Available Globally

Gabriele Goldaper
Apparel Industry Consulting
4342 Redwood Avenue, #C309
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 302-1077, Fax: (310) 305-8600
E-mail: ggoldaper@verizon.net, web.mac.com/ggoldaper

Professional Experience

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising    College Instructor, 1986-Present Classes in Entrepreneurship, Sales, Branding and Marketing, Purchasing and Inventory Control, Total Quality Management, Production Planning and Global Sourcing and various other business related subjects for Apparel Manufacturing and Design students.  Received “Faculty of the Year” award 3 years and currently in “Hall of Fame”.

Apparel Industry Expert Witness  1995-Present
Designated as the “expert” in more than 50 apparel industry disputes.  Provided litigation support to attorneys for
cases involving all aspects of the garment/fashion industry.  Worked with both plaintiff or the defense.

Business Management Consultant   1986-Present
Consultant to more than 180 new, failing or growing companies in need of reorganization, restructuring, or reengineering of the business process.  Specializing in areas of inventory management, marketing, branding and selling strategies, product development, financial planning, customer service, warehousing, distribution, and domestic and international manufacturing and sourcing.  Worked with major American companies as well as companies in France, England, Australia and USAID (United States Agency for International Development) sponsored projects in Romania, Egypt, Russia, Thailand , El Salvador, and Bulgaria, as an “apparel expert”..

LCA Intimates  ( Intimate Apparel)    Executive Vice President, Corporate Operations
Responsible for overall corporate operations.  Areas of accountability include overseas and domestic production, customer service, information technology, inventory control, distribution logistics, and corporate profitability.  Restructured and streamlined operations to support corporate growth.

Warnaco - Speedo  (Swimwear and Sportswear)   Director of Corporate Operations
Responsible for corporate operations of 5 divisions including Cole, Catalina, Speedo, White Stag and Oscar de la Renta.

Cherry Lane  (Junior Sportswear)  General Manager
Directed all corporate operations which included opening of the company in the United States (Australian based) to full establishment as a manufacturer of Better Junior Sportswear.   Opened Cherry Lane stores, developed concept and established licensing for future stores.  Achieved sales volume of $2 million in the first 6 months.

Minstar Productions ((Videos and Audio-Cassettes)    Executive Vice President
Directly responsible for all corporate operations including product development, production, sales and marketing and distribution.  Increased sales volume by 50%, which brought the company from a substantial loss situation to profitability with six months.

Prisma Corporation (Sportswear and Dresses)    Partner/Executive Vice President
Responsible for operations for six apparel divisions.  Reorganized business structure, opened three new divisions and increased profitability by 300%
Silton AMS    Vice President/Customer Support/Consultant
Consulted with top management of apparel companies.  Delivered seminars nationally about information on computers in and for the apparel industry. 
Also responsible for managing new installations and training of new users.

High Tide Swimwear (Women’s Swimwear)    Vice President/Operations
Responsible for corporate operations;  business strategies, long range and immediate planning and manufacturing.

Guest Lecturer:      Los Angeles Trade Tech, Brooks College, Santa Monica College, Mt. San Antonio College, American College, Cal State L.A., UCLA and The Bobbin Show,  Fashion Business Incorporated

Education
Barnard College, NY
University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts, Major: Economics
Bachelor of Science, Major: Education 1959

Xavier University, Ohio
Graduate Studies in Business 1961

Certified: Arbitrator and Mediator by American Arbitration Association  & Los Angeles Bar Association

Professional Accomplishments

Publications
“ To Boost Profits, Take a Closer Look at Customer Service,”  Apparel Industry Magazine.
“Making It in Middle Management,” Bobbin Magazine
“Curve Fitting: Systematic Production Planning,”  Bobbin Magazine
“Automated Information Systems: Service Bureau or In-House,”  Apparel Industry Magazine
“Small Company View of the Computer,”  AAMA Publication
“A Results-Oriented Approach to Manufacturing Planning,”  Apparel Industry Magazine
“Forecasting- Profit Tool for the Manufacturer,”  Apparel Industry Magazine
“Customer Service Manual,”  High Tide, Warnaco Publication