.KELE .GØLD`eN. MEENAN.
Los Angeles | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Building and creating
Industries
Creative Agencies
Fashion
Lifestyle
Streetwear
Trajectory
Nov 2012 — Jan 2015
Sits on the Board of Directors · Trip-Ability
www.Trip-Ability.com
Nov 2012 — Jan 2015
Sits on the Board of Directors · Trip-Ability
www.Trip-Ability.com
Oct 2012 — Jan 2014
CEO, FOUNDER · WASTEKNOT
Feb 2006 — Nov 2011
CEO. Founder · Forward Global Trade Show
- 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
Feb 2006 — Nov 2011
CEO. Founder · Forward Global Trade Show
- 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
Apr 2008 — Dec 2008
West Coast Sales Manager · Triple Five Soul
- 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
Apr 2008 — Dec 2008
West Coast Sales Manager · Triple Five Soul
- 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
Jan 2007 — Apr 2008
International Sales · Robins Jean
- 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
Jan 2007 — Apr 2008
International Sales · Robins Jean
- 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
Feb 2005 — Jan 2007
USA Sales Manager · ROAR USA
- 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%
Feb 2005 — Jan 2007
USA Sales Manager · ROAR USA
- 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%
Jan 2003 — Jan 2005
Management Consultant · Interlink Commercial
- Bought merchandize for 6 stores
- Hired, trained and supervised staff
- Merchandised the stores
- Focused on the business development
Jan 1999 — Jan 2005
Multi-Store Manager. Buyer. · Ozzy's
- 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
Jan 1999 — Jan 2005
Multi-Store Manager. Buyer. · Ozzy's
- 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
