Patrick Tormey

Patrick Tormey is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Marketing at Mercy College's School of Business. He holds an MBA from Iona College and a BBA from Baruch College (CUNY). His teaching focuses on self-directed learning in online education. Professionally, he is CEO of Real Deals USA, Inc., a direct marketing and e-commerce company specializing in apparel and accessories, and previously worked as a merchandise manager at Belk Stores for 20 years. He contributed to Fashion Mannuscript magazine as a writer and editor.

Education: MBA in Marketing (Iona College), BBA in Marketing Management (Baruch College).

Research interests include retail business strategies, fashion industry trends, and entrepreneurial e-commerce models. His notable publication analyzes the decline of department stores, reflecting his industry experience. He balances academic roles with successful business ventures and consulting.