Attached files
| file | filename |
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| EX-9.1 - FBC Holding, Inc. | ex9-1.htm |
| EX-9.4 - FBC Holding, Inc. | ex9-4.htm |
| EX-9.5 - FBC Holding, Inc. | ex9-5.htm |
| EX-9.3 - FBC Holding, Inc. | ex9-3.htm |
| EX-9.2 - FBC Holding, Inc. | ex9-2.htm |
| EX-9.7 - FBC Holding, Inc. | ex9-7.htm |
| 8-K - FBC Holding, Inc. | fbcholding8k100412.htm |
Exhibit 9.6
FRANK RUSSO
60 Cedar Lake West ~ Denville, New Jersey 07834 ~ (201) 213-2504
frankrusso247@verizon.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
An entrepreneurial style with a proven track record in sales, marketing and management, which demonstrates my ability to build new business and expand opportunities to generate revenue in various market conditions. Core Competencies include: implementing sales distribution and product strategy, sales team leadership, marketing, market analysis and business development.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
| RYCA Inc. – Sales / Consulting | 2008 –Present |
| V.P. of Development | |
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· Develop relationships with manufacturer’s and business owners.
· Analysis current brand direction and create a methodology that holds sales teams accountable.
· Expanding the vision of employers and their staff, instilling common pathways with milestones.
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| ALPHA 6 Distributions – USA / Canada | 2007 – 07 / 2008 |
| CEO | |
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· Managed the finance, accounting, operations, production, design, importing, marketing, sales and distribution of the business, including all divisions and brands for Arctix and Allyance.
· Built Annual and Quarterly budgets, holding departments accountable for business development both in the field and within the organization.
· Hired and trained a US national sales team to sell winter apparel.
· Built an existing business from $3million to $7million in one selling season.
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| Gladiator Sales Inc. – Mid Atlantic/New England - Exclusive Sales Agency for Puma North America | 1996 - 2007 |
| President | |
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· Sales for all Puma North America products including–footwear, apparel and accessories.
· Responsible for sales, distribution strategies and marketing for various accounts including: Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Barney’s, Sak’s Fifth Ave., Lord & Taylor , Michael K’s, The Tannery, Shoe.com, ALIFE, Urban Outfitters, Shoe Mania, Tip Top, Dr. Denim, etc.
· Built a thriving business from $7 million to over $75 million with 13 sales associates, directly involved in hiring, training and managing approximately 400 accounts with 1,200 rooftops.
· Represented 31% of Puma North America sales within a territory that has a population of 71 million people or 23% of the US total population.
· Administrative responsibilities included payroll, setting operating budgets for marketing / sales/ inventory / built and managed inventory on a monthly basis / established forecasts for all product line items on a monthly calendar.
· Brand Agency of the Year – 2000 and 2002
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| Frank Russo and Associates - Metro NY/NJ – Sales Agency for DIADORA | 1994 – 1996 |
| President | |
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· Directed and organized sales distribution strategy for Italian footwear manufacturer - DIADORA.
· Developed a territory from $ 300,000 to over $4 million in sales with 2 associates.
· Sales Agent of the Year - 1995
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| John Mallon and Associates - Upstate NY and New England | 1985 – 1994 |
| Manufacturer’s Representative | |
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· Performed multi-functional role in sales and marketing
· Represented Mizuno, Easton, Majestic, Adams, Ripon Athletic and Ektelon
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EDUCATION and Hobbies
| St. Michael’s College - Winooski, Vermont | Family, Coaching, Golf, Basketball |
| Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration 1981 | and Keeping in Shape |