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Operations Executive and General Manager seasoned in all phases of Manufacturing, Sales Operations, Distribution, Brand Identity, Sourcing and Supply Chain Management with a proven record in achieving maximum growth in both top line and bottom line. I lead with vision that inspires trust, commitment, and passion in others, with a fresh point of view, in perceptive organized manner.CORE COMPETENCIES I’ve brought to each company• Business Analysis • Operational Streamlining• Process Improvement• Budgeting & Forecasting • Team Building & Workforce Planning • Vendor Management The intangible skills I possess, meeting deadlines, juggling competing priorities, stress management and interpersonal skills have achieved the biggest dividends. Coupled with recognizing all the things I'm responsible for including problems and their solutions, and remaining flexible, using my experiences and skills to jump into situations not directly related to the job at hand, managing to successMost importantly, I work well with other people, and comfortable having my ideas challenged and modified by another person’s input. I've created and achieved better company culture this way. My ability to listen, see multiple sides of a story, be patient and nonjudgmental, and easily connect with people on a personal and professional level has allowed teams I've lead to improved results
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Supply Chain SpecialistSelf-Employed Mar 2021 - Present
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Senior AdvisorBailey Blue Jul 2012 - Mar 2021Working at Bailey Blue has been a great experience. Taking the energy of 3 young sisters who own the company, and channeling it to a grow a business has been a rewarding task for me. Through our growing relationship, and mentorship, the business has matured in revenue, profits, and company culture under my leadership.-improved margin by leading the team from domestic to import production-formed and lead website creation & ecommerce teamOversee all areas of operations, manufacturing, warehouse, planning, procurement, production, customer service and HR. Leading turnaround of company from losses to profitability with increased revenue generation (over 40% growth) and improved operational efficiencies. Strategically led restructuring all departments and process flow from start to end
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C.O.O.Burning Torch, Inc. Apr 2011 - Jul 2012Burning Torch offered a great opportunity to take the vision of Karen Craven's creative direction and expand it from high end fashion to more main stream distribution. The Anthropology private label division under my leadership, tripled in size.-revenue and profit increases due to my expansion gameplan-responsible for the management of all day-to-day operating activities- including manufacturing, inventory, finance, domestic and overseas supply chain processes, shipping, cost and margin control, QC, IT system development & management, website & ecommerce too.-created and executed seasonal financial plans, manage profitability and targets-analyze monthly sales and stock levels, keeping costs down and margin high-taken hands on approach to global sourcing and improved delivery performance by 50%-establish and maintain relationship with 3PL operation
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General ManagerTopson Downs - Fire- Elwood-Los Angeles Oct 2008 - Oct 2010Topson Downs was a great opportunity for me to develop Elwood as a division of a large company. As a startup, and the only men's brand in our portfolio, I built Elwood's brand identity, product line, and marketing strategy in a few short months. I then moved on to the Fire division, as general manager of their most successful fast fashion division...and rebuilt the team and culture along with implementing new structure and systems. Recognizing when staff were uncomfortable and working with them to feel better, listening, vastly improved the culture.-streamlining the team and processes improved delivery and cost to our customers-served as conduit between sales team and production, approving orders based on margin and delivery-sales growth of 35% by working directly with sales team on customer needs and adjusting the supply chain accordingly.-maintained continuous sales growth by establishing confidence in sales team that we can perform at high level, then succeeding.-grew our customer base by personally discussing all opening orders with reps, establishing pricing & delivery.-increased productivity by creating time action database system for the staff-achieved superior supply chain performance by working diligently with factories turning them into key business partners
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C.O.O.Frankie B, Inc Jan 2005 - Oct 2008Frankie B was a dream job for me. The mixture of fashion and rock and roll created brand identity that I translated into 50% growth during my tenure. Although the apparel industry was new to Daniella Clarke, my mentoring, training and motivation resulted in exceeding the company's goals, and growing the brand equity. This ability and willingness to help team members get better at their jobs was key to my success at Frankie B-created strategy for international distribution improving top line & bottom line-constructed sales plans, targets, and national sales force-established projections and goals for global distribution-international sales grew by 50%as I worked directly on margins and product selection with distributors.-increased bottom line by 25% after negotiating contracts and streamlining international fulfillment process-grew domestic sales 30% by establishing targets with showroom and KPI bonus structure.-raised brand awareness and created a revenue stream by establishing licensing -negotiated licensing deal that launched new contemporary line, Dittos. -produced large margin gain by successfully launching international sourcing programs -worked closely with key customers on Private Label programs
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Vice President OperationsSunderland Of Scotland Aug 1998 - Dec 2004Sunderland of Scotland was a wonderful company to work. Spanning the globe, our brand was carried in the finest hotels, resorts, and country clubs around the world. My skills and talent were quickly recognized by the clientele and my ideas and actions led to success with Augusta National, Pebble Beach, Pinehurst, to name a few.Enthusiastically engaged with the work at hand, interest in the industry as a whole, always looking at the big picture, brought the team together at Sunderland. -started fashion product category that lead to distribution and profit growth-organized rep force and sales territories resulting in 40% growth in domestic sales-successfully enhanced our branding, marketing, and product range by directly leading & managing the creative direction of global brand- Achieved our independence from the parent company overseas by leading & managing the domestic warehouse operations, inventory control, billing and fulfillment team.
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Production ManagerLa Movers 1992 - 1997
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