Eadie Kelly

Past

Merchandise Manager at Carole Hochman Design Group
VP Merchandising at Hanover Direct
Director of Merchandising at I. Spiewak & Sons

Director of Merchandising at Pier Connection
Director of Product Development at Montgomery Ward

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Education

Fordham University
American School in Paris
International School of the Sacred Heart

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Industry

Apparel & Fashion

Eadie Kelly’s Summary

More than 15 years of in-depth executive experience with a proven track record of exceeding bottom-line objectives and significantly growing sales revenues, profitability and market share with major retail, wholesaler and catalog companies. Extensive general merchandise skills regarding design, product development and production with wide-ranging experience sourcing and developing domestic and international suppliers, manufacturers and new agents. Solid administrative skills; effective communication skills at all levels of the organization, with associates, clients and outside contractors; a team leader and builder with a motivational management style.

Eadie Kelly’s Specialties:

sourcing, production, product development and merchandising

Eadie Kelly’s Experience

Merchandise Manager

Carole Hochman Design Group

(Wholesale industry)

June 2007 — June 2008 (1 year 1 month)
VP Merchandising

Hanover Direct

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; HNV; Retail industry)

January 2005 — June 2006 (1 year 6 months)

Responsible for merchandise selection, private-label design/development, creative focus and production of thirty catalogs per year and ecommerce for men's sportswear, activewear and underwear. Responsible for Internet sales (45% of business).

Responsible for the repositioning of both the International Male and Undergear Catalogs.
Relocated from San Diego entire catalog and internet business. Responsible for hiring new buying staff, assistant buyers and technical design staff.
Achieved an 80% private-label penetration for men's sportswear, activewear and underwear (this was accomplished from a 10% private label penetration).
Directed product development of over 250 items annually, from concept to production and final presentation in catalog and online environments.Improved gross margin 1.5% in twelve months
Director of Merchandising

I. Spiewak & Sons

(Wholesale industry)

June 2000 — February 2005 (4 years 9 months)

I. SPIEWAK & SONS, INC. – New York, NY 2000-2005
Director of Merchandising / Product Development
Manage domestic and international merchandising activities for this $60M annual sales manufacturer and distributor of uniforms, fashion sportswear and outerwear. Source and procure fabrics and garments worldwide; develop future product lines; and communicate with factories daily to ensure production is on schedule and within budget.

Developed ANSI compliant Hi-Viz line that enabled firm to capture an emerging High Visibility Public Safety market; in two years annual sales represent 15% of total Uniform mix.

Secured and developed several new factories in China, Vietnam and India that consistently produced quality outerwear and sportswear.

Created sample line for worldwide sales force that contributed significantly to increased sales and profitability.
Director of Merchandising

Pier Connection

(Wholesale industry)

December 1998 — March 2000 (1 year 4 months)

Accountable for P&L; directed merchandising and production activities for this $10 million men’s and boy’s sportswear retailer/wholesaler.
Developed 5 lines yearly with overall responsibility for design, color, fabrication, silhouette, source and execution.
Conceptualized/designed/implemented merchandise presentations to clients including development of proprietary products.
Budgeted and developed forecasts and cash flow projections; secured international financing of inventory.
Worked directly with overseas manufacturing facilities in India, Dubai and Ghana; conducted on-site quality control inspections (fabric testing, development of specifications, fittings).
Director of Product Development

Montgomery Ward

(Retail industry)

June 1992 — September 1998 (6 years 4 months)

Eadie Kelly’s Education

Fordham University

BA , English , 1971 — 1975
American School in Paris

High School ,
International School of the Sacred Heart

Additional Information

Eadie Kelly’s Interests:

The environment, my Akita and Koi pond and all animal life :-) Love the outdoors and also am a voracious reader. Love all new technology. Also, staying in touch with friends I've made Internationally in Japan, France and Australia.

Eadie Kelly’s Groups:

Executive Suite
Linked:HR (#1 Human Resources Group)
Pharmaceutical Discussion Group
eMarketing Association Network
TopLinked.com (Open Networkers)
Retail Expert
Recruiters' Networking Niche
Retail Jobs
Wal-Mart
Fashion Marketing & Digital Media Group (FMG): A Meeting Place for Fashion & Marketing Professionals
Recruitment Consultants and Staffing Professionals (30.000+)
Retail Management
Merchandising and Planning Professionals
Retail Industry Professionals Group
Retailers Industry Management Group: Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain, E-commerce, IT Technology
ALLRETAIL retail executive network
Green
Licensing, Merchandising & Brand Management
Supima
A World Wide Network (Open Networkers)
Women For Hire
Direct Mail Group
RETAIL EXECS
Fashion & Lifestyle Industry Professionals Worldwide
New Jersey's Top Talent
Networking in NYC
RecruitingBlogs.com Group
HOME STORE RETAIL EXECS
Fashion Career Expo
GUIDEPOINT ADVISORS
TalentHook User Network
Sportswear Network
FASHIONISTA CAFE
Intimate Apparel Professionals
Retail Merchandise Buyers
Women's Wear Daily
Jobseeker Network
Top "C" cret
CALIFORNIA Retail Networking
Menswear Upstairs
MyRetailCareer
International School of the Sacred Heart Tokyo (ISSH) Alumnae