Bradford O'Brien: Sr. Director, North America, Kat Von D Beauty in San Francisco, CA
Bradford O'Brien

Sr. Director, North America, Kat Von D Beauty
San Francisco | United States
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LVMH
Sr. Director, North America, Kat Von D Beauty | 10/2018 - Current
• Drive sales and brand vision in Sephora North America and Brazil, maintaining top 10 rank after 10 years on the market
• Own half of worldwide business with responsibility for retail, wholesale, and pro t delivery
• Lead the development and implementation of 360-degree activations for all launches while ensuring core portfolio health
• Leverage retailer relationships to maximize launches: e.g., Go Big Or Go Home Mascara +120% to budget
• Manage a team of ve across two continents, foster cross-functional partnerships in global hub and abroad
Coty, New York City
Calvin Klein Fragrances
Director, Global Marketing | 04/2017 - 09/2018
• Led global marketing strategy, 360 support, and innovation for entire portfolio: CK One, Euphoria, Eternity, and Obsessed
• Collaborated with fashion house under the direction of Raf Simmons to reestablish brand in the fashion and beauty world
• Ran in total over 50% of the worldwide business for Calvin Klein fragrances
L'Oréal USA, New York City
Assistant Vice President, Global Marketing, Ralph Lauren Fragrances | 03/2011 - 02/2017
• Promoted in 2014 from Director to AVP, responsible for three categories: women's, ultra-luxe, and retail marketing
• Successfully launched Ralph Lauren Collection, reestablished Romance as a top 15 brand, and conceptualized newness
Roll International
Brand Manager, FIJI Water | 10/2009 - 02/2011
Managed brand marketing strategy for #1 premium bottled water in the U.S., focusing on consumer-facing initiatives
Shiseido
Brand Manager, Joico | 01/2009 - 09/2009
Launched Clinicure Botanical Thinning Hair Solutions, taking product portfolio from concept to market in six months
L'Oréal USA, New York City
Manager, Global Marketing, Redken and Matrix | 10/2005 - 09/2008
Responsible for global branding and product portfolio for the styling category of two top global hair care brands
Ramshackle Skyline
Owner, Designer | 09/2005 - 09/2008
Designed and operated T shirt line targeting 18- to 24-year-old men, distributed online and in brick & mortar retailers
The Alès Groupe USA, New York City
Assistant Marketing Manager | 12/2002 - 09/2005
Education history
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Arts | 2000 - 2001
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