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Director of Operations

Marketing Areas Of Expertise

•Advertising Campaign Development.
•Advertising Campaign Management.
•Brand Management (Strategy, Product, Positioning, Campaign, Research).
•Budget Management.
•Event Planning.
•Internet Marketing.
•Market Development.
•Market Intelligence.
•Marketing Campaign Development.
•Marketing Strategy.
•Niche Marketing.
•Management (Strategy, Product, Positioning, Campaign, Research).
•Project Management.
•Trends Analysis.
•Web Analytics.

Brand Management Areas Of Expertise
•Brand Development.
•Brand Management.
•Brand Marketing.
•Brand Positioning.
•Brand Strategy Development.

Advertising Areas Of Expertise
•Ad Development.
•Advertising Campaign Management.
•Advertising Planning and Strategizing.
•Advertising Sales.
•Client Contracts.
•New Business Development.
•New Business Proposals.

General Management Areas Of Expertise
•Budget management.
•Customer Retention Programs.
•Product Development.
•Project Management.
•Retail Management.
•Sales Force Management.

Operations Areas Of Expertise
•Customer Needs Analysis, Retention and Management.
•Distribution and Logistics Management.
•Inventory management. 
•Project Management.
•Supply Chain Management.
•Sourcing.
•Software implementations to achieve overall company productivity.


PREPARED BLANKS, LOS ANGELES, CA- August 2019 – Present
B2B blanks apparel supplier to the printable and promotional industries.

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business and employees to ensure business fluidity. Formulate and implement short, medium and long-range business goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures. Act as the principal liaison between management team and business functions (Finance, Sales, IT, Warehouse Operations, Marketing, etc.) to strategize, formulate and implement business strategies. Partner with finance team to establish and review operational and budgets, reducing operational costs, pushing sustainable profitability and growth. Constantly monitoring software systems, policies and procedures to overcome cross- functional challenges. Evaluate overall performance through gathering, analyzing and interpreting data to make calculated recommendations (Vendor and customer facing). Manage and oversee software systems (NetSuite, FarApp, Shopify, RF Smart etc). Various other ad hoc projects as required by the business.
Key Achievements:
• Setup world class 32,000 SQF facility in a month and a half to house 2 million units of product for quick order turnaround into to the US market.

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LOVE VIGILANTES LLC, LOS ANGELES, CA- March 2018 – July 2019
Design, production, management and distribution house for luxury and streetwear labels. Brands managed, X Karla, Drew (Justin Bieber), Rumble Boxing and 100 Thieves.

Handled long-range planning, global product management, strategic workflows, and best business practices. Managed the finance, warehouse, shipping, production, logistics (domestic and international), E-
commerce departments through cross-functional internal strategy implementation, budgets and timelines, strategic planning, cash flow forecasting and resource allocation while providing company performance updates to senior management (SB Projects).
Key Achievements:
• Substantially reduced operational overheads and optimized processes by restructuring the company (outsourced warehouse function to a 3PL partner facilitating laser focus on key areas of the business).

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Vice President Operations

BLANK GENERATION/IRON FIST INTERNATIONAL, LOS ANGELES, CA- March 2015 – February 2018
Men’s and ladies clothing brand with private label division (Nasty Gal, Urban Outfitters, Mod Cloth, Dolls Kill and Hot Topic) distributed world-wide through a vertical distribution model with a vertical e-commerce revenue stream. Brands included Iron Fist, Kill City, Lip Service, 24HRS, Widow.

 Provided executive leadership for a niche-clothing manufacturer with 3 international distribution divisions. Led operations and strategic direction with full responsibility for bottom line factors, including long-range planning, global product management, strategic workflow, staffing and best business practices. Managed the finance, warehouse, shipping, production, logistics, E-commerce, sales, design and development, marketing, social media and art departments through cross-functional internal strategy implementation, budgets and timelines, strategic planning, cash flow forecasting and resource allocation while providing company performance updates with the CEO and Board of Directors.
Key Achievements:
• Streamlined domestic and international operations and processes from the US head office through integrated software and reporting tools. Facilitated the rollout of the ERP/PLM system throughout the company servicing domestic and new international distributions including their respective E Commerce platforms.
• Streamlined the companies funding requirements through the identification, negotiation and management of a full-service factoring, purchase order funding facility.


