T. Strong
Founder | CEO | Strategic Retail Operations Executive | P&L Optimization & Luxury Concession Negotiation | Brand & Local Loyalty Integration
- Role
- Co-founder CEO at Dirty Soles Footwear Group, Llc
- Location
- Newark, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About T. Strong
Seasoned executive with a 20-year foundation in corporate leadership, uniquely blended…
Experience
Co-founder CEO
Dirty Soles Footwear Group, Llc
Jan 2017 — Present · Newark, NJ, US
Co-Founder|Semi-Retired|(Transitioning from Operations/Potential Relocation)Lead all strategic, operational, and P&L oversight for a multi-location, ACDBE-certified retail group.Spearhead high-stakes contract negotiation and acquisition for major airport concessions, including securing and managing partnerships with The Port Authority of NY & NJ and corporate Joint Ventures.Established and continually scale an enterprise that integrates commerce with community focus to drive brand advocacy and secure local market share.Manages complex, global supply chain operations by directing footwear manufacturing and quality assurance initiatives through international factory partnerships.Provides specialized B2B consulting services encompassing professional team building, business process efficiency, and customized educational instruction to external clients.
Education
Rutgers Business School
Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development ASCEND Program, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Seton Hall University
Master of Arts - MA, Diplomacy & International Relations
2026
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Marketing
1992 — 1997
Skills
- Advertising
- Magazines
- Merchandising
- Social Networking
- Social Media Marketing
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Blogging
- Video
- Marketing
- Social Media
- Event Management
- Writing
- Television
- Public Relations
- Event Planning
- Special Events
- Fashion
- Marketing Strategy
- Creative Direction
- Public Speaking
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