Amanda Van Annan, Mba Email & Phone Number

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Purposefully curated skincare products sourced worldwide. Incubating beauty entrepreneurs from remote locals and bringing their products to market. We specialize in rebranding and packaging as well as e-commerce retail and wholesale (to department stores).

Greater Los Angeles Area

 Performed a diverse array of creative tasks, such as producing news and sports content, editing pictures, writing scripts, supervising video edits, and serving as art director for some shoots.  Successfully pitched numerous projects to major networks and production companies and raised funds in support of projects through expansive industry connections. Managed numerous large-scale, high-profile projects, handling all facets from inception through delivery: acquiring novel/film/television/new-media rights, hiring/managing staff, creating production budgets, coordinating shoots. Maintained keen awareness of production cost and viability while negotiating contracts with talent, distributors, and studios.  Continuously discovered and nurtured new talents for varied projects, including documentaries, feature films, reality programs, television pilots, and web/mobile content. Effectively exploited the production niche of relatively inexpensive projects to develop unique and engaging content for both the domestic and international markets.

Beverly Hills

*Report and share information with the board to ensure they are kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and important factors influencing it.*Sets goal, monitor work, and evaluate results to ensure that departmental and organizational objectives and operating requirements are met and are in line with the needs and mission of the organization.*Ensure company policies and procedures are followed by each department. preside over onboarding of core teams*Planing and organising branding and launch teams including.*Contract Negotiations and Fundraising.*Creating Global Distribution Channels*Creating and establishing distribution channels Research and development, Putting together teams Identify ways to maximize revenueMiko Beauty is a high-end, innovative skincare and wellness product line that was formulated by astute plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael K. Obeng, M.D., F.A.C.S. Founded in 2018, Miko Beauty offers high-quality, ingestible beauty products such as daily collagen shots and collagen supplements as well as topical products including sheet masks infused with orchid stem cells and hemp for the everyday woman and man. With Dr. Obeng’s vast knowledge and experience in both dermatology and pharmacology, Miko Beauty positions itself as a skincare and wellness line that goes beyond the standard mold of today’s beauty products.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

 Worked collaboratively to establish the agency, liaising with film companies and public relations agencies to build a presence within the industry.  Managed all company financial operations, including negotiating contracts with booked actors and writers and performing daily accounting operations. Planned detailed long-term growth strategies for the agency, identifying key markets to infiltrate and financial goals to achieve with one, five, and 10 years’ time.

London United Kingdom / Beverly Hills Los Angeles

 Established global distribution channels and sourced high-quality hair from India, China, and Brazil. Curated the company’s publicity strategy and worked with web developers to create an engaging e-commerce site that clearly represented the brand.  Managed daily operations and supervised the sales staff, as well as handling all sales and customer service needs of wholesale retail clients. Organized the company’s participation in trade fairs, skillfully dealing with foreign territories and complex contracts.  Served as a consultant to hairdressers and individuals starting in the extension business, providing comprehensive, one-on-one training in extension application and wig making.

London, United Kingdom

 Negotiated numerous sole distribution agreements with countries across Europe, increasing sales 70%.  Managed product branding and distribution and branding, securing product availability in stores and retail outlets and placing the product on shopping channels such as QVC. Created company-wide marketing strategies and hired outside publicists to optimize and execute those plans.  Organized product clinical trials in accordance with each country’s specific laws and regulations. Successfully pitched a company expansion to current investors and regularly attended trade fairs and sales conferences to network with potential partners.

Master'S Degree

Master'S Degree, Creative Leadership And Change Management, Berlin Germany

 Courses: Personal Leadership & Learning Applied Economics Change Leadership Planning & Controling Finance & Valuation Business Strategy.

Journalism, Broadcast Journalism

Courses: Research and story-finding Subediting for print media Media Law Court Reporting Travel Journalism Sports Journalism Writing.

Education record

A practical, conservatoire-level programme training actors to a high degree of technical facility and flexibility, and develops.