Christopher Hafner Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, California, United States

• Identify emerging lifestyle, skateboard, and music brands for international and domestic sales. • Partner with high-end retailers for seasonal marketing releases. Client list includes Dover Street Market, Slam Jam, Supreme, L.I.E.S. Records, and more. • Leverage direct marketing, industry partnerships, and social media platforms to maximize marketing strategy success. • Optimized current revenue streams by networking for additional business prospects with established clients. • Increased revenue by 25% by working closely with key accounts on exclusive and limited run product.

San Francisco, California, United States

• Consulted on high-level strategy and development of wholesale clothing distribution to big-box retailers. • Worked with buyers across all categories to grow revenue and increase visibility of magazine. • Increased and managed clothing and magazine sales to 25 million annually in 700 locations in North America. • Evaluated inventory and delivery needs, optimizing strategies to meet customer demands. • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Serve as lead project manager for lifestyle and skateboard brands. • Lead and manage all aspects of project planning for co-branded product releases. • Identify plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints. • Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development Manager to support business objectives and client acquisition. • Attracted new clientele and developed customer relationships by hosting product-focused events.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Acquired and maintained relations with over 300 domestic retailers and 25 international distributors through continual communication and customer service. • Remained responsive to changing targets by preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual sales reports and forecasts. • Developed value-added solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries. • Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability. • Generated company growth for 7 consecutive years through market expansion and sales.

San Francisco, California, United States

• Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines. • Worked closely and knowledgeably with editors and freelance designers in anticipating and solving issues. • Prioritized work appropriately; meeting steady turnaround demands while maintaining high-quality material.