Clifton "C.J." Kester
Hardgoods Facilitator
Los Angeles | United States
In my own words
— Clifton "C.J."<p>During my twenty years in the action sports industry, I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of positions, including product development, graphic and product design, retail management and sales, marketing, and multi-channel sales and distribution.
I have worked with startups and industry leaders and enjoyed the unique opportunities and challenges presented by both. </p>
Trajectory
Nov 2019 — Now
Hardgoods Facilitator · DLXSF (Spitfire Wheels, Real Skateboards, Antihero Skateboards, Krooked Skateboards, There Skateboards, Thunder Trucks, Venture Trucks)
Working remotely from Los Angeles, I oversee a tight and effective team handling all things skate hardgoods, including new long-lead developments, seasonal product line building and development, collaborations, SMUs, quality assurance, and vendor relationships. I also consult on brand building, marketing strategy, sales strategy, and softgoods design and development.
Jul 2015 — Nov 2020
Senior Product Developer / Men's Accessory Designer · Primitive Skateboarding
Jul 2013 — Jun 2015
Project Manager · DYSTRO (OFWGKTA, Odd Future, Golf, Tyler the Creator)
E-commerce management, sales coordination, tour and events planning, and logistics.
