* **** • ROSLYN HEIGHTS • N.Y. *****

PHONE 516-***-**** • E-MAIL: **********@*****.***

JACK CURCURUTO

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive experience with Importing, Merchandising, Sourcing, Research and Development, Financing shipments, Production and Sales of Men’s, Boy’s, Ladies and Girls Wearing Apparel

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

June 2008 to present

Century 21 Madeleine Bodner

Real Estate Sales Agent – Sells and rents residential and commercial real estate

Nov 2007-May 2008

Murray Feiss Imports Bronx, NY

Import Logistics Specialist

Working with customs broker to customs clear merchandise in a timely manner and move into the shipping pipeline.

Working with US customs to establish compliance and classifications of all products, as well as keeping aware of ever-changing Customs rules and regulations.

Working with air freight forwarders and steamship companies negotiating contracts and establishing freight rates and timely movement of cargo.

Working with domestic and foreign banks to set up letters of credit, establish lines of credit, and insure consistent flow of documentation from the factories to the import department.

1985-2007 Masterpiece Apparel, LTD New York, NY

Director of Imports (Wearing Apparel)

Importation Responsibilities:

• Working with customs broker to customs clear merchandise in a timely manner and move into the shipping pipeline.

• Working with US customs to establish classifications of all products, as well as keeping aware of ever-changing Customs rules and regulations.

• Working with air freight forwarders and steamship companies to establish freight rates and timely movement of cargo.

• Working with domestic and foreign banks to set up letters of credit, establish lines of credit, and insure consistent flow of documentation from the factories to the import department.

Merchandise Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the design staff to develop lines, travel overseas with the line for further development and sampling, negotiates prices and prices the line.

• Working with fabric suppliers to observe and introduce new fabric trends into the line and to insure the quality and continuity of piece goods for production.

• Working closely with the sales staff and customers to maintain an awareness of market trends as well as selling product.

Production Responsibilities:

• Extensive travel to the Far East, Middle East, Eastern Europe, United Arab Emirates, and Indian sub-continent to work with the factories in negotiating prices, putting samples into work, setting up production and delivery schedules, and establishing the correct interpretation of garment specifications and details.

• Responsible for helping to increase sales from zero to 20 million annually.

• Making merchandising presentations to key accounts.

• Communicating daily with suppliers and overseas office personnel.

EDUCATION

• 2 Years, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY

• Proficient knowledge of MS Office programs

REFERENCES

David Orland 516-***-****

Christina Krebs 516-***-****

Robert Armato 917-***-****

John Lusardi 516-***-****

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