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American Giant is the first men’s brand to rethink the supply chain in order to invest in the highest quality American-made clothing on the market today. The company is changing the standard for mainstream menswear with a direct-to-consumer experience that offers the best quality products on the market, at great value, all made in America. American Giant clothes are made to fit well, get better with every wash and set new standards for quality and value. For more information, go to www.american-giant.com.

Portland, Oregon, Us

Oversaw strategic direction and daily operations for this San Francisco based manufacturer of footwear, apparel and accessories. -Reported directly to Board of Directors.-Grew business over 50% in first full fiscal year.-Successfully launched footwear line Fall, 2009-Hired and oversaw wholesale sales force of over 30 independent professionals, resulting in business unit growth of 42%-Established and oversaw 7 international distributors covering 8 countries resulting in business unit growth of 300%-Oversaw the successful opening of a flagship New York City retail location-Hired and oversaw branding agency to reposition the brand in the marketplace.-Oversaw the development of a new website and ecommerce presence. -Re-established inventory and accounting controls providing dramatically improved visibility, accuracy and accountability.-Successfully transitioned all shipping and receiving to a third party logistics partner to position brand for next phase of growth.-Built a culture of trust, excitement and commitment for employees

Built, led and oversaw all operations for this San Francisco-based action sports company. Successfully completed a majority stake sale to a private buyout group. -Founded this innovative action sports company and ran all operations.-Reported directly to Board of Directors, retained board seat.-Established and grew wholesale distribution to 150 domestic accounts-Opened 12 international markets and established distributor relationships.-Responsible for all financial aspects of the business.-Managed all sourcing and production and successfully moved manufacturing overseas resulting in a 22% gain in gross margin.-Oversaw all marketing initiatives, including advertising, PR and collateral.

Oversaw all daily operations for this 2.7 million member internet community. Completed successful round of venture funding and delivered the sale of the company to the Walt Disney Corporation's subsidiary the Infoseek Corporation.-Restructured selling approach which resulted in doubling monthly booked sales. -Reported directly to Board of Directors, retained board seat.-Responsible for all financial aspects of the business.-Positioned the Company to capitalize on expanding advertising market in internet communities.-Oversaw all marketing and PR.-Expanded member services to position WBS for sale.

Ran all operations of this San Francisco based outdoor equipment manufacturer. Responsibilities included managing all sales, financials, customer service and production. Managed growth through the start up phase. Company was sold to K2 Sports.-Responsible for all major accounts and an independent sales force of 27 professionals.-Created and managed all budgets and forecasts-Coordinated efforts to secure first line of bank financing.-Diversified sales channels and led the expansion into the hunting and fishing markets.

Raised public and private equity for established and emerging growth companies. Actively participated in several of the firm's quantitative and structurally complex assignments in a broad range of industries.-Valuation and marketing analysis for $1.1 billion Initial Public Offering of Transamerica Insurance Group.-Valuation and marketing analysis for the sale of Scripps Howard Broadcasting's radio stations throughout the U.S.-Valuation and research for the $100.0 million high yield debt offering for Multicare Corporation.

Bachelor Of Arts, History

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