Marie Arlet

Experience

1. COO Co-founder

   Somebody

   Dec 2016 — Present · Brooklyn, NY, US

   Launched a skincare brand into national retail, including 400+ doors at Whole Foods, achieving widespread market presence.• Managed a team of 90+ sales representatives across the country, driving sales growth and expanding market reach.• Oversaw a $3 million+ sales channel for a beauty brand in North America, spanning retail doors in the US.• Directed all operations, customer support functions, and a dedicated support team to ensure operational excellence.• Attended major industry trade shows, representing the brand and establishing crucial partnerships to boost visibility and revenue.• Developed and executed demand planning strategies, optimizing inventory management and minimizing product shortages.• Forged strategic partnerships with prominent North American retail partners, including Urban Outfitters, Whole Foods, Paper Source, Uncommon Goods, and others.• Collaborated closely with the Chief Creative Officer (CCO) to drive brand enhancement, encompassing packaging designs, website layouts, lookbooks, social media management, and advertising campaigns, resulting in an elevated brand identity and increased customer engagement.

Education

• Virginia Commonwealth University

  BFA, Fashion Design

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Styling
• Italian Languages
• Trend Forecasting
• Imagination
• Cooking
• Fashion Design
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Creative Writing
• Tennis
• French Language
• Team Leadership
• Drawing
• Social Media
• Technical Flats
• Illustrator
• Fashion Shows
• Photoshop
• Fashion Writing
• Textiles
• Fashion
• Pattern Making
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Sketching
• Sewing
• Pattern
• Printmaking
• Mood Boards
• Pottery
• Draping
• Creativity