Mickey Davino

Account Executive with 25+ years of experience managing and growing wholesale business across off-price, specialty, and international retail channels within juniors, kids, missy, and plus classifications across tops, bottoms, dresses, sets and multi-category assortments. Strong background in account management, wholesale operations, sales analytics, and merchandising support. Known for being highly organized, detail-oriented, and hands-on across all aspects of the business from order execution and reporting to buyer communication and market support.

Account Executive at Smiles Fashion Corp. (2024-09 – 2025-09)

Missy / Plus - Dresses, Tops, Bottoms, Sets

• Managed day-to-day wholesale account operations including order tracking, inventory management, and client communication across multiple retail channels
• Analyzed weekly sales performance and inventory levels to support replenishment needs and merchandising decisions
• Partnered with internal teams to ensure timely order processing, accurate data entry, and on-time delivery
• Managed preparation for market appointments, including sample organization, line presentation materials, and buyer follow-ups
• Presented seasonal collections to buyers during showroom appointments and market week
• Forecasted inventory positions across in-stock, WIP, and closeout categories to maximize sell-through and profitability
• Conducted competitive market analysis and trend research to inform merchandising direction
• Collaborated with design and production teams to support product development and seasonal assortment planning
• Maintained detailed reporting on in-stock, WIP, and closeout inventory to support sales strategy

Account Executive at Poof Apparel Corp. (2007-02 – 2024-09)

Juniors / Kids / Missy / Plus - Tops, Bottoms, Dresses, Sets

• Managed wholesale accounts across national, regional, off-price, and specialty retailers, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and client satisfaction
• Conducted weekly and monthly sales analysis to track performance, identify trends, and support future merchandising and sales planning
• Prepared and maintained selling reports, inventory reports, and order tracking documents to support business decisions
• Presented seasonal collections to buyers during showroom appointments and market week
• Coordinated closely with internal departments including production, design, and customer service to manage order lifecycle from entry through delivery
• Executed private label and off-price sales strategies while identifying new business opportunities
• Partnered with design & merchandising teams on product assortments based on sales & market trends
• Followed up with buyers post-market regarding orders, updates, and product needs
• Participated in trade shows, managing setup, presentation, buyer interaction and order generation

Senior Executive Sales Associate & Account Coordinator at Rosetti Handbags (2005-07 – 2007-01)

Major Retail Programs

• Supported major national retail accounts including Target, Burlington, Ross, Payless, and Stein Mart with reporting, replenishment planning, account and order management
• Maintained detailed sales and inventory reports to support account performance, inventory tracking and replenishment forecasting
• Participated in buyer meetings, product presentations, and merchandising strategy discussions
• Coordinated order entry, tracking, and communication between internal teams and retail partners
• Managed reporting and operational execution for high-volume national programs

Multiple Roles at Various Apparel and Lifestyle Brands (1991 – 2005)

Experience in wholesale sales, merchandising, production coordination, showroom management, order entry, reporting, product development support, showroom operations and trade show execution within apparel and lifestyle brands.