Kim Parker

About Kim Parker

I’ve spent my career working at the intersections of strategy, leadership, and growth…

Experience

1. Partner and Managing Director

   Meriwether Group

   Mar 2020 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Our clients call us advisors, mentors, guides and friends. We’re a team of seasoned entrepreneurs, founders and operators from some of the world’s most recognized brands.We recognize success has different meaning for everyone and can’t always be defined up front. It’s our job to help your brand realize its potential. That can take the form of brand extensions,a revised product strategy, a retail rollout, a defined exit strategy, or simply renewed energy brought on by a sharper focus and new connections. Whatever the path, our holistic approach accelerates your brand, while honoring your intention and values. We know from experience the right step forward is not always the solution most visible on the surface. We use a whole mind approach, applying intuitive analytics to break through obstacles for growth. Learn how we can guide you to the next level on your entrepreneurial journey.

Education

• Oregon State University

  Bachelor's degree, Sociology, Psychology, Women's Studies

• Portland State University

  Business Analysis Certificate

  2012 — 2012

Skills

• Apparel
• Team Leadership
• Human Resources
• Marketing
• Sales
• Wholesale
• Product Marketing
• Merchandising
• Retail
• Sales Management
• Trend
• Training
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Sportswear
• Marketing Strategy
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Leadership
• Product Development
• Fashion
• Sourcing
• Trend Analysis
• Footwear
• Business Development
• Strategic Planning
• Brand Development
• Visual Merchandising
• Product Management
• Sporting Goods
• Management
• Customer Insight
• Coaching
• Competitive Analysis
• Creative Direction