Andrew Rudnick

About Andrew Rudnick

I am a founder and operator currently serving as Chief Operating Officer of Katia Designs, a women-led jewelry and accessories brand generating $10M+ in annual revenue across e-commerce and wholesale channels.At Katia Designs, I oversee operations, infrastructure, and growth strategy, with a focus on:Wholesale expansion and national account developmentPhysical retail strategy, including mall kiosks and retail rolloutOrganizational design, hiring, and performance managementCross-functional execution across marketing, fulfillment, and customer experienceMy role is highly hands-on and P&L driven, centered on building scalable systems, improving operational discipline, and supporting profitable growth while protecting brand integrity.Prior to Katia Designs, I founded The Matzoball in 1987, which became the longest-running and most recognized Jewish singles event platform in the world. Over nearly four decades, I built and operated live consumer experiences across major U.S. cities, consistently attracting high-intent audiences at scale.That background in live events, community-building, and consumer engagement continues to inform my approach to retail, brand experience, and customer acquisition today.

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   Katia Designs LLC

   Dec 2021 — Present · Boca Raton, FL, US

   COO of a $10M+ consumer brand • Oversaw wholesale expansion, operations, and growth infrastructure • Built scalable systems to support multi-channel distribution

Education

• Boston University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

  1982 — 1986

Skills

• Entrepreneurship
• E-Commerce
• Marketing Communications
• Online Marketing
• Start-Ups
• Event Management
• Brand Development
• Advertising
• Building High Performance Sales Teams
• Brand Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Aesthetics
• Business Acquisition
• Marketing
• Telemarketing
• Cosmetics
• Market Research
• Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Email Marketing
• Brand Developement
• Leadership
• Sales
• Online Advertising
• Organizational Development
• Web Marketing
• Training
• New Business Development
• Social Networking
• Lead Generation
• Multi-Unit
• Turnaround Experience
• Marketing Research
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Social Media