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Vice President- Operations

BLANK GENERATION/IRON FIST INTERNATIONAL, LOS ANGELES, CA- February 2012 – March 2015
Men’s and ladies clothing brand with private label division (Urban Outfitters, Mod Cloth, Dolls Kill and Hot Topic) distributed world wide through a vertical distribution model with a vertical e-commerce revenue stream.

Managed factory relationships and long-term factory development, day- to-day interface with the factories, supported product development efforts to maximize sales potential and meet budget goals with an emphasis on gross margin, ensured that lead times were tracked and managed critical path to meet customer delivery. Worked with design and purchasing to develop the production development process, tracking and reporting on time production, quality, vendor compliance and costing, price negotiations, delivery and lead-time issues with suppliers.
Key Achievements:
• Promoted to VP of Operations to manage, streamline company and eradicate the cross-functional issues.

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Senior Production and Logistics Manager

LOVE VIGILANTES, DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA- November 2007 - January 2012
South African Distribution Company distributing the Iron Fist men’s and ladies apparel brand as well as the South Africa’s first local skateboard brand in South Africa.
Managed the product development, importation, sales, distribution (from production through to delivery at a retail level), marketing, budget, capital needs, advertising and promotional initiatives of the Iron Fist apparel brand in South Africa. Worked closely with cross-functional team members to set goals related to revenue, gross margin, profit, and channel penetration, sales targets and achieving strategic marketing goals. Developed, communicated and implemented the marketing, promotion and advertising strategies. Oversaw and managed the Iron Fist skateboard team. Formulated, created, implemented and oversaw the online store and marketing initiatives in South Africa. Created and administered the retail merchandising, in-store marketing and point of sale initiatives with concept stores and retailers. Managed the product licensing process.
Key Achievements:
• Used marketing, business management and development skill set to double the new distribution company’s revenue in a space of two years while in the height of the recent economic recession.
• Formulated, created, implemented and oversaw the online store and marketing initiatives in South Africa. One of the first brands in South Africa to do so.
• Conceptualized, planned and rolled out 4 Iron Fist and Iron Fist Ink Retail Concept stores and fulfilled the Executive partner position.

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Managing Director/Co Owner-Apparel & Skateboard Distribution Company

•• Managed the Iron Fist apparel brand in South Africa.
• Developed the ideal product offering and product pricing (Wholesale and Retail) for the South African market.
• Worked closely with cross-functional team members to set goals related to revenue, gross margin, profit, and channel penetration.
• Developed, communicated and implemented the marketing, promotion and advertising strategies for Iron Fist apparel in South Africa.
• Product Management: Worked closely with Iron Fist International to define the appropriate product segmentation, product offering for the South African market to expand distribution and drive revenue.
• Developed and communicated strategies needed to have the right product, in the right quantity in the right place at the right time.
• Managed inventory levels, dealt with overstock and obsolete products to an agreed upon level.
• Communicated with and managed suppliers to bring product in on time, with quality and in budget or led the effective countermeasure i

General Manager

• Developed, orchestrated and executed the comprehensive marketing plans for Session Skateboarding, Stage Music and Amped Surfing Magazines, and liaised with management teams and partners for sign-off on product vision, strategy and business goals.
• Led team meetings to ensure PR, operations, trade marketing and social heads were aligned with the marketing plans.
• Managed creative development with agencies and ensured campaign messaging aligned with the overall brand strategy.
• Developed digital and social media briefs and then provided analysis and evaluations of the plans and data provided by agencies.
• Maintained deliverable dates and accountable for timely delivery of materials.
• Monitored agreed to marketing expenditures throughout the cycle and responsible for
complete budgetary management.
• Established and nurtured relationships with partners, and external agencies.
• Develop and execute overall brand marketing strategy for Session Skateboarding, Stage Music
and Amped Surf

Sales and Marketing Manager. (Session Skateboarding, Stage Music and Amped Surfing Magazines)

