1. Robert Silverman CPA
Jericho, NY 11753
(516) 946-7349
RSilverman428@Gmail.com
SUMMARY:
Senior Executive with proven track record in fashion industry sales, operations, and finance
looking to bring unique expertise and diverse background to a growing organization. Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills to achieve corporate goals.
EXPERIENCE:
Henry Segal Company, Long Island, NY 2000 – June 2016
Vice President of Sales and Operations
- Developed and implemented new marketing programs, introduced new product lines and
created incentive buying programs to new and existing customers that increased in sales by
20% within a 2 year period.
- Restructured purchasing and production areas significantly reducing inventory carrying costs,
and expediting delivery to customers. Reduced inventory levels by over 35%.
- Developed alliances with key customers to develop new products.
- Negotiated favorable product pricing with both domestic and overseas suppliers.
- Established internal quality control procedures to insure consistency of manufactured
products.
Sara Lee Body Wear, Inc., New York, NY 1994 – 1999
Chief Executive Officer / Executive Consultant
- Directed company to achieve corporate profit goals and oversaw daily operations.
- Advisor to senior management on matters regarding operations, sales and financing.
Scotch Maid, Inc., New York, NY 1985 – 1993
President
- Transformed small family owned business into the leading body wear manufacturing company
that ultimately was acquired by the Sara Lee Corporation.
- Developed and oversaw the implementation of a business plan which resulted in an increase in
sales of 2500%($3MMto$75MM)andan increase in profitability by1100%overa six year period
- Built a cohesive and dedicated management team responsible for all aspects of corporate
development, sales, production, MIS, marketing and merchandising.
- Oversaw construction of 150,000 sq. ft. domestic manufacturing and distribution facility to
support on-line stock replenishment programs with major customers which included K-Mart
and Wal-Mart.
EDUCATION:
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
BBA in Accounting
CERTIFICATION:
Certified Public Accountant – New York State
References Available Upon Request