David Ritchie: Co-Owner in Long Beach, CA
David Ritchie

Co-Owner
Long Beach | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Coffee
Comics
Skateboards
Grandmother stover's
Industries
Skate
Work experience
Secret Headquarters
Co-Owner | 08/2005 - Current
* Co-founding a successful venture encompassing a comic book shop, art gallery, and independent publishing house
* Spearheading collaborative efforts with business partner to curate a diverse range of branded products
* Skillfully overseeing the sourcing and production processes of all branded merchandise
* Efficiently coordinating and executing engaging art openings and events
* Actively collaborating with talented artists to conceptualize and produce an array of compelling publications
* Co-founding a successful venture encompassing a comic book shop, art gallery, and independent publishing house
* Spearheading collaborative efforts with business partner to curate a diverse range of branded products
* Skillfully overseeing the sourcing and production processes of all branded merchandise
* Efficiently coordinating and executing engaging art openings and events
* Actively collaborating with talented artists to conceptualize and produce an array of compelling publications
Rubbish Rubbish
Owner | 01/2012 - Current
* Oversaw and effectively managed in-house skateboard silkscreen production
* Successfully coordinated and supervised outsourced hard goods production
* Demonstrated expertise in product creation, sourcing, and development across diverse product categories
* Recruited and skillfully managed a team of freelance designers
* Actively traveled overseas to meticulously source, develop, and maintain quality control for products
* Fostered and maintained strong vendor relationships
* Collaborated closely with vendors to achieve target margins
Santa Monica Airlines
Product Creation | 01/2017 - 02/2023
* Efficiently liaised with vendors to ensure impeccable quality standards and timely production delivery
* Managed diverse production orders to optimize operational efficiency
* Collaborated with brand stakeholders to craft and curate seasonal product assortment
* Demonstrated expertise in developing and sourcing hardgoods to meet brand standards
* Skillfully negotiated with vendors, securing favorable terms to achieve target margins
* Successfully drove sales through strategic initiatives and calculated marketing efforts
Prime Wood Products, INC
General Manager | 01/2005 - 01/2009
* Oversaw the comprehensive management of skateboard production, maintaining high-quality standards and meeting production targets within defined timelines
* Developed and implemented innovative pricing and sales strategies, resulting in substantial revenue growth and market expansion
* Proactively recruited and skillfully managed a team of highly talented freelance designers, fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment
* Spearheaded the management of key accounts, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and cultivating long-term business relationships

Dwindle Distribution
Brand Manager | 01/2001 - 01/2003
* Creation of marketing campaign and seasonal catalogs
* Product creation for POP items (inception - production)
* Team Management
* Recruit and manage freelance designers
* Management/coordination of promotional events
* Management/coordination of trade shows
* Product placement
* Maintain international distributor relations
* Conduct market research analysis