Dario Smith Email & Phone Number

San Leandro, Ca, Us

San Francisco, California, United States

Maintain the Dockers Global go-to-market (GTM) seasonal calendars. Lead planning and booking of key GTM milestone meetings & events.Develop and implement processes and procedures in partnership with cross-functional collaborators, assess risks & opportunities, and communicate the plans to Senior Managers.Build and deliver standardized tools including Microsoft 365 suite, Air Table, and Miro, that enable the Merchandising and Design teams to execute clearly and consistently.Lead… Show more Maintain the Dockers Global go-to-market (GTM) seasonal calendars. Lead planning and booking of key GTM milestone meetings & events.Develop and implement processes and procedures in partnership with cross-functional collaborators, assess risks & opportunities, and communicate the plans to Senior Managers.Build and deliver standardized tools including Microsoft 365 suite, Air Table, and Miro, that enable the Merchandising and Design teams to execute clearly and consistently.Lead issue resolution and drive alignment among cross-functional stakeholders regarding key opportunities to improve organizational operational excellence.Manage multiple data repositories to ensure clean information sharing between cross-functional teams. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

• Produced events with multiple brand partners including Nike and Jordan to strengthen TRUE brand presence within the SF Bay Area market by 120%.• Developed, sourced, and managed the production of apparel and accessories to help gain a 30% increase in overall margin.• Created innovative content and monthly merchandising strategy to differentiate brands from competitors and increased retail sales by 20%.• Cultivated community engagement initiative that leveraged key vendors and… Show more • Produced events with multiple brand partners including Nike and Jordan to strengthen TRUE brand presence within the SF Bay Area market by 120%.• Developed, sourced, and managed the production of apparel and accessories to help gain a 30% increase in overall margin.• Created innovative content and monthly merchandising strategy to differentiate brands from competitors and increased retail sales by 20%.• Cultivated community engagement initiative that leveraged key vendors and products to help TRUE donate over $16,000 to local non-profit community partners. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

*Developed and facilitated product strategy for US and adjacent English-speaking markets for over 25,000 customers.* Partnered with cross-functional managers in planning, curating, and implementing dynamic merchandise presentations designed to increase sales of highlighted seasonal products.* Presented quarterly business reviews and trend analyses for executives in US and Japanese markets on inline products, future products, and IP collaborations.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Traveled bi-annually to production facilities overseas to personally resolveproduct discrepancies and to give guidance on new products and productimprovements.• Consistently maintained 95% accuracy on delivery and design expectationsof customer garments by monitoring customer orders from initial contact todelivery.• Developed a casual garment segment to add value to the current customer basewhile creating growth opportunities in new markets; the addition of… Show more • Traveled bi-annually to production facilities overseas to personally resolveproduct discrepancies and to give guidance on new products and productimprovements.• Consistently maintained 95% accuracy on delivery and design expectationsof customer garments by monitoring customer orders from initial contact todelivery.• Developed a casual garment segment to add value to the current customer basewhile creating growth opportunities in new markets; the addition of productslike jeans and chinos boosted cart value by 30% over a year.• Co-designed first ready-to-wear collection, managed 7 made-to-measureproducts, and curated and developed capsule collections for partnercollaborations such as Stephen Curry, Capitol Records, and PerspectiveRecords.• Managed the onboarding process to the delivery of finished products forover 300 customers and developed a framework for customer referral andrewards program.• High customer satisfaction rating via Yelp by 30% within 2 years by delivering exemplary service and swiftly resolving customer issues. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

• Spearheaded marketing strategies with team and developed newapproaches to engage target audience for consulting clients.• Optimized wardrobe and personal presentation with clientele while buildinga strong rapport with vendors.• Curated and managed all published content, assets, and services– includingproducts, personal styling, photoshoots, interviews, and press.• Enhanced and built partnerships with brands such as Buzzfeed, Goorin Bros.,Indochino, and Aegis… Show more • Spearheaded marketing strategies with team and developed newapproaches to engage target audience for consulting clients.• Optimized wardrobe and personal presentation with clientele while buildinga strong rapport with vendors.• Curated and managed all published content, assets, and services– includingproducts, personal styling, photoshoots, interviews, and press.• Enhanced and built partnerships with brands such as Buzzfeed, Goorin Bros.,Indochino, and Aegis Handcraft to increase awareness and leveragecustomer engagement and retention. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

I coordinated the receiving and distributing of samples from all vendors and distribution centers to marketing, production, and merchant teams. It was also my responsibility to prepare new items for the web store. I mitigated product photo discrepancies between the photo studio and merchant teams, as well as servicing issues for products not selling.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Demonstrated upward mobility from Store Manager, to buyer, to Directorwhile consistently displaying advanced knowledge of company values,expertise in product development, and increasing revenue strategies.• Managed e-commerce site, handling product uploads, site face and troubleshooting systematic errors.• Mobilized 13+ staff to increase sales and ensure efficiency by organizing,training, and overseeing staff development.• Collaborated with lead designer in product… Show more • Demonstrated upward mobility from Store Manager, to buyer, to Directorwhile consistently displaying advanced knowledge of company values,expertise in product development, and increasing revenue strategies.• Managed e-commerce site, handling product uploads, site face and troubleshooting systematic errors.• Mobilized 13+ staff to increase sales and ensure efficiency by organizing,training, and overseeing staff development.• Collaborated with lead designer in product development for in house brandsby identifying and recommending innovative design ideas based oncustomer knowledge and upcoming trends.• Interfaced and built working relationships with vendors and suppliers tomaintain budget and acquire the best wholesale prices. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

• Collaborated with LVC merchandising to create a shop-able environment aswell as worked closely with tailors.• Increased return service, developed strong relationships with LVC clients.• Maximized profits and increased growth by 40%, improved LVC 2012 first andsecond-quarter sales from the previous yr.