Daphne Benzaquen, Mba Email & Phone Number

In 2023, armed with insights from scaling my own fashion venture and guiding hundreds of startups to success, I teamed up with my favorite business collaborator to launch a dynamic marketing agency tailored for consumer-based, ecommerce brands. Together, we’re bringing a fresh, modern approach to marketing that builds on our collective experiences and passion for brand growth.At EMERGE we specialize in helping fashion brands narrow in on the right consumer with fresh, targeted messaging that resonates, build loyalty and grows the business while simplifying their efforts. Although we provide custom strategies for each client depending on their stage in business and growth goals, through our framework we help our clients:- Research & Define: Analyze markets, create customer personas, and clarify brand essentials.- Establish & Articulate: Set brand voice guidelines and define unique selling propositions.- Develop Strategy: Craft messaging frameworks, set pricing, and launch targeted campaigns.- Lead & Optimize: Guide marketing efforts and continuously refine based on performance.- Empower & Expand: Train the team, identify growth opportunities, and build partnerships.Additionally, we offer focus group facilitation, hourly consultations, press campaign management, and wholesale revenue strategy development.Learn more about working with us to take your brand to the next level at https://www.emergetheagency.com/strategic-partnerships.

St Louis, Missouri, Us

As a Fashion Entrepreneur, I have been designing, launching and running daph., an ecommerce fashion lifestyle brand for the past six years. My responsibilities include: - overseeing the creative direction of the brand - developing the product lines - marketing and managing the sales and logistics of the business. - customer service - budgeting - email marketing - inventory management - social media marketing - Klaviyo, Shopify, Planoly, Mailchimp, GMass, CanvaI have a strong background in business, digital marketing and customer relations, and have established a successful ecommerce business through my creative vision and hard work. My experience has enabled me to understand the importance of staying ahead of current trends, and I continually strive to offer unique, high-quality pieces to my customers. Additionally, I have gained invaluable knowledge in operating a business, including customer service, budgeting, inventory management, and social media marketing. With my passion for fashion and business acumen, I am able to create a brand that resonates with customers and continues to grow.About daph.Our pieces reflect a love for natural, quality, handcrafted treasures made with techniques passed down through several Peruvian generations.Started in 2016, I founded daph. as a means to let my creative thinking and business savvy positively impact my Peruvian roots while introducing the world to the amazing craftsmanship and resources coming out the rich country of Peru. From the early days making paper handbag models, the brand grew beyond leather accessories to include alpaca fiber apparel designs. An advocate for sustainability, daph. prioritizes the impact its designs and productions have on the community and environment, our efforts have been recognized and celebrated by many, including: - Women's Wear Daily - Forbes - Buzzfeed - MSN.com - theSkimm - The St. Louis Post DispatchLEARN MORE AT SHOPDAPH.COM

St. Louis, Missouri, Us

• Boost Washington University’s entrepreneurial environment by serving as a resource to stimulate the development of an innovative culture across campus and help cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset.• Coach entrepreneurs on best practices to create a cohesive team and inclusive culture, which values diversity for the success of the venture. • Help founders identify knowledge and skills gaps and advise on how to fill those needs.• Develop a roadmap for success focusingon steps from ideation and venture formation to market validation and scaling• Encourage, inspire, educate, motivate and monitor the progress of ventures.

I’m a very goal driven business owner, approaching projects with defined metrics and number to hit. While my fashion lifestyle brand allows me to maximize my creativity, my way of thinking has always been very analytical and strategic focusing on business growth and system optimization. Running my own business while consulting and creating optimized ecommerce websites for other brands allows me to stay in the know of the latest trends, releases and systems that can be applied to my client’s growth plan. - Recognized as St. Louis Business journal ‘30 Under 30’ - Featured in several national press features including Forbes, WWD, Buzzfeed, MSN.com - Achieved a profitable business in year 1 - Serves as Entrepreneur in Residence at the prestigious Washington University in St. LouisThree years in the corporate world, two years of business school and seven years running my ecommerce businesses… you could say I have had my share of successes and opportunities for change. I offer personalized one-on-one consultations to help small business owners develop successful strategies for their businesses. The consultations are tailored to the individual needs of each business owner, ensuring you get the best possible advice for your unique situation.No business owners needs are the same. With a one-on-one consultation we take the time to chat about what matters to you and how it can impact the growth of your business. - Brand Building and Voice Development - Goal setting and action planning - Understanding industry trends and competition - Making the most of digital marketing - Financial management and budgeting - Building a customer base and generating leads - Creating effective branding and messaging - Developing a business plan - Pitch Coaching - Establishing systems and processes for success - Utilizing technology to streamline operations LEARN MORE AT DAPHNEBENZAQUEN.COM

