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Sits on the Board of Directors · Trip-Ability
Los Angeles, CAWork Experience
CEO. Founder
Forward Global Trade Show2006 – 2011
- Founded the first online digital fashion trade show - Demonstrated the presentation to investors, vendors, buyers and the press - Wrote the business plan and financial forecasting 5 year projections - Designed the company website, business cards, email and the logo - Interviewed by major trade show publications, bloggers and press - Built and strategized with FORWARD’S Board of Directors and a group of hand selected most influential people in the fashion industry
www.FORWARDSHOW.com www.twitter.com/FORWARDSHOW www.facebook.com/FORWARDSHOW
CEO. Founder
Forward Global Trade Show2006 – 2011
- Founded the first online digital fashion trade show - Demonstrated the presentation to investors, vendors, buyers and the press - Wrote the business plan and financial forecasting 5 year projections - Designed the company website, business cards, email and the logo - Interviewed by major trade show publications, bloggers and press - Built and strategized with FORWARD’S Board of Directors and a group of hand selected most influential people in the fashion industry
www.FORWARDSHOW.com www.twitter.com/FORWARDSHOW www.facebook.com/FORWARDSHOW
West Coast Sales Manager
Triple Five Soul2008 – 2008
- Increased sales 110% within 6 months - Tracked sales projections and analyzed weekly sale thru reports - Trained and mentored the staff to help maximize their potential - Oversaw all functions of the showroom, merchandising and money - Proficient in Mac, Microsoft Word, Excel, Bluecherry, AIM’S and Outlook
West Coast Sales Manager
Triple Five Soul2008 – 2008
- Increased sales 110% within 6 months - Tracked sales projections and analyzed weekly sale thru reports - Trained and mentored the staff to help maximize their potential - Oversaw all functions of the showroom, merchandising and money - Proficient in Mac, Microsoft Word, Excel, Bluecherry, AIM’S and Outlook
International Sales
Robins Jean2007 – 2008
- Oversaw international & domestic sales, payments, wire-transfers & shipping - Kept records for shipping reports, commission, and sales figures - Worked with the production team in organizing delivery dates
International Sales
Robins Jean2007 – 2008
- Oversaw international & domestic sales, payments, wire-transfers & shipping - Kept records for shipping reports, commission, and sales figures - Worked with the production team in organizing delivery dates
USA Sales Manager
ROAR USA2005 – 2007
- Generated and expanded new and existing accounts which included; Nordstroms, Macys, Planet Funk, Metropark, Planet Blue, M. Fredrics, Urban Outfitters, Lisa Kline Mens & Buckle - Setup and worked at trade shows - Analyzed trends and price points of our competition - Developed sales strategies - Tracked analyzed actual unit sales and profit margins - Increased sales figures by 90%
USA Sales Manager
ROAR USA2005 – 2007
- Generated and expanded new and existing accounts which included; Nordstroms, Macys, Planet Funk, Metropark, Planet Blue, M. Fredrics, Urban Outfitters, Lisa Kline Mens & Buckle - Setup and worked at trade shows - Analyzed trends and price points of our competition - Developed sales strategies - Tracked analyzed actual unit sales and profit margins - Increased sales figures by 90%
Multi-Store Manager. Buyer.
Ozzy's1999 – 2005
- Tripled monthly profit from sales - Merchandized stores (three stores) - Bought for over 70 brands for the web and the stores - Hired, trained and supervised staff - Attended trade shows - Won Best Store in the UK 5 years in a row while I managed it
Multi-Store Manager. Buyer.
Ozzy's1999 – 2005
- Tripled monthly profit from sales - Merchandized stores (three stores) - Bought for over 70 brands for the web and the stores - Hired, trained and supervised staff - Attended trade shows - Won Best Store in the UK 5 years in a row while I managed it
Management Consultant
Interlink Commercial2003 – 2005
- Bought merchandize for 6 stores - Hired, trained and supervised staff - Merchandised the stores - Focused on the business development