President & CEO, DW Uniforms, Inc.
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
- Current
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- President & CEO at DW Uniforms, Inc.
- Past
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- Multimedia Workflow Coordinator at TrialGraphix, Inc .
- Production Manager - News Division at VMS of America, LP
- OperationsAssistant/Disc Jockey at WNYQ Associates, Inc.
- Education
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- State University of New York at Albany
- SUNY Ulster
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- Industry
- Apparel & Fashion
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Peter Franks’s Summary
Exemplary administrative, communication and organizational skills with ability to interface at all levels of responsibility. Project oriented from conceptualization through execution. Natural multi-tasker that thrives in creating order out of chaos. An effective troubleshooter with client service orientation. Skilled at using examples from personal interests in history, geography, music and current events in relaying ideas that tie into the work environment.
I have taken my years of business development and married them with my partners years of clothing manufacturing experience to bring back clothing manufacturing to the U.S.A. Together, our goal is to design, fabricate and offer well-tailored garments for hospitality industry as well as use our best designs for our own private label. Despite the current pressures of buying big quantities at cheap prices overseas, we make it a point to manufacture superior quality clothing items locally for our customers. We service higher-end hotels/luxury properties, casinos and entertainment companies throughout North America and the Caribbean.
Peter Franks’s Specialties:
As most small business entrepeneurs understand, there is no suffering or reward so great as making the decision to become your own boss. To start a business from scratch and see it through on a daily basis takes great strength and I have honestly learned more in the past four years of my life than in the preceeding forty. I could list numerous specialties but the fact is you have to become a little bit of an expert in every field that involves running a business.
Peter Franks’s Experience
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President & CEO
DW Uniforms, Inc.
(Apparel & Fashion industry)
October 2004 — Present (4 years 10 months)
Established a modern clothing manufacturing and distribution facility using the talent and over ninety years of combined experience by lifetime partner and three full-time employees. Created three distinct units of business: contract manufacturing, custom manufacturing of uniforms and prviate label clothing, and distribution of ready to wear uniforms and casual apparel. Currently, all three operations work under the dba of DW Uniforms, Inc. Marketed and created client base in each of the three units by demonstrating exemplary customer service, design and manufacturing capability. Customer base includes: resorts, casinos, luxury/boutique hotels, fine dining, country clubs, entertainment venues, other uniform companies and private labels. Current plans include: expansion into the Las Vegas, Atlanta and Biloxi/Gulfport markets, refurbishing of company website and the launch of another website that offers clothing and accessories for resort guests, beach and spa lovers. Sandandspa.com is scheduled to launch in January 2010.
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Multimedia Workflow Coordinator
TrialGraphix, Inc .
(Legal Services industry)
May 2000 — October 2004 (4 years 6 months)
Organized, prioritized and supervised the quality completion of multimedia presentation demonstratives for courtroom trials. Nearly all these projects were time sensitive and required absolute quality control. This position demanded excellent problem-solving skills, customer service and the ability to effectively coordinate between the case manager, production manager, co-workers and subordinates. Member of leadership team that was instrumental in the growth of Technology Department from nine to over one hundred employees during tenure.
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Production Manager - News Division
VMS of America, LP
(Information Technology and Services industry)
June 1989 — February 2000 (10 years 9 months)
Over ten years of continuous growth in management at various locations for company with nationwide presence. Knowledgeable in legal and corporate human resources guidelines for employee interviewing, hiring, discipline and termination. Demonstrated ability to successfully train and motivate department personnel and devised reward programs. Began employment as a media researcher recording a synopsizing all newscasts out of Albany, NY media market. Promoted and moved to New York City Corporate headquarters as Traffic and Placement Manager for News Division. Promoted to Production Manager of Chicago office with staff of fifteen, set-up independent contractors in smaller regional markets. Promoted to Production Manager in New York City Office in 1997 with staff of fifty and eight direct reports. Enhanced and streamlined operations through troubleshooting, reorganizing and cross-training employees.
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OperationsAssistant/Disc Jockey
WNYQ Associates, Inc.
(Broadcast Media industry)
February 1987 — May 1989 (2 years 4 months)
Informed and entertained public during evening and overnight shifts. Assisted in the production of commercials, station promotions and the morning radio show. Coordinated music library and completed various administrative duties.
Peter Franks’s Education
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State University of New York at Albany
B.A. , Communications , 1984 — 1986
Internship - Production Assistant - New York State Commission on Cable Television - 1986
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SUNY Ulster
A.A.S. , Broadcasting/Media Arts , 1982 — 1984
Received Grant from the Hugo & Eva Carlin Fund
- Activities and Societies:
- Program Director - WRSR College Radio Station
Recognized for Student Leadership
Additional Information
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Peter Franks’s Interests:
Outdoors - Hiking, Camping, Biking, Swimming Politics and Current Events Fashion Trends and Development
Peter Franks’s Groups:
GMBHA - Greater Miami & Beaches Hotel Association
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GHIP- GAMING & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS GROUP (CASINOS-HOTELS-RESTAURANTS) -
Miami Luxury Hotel Professionals
Peter Franks’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
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- job inquiries
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