This document is a resume for Luca Spano, who has 19 years of experience in men's fashion and made-to-measure suiting. He has held several director roles overseeing sales, marketing, and account management for luxury menswear brands in the United States and Europe. Spano has extensive experience developing collections, managing key retailer accounts, and growing sales. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian with expertise in fabric selection, made-to-measure fittings, and analyzing menswear trends.

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LUCA SPANO
182 East 95th
Street, #28K, New York, NY 10128 ~ +1 917-443-0876 ~ spanoluca@ymail.com
SALES AND MARKETING DIRECTOR
 19 years’ experience in men’s fashion and specialist in made-to-measure (bespoke) suiting.
 Innovator in silhouettes and custom fittings as the market requires.
 Fabric knowledgeable.
 Wardrobe specialist, excellent taste level.
 Travel frequently throughout the US and Europe.
 Dealt with top US publication editors.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BELVEST USA
Director of Men’s Sales Jan 2015- June 2015
 Responsible consultant to seek top high-end retailers (department stores and specialty stores) throughout the
United States and Canada(e.g. Nordstrom, Saks,Barneys etc.).
FORALL, DBA PAL ZILERI, New York, USA
Director of Sales and Marketing, USA 2004-2014
 Responsible for sales to top high-end retailers (department stores and specialty stores) throughout the United
States (e.g. Nordstrom, Saks, etc.).
 Responsible for fabric selection for the U.S. market as part of the global collection.
 Oversaw account management responsibility for key accounts such as Nordstrom. (EDI specialized)
 Put together collections for stores based key trends and client’s needs.
 Traveled extensively to prospects and existing client retailers throughout the U.S.
 Organized trunk shows for clients nationwide and assisted with made-to-measure process.
 Clothing training specialist for specialties and department stores.
 Attended global industry trade shows; kept abreast of key trends and fabric development for the market.
 Consistently grew sales with double-digit grown year-over-year.
 Managed the US (New York) headquarters office and showroom; supervised a staff of 3 people.
 Responsible for shipping and import logistics from Italy.
 Oversaw client accounts receivables.
 Opened a new Pal Zileri retail brand (franchise) in Las Vegas.
ITALCOS USA, New York, NY, USA (Prior Pal Zileri agent)
Sales Account Representative
1995-2004
 Sold “total look” men’s clothing specializing in suits and jackets and followed-up with exceptional customer
service.
 Organized sample sales in New York.
 Conducted for Public Relations campaigns.
 Exceeded sales goals annually.
KILLER DEAL ENTERPRISES, Los Angeles, CA USA
General Manager, Operations
1990 – 1995
 Opened new restaurant concepts in California for non-restaurateurs including high-profile people (e.g. DeNiro)
 Hired chefs and staff; supervised projects with staff ranging from 30 to 110 people. Assisted in initial restaurant
marketing.
 Created menus and wine lists.
HILTON HOTELS
Restaurant Manager, Los Angeles, CA USA (1989-1990)
1988 - 1990

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 Managed the Los Angeles Hilton Italian restaurant (transferred from Las Vegas).
Restaurant Manager, Las Vegas, NV (1988-1989)
 Started as a server and moved up to assistant manager, and then progressed to manager in the Las Vegas hotel.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF LAS VEGAS (UNLV), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Certificate Coursework in Hotel Management and Food & Beverages
Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, Ca,
Comunication and Media study
1990
1987
ISTITUTO MARCO POLO, Genoa, ITALY
Bachelor degree in Hotel Hospitality
1982 1986
SKILLS
 Communications/Languages: Fluent in English, Spanish and Italian (mother-tongue)
 Computers/Technology: Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite: PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; familiar with
Web 2.0 technologies and popular social media marketing tactics
 Made to measure expertise:. Analyzes and process made to measure orders for over 1000 sleeve units per
year.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS / TRADE SHOWS
 Milano Unica
 Fabric selection: IDEA BIELLA trade show (2002 – 2010)
 Trends analysis and idea generation: Pitti Immagine-
 Fashion show: Milan and New York
OTHER
U.S. Citizen. Willing to relocate domestically or internationally. Available to travel up to 40% as necessary.