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Greater New York City Area

Lead a team that manages the entire production process from ideation to execution in collaboration with internal Design, Sales, and Warehouse Operations. Responsible for product pricing to ensure final costs are exceeding company profit margin goals.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Managed the development for multiple private label and licensed brands, including Disney and Love this Life, which produced over $35 million in annual sales. I was responsible for domestic and international partner relations, developing product assortments, negotiating contracts, reporting royalties, and forecasting sales. I also supported sales growth for multiple accounts including Kohl's, Macy's, JCP, Amazon, Target, QVC, and BoxLunch, which produced over $100M annually.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Cultivated relationships with over 30 factory representatives in China, Thailand, India, Italy, and the US. Sourced components and negotiated costs to adhere to company margin goals for all jewelry and accessory products. Ensured over 1000 unique styles would arrive on time quarterly. Inspected and tested all products for quality control and compliance. Ensured factories kept legal/ethical integrity intact through policy enforcement.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Responsible for purchasing accessories for all wholesale and retail accounts. Optimized operations by reducing logistic costs and inventory overage. Created annual timeline and action calendars to ensure buys and orders were submitted on time. Partnered with Design and Merchandising to clarify production requirements and formulate objectives. Reviewed bi-weekly factory production schedules to resolve any unanticipated delivery issues.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Increased total growth for Diesel Watches and Jewelry by 80% in three years from $50 to $90 million. Spearheaded ideas to drive sales with our subsidiaries and distributors in 66 countries, developed marketing objectives and strategies, analyzed sales, finalized budgets, managed the cross functional teams at Fossil Inc, and built productive relationships with our licensee at Diesel Corporate in Italy. Launched Diesel's sterling silver and plated jewelry line as well as the Black label line for Diesel Watches.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Responsible for expanding the future development of Diesel watches by sourcing new technology, researching competitors, and identifying new trends. In my first year, exceeded product margin goals by 10% by negotiating product costs, sourcing materials and components with factories. Collaborated with Frank Gehry and Philippe Stark to ensure the new watch designs were in line with their current branding.

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Supervised the operations for multiple tier A stores producing over 4 million in sales per year. Led the region in recruiting and developing new managers while directing a sales force of over 90 employees. Reduced shrink rate from 6% to 2% while increasing annual sales from $3.3 million to $4.5 million.

B.A., Marketing; Minor In Management / Finance

Business Administration And Management, General