Rick Murray
Consulting · Rick Murray
Palos Verdes Estates, CA
In My Own Words
Executive with leadership experience from start-ups to established corporations, who embraces dynamic growth and teamwork, encourages participation and progress, and endorses strong relationships with customers and suppliers alike.
Work Experience
Consulting
Rick Murray2019 – Present
• Partner with a cultivated network of overseas suppliers to liaise with domestic importers. • Work with established domestic importers to connect them with suppliers in specific countries. • Consult with domestic importers on various supply chain options, routes, terms, modes of transportation. • Consult with domestic suppliers on working with government purchasing agencies and I.D. Brands.
Founder/CEO
Latitude 10°, Inc2017 – 2018
• Started a missy women’s sportswear line aimed at moderate to budget retailers. • Developed a nationwide group of retail customers. • Met with retail buyers monthly at markets in LA and NY. • Hired and developed a team of skilled professionals in sales, design, and production.
CEO/COO
Trixxi Clothing, Inc2015 – 2017
• Developed a strategy for a broader category offering, then brought in skilled professionals to implement those initiatives. • Eliminated non-performing categories and reallocated those resources to the new initiatives. • Boosted GPM by improving internal efficiency, COG negotiations, and periodic management financial reviews. • Implemented a quality auditing process that eliminated waste and improved profitability.
VP Manufacturing and Production
Unger Fabrik2010 – 2015
• Founded a women’s junior brand within the parent and grew it to $30+ million over 5 years. • Implemented a strategic initiative to broaden the overseas sourcing base to capitalize on localized pricing advantages. • Led the consolidation and restructuring of redundant operations from M&A acquisitions.
Principal/COO
Topson Downs of California1989 – 2010
• Led the initiative to transition from a domestic manufacturer to an overseas importer. • Traveled and sourced suppliers in 25+ countries around the world. • Implemented the transition from internal warehouse to outside 3PL distribution. • Started a women’s junior brand and grew it to $90+ million over 8 years. • Developed and implemented a corporate-wide philosophy and process for Total Quality Management, resulting in significantly improved profit margins.
