Brian Borkowski

Experience

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  Innoware Inc

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2007

  Creative Designer/Illustrator

  Designed and collaborated with sales to strategically gain business of our top customers, Sam's Club, BJ's, Costco, Safeway, Grocery channels. Worked with water colors, colored pencils, acrylic paints and worked them on the computer. Earned awards from the FTA (Flexographic Technical Association) for top designs in the industry. Performed press approvals in a timely matter and gained customer approval.

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  Bork Design

  Jan 2006 - Sept 2021

  Owner/Principal

  Creatively directed and delivered corporate programs for business professionals. Surface design, graphic design, illustrations,logos, line cards. You name it, I can create it.

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  University Lake School

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2013

  Head Track and Field Coach / Assistant Cross Country Coach (Head Girls Coach)
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  Creative Converting

  Jan 2007 - Mar 2012

  Creative Director

  Innovative creative director with an extensive background in design. Expertise in identifying key color and design trends, digital/marketing design, and press approvals. Exceptional interpersonal skills and dynamic team player with outstanding communication abilities. Skilled in client and vendor relations and negotiations.Worked with Target, Walmart, Walgreens, Bed Bath and Beyond, Sam's Club, Costco, and Safeway to name a few. Worked on brand management, new product development, and helping our clients meet their customers expectations.Teamed with Marketing teams, the Richards Group and Element Three to launch programs. The Richards Group the Chick-fil-A - Eat more Chicken program. Element Three for focus group and design testing.Lead of team of 6 designers and 10 production artists responsible for 20 million in growth in the last year. Worked with market leaders and lead trend , color agencies and fashion leaders such as: Milou Ket, A+A Design Studio, Fashion Trendsetters, Promostyl, Trend Art, Esp Trend Lab, Pantone, and Color Association of the United States. Worked with over 150 artists worldwide. Attended worldwide trade fairs. Responsible for the Mass Specialty, Grocery, Drug, and Club Channel divisions of seasonal artwork. Collaborated with marketing to develop the Performa plate and Oval Platter. Developed the Innoware trend book as well as the co-creator of the Innoware Creative Studio. Worked with A+A Trend Studio,: Milan, Italy to gain acceptance with our established trends. Accomplished Illustrator, presented in-depth lifestyle, fashion and color trends at national sales meetings. Show less

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  Kohl's

  Apr 2012 - Sept 2020

  Collaborate with Merchandise Presentation, Packaging, InStore Marketing, Ecom, for season assortments. Created a visual landscape to influence the buy.Worked closely with the design team to visually show products in an elevated way.Worked on branding on Student Lounge, Simple By Design, Home Decor, Everyday Furniture, Bedding, Bath Seasonal, and Holiday AssortmentsSeasonal Mood boards and directionCreate Visual Merchandise Communications tools to articulate our visionConstruct shop layouts for color read and assortment viewSpecialties: Team minded, goal orientated, Collaborator, Organized and solid performer Show less

  • Manager In- Aisle, Strategy (Women's, Home, and Shoes)

    Nov 2016 - Sept 2020

  • Merchandise Presentation Manager

    Jun 2016 - Sept 2020

  • Merchandise Presentation Sr. Planner - Home Decor/Textiles - Seasonal and Furniture

    Mar 2015 - Sept 2020

  • Merchandise Presentation Planner - Frames and Decorative Art

    Apr 2014 - Sept 2020

  • Visual Artist - Product Development

    Apr 2012 - Apr 2014
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  Bork Brothers Wine and Spirits LLC

  Jan 2019 - now

  Owner

  Owner of Vino Etcetera : Wine, Bourbon, Tequila, and LIVE Music venueOwner of The Etcetera Bar and Grill : Oconomowoc's ONLY rooftop restaurantOwner of Oconomowoc Pedal Tavern: Book your ride today at oconomowocpedaltavern.comOwner of Oconomowoc Duffy Boats NEW for 2022: Book your rider today at oconomowocduffy.com

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  Mid-City Sports

  Sept 2020 - Apr 2022

  Sales Manager
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  FITBENCH

  Apr 2022 - Feb 2023

  Midwest Sales Territory Manager
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  FITBENCH

  Jul 2023 - now

  • West Coast Territory Sales Manager

    Jan 2024 - now

  • National YMCA Account Manager at FITBENCH

    Jan 2023 - now

  • National and International YMCA Account Manager at FITBENCH

    Jul 2023 - Jan 2024