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Serve as an advocate and resource for prospective students of the Olin Business School.• Attend information sessions and webinars• Conduct email campaigns• Respond to emails from Ask-A-Student page• Attend quarterly update meetings with admissions

Portland, Oregon, Us

PluggedIN offers a scientific approach to sourcing and recruiting talent through a customized tool and high-touch support.♦ Brand Management ♦ • Conducted market analysis and financial forecasts, including 5 year projections and pricing strategy for grant proposals. • Tracked platform performance by creating database of job seekers, matches made, interview requests and overall job offer decision and candidate fit.♦ Marketing ♦ • Established social media presence using Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. • Assisted with the design and creation of media material, fliers and posters advertising events such as the Talent Showcase • Drafted and designed initial version of website including blog integration. • Provided content for blog related to career and job development. ♦ Market Research♦ • Manage research and data compilation after platform launch, including identifying key trends, presenting conclusions and next steps. • Create research surveys an questionnaires with goal of process and platform improvements♦ Talent Acquisition ♦ • Vetted and recruited job seekers to the platform using LinkedIn and professional network. Within the first week recruited 100 qualified candidates to the PluggedIN platform • Served as a consultant to startups regarding hiring positions. Worked to understand the need, culture and resources of each startup to advise on adequate candidate profile and qualifications.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

• Member of a five-person team that provided strategic recommendations by devising new, cost-effective national benchmarking and survey system to identify inefficiencies and positive contributions nonprofit offered its participants• Initiated conversations and maintained frequent contact with non-profit client to better understand its current business model and its strategic goal• Conducted benchmarking research on comparable nonprofits’ development strategies and interviewed current and past participants to learn of possible improvements and overall financial impact♦ Key Accomplishment ♦Presented recommendations to client and Olin Business School officials, receiving highest possible score

Global, Us

♦ Project Management ♦• Provide daily service to over 35 global accounts with exposures in over 20 countries; resulting in $950 million in premium.• Work cross-functionally to align client’s overall risk appetite, expense goals and market potential to create an overall global risk management program.• Develop creative solutions for risk management programs of multinational clients through analysis of exposure, risk potential and vendor quote comparisons recommendations in order to select program that best suits client’s risk level. • Ensured compliance and legal requirement in M&A deals, including analysis of local coverage requirements in country to ensure fluidity with globally controlled master programs. ♦ Marketing ♦• Create descriptive, easy to understand and visually appealing marketing material to tell the client’s risk history and future story, including relevant data, success stories and plans for expansion, program requirements and pricing goals. • Collaborate with the Accounting department to solve any billing discrepancies and perform program audit and invoicing♦ Leadership ♦ • Mentor new associates teaching them business etiquette, company culture, organizational skills as well as international coverage.• Create international resource database for colleagues, providing them with up to date resources for client expansion procedures, template exposure collection and quote comparison spreadsheets and previous client reports.• Chosen to participate in Women in Leadership program, only 10 mentees selected in an office of over 200 employees. ♦ Communication ♦• Presented findings and recommendations to company CFO’s, HR leaders and Treasurers• Negotiate appropriate fees for services provided worldwide, ensuring fair pay while keeping costs low for the client

Global, Us

Lockton Companies Inc. is the world's largest privately held insurance brokerage firm, providing insurance, risk management and employee benefits solutions.♦ Project Management ♦•Assessed risk exposure data, property values, payroll and revenue to ensure accuracy and note any developing trends•Maintained and tracked open items list, exposure collection, endorsement and policy receipt•Developed a broker notification document to send worldwide ensuring adequate information dispersal of program details.♦ Communication ♦•Maintain relationship with partners worldwide and ensure fluid communication of upcoming renewal programs, outstanding claims, new acquisitions and daily inquiries. ♦ Certifications ♦ • Associate in General Insurance Designation (AINS) • Associate in Risk Management Designation (ARM)

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Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

European Summer Study Programme, International Business

Certificate, International Relations And Affairs

Certificate, General Management

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High School Diploma, General Studies