• Generated, implemented and managed the 10Net/NetIQ Systems and Security software marketing strategy for Sub Saharan Africa.
• Designed and oversaw the delivery of the product marketing literature.
• Developed, implemented and oversaw the product's advertising and promotional
activities.
• Designed, implemented and managed the DRS Intranet, DRS.co.za and 10Net Websites.
• Managed the Net IQ Co-Operative marketing program in South Africa.
• Developed and maintained relationships with agencies responsible for the execution of
the brand marketing communications plans.
• Managed and controlled the marketing budgets.
• Conducted various market research initiatives, both formal and informal.
• Managed market and competitor intelligence initiatives.
• Presented the annual marketing strategies performance analysis to the senior and
executive management team.
• Webtrends Analytics brand manager.
• Implemented and managed the Webtrends 7 marketing strategy in Sub Saharan Africa
and was the rese

Marketing Manager and Webtrends Brand Manager

• Processed and prepared legal contracts for products (Theatrical Products, TV Series, Made for TV movies etc.,) licensed to various broadcasters in the Nordic, Malta, Italian and Baltic regions.
• Supported the sales department on product related issues such as broadcast rights in particular regions.
• Processed the contract paperwork for the Disney legal department.
• Reviewed and validated agreements entered into proprietary systems.
• Involved in the design, testing and implementation of the Zeus project. The consolidation of 85 software packages into one centralized web based tool.


Administrative Coordinator -Walt Disney TV International

• Supported account team leads to execute any/all key priorities and all initiatives for clients.
• Delivered opportunities, partnerships and tactics for software development that delivered
against client business objectives.
• Developed strategies and authored briefs that solved client business challenges.
• Created presentations and white papers that effectively sold ideas and concepts in the
software development sphere.
• Provided strategic insight on existing campaigns and projects, making suggestions for
optimization of resources for increased performance.
• Monitored competitive activities and provided insights about marketplace on a regular basis
to clients.
• Lead execution and project management of key programs developed on behalf of client
including development of content/platform, budget tracking, and associated items.
• Designed and oversaw the delivery of the various marketing literature.
• Developed, implemented and oversaw the advertising and promotional activities.
• Ge

Marketing Executive

 Acted as a business resource, on behalf of the marketing team, for technology projects such as training of staff/Clients on the new products that were acquired.
• Assisted in company-wide functions, including client management, office support, creative development, planning, research, accounting, and project management.
• Assisted with new ideas and strategies for business development.
• Designed and wrote marketing plans/briefs outlining specific marketing activities to support
business, sales, and marketing initiatives and executing these plans for Dr Solomon’s anti-virus
software, Ontrack and Novastor in South Africa.
• Promotions and dealer events/seminars.
• Product advertising. Agency and publication negotiations to secure prime Ad space and
relevant advertorial placements while reducing ad spend where applicable.
• Updated international suppliers on the marketing/advertising programs progress for
their respective brands.
• Software installations at client's site's.
• Telephonic

Marketing Assistant/Technical Support

• Acted as a business resource, on behalf of the marketing team, for technology projects such as training of staff/Clients on the new products that were acquired.
• Assisted in company-wide functions, including client management, office support, creative development, planning, research, accounting, and project management.
• Assisted with new ideas and strategies for business development.
• Designed and wrote marketing plans/briefs outlining specific marketing activities to support
business, sales, and marketing initiatives and executing these plans.
• Promotions and dealer events/seminars.
• Product advertising. Agency and publication negotiations to secure prime Ad space and relevant advertorial placements while reducing ad spend where applicable.
• Updated international suppliers on the marketing/advertising programs progress for
their respective brands.
• Managed day-to-day activity of ongoing marketing programs such as the Co-operative
advertising/marketing scheme and claims.

Marketing Assistant

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PREPARED BLANKS

LOVE VIGILANTES LLC

Blank Generation

BLANK GENERATION

LOVE VIGILANTES DBA IRON FIST SOUTH AFRICA

MATT BLACK FUTURE FASHIONS

REPLAY ITV MEDIA, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

10NET ICT SOLUTIONS/ DYNAMIC RECOVERY SERVICES, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

WALT DISNEY TV INTERNATIONAL, LONDON, UK

SWIFT SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, LONDON, UK

DYNAMIC RECOVERY SERVICES. (DR SOLOMON’S ANTI-VIRUS DISTRIBUTOR) AND NETWORK ASSOCIATES PREMIER PARTNER, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

SUPER DIAMOND COMPUTERS, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

INSTITUTE OF MARKETING MANAGEMENT.