Mona Hirson

About Mona Hirson

I have enhanced my resume and am successfully transitioning to the not for profit arena. My current work as a mindfulness teacher, President of the WA managing volunteers and outside grants, I am excited to lead a truly change based affiliate in Michigan.As an accomplished leader with extensive consumer product experience, I have led businesses ranging from $7 million to $100 million. Also International brand expansion focused in Europe, Moscow, Middle East. Product expertise in Handbags, Jewelry,Accessories, and all Home categories. Ability to work directly with iconic designers and interface them into their company effectively, while providing maximum product & profitability in a timely manner.Specialties: Experience in luxury, department store, mass wholesaling, retail and e-commerce, store implementation, brand expansion, retailing, merchandising, brand development, creative and design, product development, costing, planning and allocation, marketing and visual, direct mail. Strengths in focused merchandising, teambuilding/leadership, strategic and creative thinking, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, financial accountability.

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Gratiot Emergency Housing Corporation

   Nov 2022 — Present · US

   Expanding my Not for Profit roles as Director for Gratiot Emergency Housing Corp. Lead Board involvement and vibrancy for assisting clients in avoiding homelessness. Securing multiple Grants and outside funding.

Education

• University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Skills

• Product Development
• Leadership
• Department Stores
• Retail
• Marketing
• Trend Analysis
• Brand Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Brand Extensions
• Management
• Team Building
• Global Sourcing
• Luxury Goods
• Business Planning
• Advertising
• Financial Accounting
• Analytical Skills
• Social Skills
• Brand Development
• Fashion
• Consumer Products
• Luxury
• Sales
• Wholesale
• Negotiation
• Merchandising
• Target Costing
• Forecasting