About Cindy Tortorici, Managing Director -
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Published on: 10/22/2003
Last Visited: 6/24/2006
About Cindy Tortorici, Managing Director
Throughout her 25 year career as a business strategist, merchandising expert and manager for some of America's most respected corporations, Cindy Tortorici has shared with others her passion for excellence, teambuilding and results.
A recognized leader in the retail industry, most notably with Saks Fifth Avenue and Nike, Inc., Cindy's focus on sales and marketing began with her first job, selling blue jeans in her hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.After earning a bachelor's degree in Retail from the University of Wisconsin, Cindy's career started at Famous-Barr Department Store in St. Louis, Missouri where she became a buyer of Junior Sportswear.
Cindy's next career move in 1983 was to Chicago, when she joined Saks Fifth Avenue, the upscale fashion and luxury goods retailer.In 1990, Cindy moved to Portland to open Saks Fifth Avenue's first store in the Northwest as General Manager.As the key spokesperson for Saks in Portland, Cindy built strong relationships with local media, civic and charity organizations.
In 1992, Cindy joined Nike, Inc.During her 11 years at Nike, Cindy held a variety of sales and marketing positions, working with the country's top retailers and some of the most talented male and female athletes of our time.Also in 1992, Cindy became a trustee of Oregon Ballet Theatre and has chaired four major fundraising galas for OBT.
Cindy has been married for 10 years to John and has two beautiful stepdaughters, Beth and Jayme.