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Irvine, California, United States

Responsible for new business development, brand building strategies, and identification of potential business segments. Implement growth opportunities in different fields of business and generate revenue through new account development. Locate and propose new partners and develop existing key accounts. Implement growth opportunities that service clients needs and enhance organizations reputation.

Los Angeles

• Oversaw an annual budget of 20 million• Achieved year over year growth with an 4% - 8% increases in sales • Managed a team of 6 accounts executives, 4 in house customers service, and 2 account receivable. • Directly reported to General Manager of Americas and CEO• Worked in collaboration with Vice presidents of Merchandising and Design and Global Marketing Officer.• Developed partnerships with TOMS marketing, E-com, product development, and finance• Partnered with key accounts and strategically developed in-store marketing, consumer facing initiatives, sales and terms programs, and successful SMU's

San Clemente, Ca

• Oversaw the conception, strategic brand development, and execution of C & B brand. • Wrote business plan that included consumer trends, market size, target demographic, branding, marketing, sale, and P&L budgets. • Raised over 1.5 million dollars in seed money. • Partnered with prestigious manufacturer for a collaborative brand launch. Facilitated a collaboration and partnerships with a globally recognized conservation group.

Irvine, Ca

• Hit sales targets and grow business 10% to 15% year over year• Managed a team of 15 Independent sales representatives. • Over all marketing platforms, budgeting, planning, events, and athletes for Honolua and Kustom Footwear • Developed national retail partnerships, POP, and all in-store programs• Coordinated global line launches and full cycle product development• Implemented a online platform dramatically increasing brand exposure and direct to consumer sales. • Developed SMU business with one of the largest specialty retailers in the United States.

Costa Mesa, Ca

• Directed the development, implementation, and management of communication between sales, marketing department, and specialty wholesale retailers • Developed grass root programs: Gromsearch, EBomb east coast tour, Wetsuit clinics, and sales force training • Facilitated Global marketing initiatives The Rip Curl Pipeline Masters and The Rip Curl Malibu Pro and celebrity surf bout• Directed the Rip Curl Santa Monica grand store opening which was attended by celebrities, industry influencers, and received enormous amounts of press in the endemic and non-endemic media• Overhauled the Rip Curl in-store program with emphasis on building a cohesive branding platform and story• Over-saw the $1.3 million P&L responsibilities and managed a team of 10

San Clement, Ca

• Responsibilities included hiring and training of outside sales force• Developed awareness to pioneer and develop the Tavarua Island Surf Company brand• Managed sales forecasting, product development, and business development initiatives• Grew sales by 15% and the account base by 30%