Cathie Underwood
Cathie Underwood
VP Licensing
Laguna Hills | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Jewelry making
Writing
Art
Public relations
International travel
Fashion business
Industries
Creative Agencies
Fashion
Lifestyle
Outdoor
Streetwear
Surf
Work experience
Seattle Pacific Industries, Inc. - UNIONBAY, HOWE, UNION JEANS, SERGIO VALENTE
VP Licensing | 04/1999 - Current
Recruited to build a global licensing division to bring new business development and brand extension to a successful apparel manufacturing and marketing company. This includes developing licensing strategy, new licensee and distributor identification, recruitment, contract negotiations, financial forecasting, budgeting and all aspects of brand management for the licensee and distributor networks created. This has resulted in continual brand expansion to new product categories and geographical territories while increasing sales and profitability of the division each year.
Seattle Pacific Industries, Inc. - UNIONBAY, HOWE, UNION JEANS, SERGIO VALENTE
VP Licensing | 04/1999 - Current
Recruited to build a global licensing division to bring new business development and brand extension to a successful apparel manufacturing and marketing company. This includes developing licensing strategy, new licensee and distributor identification, recruitment, contract negotiations, financial forecasting, budgeting and all aspects of brand management for the licensee and distributor networks created. This has resulted in continual brand expansion to new product categories and geographical territories while increasing sales and profitability of the division each year.
B.U.M. International, Inc. (b.u.m. equipment)
VP Licensing | 01/1994 - 01/1999
Directed world wide wholesale and retail licensing of the B.U.M. Equipment trademarks for upper tier only retail distribution. Increased licensing revenue by 30% in the first two years. In year three, licensed the entire brand category portfolio, including apparel, both domestically and internationally. Built brand equity and reduced company overhead through licensing. Later worked with C-level executives on the sale of the brand.
B.U.M. International, Inc. (b.u.m. equipment)
VP Licensing | 01/1994 - 01/1999
Directed world wide wholesale and retail licensing of the B.U.M. Equipment trademarks for upper tier only retail distribution. Increased licensing revenue by 30% in the first two years. In year three, licensed the entire brand category portfolio, including apparel, both domestically and internationally. Built brand equity and reduced company overhead through licensing. Later worked with C-level executives on the sale of the brand.
Ocean Pacific, Ltd. (Op)
VP Business Development | 01/1997 - 01/1999
Developed a new strategic licensing plan for an aging brand which generated sales and royalty income increases by 100% in two years. Signed contracts with eleven highly qualified new global licensees. Increased royalty revenue from existing licensees and terminated under performers. Head of brand management and licensing for all aspects of the Op brand.
Ocean Pacific, Ltd. (Op)
VP Business Development | 01/1997 - 01/1999
Developed a new strategic licensing plan for an aging brand which generated sales and royalty income increases by 100% in two years. Signed contracts with eleven highly qualified new global licensees. Increased royalty revenue from existing licensees and terminated under performers. Head of brand management and licensing for all aspects of the Op brand.
AdVentures Group Marketing Agency
EVP Business Development | 01/1987 - 01/1994
Advertising, marketing and licensing consultant to retail and wholesale BTB clients.
AdVentures Group Marketing Agency
EVP Business Development | 01/1987 - 01/1994
Advertising, marketing and licensing consultant to retail and wholesale BTB clients.
Ocean Pacific Sunwear, Ltd (Op)
VP International Division | 01/1980 - 01/1986
Licensing, brand management and business development world wide.
Ocean Pacific Sunwear, Ltd (Op)
VP International Division | 01/1980 - 01/1986
Licensing, brand management and business development world wide.
Lightning Bolt - The Bolt Corporation/ Surf Company
VP International Licensing | 01/1979 - 01/1982
Advertising, Brand Licensing, Special Events, Managed World Champion Pro Surf Team and Brand Management worldwide.
Lightning Bolt - The Bolt Corporation/ Surf Company
VP International Licensing | 01/1979 - 01/1982
Advertising, Licensing, Special Events, Pro Surf Team and Brand Management worldwide.