1. Ruth Navarra
11 Dogwood Lane, Nutley, New Jersey 07110
Cellular 917-816-8095and Email ruthnavarra@yahoo.com
EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES
To continue my career in a challenging position that will permit me to utilize my talents and expertise while enabling
me to expand my knowledge and further my professional growth.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Proven success in establishing the vision, creating the plan and executing sales strategies that deliver strong, revenue
and profit performance with in a highly competitive markets. Board industry expertise with management
competencies in sales, new business development, product assortment planning, sourcing and marketing. Creative and
analytical with outstanding sales, team building. leadership, mentoring and communication skills.
Experience: BRAND MINISTRY * December 2013 ~ Present
President of Sales and Merchandising for 3 Brands which cover Contemporary, YM’s & Boys
• Responsible for all aspects of day-to-day sales, merchandising and production activities
• Created, managed and maintained sales goals including customer co-op, travel, quarterly
mark downs and GM settlements with direct accountability of key accounts
• Collaborated and traveled with design to ensure and create product assortment
• Placed production buys with internal team ; approve and tracked shipment flow
WAIMEA a Division of Rams Imports, Inc * June 2012 ~ December 2013
Vice President of Sales and Merchandising for YM’s & 4/20 boys
• Accountable for articulating the brand vision and strategies to the sales force, international
partners and the top tier of accounts
• Primary responsibility included merchandising, market placement and managing stock
levels while maintaining margins
Red Snap Jean Company * February 2011 ~ June 2013
Vice President of Sales and Merchandising for YM’s & 4/20 boys
• Merchandising the line and spear heading new development for future season
• Coordinating the sales and sales team to increase and maintain sales volume
• Working with retail management to grow, strength and develop new opportunities in private
label, branded collection and classification through strong relationships
General Sportwear * January 2009 ~ February 2011
Vice President of Men’s Division
• Created a NEW private label Men’s division: merchandising, selling and planning
replenishment for a factory owned Central American bottoms factory
• Managing outside sales reps and activities
• Strong relationships with buyers & senior management of large volume accounts such as JC
Penney’s, Stage Stores and Beall’s Department Stores
Modern Culture & Ferruche a Division of Oved Apparel * Nov 2004 ~ January 2009
Regional Sales Manager selling YM’s & boy’s 2-20 knits, wovens & bottoms
• Created and maintained 8-10 million in sales volume
• Selling, merchandising and managing branded & private label product to domestic &
international accounts such as Dillard’s, Belk and Stage Stores
• Developed, managed and maintained multi stores replenishment programs
OTB a Division of Mobile Eight Apparel * April 1997 ~ November 2004
Account Executive selling YM’s & boy’s 4-20 knits tops & bottoms
• Increased sales volume from 3 to 13 million
• Helped increase product distribution which in turn lead to brand recognition
• Interaction with large volume accounts buyers & senior management such as May Corporate,
Federated Department Stores and Dillard’s
Education: Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, New York
• ASS in Display and Exhibit Design ~ 1984

2. • BSD in Fashion Buying and Merchandising ~ 1986