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Maine Center for EntrepreneursOperations Manager
Jul. 2022Portland, Maine, United States
Minneapolis College of Art and DesignAdjunct Professor
Jun. 2013 - Jan. 2014Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaTaught “Advertising for the Retail Environment,” and created coursework content, assigned readings and created a syllabus for the class. Lectured on history of retail advertising in the United States. Led group discussions about advertising and retail and encouraged students to think beyond the confines of “what is now” in the retail environment.
Neon Esquire, LLCAttorney & Owner
Jan. 2013 - Aug. 2021Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaStrategize with inventors, entrepreneurs, fashion, beauty, artistic, and other creative clients on business, financial, and legal options for their brands or companies. Establish client IP rights by filing for copyright and trademark protection. Manage and maintain client IP portfolios via monthly status reports and advisory letters. Protect client IP rights via enforcement efforts against potential infringers. Transfer client IP interests by negotiating terms and drafting licensing agreements or assignments. Defend trademark clients via office action responses, opposition letters and assisting outside counsel with trademark litigation matters. Draft contracts for client use with various business contacts and matters. Mediate and resolve client disputes with opposing parties. Negotiate settlement terms and agreements on client's behalf. Guide brands on laws and regulations impacting their business. Provide multi-faceted representation for legal clients to facilitate their innovative work. Help brands become companies and guide them through the entity formation and filing process. Develop sound business plans and best practice methods for clients and their business. Remain current with regulatory procedures to ensure clients are not only compliant in their social media posts and blogs, but also protected against bad press and potential lawsuits. Guide brands in creative direction, event execution, product selection and public relations.
MNfashionExecutive Director
May. 2012 - Sep. 2014Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaSupervised progress on the various initiatives of MNfashion as well as all departmental operations such as finance, sponsorships and events. Developed organizational and financial plans with directors and executed these plans and policies. Planned and produced MNfashion’s local high profile events: The Shows, Emerging Designer’s Showcase, Red Dress Event and Voltage. Retained official records and documents, and ensured compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Developed new and maintained existing business partnerships on with pertinent industry groups, local businesses, national sponsors, local press and media etc. Conducted official correspondence and executed legal documents. Directed departments on ways to proceed with complex projects that include entering into and drafting contracts, negotiations with vendors, best practice methods etc. Advocated on MNfashion’s behalf with key audiences and the community to raise funds, plan benefits and acquire sponsorship support.
William Mitchell College of LawResearch Assistant for Professor Kenneth L. Port, Director, Intellectual Property Institute
Jan. 2012 - May. 2012St. Paul, MN.Assisted in the writing and editing of the subsequent work produced “A Case Against the ACTA” by Kenneth L. Port. Cardozo Law Review selected “A Case Against the ACTA” for publication. The article was published in February 2012 and the citation is 33 Cardozo L. Rev. 1131.
ZaleFinancial Planner, Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Mar. 2005 - Apr. 2006Irving, TexasPerformed all financial planning and inventory management of the $21.3 million dollar Semi Precious Stone, Gold, and Silver departments for Zale Corporation’s high-end jewelry subsidiary. Developed distribution strategies of goods for 73 stores. Provided financial reporting and trend forecasts for the company, Director of Planning and vendors. Monitored stock levels to determine at risk inventory and markdowns.
Neiman MarcusAssistant Buyer / Financial Planner
Sep. 2002 - Mar. 2005Dallas/Fort Worth AreaCommunicated daily with 40 vendors, supplying them with various sales reports, budgets, orders, shipping information and company trend directives among other business elements. Assisted 35 stores with product information, sales, specific needs and acted as a vendor liaison. Executed marketing events and advertising by coordinating buying office, stores and vendors. Recapped and analyzed sales trends for the Executive Vice President, Buyer, vendors and stores. Assisted Buyer in analyzing business and made suggestions as how to achieve sales, proper inventory, and gross margin plans. Selected product, created orders and identified fashion trends at market. Wrote strategic plans, budgets, and recaps at the seasonal, monthly, store, and vendor levels.
JCPenneyAllocation Analyst
Apr. 2002 - Sep. 2002Plano, TexasMaintained store inventory levels of junior sportswear merchandise, a $200 million dollar business, through analysis of sales data and market trends. Allocated fashion items at the SKU level based on store characteristics such as climate, geography, and marketing.
TalbotsMerchandise Distributor
Mar. 2001 - Apr. 2002Hingham, MAAllocated and replenished goods for the fashion accessory, handbag, and gift divisions for 478 stores nationwide, a $35 million dollar business. Developed distribution strategies and allocated individual merchandise receipts to stores at the style, color, and size level consistent with store level needs and sales performance.
kate spadeRetail Sales
Jan. 2000 - Jan. 2001Boston, MA
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