Keath Jacoby Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Galveston, Texas, United States

Hotel Lucine will be a fully revitalized 61-room boutique hotel located in the structure originally built as Treasure Isle Motel in the 1960s. The hotel will feature a pool and patio, a rooftop bar, and restaurant anchored by some of the top culinary and cocktail talent in the country. Hotel Lucine is slated to open in summer 2022 at 1002 Seawall Blvd in Galveston, Texas.

Galveston, Texas, United States

Galveston, Tx

Vision Galveston is a project to empower the community members of Galveston to define a vision for the future of our city. We are asking what kind of city we want to be and what we need to do to get there. We are starting by asking the people of Galveston what matters to them. We will hold a series of workshops where the public can sit down with the consultant team to look at specific issues and solutions, and then create an inclusive framework to guide the city into the future.

Las Vegas, Nv & Houston, Tx

The Simmons Group is a full service strategic planning, human resources, training, talent management, and organizational development company with solutions designed to assist organizations and professionals achieve their highest level of success. Our team of dedicated trainers, coaches, mentors, and human resource experts will work with you to find, design, and execute solutions no matter how big or small the need.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Founding team member of Qualifyor which is an organization that aims to bridge the gap between education and youth employment. • Led team in developing and implementing student training programs to address youth unemployment including admissions process, curriculum, monthly workshops, competitions, and company culture activities• Identified and managed client relationships for intern host companies by creating SOW’s, identifying project goals, and driving overall project management to ensure clients needs were consistently met• Recruited and managed all program applicants and prize competition participants online and in person• Strong involvement in strategic development of the company

New York City

Responsible for managing all business development in the US for MYWA watch and jewelry brands including PUMA, ESPRIT, JOOP!, Pierre Cardin, Givenchy, Mondaine, and OEM projects. Created the strategic framework to build distribution network across all channels through sales and marketing. Target goal is to strongly grow equity of all brands in the US and position each product line in a distinctive, desirable and commercial area of the market place that ensures a sustainable business.• Reported directly to COO of MYWA Ltd., Hong Kong parent company and oversaw all departments of US subsidiary including operations, sales, and marketing, and managed team of 5 people, 3PL, and PR Firm• Developed annual operating budget and communicated monthly performance to Board of Directors• Created three-year strategic plan for U.S. including distribution strategy and expense structure for all MYWA portfolio brands including PUMA , Esprit, EDC, Pierre Cardin, and Givenchy• Identified potential license acquisitions and private label opportunities to support existing MYWA time wear and jewelry production platform • Transitioned the company from operating at a loss to a profitable contributor to the corporate portfolio in less than one year• Liased with PUMA licensor to create global marketing platform for time wear category and worked with distributors worldwide to execute strategic regional activations for PUMA Time

New York, Ny

Focused on building the PUMA Time business in the US and created brand strategy concepts that encompassed marketing, PR, product and sales to build consumer awareness in cooperation with International Brand Management• Expanded annual volume from $300K to $2M. Managed team of 2 people and accountable for all aspects of marketing and sales• Fostered strong relationship with PUMA North America and developed a distribution plan in conjunction with their existing platform• Partnered with product creation team in Asia to develop key models that meet cost and design needs specific to the US market

Manage sales for branded division of SHR & Simmons Jewelry Group including: Simmons Jewelry Co. , Hello Kitty by Kimora Lee Simmons, Hello Kitty by Simmons Jewelry Co. , BabyPhat Watches, and Spongebob by SJC.Responsible for creating annual sales plan by brand that meets overall SHR & Simmons Jewelry Group financial objectives.Coordinate with merchandising and marketing on a consistent basis to ensure product timelines are in sync with marketing initiatives to maximize sales impact. Work with SJC corporate trainer to schedule brand trainings for all Simmons Jewelry Company retailers. Approves all brand training materials and incentives in conjunction with Director of marketing

Managed key accounts for Simmons Jewelry Co. brand including Ernest Jones, Gordon’s Jewelers ,H. Samuels, Kay Jewelers, Jared the Galleria ,Macys, and Zales Jewelers.Opened over 1500 distribution points in mall, department store, regional chains, and independents.Worked directly with marketing team to formulate brand message and corresponding collateral materials for all retailers.Represented SJC at industry trade shows including Basel, JCK New York, JCK Vegas, and JA New York. Participated in launch of the Diamond Empowerment Fund and Green Bracelet Initiative to benefit education in Africa.

New York, Ny

Handled high-profile accounts throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia including Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys New York and Sephora.Coordinated packaging and design for summer 2005 fragrance launch. Conducted training seminars for wholesale accounts to educate sales force on branding image, product formulations, and overall sales approach. Facilitated sales meetings with buyers regarding brand development, sales projections and marketing strategies