Michael Quartararo
Shushan
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at The Orvis Company, excelling in product design/development and merchandise management. My expertise in multi category management and assortment planning drove consistent double-digit sales growth in the most critical business units at the company. Adept at fostering supplier relationships, I successfully managed diverse teams to deliver innovative product solutions in competitive markets.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO, FOUNDER
3 DOG PET SUPPLY, LLC
08.2014 - Current
- Founded and manage a pet products design, sourcing, and online retail and wholesale company, focusing on innovative product offerings.
- Oversaw sales, marketing, and general management to drive company growth.
- Create, develop and source all new superior quality dog beds, car seat protectors and other dog products.
- Developed and executed content strategy for website and social media to enhance brand visibility.
DIVISIONAL MERCHANDISE MANAGER- MENS APPAREL
The Orvis Company, INC.
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Achieved steady double-digit sales and gross profit growth to reach company high of $95.0MM.
- Increased profitability of Men’s apparel business through strategic initiatives.
- Created aggressive sales and inventory plans to drive business unit growth.
- Developed product assortments and oversaw new product development across all categories.
- Crafted product assortment stories and content, merchandising 12 catalogs and delivering assortment plans for online and retail channels.
- Developed high quality product sourcing supplier network and relationships.
- Developed and managed divisional product developers/designers and staff (6).
DIVISIONAL MERCHANDISE MANAGER – PET & HUNTING
The Orvis Company, INC.
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Managed assortments and product for the Pet and Hunting product categories including product design, development, and sourcing strategies.
- Oversaw financial profitability of hard good product categories, driving revenue for $50.5MM portfolio.
- Created sales growth average of 10% and gross profit average of 15% per year.
- Organized and displayed product catalogs and website content, increasing customer engagement and enhancing shopping experience.
DIVISIONAL MERCHANDISE MANAGER -FISHING & HUNTING
The Orvis Company, INC.
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Managed all hard goods and soft goods product development and product sourcing processes and created a multiyear product design and development process calendar.
- Led product design and development processes for signature fishing and hunting product categories.
- Coordinated marketing efforts for successful launches of new fly rod, reel, and wader products, driving brand visibility and consumer engagement.
- Managed team of (5) product designers/developers and (6) wholesale sales representatives.
- Served as wholesale director and national sales manager for Orvis wholesale business for 24 months.
Education
BA - International Economics
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PARIS
Paris, FRANCETRINITY-PAWLING SCHOOL
PAWLING, NEW YORKSkills
- Product design and development acumen
- Merchandising and assortment planning
- Development process management
- Market analysis
- Sourcing and procurement expertise
- Supplier/Partner relationship management
Languages
French, Fluent
Certification
ACHIEVERS BELL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Timeline
CEO, FOUNDER
3 DOG PET SUPPLY, LLC
08.2014 - Current
DIVISIONAL MERCHANDISE MANAGER- MENS APPAREL
The Orvis Company, INC.
01.2009 - 01.2014
DIVISIONAL MERCHANDISE MANAGER – PET & HUNTING
The Orvis Company, INC.
01.2006 - 01.2009
DIVISIONAL MERCHANDISE MANAGER -FISHING & HUNTING
The Orvis Company, INC.
01.2004 - 01.2006
BA - International Economics
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PARIS
TRINITY-PAWLING SCHOOL