Owner + Creative Director
SOSICO. is an independent Rhode Island based lifestyle brand rooted within streetwear & skateboarding culture.Accomplishments:- Exhibited at Agenda Trade Show @ Long Beach, CA - June 2016- First Pop Up Shop @ Providence, RI - July 2016- Opened the first flagship location, West Warwick, July 2017 - June 2019- Opened downtown Providence flagship location, June 2019 - April 2020- Created and conceptualized a brand identity, personality and products.- Created Graphics, Design Flats, Pattern Making + Tech Packs for custom manufacturing of various garments ranging from shirts / tops, fleece, outerwear, athletic-wear and bottoms, as well as accessories ranging from headwear, bags and stickers.- Created and Managed day to day, monthly and yearly finances associated with budgeting for production, design and marketing, while staying current with tax protocols, legal filings and insurances.- Sourced and worked closely with local and international distributors, screen printers, embroiderers, seamstresses, and full production factories while managing production details, time-lines and budgeting.- Created and managed general graphics, design, photography and content creation for promotional applications online via social media and in flagship store retail locations / trade show events.- Created custom size charts to be used to obtain consistency across all manufacturing applications for all products.- Created and Managed line sheets, content creation / marketing via creative lifestyle / product photography, and trend forecasting.- Managed a team of 5-10 individuals through events, meetings and day to day store operations, procedures and scheduling, while also providing necessary training and support.- Conceptualized and built out 2 flagship stores while helping manage construction, full buildout and design, obtained licenses and satisfied codes.- Created policies, procedures and other documents to manage consistency and improve work flow and overall turnarounds.