Private southern California family office managing value add real estate investment portfolio including property in Office, Retail, and Multi Family.
Design and Development Director 2017- Present
Delivered the FLOW 50,000 Sqft Creative office renovation 25% below all of our other bids by partnering with D and H and requiring a cost plus purchasing structure.
Increased leasing velocity after completion of FLOW renovation by 13.33% and enabled rent growth of 17% Year over Year. Building was quickly passed over by the leasing community in the submarket previous to the renovation.
Built lifestyle branding for FLOW based on the buildings wellness mission that we introduced as the personality of the reposition.
Source all acquisitions and lead development of creative business plans.
US Made lifestyle apparel brand blending comfort with versatility. Distributed in premium US and International Department Stores.
COO and Head Product Designer : 2013-2017
Implemented supply chain system that enforced strict quality guidelines, production timeline, and factory procurement process. Resulted in 12% decrease in defect rate and eliminated late deliveries to major department stores.
Cut Development costs by 75% via streamlined process that employed strategic fabric development, dyeing development, and digital base pattern system.
Decreased seasonal overstock by 20% by using data based insights for product development and inventory management.
Maintained a 3% eCommerce return ratio in a industry that is deflated by 20-40% return ratio
Restructured purchasing strategy by focusing on inventory versatitlity and data driven forecasting which lead company to profitability.
A backpack company that was built with the goal of enhancing the educational experience of the underserved youth in America. Proceeds from backpack purchases supported the "Get To Give" program which provided students with backpacks, supplies, and after school tutoring.
Founder and Captain: 2009-2013
Created business plan and raised capital to fund early stage growth of company.
Built a team of designers, salesman , and marketers to take product from concept to market.
Managed entire supply chain from material sourcing through overseas production and distribution.
Conducted In depth market studies to understand the needs of college students and develop a feature rich bag that was aethetically identifiable amongst the sea of other designs.
Developed a new approach to giving back to the underserved designed around earning rather than misconceived giving.