Danielle Dain: Private Chef in Ventura, CA

Culinary trained, working on various Motor Yachts since 2020. Created personalized meals for high end clients based on dietary preferences and restrictions, resulting in 30% increase in owner satisfaction. Provide superior service at all times, while maintaining all Food Preparation & Presentation, Inventory Control, Menu Development, Safety & Sanitation, Food & Labor Cost Control, Customer Satisfaction & Quality Control. Manage budgets ranging from $5000 -$40,000+ for 50+ guests.

Wholesale Sales Manager, specializing in both national and international department stores, chain, off price and online accounts, eg. Foot Action, Foot Locker, Zumiez, Tilly's, Lord and Taylor, Von Maur, Hudson's Bay, Bloomingdales, Dillards, Saks, Haute Look, Forever 21, Fashion Nova + more, grossing profits and growing revenue for brand by over 40% in first 6 months in role and 20% in each year to follow. Worked closely with buyers to ensure their on order reflects the best selection based on sales history and forecasted selling trends. Created and developed American Stitch's 'Ugly Christmas Sweater' Program, increasing our yearly sales over 1 million dollars in sales in 2016, and 2+ million dollars in 2018. Determined strategies to maximize sales growth and reduce inventory liability, saving the overall revenue 10% in loss a year. Analyzed weekly selling and stock levels for all accounts to maximize sales. Assessed open orders and product assortment vs selling over 3 years along with trends to maximize account growth and liabilities, increasing dormant accounts by 15%. Developed and implemented an aggressive sales and marketing campaign via social media which resulted in 20% increase in E-commerce sales. Responsible for all creative direction and product development within brand and in house team, as well as communicating that development with manufacturers and logistics team. Hired and managed team of 2-3 outside sales reps, adding 10% company revenue. . Led 30+ trade shows/sales conventions within 6+ years

Wholesale Sales Representative, specializing in department stores, chain, off price and online accounts, grossing profits and growing revenue for brand from approximately 1 million in sales in first year of existence, to over 14+ million dollars in 1st year of employment. Opened Saks Off Fifth, Bloomingdales Outlet, Lord & Taylor, Von Maur, Eastbay, FootAction.com, FootLocker.com, Neiman Marcus LC, and Tilly's in first year of business. Worked closely with buyers to ensure their on order reflects the best selection based on sales history and forecasted selling trends. Developed new line as an off shoot of AS, Uncle Ralph for select retailers, increasing revenue by 20%. Involved in all aspects of creation, from design, to production, manufacturing, shipping and sales. Launched private label division for target retailers, increasing overall business for the brand by an estimated 2 million dollars in sales, a year. Developed and managed all phases, from design concept through distribution. Sold programs with major department stores, chains, boutiques, online and off-price retailers.

Revamped e-mail marketing, implemented social media marketing, and improved company website with a specific goal of appealing to younger clientele, leading to a 15-20% increase in client base. Attend 2 trade shows twice per year to obtain new sourcing information, revitalize product offerings, and develop relationships with potential clientele. Contact an average of 50 customers 2-3 times per week to communicate order updates, coordinating with warehouse representatives daily to ensure products are completed correctly and within deadlines. Handle all customer relations, implementing post-sale collateral, and resolving customer issues in a timely manner, resulting in over 25% improvement in customer retention rates.

Developed profitable relationships with new and existing clients at a private investment firm, obtaining 5-12 accounts per year and increasing client base by 10%. Utilized TRIAD and other financial marketing companies that strategically research and analyze market trends on the NYSE and S&P 500 to gain business, financial growth, and open business to new territories and ideas. Researched potential clients to determine best communication and sales tactics. Identified and executed trading opportunities that became profitable in less than three months by performing extensive research to determine company viability prior to investment. Assessed trading risk for six-figure deals and transactions on and generated six-figure profits YTD.

Developed, marketed and executed events, incentive programs and exhibits for the preeminent trade event in the international fashion industry. Created and managed social media marketing campaigns on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook to maintain interest between bi-yearly events, driving pre-show excitement and participation. Worked on a team of 6 to develop marketing campaigns for each show, creating look books, show guides, and gift bags, and coordinating with magazines to design promotional articles, resulting in over 20% increase in brand participation and retention. Utilized Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Tumblr, email, and other Internet resources to maintain contact with vendors and retailers, ensuring weekly contact to obtain new brands and maintain existing customers. Trained 2 assistants and 15 interns on spreadsheets, budgets, marketing, and show procedures. Developed relationships with a roster of 50+ key street wear/men's brands. Tracked sales, social media & performance of street wear brands to discover new opportunities for future & retention brands, increasing retailer and brands presence at the show and improving leverage to invite other retailers.

Managed marketing campaigns for over 10 style segments and styled all new and existing in- house promos and shows on The Style Network, delivering increases in ratings and viewership. Partnered with various restaurants, entertainment stars, music artist advertisers, alcohol brands, and vendors in organizing up to 4 annual events for both networks. Promoted events through various media, including magazines, online web banners, billboards, bus stop advertisements, and trade magazines/papers, booking vendors, music acts, and speakers. Maintained relationships with a roster of 50+ key accounts, developing media relationships and responding to all press inquiries.

Collaborated with digital and online marketing departments to create over 15 targeted, situation-specific marketing programs for national advertisers such as Movado, St. John, Revlon and LVMH. Assisted with coordination and development of over 5 marketing events for Hachette Filipacchi Media, including Red Carpet, Fashion Week, Elle Girl and America's Top Model.