Strategy management consultancy firm geared towards foreign investors & companies starting up inthe USA. Advised over 600 clients since 2007 from all over the world.-Sourcing, managing and implementing new business opportunities-Elaborate strategies to gain exposure in the company’s target market-Ongoing competitor and market analysis-Monitoring impact of new business development measures-Contribute in defining the company’s vision and identifying new services to cross-sell to our client base.

Wholesaler of Fashion Accessories. Company’s showroom was located in the largest merchandisemart in Florida. Business created subsequently to “Lola” retail stores.-Identified and developed business relationship with the best fashion jewellery importers in the USA within 2 months-Carried out market research in US, London and Paris to identify fashion trends and hired a fashion designer to elaborate collections defined by the market research-Designed four themed collections for the launch of a new medium-end fashion jewellery brand: “Urban Rhapsody”-Negotiated manufacturing of the line with a Chinese factory. Price negotiation, sourcing, quality assurance, freight, customs-Exhibited company’s products in the top 10 leading national tradeshows-Launched an e-commerce website, affiliate and sales rep programs

Created “Lola”, a unique fashion accessories concept retail store geared towards a customer agegroup between 14 to 21 years old, featuring fashion products in a uniquely extravagant fit-outThe store features more than 12 products categories with more than 700 products SKUreferences over 1400 sqft. I built a database of up to 40 suppliers within 6 months-Company’s buyer. Bought for up to $1 million of merchandise across 700 products SKU from more than 40 suppliers in Miami, California and New York. Attended numerous tradeshows to purchase products-Defined merchandising plan and sales/promotion plan-Developed “Lola”’s operational manual-Hired and trained employees-Negotiated lease for locations in the top tier malls-Taubman Group used our sales figures to attract national retailers such as Guess Accessories and Aldo Accessories in the mall where the first store was located-Opened and operated a second retail store 12 months later

Developed and launched a bakery concept for the leading producerof fresh bread in Paris for its bakery chain project. Drafted strategic marketanalysis, searched for prime locations. Presented the business to the shareholders