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Remedy DenimCEO / Founder
Jan. 2021New York City Metropolitan Area100% Sustainable & Circular Premium Denim Brand
U.S. Operations Manager and Director (Creative Cot Line Spin)
Abhishek Industries LTD.: The Trident GroupU.S. Operations Manager and Director (Creative Cot Line Spin)
Jan. 2011 - Dec. 2013Greater New York City Area✅ Hired to manage overall operations for a manufacturing facility of an Indian based billion-dollar textile company with a capacity of over 13M units of towels and apparel per month, managed brand positioning, prepared business development plans ➡️ Spearheaded sales, business development, and marketing strategies for the company, resulting in 300% increase in sales over the period of three years. Directed operations to include new product roll-out and production of 13M units per month. ➡️ Managed all aspects of budgeting and brand positioning of the U.S. showroom. Directed life cycle marketing programs, including initiation of new partnerships and collaboration with existing brands to create innovative product launches. ➡️ Conducted market research, monitored competitive activity, solicited customer input, and developed infrastructure for ongoing market success. Directed account management for strategic joint ventures and new business workflow. ➡️ Developed and drove branding strategies for unique international markets encompassing diverse tiers of product placement including private label, low, mid-tier, high end, hospitality segments, such as Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Guest Supply. ➡️ Coordinated aggressive business growth goals, including a program for Ralph Lauren, which resulted in an increase from $10M to $30M; directed complex marketing initiatives and ensured development of effective communication strategies. ➡️ Designed a bathrobe and accessory brand that included four tiers of quality and luxury for four diverse markets. ➡️ Fostered relationships with internal and external partners at domestic and international levels to execute marketing goals. 📌 Key Impact: built new partnership selling soft lines home textiles to Ralph Lauren that produced revenue of $30M. Promoted to run a factory in the capacity of a Chief Operating Officer; managed all operations of the factory.
United States Operations Manager (Sales and Marketing Manager)
Abhishek Industries LTD: The Trident GroupUnited States Operations Manager (Sales and Marketing Manager)
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2011Greater New York City Area✅ Recruited to manage operations for the U.S office; traveled frequently to manufacturing facilities in India to manage product development and coordinate manufacturing processes; negotiated financing and manufacturing with U.S. retailers ➡️ Streamlined manufacturing operations, conducted research on efficient methods to accomplish supply demands. ➡️ Developed media strategies, which resulted in improved efficiency and accelerated sales growth and profitability. ➡️ Designed the entire U.S. showroom, including architectural modifications, interior design, visual merchandising layouts. Managed the budget and implementation schedule to complete the project on time and within strict budgetary limits. ➡️ Conducted a competitive analysis of international and domestic markets to create strategies for product development.  Oversaw branding & product development for brands, including Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Vera Wang, Tommy Hilfiger. ➡️ Spearheaded the implementation of the Air-Rich Yarn Technology merchandising strategy and facilitated placement of products with Ralph Lauren, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Dillard’s, Neiman Marcus, RL Outlet’s, JCP, and Target. ➡️ Managed licensing acquisitions, including those of the Southern Living brand, which comprised royalty negotiations, product development, and retailer placement and sales to support business growth and market expansion strategies. 📌 Key Impact: directed product placement initiatives & merchandising strategies that resulted in sales of $60M over 3 years.
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