Steven Kay
COO · Rent Party
Los Angeles, CA
In My Own Words
Knowledgeable, charismatic professional with strong background in retail sales, management, design and production. Skilled manager and delegator well-versed in project development and progress management. Fluent in e-commerce processes. Experienced in adapting and developing new programs based on changes in trends and buying habits. Articulate communicator with customers, clients and co-workers.
Work Experience
COO
Frogtown Supply Co2021 – Present
Founding partner, director and operator of Frogtown Supply Co, a full-service branding, consulting, manufacturing, design and fulfillment agency.
Director of Operations
Chinatown Market / Six Ounce Studios2018 – 2019
• Top-level management of all departments in an eighteen-person company. • Identifying and maximizing revenue sources. • Continual oversight and optimization of all processes including shipping, design, marketing and production. • Execution of live events across the country for clients such as Converse, Uber and Twitter. • Heading production of creative projects.
Co-Founder and CEO
Bianca Chandon / 9172013 – 2016
• Developed brand identity • Sourced and oversaw all production. • Managed all sales with hundreds of global accounts including Supreme and Dover Street Market. • Developed all warehousing, shipping and customer service processes.
Director of Operations
Five Four2012 – 2013
• Coordinated all departments, from sales to design to warehouse and customer service. • Assisted in developing service, growing it from 1,500 to >15,000 monthly subscribers. • Oversaw production schedules and processes.
Founder and President
Krudmart2002 – 2009
• Founded Krudmart.com e-commerce skate/streetwear store in 2002 with $5,000; grew business to >$500,000 annual sales in 4 years. • Managed operations of online and brick-and-mortar clothing retailer, including: advertising, marketing, copywriting, photography, photo editing, modeling, design, employee hiring and management, brand research, seasonal buying and customer service. • Was influential in the development of the modern Streetwear industry
