Apparel Sourcing/Manufacturing on behalf of companies/brands reaching out needing assistance in bringing their vision to life.Retail: consulting on a project basis with retail sales training for new & veteran associates.

STANDARD H is an automotive & travel-inspired lifestyle brand producing apparel & accessories for the discerning car & watch lover. The STANDARD H Podcast explores the lives of entrepreneurs and those growing companies and can be found on most major platforms. It consists of a wide range of topics across many industries and embodies the double entendres "For those with drive."Responsible for all branding, marketing, product design, product development, web design, social media content creation, copy writing, photography, sales, shipping, logistics, as well as recording, editing, distributing, marketing the podcast.

Hired to manage the newest of the 79 Allen Edmonds stores carrying an elevated line of footwear, apparel and accessories.Client development was a strongest focus as we are new to the San Diego Market, with an intense focus on product knowledge since the clientele was very well-educated on the assortment.Recruited alongside corporate partners all staff members resulting in a team of 4 individuals which contributed towards and routinely exceeded our first year goal of $800k by more than $100k. Each subsequent year's goal was exceeded.

Managed the Scotty Cameron Gallery, the only one of its kind in the world, which sells the highestquality of putters made from the finest materials in the world while coinciding with a variousassortment of co-branded luxury apparel and accessories.Hosted a designated area for putter fitting appointments for players in a similar way professionalgolfers experience as an extension of providing the highest level of customer service to our devoted clientele both local and from all over the world.

Assisted in overseeing 11-member staff within a luxury capacity including sales, merchandising and stock management.

Conceptualized, wrote and arranged online content as a Fashion & Lifestyle Blog. Was considered a conflict of interest when joining Gucci in 2013.

Hired as Stock Supervisor, promoted to Key Holder/Sales, promoted to Assistant Manager, promoted to Sales Manager, promoted to Store Manager within three and a half years. Chosen to serve as brand ambassador of Yosemite by James Perse – provide feedback firsthand to James Perse himself, President of Retail and Creative Director, as well as open new stores for both collections. Top Sales in flagship store after two months with weeks of top sales in entire company throughout the year. Maximized sales opportunities by establishing rapport, clienteling, and engaging clients with world-renowned, lifestyle brand of luxury goods including items for home and recreation. Oversaw inventory for the original of twenty stores nationwide, by way of receiving, transferring, balancing inventory/monitoring shrink, and accounting for all entries into database.

Assisted the head of men’s division for a company with international distribution. Contributed to clothing design, product development, logo design, packaging design for Hanes. Contributed to clothing design, product development, brand strategy, reestablishing brand integrity and presence for Elwood. Attended Fittings while advising fits for entire collections. Sourced vintage apparel for creation of Hanes Vintage collection.

Hired by various firms/agencies for red carpet events/film premiers/award shows, to write press releases/articles that raise awareness/promote selected people, artists, retail stores, music, and fashion labels.Experience/Clients have included Jessica Simpson Swimwear, True Religion Swimwear, Young Hollywood Awards, “Bra Boys”, Mike Ryan, Jensen.

Created marketing campaigns/acquire new sponsorships for Mike Ryan of Mike Ryan Motorsports in support of his world-record holding race truck for events such as Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.Wrote all Press Releases for various publications/media for different events for Mike Ryan.Booked new stunts/stunt coordination jobs for Mike Ryan through relationships with Directors of Photography/Art Directors/Producers.Acted as a vehicle broker while establishing new/maintaining current relationships with Producers/Art Directors/Production houses for supplying picture vehicles for photo shoots/videos/motion pictures.

Motivated/influenced customers by utilizing communication skills and superior customer service habits to sell designer clothing. Responsible for all special orders from vendors around the world for clients. Oversaw 8 employees by delegating daily activities and personal sales goals.

• Worked alongside the top-selling rep in the company of 12 reps within the largest territory of any rep.• Sold Durable Medical Equipment and medical supplies including the full product line from DonJoyOrthopedics, rehab equipment including continued passive motion machines, primary care supplies,and bone growth stimulators.• Grew sales by over 20% by way of superior service for accounts and through the acquisitions of newaccounts ranging from orthopedic offices and primary care locations.

• Furthered experience in a team-selling environment while working in a near-flagship level store. • Top sales for December 2000 and several weeks throughout each year. • Received Awards for Recognizing & Respecting Individuality, June 2001, June 2002. • Top credit card sales, December 2002, January 2003, February 2003.

• Improved communication and interpersonal skills while team selling and assisting customers withwardrobe and accessory selection to ensure a fashionable result.

Worked as a Sales Associate in a team of 8 people selling all the major surf brands in the 90's. It was a great time to be 16 years old, working in a mall across from Frederick's of Hollywood and the term "politically correct" didn't exist. Introduced to elevated levels of flirting and the "buy three get one free t-shirt" deal. One of my favorite parts about the job was using shipping tape rolled around my hand to dust the hats on Sundays.

Cut my teeth in sales as a 15 year old with my parent's permission to earn $5.50/hour selling bicycles. Authorized Trek, Cannondale, Schwinn dealer. Learned about bike maintenance and as well as introduced to the "get what you pay for" theory of consumer goods. Happy Fun Racing was our shop-sponsored mountain bike racing team and it couldn't have been a better experience.