Robbie Bishop

Background

Bishop, Robbie was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Carse Lee and Carrie Mae (Jones) Biggerstaff.

Education

Student, Charlotte Commercial College, 1945-1946; student, Progressive School of Photography, New Haven, 1947; student, New School of Social Research, 1953; student, Traphagen School of Fashion, New York City, 1954; student, New York University, 1955; student, Fashion Institute Technology, New York City, 1957.

Career

Business stylist, Burlington Hosiery, New York City, 1950-1953; director sales promotion, advertising and merchandise, Lanella Corporation, New York City, 1953-1959; fashion director, sales planning technician, European Exchange System, Nuernberg, Federal Republic Germany, 1959-1961; manager retail marketing, Celanese Corporation, New York City, 1961-1985; president, Robbie Bishop Associations, New York City, since 1985.

Achievements

• Robbie Bishop has been listed as a noteworthy Marketing professional by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors New York City Multiple Sclerosis Service Organisation, 1971-1974. Member Women's Economics Round Table, Fashion Group, Inc., Advertising Women of New York, American Advertising Federation, American Women in Radio and television.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, photography, piano, billiards.

Connections

Married Robert Paul Genton, February 22, 1975.

Father:

Carse Lee Biggerstaff

Mother:

Carrie Mae (Jones) Biggerstaff

Spouse:

Robert Paul Genton