Ceo/Co-Founder
Jazzberry Chauffeur Clothing Co.
Niche apparel brand that I co-founded in high school at age 16.Turned a profit in the first 3 months, reinvested the funds and grew it over $10k in sales within the first year (mid 5-figure business after year 1), landed national and international online retailers to stock the brand as well as a few boutique shops across the country while maintaining our own online presence.*Handled accounting & legal aspects of business (trademarks, LLC, etc)*Executed on social media influencer campaigns generating over 100k organic impressions*Developed organic product placement deals with Mac Miller, Kyrie Irving, Hot 97, and scores of other independent artists, musicians, models and athletes.*Earned media in streetwear blogs / magazines, young entrepreneur interviews, lifestyle outlets, and local publications*Selected to sell in Karmaloop's Kazbah store (<1% acceptance rate), The Fancy (now Fancy.com) and several other streetwear ecommerce platforms & boutiques*Created product specs for custom hoodies, hats, shirts and other accessories*Sourced manufacturers in the US, China and India*Managed several contractors at a time, including graphic designers, web designers, videographers and photographers*Did all of the above and more while attending high school full time and playing lacrosse