Beau Brown: General Manager in Long Beach, CA

• Develop strategies to improve and develop international exports and imports of the client company • Provide services for companies with export needs to find customers in the global market, establish and develop basic processes for selling products and services • Provide consultancy on international business development and marketing issues • Analyze globally demanded goods and services • Compare the product range of the evolving company with the products of competitors and global trends • Provide control and consultancy services regarding the documentation processes required in the export and import phase, customs, and transportation processes • Advise companies on compliance with legal regulations regulating import and export

(2020-Present) The Black Hill Alliance is a consulting service targeting the Action Sports/Lifestyle Industries working primarily in Sales, Product Development and Marketing with an expertise in International Business Development. * Responsible for the creation and implementation of Sales and Marketing strategies for Action Sports/Lifestyle brands and Women's specific sports organizations * Foster deep relationships with Clients world-wide * Create guidelines for Brand Management * Guide product development and production for sporting goods * Develop Athlete Management programs and handle contract negotiations * Develop strategic alliances for and between clients * Create matrixes for accurate valuation of ROI & ROO

DSM is a boardsports hard goods manufacturer focusing on private label branded goods. DSM's factory, Chop Chop Woodshop is one of the oldest and most well-respected boardsports factories. * Responsible for the growth, health & profitability of the Division * Successfully achieved double-digit growth (FY 2018 11% growth, FY 2019 14% growth, 3% margin increase). * Analyze and identify opportunities to secure new businesses to optimize profit and increase revenue * Responsible for Quarterly and Yearly financial reporting against forecast for auditors * Oversaw a team of 3-5 direct reports at any given time and manage remote staff in Europe and Asia * Built book of business with clients on 5 continents * Created product offerings & new programs to increase customer base and revenue * Liaise between the Client Stakeholder and key departments to ensure product & service satisfaction Lucky 13 Apparel, Santa Ana, CA International Sales Manager Lucky 13 is an Apparel brand, catering primarily to the Active Lifestyle & Powersports communities * Responsible for identifying & growing business with Retailers & Wholesale Distributors * Responsible for Key Accounts both domestic and international * Developed long-term contract agreements * Managed & attended trade shows domestically & internationally including MAGIC in Las Vegas World Industries, Costa Mesa, CA Global Sales Manager - Core Footwear & Hardgoods Division World Industries is a Legacy skateboard, footwear & accessories brand. * Responsible for growth of the Core Division of hard goods & footwear Internationally * Responsible for Bottom Line profitability * Manage and oversee 4-6 in-house staff and 12 outside reps * Work closely with Key Retailers & International Distributors to ensure correct product mix; brand representation * Oversee hard goods product line plan & production Sole Technology, Inc., Lake Forest, CA Teams & Promotions Division Manager Leading footwear manufacturer in the Active Lifestyle market * Responsible for the overall development, activation and management of the Teams & Promotions Department (including over 150 high profile athletes) * Contract negotiations, team rider strategies, valuation of editorial coverage of all Sport categories * Develop and manage multi-million-dollar marketing budget for Sole Technology's top brands * Direct management of events & promotions from concept to fruition, negotiation of sponsorship fees, activation, creation of metrics and tracking ROI * Implement and manage the relationship between Sole Technology & the City of Lake Forest, one of the first Public-Private Partnerships of its kind * Raise valuation of endemic editorial print coverage of etnies & Thirtytwo brand athletes to $9 million annually

“DSM” is a skateboard hardgoods Manufacturer focusing on Private Label branded goods. DSM’s factory, Chop Chop woodshop is one of the oldest and most well-respected skateboard factories. Responsibilities/achievements included: • Responsibility for the growth, health & profitability of the Division o Attained double-digit growth in revenue and margin the last two years o Oversaw COGS to ensure Division profitability o Evaluated & revised product offering mix to maximize profitability o Critical Quarterly and Yearly financial reporting • Develop and lead the direction of the division o Developed and instituted Best Practices for both Company & Client o Managed remote staff in Europe & Asia o Created product offerings & new programs which increased customer (growth???) • Liaise between the Client Stakeholder and key Depts to ensure product & service satisfaction o Led line creation to line up with sales & marketing requirements o Guided Clients’ Art, Production & Logistics Depts on line concepts/creation • Lead Manufacturing efforts to bring Clients’ vision to fruition o Product & Design oversight to ensure manufacturing compatibility o New product development to ensure Industry-leading capabilities o Factory production & QC/QA on-premise inspections o Oversight to ensure Factory has up-to-date Certifications

World Industries is a Legacy skateboard, footwear & accessories brand. ● Responsible for growth of the Core Division of hard goods & footwear Internationally ● Responsible for Bottom Line profitability ● Manage and oversee 4-6 in-house staff and 12 outside reps ● Work closely with Key Retailers & International Distributors to ensure correct product mix; brand representation ● Oversee hard goods product line plan & production

Leading footwear manufacturer in the Active Lifestyle market ● Responsible for the overall development, activation and management of the Teams & Promotions Department (including over 150 high profile athletes) ● Contract negotiations, team rider strategies, valuation of editorial coverage of all Sport categories ● Develop and manage multi-million-dollar marketing budget for Sole Technology’s top brands ● Direct management of events & promotions from concept to fruition, negotiation of sponsorship fees, activation, creation of metrics and tracking ROI ● Implement and manage the relationship between Sole Technology & the City of Lake Forest, one of the first Public-Private Partnerships of its kind ● Raise valuation of endemic editorial print coverage of etnies & Thirtytwo brand athletes to $9 million annually