Dilnessa Gashaye
Strategic Capital Advisor | Silent Partner, Catbird NYC | Jewelry Supply Chain & Ethical Sourcing Advocate
- Role
- Strategic Capital Advisor & Silent Partner at Catbird NYC
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Strategic Capital Advisor & Silent Partner
Apr 2010 — Present · Brooklyn, NY, US
From 2010 to 2013, I served as a Strategic Capital Advisor and silent partner during Catbird NYC’s early transformation from boutique retailer to vertically integrated jewelry house. My involvement centered on capital support, supply chain formation, and sustainable sourcing guidance.Key contributions during this period included:• Advising on the establishment of Catbird’s wedding line and related production workflows • Supporting the shift to 100% recycled gold sourcing and building early supplier partnerships • Assisting in the site evaluation and studio build-out planning at the Brooklyn Navy YardSince 2013, I have remained a non-operational equity holder, maintaining long-term support for the brand’s sustainable growth mission and ethical production philosophy.
Education
Independent Curriculum – Strategy & Supply Chain
Non-Degree Coursework (Self-Directed)
2008 — 2009
Kent State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA
1998 — 2002
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