Summary
Activity
Work experience
SLOBSTER
Co-Founder | 01/2024 - Current
Best Lobster Rolls in the Bay Area! Coming to Bay Area in the Future!
SWAG HAPPY
Founder | 08/2024 - Current
SWAG HAPPY, a Creative Merchandising Agency.
Providing the best corporate gifting solutions that make you HAPPY!
Are you sad with your current SWAG?
Well, let's turn that frown upside down with Merchandise that puts a smile on your face!
Creative: Product design, graphic design, photography, branding and creative direction.
Product development & Sourcing: Start-to-finish development/sourcing via our global partners.
Production: Cut & sew, screen printing, embroidery, dye, DTG, sublimation, labeling & Packaging.
Warehouse & Fulfillment: Inventory warehousing & logistics, pick & pack fulfillment, shipping.
Eliqs
National Sales Manager - Promotional Products | 04/2022 - 02/2024
BAMKO
Sales Executive | 04/2021 - 09/2022
BAMKO, one of the preeminent companies in the promotional and branded merchandise space. BAMKO is a merchandise sourcing firm that has been around for nearly 20 years. BAMKO has 15 offices around the globe, with a dedicated sourcing team in China and customer service support out of Los Angeles, New York, and Denver. Top-notch branding solutions and product selection, with expanded services that are truly superior to others in the industry. We do this by supporting our clients with creative needs, product sourcing, e-commerce, warehousing, distribution and fulfillment.
I would love to schedule time to answer any questions you might have, and share the amazing array of
new capabilities. I am happy to schedule a call at your convenience, or better yet, get
together in person over coffee or lunch.
calgorri@bamko.net
www.bamko.net
Mr. Bad Bottle
Founder | 01/2019 - 05/2022
Mr. Bad Bottle was created to bring awareness to how Single Use Plastic is killing our home called Earth. We are going to challenge the status quo! We are going to inject creative alternatives into the norm that is polluting every day life, the life we are use to. Though we are starting with Single Use Plastics, our vision does not end there... You will find that our mission is much bigger and there is a long road ahead! Get ready for disruption!
BrandVia
Sales Executive | 03/2018 - 04/2021
● Leveraged expertise in client relationship development and
negotiating to solicit over 25 new high-profile clients, such as
TikTok, Amazon, Future Farm, StarBird, and Verizon Media.
● Increased revenue year over year in corporate gifting by 75% by
introducing, leading, and communicating new sales strategies
and making appropriate adjustments based on consumer data.
● Engaged in the development and forecasting of revenue goals
for internal sales teams in order to drive the product development
roadmap towards success.
● Specialty in oversea development and operations. Start to Close.
GMPC
Sales Executive | 09/2015 - 03/2018
● Secured over 5 new accounts each month, boosting revenue by
65% each year.
● Developed meaningful relationships with clients through
consistent communication and an empathetic approach to
earn their trust and loyalty, leading to a 75% customer close rate.
● Consulted with clients to understand their marketing needs and
to develop targeted, sustainable marketing and product plans.
● Traveled overseas for quality control and product development.
Billabong
Director of Development/Merchandising | 03/2010 - 07/2015
● Implemented new line plan structures for sales, development,
and design teams, resulting in enhanced efficiency and
increased revenue.
● Negotiated with vendors and established strategic margins for
optimal business revenue.
● Operations expert
Rip Curl
Design Director | 06/2002 - 02/2010
● Led all product development efforts from concept to completion
for over 400 SKUs.
● Collaborated with creative teams to forecast, design, and
develop seasonal products based on consumer data.
● Vendor relations
Education history
FIDM
Bachelor of Arts - BA
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor's degree
