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Los Angeles County, California, United States

Promoted to director role after achieving 145.7% to target and #1 in the global company 2021Result of genuine and strategic partnerships, delivering significant value to clients and consistent performance

Greater New York City Area

I partner with top Fortune 500 creative-led brands and retailers to give them the confidence to lead by transforming insights into the answers needed to get ahead.

Greater New York City Area

When Stylesight and WGSN merged, the executive team moved me from the creative side of the business to the commercial side. This decision was based on my strong relationships with key brands and retailers. In addition to client retention and growing my book of business, I work closely with users to identify and analyze overarching trends that will develop.

New York / Los Angeles

Author of 300+ articles, stories, reports, newsletters, and e-newsletters. I collaborate with industry insiders to contribute original content for various fashion industry blogs on an ongoing basis and proactively market the material on various social media platforms.Feel free to reach out to me for more information.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• I built and presented tailored trend presentations to Fortune 500 brands and retailers in North America and worked closely with the heads of Stylesight's client services and marketing divisions to maintain and build.
• Coordinate client workshops and events throughout North America, inclusive of macro trend interpretation; YTD key wins: Seattle, Portland, and Dallas
• Participation in marketing initiatives to develop new product and promote new business
• Pitch adjunct creative services platform to existing clients, achieving supplementary revenue
• Present Stylesight’s S/S15 Megatrends to Eddie Bauer, increasing product usage by 49% YTD

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Stylesight was a startup SaaS platform that was acquired by WGSN in 2013 In this position, I managed client accounts by building long lasting relationships with key decision makers at top brands. I analyzed subscriber.
• Identified upgrade opportunity: upgraded a $7k yearly subscriber to a $20k two-year contract
• Maintained a renewal rate of 92% throughout my tenure
• Provided optimal client support through customized in-person and remote site overviews, quarterly correspondence, and real time client inquiries

Greater Los Angeles Area

• As an assistant to the active team, I collaborated with Stylesight's senior active editor on various reports by sourcing images for design capsules and writing original copy for reports. I created an original trend.
• Responsible for the content of the Active Ingredients blog, providing designers with weekly updates on industry events, initiatives, and macro trends
• Conceptualized reports for the active team including trend trackers, design capsules, brand profiles, runway analysis, and speed to market

Burbank, CA

Wasteland is LA's premiere vintage and designer resale mecca. I worked as a buyer and store manager at both the Santa Monica and Burbank locations. I was responsible for managing a team of 15 employees. I encouraged my staff to focus on exceptional customer service, including styling and accessorizing customers, which resulted in 17% increase of sales. In.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• My first sales rep position at a luxury loungewear line. I learned a great deal, including how to identify new business opportunities through extensive market research and the art of cold calling. I presented the line.
• Successfully grew the global account base from 11 to over 30 accounts in just six months
• Exceeded monthly sales quotas on a consistent basis
• Established and maintained strong client relationships

Bachelor Of Arts, Marketing & Art History

Interim Abroad Program Brasil, Partnered With Grassroots Environmental Organizations Throughout Southern Brasil

Study Abroad Program, Art History, Studied Art History Primarily In Rome And Florence

Associate Of Arts, Apparel Manufacturing Management

Study Abroad Program, Fashion Design And Trend Forecasting, Studied Fashion Design And Trend Forecasting In Paris