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Satellite Beach, Florida, Us

• Conducted daily research and expertly analyzed market trends, successfully identifying highly effective opportunities that drove significant business growth and success.• Skillfully utilized consumer insights and industry developments to shape brand positioning, messaging, and visual identity, resulting in a compelling and resonant brand presence that captured the target audience's attention.• Unearthed valuable insights through in-depth research, contributing to data-driven decisions that steered the business towards its objectives and bolstered overall performance.• Developed and delivered impactful pitches, drawing on previous research and market knowledge, while blending data-driven insights and creativity to create engaging presentations that consistently achieved desired outcomes.• Crafted sales-oriented decks enriched with crucial insights, empowering the team to capitalize on market trends and consumer behavior effectively.

New York, New York, Us

• Spearheaded the development of highly effective seasonal sales, marketing, and inventory plans, resulting in remarkable growth and redefined success for in-season campaigns in line with emerging business trends.• Ensured the seamless alignment of each program with the specific objectives and goals of individual brands, surpassing targets and consistently delivering outstanding ROI.• Orchestrated a phenomenal transformation for Aarke, driving website sales to unprecedented heights, escalating from 1.8 million to an astounding 2.2 million.• Transformed the fortunes of Steamery with an awe-inspiring surge in website sales, skyrocketing from 327,000 to a remarkable 875,000.• Pioneered groundbreaking collaborations between Soeder and industry giants such as Bergdorf Goodman, Swiss Airlines, and La Boite, cementing the brand's position in the market as a powerhouse of innovation and style.

New York, Ny, Us

• Spearheaded and directed the comprehensive strategy, forecasting, and management of paid, organic social, affiliate, and search channels, resulting in a holistic and high-impact digital marketing approach.• Demonstrated exceptional creativity and leadership by conceptualizing, planning, and flawlessly executing over 40 photo shoots annually for Wholesale, Social, E-commerce, and Lookbooks. Successfully streamlined production processes, cutting shoot time from 4 days to a remarkable 2 days, while concurrently achieving an impressive 50% reduction in costs.• Played a pivotal role in maintaining a cohesive brand image by expanding on overarching seasonal themes, ensuring the brand's identity remained consistent and compelling throughout all marketing efforts.• Propelled the brand's social media presence from its inception to a staggering 250,000 impressions within just 2 years, effectively leveraging a modest marketing budget of 1,000 USD to achieve remarkable growth.• Catalyzed the establishment and successful launch of new B2B partnerships, significantly broadening the brand's reach and ultimately driving substantial sales growth.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Nl

• Successfully managed and nurtured relationships with VIPs, celebrities, and costume directors, acting as a key liaison between the company's Vice President and Owner, resulting in strengthened partnerships and heightened brand affinity.• Meticulously curated a seamless and captivating experience for all clients, showcasing clear, concise, and on-brand communications that left a lasting impression and fostered long-term loyalty.• Collaborated on the development of a cutting-edge program tailored for top sellers, providing them with invaluable education on proven tactics to boost sales, resulting in a noticeable upsurge in revenue and overall performance.• Achieved an astounding sales milestone, surpassing the +1 million mark in just 10 months, and continued the exceptional growth trajectory to reach +1.5 million in a remarkable 15-month period.• Secured an outstanding position as one of the top 3 companies in total sales worldwide, while also earning the esteemed title of being among the top 5 in Made-to-Measure (MTM) sales on a global scale.

Milano, Lombardia, It

• Expertly managed and analyzed all financial reports, including OTB, P&L, and Balance Sheet, providing critical insights that informed strategic decision-making.• Successfully devised comprehensive sales and gross margin plans, monthly projections, merchandise assortments, promotions, advertising strategies, and events, resulting in optimized revenue and profitability.• Acted as a bridge between retailers' needs and internal teams (Creative Director, Design, and Marketing), ensuring that commercial interests were met without compromising the brand's identity and image.• Demonstrated adaptability and ingenuity by developing flexible strategies and creative executions, enabling seamless navigation through the ever-changing retail and e-commerce landscape.• Achieved an extraordinary 52% increase in wholesale sales, a testament to the candidate's exceptional leadership and management skills.• Spearheaded exceptional performance with an average sell-through rate of an impressive 61% per season, underscoring the candidate's ability to effectively manage inventory and meet consumer demands.• Galvanized flagship boutiques' men's sales, driving a remarkable 56% surge in revenue, attesting to the candidate's profound impact on expanding the brand's market reach and customer engagement.

Florence, Alabama, Us

•Outperformed set goals during MTM trunk shows at all Billy Reid locations, showcasing exceptional sales acumen and client relations expertise.• Strategically allocated all MTM and NYC-made garments to specific Billy Reid locations, optimizing inventory management and maximizing sales potential.• Conducted comprehensive training sessions, equipping 20 employees with impeccable client relations practices and cutting-edge MTM techniques, elevating the brand's service quality and customer satisfaction.• Achieved an extraordinary 120% growth in overall MTM business, a testament to the candidate's outstanding leadership and sales prowess.• Assumed a key role in overseeing all MTM business and VIP relations, successfully cultivating and nurturing valuable client relationships, solidifying the brand's position as a premier choice for bespoke offerings and exclusive experiences.

New York , Ny, Us

•Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills by overseeing and coordinating the seamless delivery process for all made-to-measure (MTM) productions, ensuring timely and impeccable service for valued clients.•Cultivated and managed all MTM client relations, establishing strong connections and personalized experiences that drove customer loyalty and repeat business.•Consistently surpassed monthly sales goals, showcasing an unwavering commitment to excellence and a keen understanding of customer needs.•Accomplished an outstanding $200,000 single order, a testament to the candidate's ability to secure significant sales opportunities and handle high-value transactions.

• Illustrated designs for customers• Assisted in creating visual merchandising direction for both locations• Contributed to design and oversaw production for MTM and RTW line

• Helped create window designs to show the label’s direction of the season• Assisted in development of window displays including the logistics of national installation• Planned and executed showroom presentations for the press and U.S. wholesale team

Ba, Fashion Merchandising / Marketing

Associate'S Degree, Fashion Merchandising And Design