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vomFASS USA - ContractDates Employed * Jan 2017 – PresentLocation * New York City Metropolitan AreaManaging all aspects of the business for the franchisor of a US chain of Specialty Grocery Store Operation * Taste Before You Buy Retail Concept * Artisanal Olive Oils, Vinegars, Gourmet Foods and Spirits.

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http://ek2solutions.com* Current Project: Consulting and BOA for multiple accessories brands. Inquire for more details* Strategic Brand Planning: Develop the Brand Essence and story line. * Develop marketing strategies based on target market research. * Creative Rainmaker with an entrepreneurial, solutions oriented mindset. * Develop Brand Guidelines that cross all channels of distribution.* Lead Innovation efforts within organizations and execute bottom line profitability.* Establish clear objectives, strategies and execute actionable plans by department and for the overall company.* Digital Solutions: Managing website builds and maintenance for key clients* Funding and Investment for up and coming fashion brands* Manufacturing: Sourcing, research and development

Parent company was in search of a seasoned Chief Executive to lead the next level of Global Expansion. Rabeanco is an incredibly successful, vertically operated Accessories brand that is well established throughout the Pacific Rim and in parts of Europe. Responsible for the integration and development of the current Global Operations. Member of the Global Rabeanco Group Board of Directors, Member of the Management Board of Directors and Member of the USA Board of Directors.* Created, developed and in process of executing the 5 year strategic business plan that was used to validate the entrance into the North American consumer market* Identified and retained top retail leasing organization to support our strategic 5 year retail roll out* Based on key demographic and psychographic analysis, negotiating lease terms in appropriate retail markets* Managed the North American Retail Roll-out: From LOI phase to final construction* Managing the implementation of US ecommerce website - stepping stone to full International website expansion * Brought key 3rd Party relationships to the organization to ensure quick results and cost savings* Managing Global Marketing Strategy and Department development to ensure cohesive branding message across all business channels

Artemiss LLC, a fashion holding company acquired the assets of direct-to-consumer fashion brands Spiegel, Newport News and Shape FX. The change in ownership came at the close of a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy case where Artemiss LLC emerged as the buyer of all assets formerly belonging to Signature Styles LLC, the previous owner of all three fashion labels.Artemiss President & CEO Elaine R. Sugimura has undertaken a huge challenge to bring the Spiegel brands back to their heyday. The 106-year-old Spiegel catalog was the first to bring European fashion to women across America in the 1950s and has grown to include the Newport News catalog of women’s apparel and the ShapeFX line of exclusive innovative fashion shape wear. With prior experience in start up and restructure and as a seasoned executive with a solid track record she has successfully lead fashion lifestyle brands as President and CEO for brands such as Havaianas, Tommy Hilfiger and Anne Klein Acc. She created, led and executed operational infrastructure, restructuring strategies, and new business ventures which have lead to significant turnarounds in each business. Plans for Spiegel, Newport News and ShapeFX include a creative and innovative overhauling of the brands’ print and digital outlets. The team will aggressively implement strategies to grow the customer base, drive incremental revenue streams and increase margins. They will embrace new brand positions across all three brands and utilize technology to foster personal, one-to-one communication that reengages our existing loyal customer base while attracting new customers to sustain long-term growth.A Lynn Tilton company, Artemiss LLC is the newest addition to Patriarch Partners LLC’s vast portfolio of 70 plus companies including the popular cosmetics brand Stila. Patriarch Partners is a vertically integrated distressed private equity firm with robust in-house operational turnaround expertise.

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