Elissa Bloom Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

NURTURING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FASHION ENTREPRENEURS IN PHILADELPHIA Lead creation and implementation of organization's philosophy, mission, strategy, and annual goals.• Marketing: Create brand identity, develop marketing and fundraising collateral materials. Conceptualize logo, develop web copy, proposal packets, business plan and PFI application. Manage website development, photo shoots, social media platforms and coordinate press conferences.• Fundraising: Oversee fundraising planning and implementation. Secured funding from major name donor before official launch. Created strategic donor plan and acquired key sponsors.• Operations: Managed all aspects of transformation of PFI space from empty shell to fully operational design studio and workspace. • Committee and Board Management: Manage operations of Board and lead following committees: Advisory, Curriculum, Business Plan, Events, and Selection Committees. • Selection Process: Developed PFI application and managed selection process, which resulted in securing 5 viable candidates for PFI’s annual residency program.• Curriculum Development: Created 12 month PFI business curriculum and resource directory. Secured industry leading speakers for workshops and developed strategic community partnerships.

CONNECTING INTERNATIONAL FASHION ENTREPRENEURS TO THE U.S. MARKETBloom Fashion Consulting advises overseas emerging market talent, established brands, corporations along with government and trade organizations on the U.S. fashion industry. Create virtual business accelerator, business boot camp and in person programs. Countries include Finland, Ireland, Morocco, Baltics, South Africa, Italy and Russia.• Accelerate go-to-market strategies for international fashion brands entering the U.S. Market.• Match participants to A-list network of industry leaders and key decision makers.• Mentor design talent and consult on short and long-term sales and marketing strategies.

MAKE ROOM FOR HAPPY

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

CoverAid PHL is an open community dedicated to coordinating supply chains and innovations to support personal protective equipment needs of professional health care in the Philadelphia region during the Coronavirus pandemic.

New York, New York, Us

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (WED) supports, celebrates and empowers women in business worldwide. The event is still celebrated in 144 countries and at the UN every November.• Launched the inaugural WED event in the city of Philadelphia to a sold out conference with over 200 attendees.• Sponsorship and Fundraising: Secured corporate and community sponsors including Comcast, QVC, Wells Fargo, Fox Rothschild.• Managed and facilitated event including selection of renown advisory board, speaker selection, fundraising, programming, media relations, website development, marketing and sales.• Liased with government officials including Governor’s Office, City Council and the Office of the City Representative.• Organized media relations which resulted in tv, radio and print coverage• Executed a successful second year conference honoring Veteran’s and local female entrepreneurs to a sold out conference of 300 attendees.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Sourcing for their Accessories Division in Handbags and Shoes

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Fashion And Merchandising

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