1. ALEX BERENSON
12211 Otsego St.
Valley Village, CA. 91607
www.linkedin.com/in/alex-berenson-a5738247
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310-985-1744 alex.berenson@kikwear.com
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Accomplished Chief Executive Officer with domestic and international experience in top-to-bottom
operations and financial oversight, visionary leadership, global sales, marketing, ecommerce, branding,
social networking, and multi-channel product distribution. Results-oriented, decisive leader with proven
success in new market identification and strategic positioning for multi-million dollar apparel company.
Track record of success in global level sales and bottom line growth while spearheading operational im-
provement to drive productivity and reduce costs. Excel in dynamic, demanding environments while re-
maining pragmatic and focused.
CORE COMPETENCIES
❖Strategic Product and Partnership Development, Including Successes with Company Brands and Private
Label Product Development
❖Strong Operations and Employee Leadership, Including Excellent Interaction with Design Teams
❖Trade-Show Experience, Including Implementation of Unique, Customer Order Writing Process
❖Sample Room Management and Organization
❖Import Merchandise Expertise
❖Tactical Market Planning
❖Concept Implementation
❖Inventory and Overhead Control
❖Major Account Management
❖Risk Management
❖Corporate Budget and Sales Forecasting
❖Corporate Show Room Management Expertise
❖Exclusive Fabric Development and Implementation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KIKWEAR INDUSTRIES, INC. (1991-present)
Lead operations and strategic development with full responsibility for bottom-line factors, including long
range planning, international product management, and web-based commerce establishment including
necessary software development processes. Provide cross-functional management and general oversight of
all employees and departments. Devise and refine organizational structure, oversee major pricing decisions,
and perform financial evaluation of company results. Kikwear Industries’ Brands include: Kikwear, Kikgirl,
Greed, Greedgirl, and Pulsion. Private Label development encompasses merchandise for Young Men’s,
Juniors, and Junior Contemporary customers.

2. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
❖Directly responsible for inception-to-date company sales volume exceeding $350 million.
❖Highest annual gross sales volume reached $24.6 million, with a gross margin of 41%.
❖Reduced aged receivables by 7 to 10 days by utilizing factoring partnerships
❖Designed, developed, and introduced successful new products and companies.
❖Karma Creatives, LLC.; Monogamous Sox, LLC.; Halsey, LLC.
❖Opened new marketing channels and established worldwide strategic alliances.
❖Established and continually expanded internet commerce and social media involvement, generating mul-
ti-million dollar revenue sources.
❖Served on the Advisory Board of Metropark USA, Inc.
❖Major Company Accounts include: Hot Topic, Pacsun, Zumiez, Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom, Guess,
Forever 21, Maurices, LA Police Gear.
EDUCATION
San Diego State University (1987-1991); Majoring in Finance