Dani Andrew

About Dani Andrew

My name is Dani (Ruffolo) Andrew, and I have a passion for innovation. In the…

Experience

1. Founder & President

   Handy Hats

   Sep 2016 — Present · Dayton, OH, US

   Founded entrepreneurial business in 2016 which features hats with patented hidden pockets-Received official Patent registration from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in 2021-Named to Dayton Business Journal\'s \"Start-ups to Watch\" in 2020 & 2021-Named to Dayton Business Journal\'s 40 Under 40 Class of 2020-Won the 2019 Flyer Pitch International Business Plan Competition -1st Place Winner-Achieved sales growth in each of the first 5 years via omnichannel distribution including Web, Etsy, wholesale, business-to-business, and brick & mortar retail customers-Designed & developed e-commerce website & Etsy storefront-Manage financials, marketing, channel sales, social media, & ongoing supply chain/product delivery-Create content & engage target customers via social media (Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube)-Featured Student in national marketing campaign for UD’s Entrepreneurship Program including a “founder’s story” video and article on the University’s website, President’s blog, social media channels, campus billboards, Dayton Daily News, University recruiting & marketing materials, and in Entrepreneur Magazine.

Education

• University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2022 — 2024

• University of Dayton

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.S.)

  2015 — 2019

Skills

• Digital Marketing
• Hardworking
• Microsoft Office
• Computer Proficiency
• Marketing
• Employee Relations
• Public Speaking
• Team Leadership
• Time Management
• Cooperation
• Social Media
• Optimistic Manner
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Organization Skills
• Priority Management
• Customer Service
• Expert Determination
• Event Planning