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New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

-Conceive and execute collections of unique hand cut and sewn NBA Jersey Hats titled “ART FOR THE HEAD” inspired by my childhood love of jerseys and trading cards-Coordinate with international suppliers to source jersey materials, custom branded silk carrying bags, and custom branded stickers while achieving desired quality, best pricing, and on-time delivery-Create all digital promotional materials accurately reflecting the ethos of the project and utilizing emotional marketing to invoke nostalgia in the target customer-Design cover artworks distributed through major record label Epic Records to create an enticing and accurate visual first impression to potential listeners-Initiate relationships through social media leading to cover artwork creation for multiple artists

-Strategize a profit-guaranteed business model as a B2B custom apparel company by holding zero inventory and incurring minimal startup/operating costs resulting in total revenue of over $185,000 since creation-Provide customers access to hundreds of brand options including Nike and The North Face by coordinating with wholesale suppliers nationwide-Partner with startup brands and artists to provide D2C ecommerce apparel selling, production, and distribution through a zero upfront cost profit-sharing model

-Communicate with overseas office merchants to overcome supply-chain issues including country shutdowns and port congestion due to COVID-19-Collaborate with buying and design teams to develop cohesive seasonal plans for Charter Club woven tops, linens, and sweaters-Assess fabric/construction options by evaluating costs from overseas vendors, product sample feedback from design team, and order quantity plans from buying team-Create and optimize contracts, line lists, line assortment plans, vendor recaps, and purchase authorization worksheets-Mentor and train new hires on company processes and systems including Order Management System (OMS) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to help create a smooth transition into their roles

New York, Ny, Us

-Experienced pre-market and post-market planning for brands such as: Hugo Boss, Karl Lagerfeld, Just Cavali, and Giorgio Armani-Analyzed historical sales data and constructed plan for 2020 Q1 Hugo Boss buy-Expanded knowledge of retail and fashion industry through scheduled conversations and speakers including: Durand Guion (Head of Fashion Direction, Macy's) and Ellen Davis (President, NRF Foundation)

-Designed garments and graphics for collection of streetwear clothing-Coordinated with international manufacturer and factory to source quality fabrics and produce garments to desired specifications-Created visual content for social media marketing to accurately portray the meaning and vision of the brand-Developed brand launch plan and go-to-market strategy by researching problem space and conducting interviews

Bennington, Indiana, Us

-Guided campers ranging from ages 8-12 through summer of learned independence and skill-building-Directed official Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages and improved average post engagement by increasing quality and quantity of content-Initiated upgrade of social media connectivity with parents through implementation of live-stream videos