Colin Taylor
Founder-Owner
Chesapeake | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Cooking
Skiing
Hiking
Mtn biking
Environment
Traveling
In my own words
— ColinExperienced Small Business Owner with a demonstrated history of working in the apparel, sports and fashion industry.
Strong entrepreneurship professional skilled in Sales, Retail, Marketing, and Management.
Trajectory
Jan 2022 — Now
Founder-Owner · Aina Sales Agency
• Seeking new lines to represent
• Sales representation for apparel, outerwear, footwear, sporting goods, pools and accessories and toys.
• Aparso (Footwear & Outerwear) – Oct 25 – Present (DC, DE, FL, GA, MD, NJ, NC, PA, SC, VA & WV)
• Diversco’s Akona Adventure Gear, Pulse SUP, White Knuckle Sports – Jan 24 – Present (DC, DE, FL, GA, MD, NJ, NC, PA, SC, VA & WV)
• Independent sales representative for Seaich Corporation (Sold) – April 22-Aug 23.
• Responsible for 300+ Walmart accounts throughout the United States.
• Create relationships with district/store managers, regional offices, and corporate buyers.
• Cold calling on national, regional, and independent retailers.
May 2011 — Now
Founder-Owner · Aina Clothing
‘Aina is an eco-friendly active lifestyle brand that strives to be produced with the least impact to the environment.
Apr 2022 — Aug 2023
Independent Sales Rep · Seaich
Help manage and create accounts. Support dealers by any and all means, whether that be with clinics, customer questions, technical support, placing orders, and assuring all business is dealt with professionally and efficiently.
https://seaich.com/ - Sold - August 2023
Extensive line including bikes, Mucky Wear (children's rainwear) and more.
https://waimeabaypk.com/ - Waimea Bay inflatable standup paddle boards, kayaks
Mar 2004 — Jan 2011
Marketing Manager · Great American Volleyball
• Research and analyze current market trends and conditions and competitive activity to identify product or marketing opportunities.
• Responsible for all contract negotiations.
• Sponsorship creation and valuation.
Sep 2010 — Nov 2010
Host/Promoter - Matchstick Production's New Jersey Premiere of: "The Way I See It" · Matchstick Productions
Hosted/Promoted Matchstick Production's New Jersey Premiere of: "The Way I See It".
Responsible for securing venue, promotion/marketing, sponsorship, ticket sales, MC, and executing the night of event.
Oct 2009 — Dec 2009
Host/Promoter - Teton Gravity Research's New Jersey Premiere of Re:Session · TGR - Teton Gravity Research
Hosted/Promoted Teton Gravity Research's New Jersey Premiere of "Re:Session".
Responsible for securing venue, promotion/marketing, sponsorship, ticket sales, MC, and executing the night of event.
Mar 2002 — Jan 2004
Production Coordinator · The Children's Place
• Responsible for the Accessories Division, a 72 million dollar business.
• Work with designers and merchants to ensure styles are accurately developed.
Apr 1997 — May 2001
Product Development Coordinator · Tahsin Ind. Corp. - Red Ledge & Pro Rainer
• Red Ledge Fall/Winter 2000 sales increase of 26% over LY.
• Manage the development process of all garments from a two dimensional sketch to a three dimensional prototype.
• Work with designer to develop new product for upcoming seasons.
• Travel to Taiwan and China to ensure factory compliance to spec packages, designs, and sample making process.
• Organize and attend three national trade shows five times annually.
Oct 1990 — Nov 1994
Assistant Manager · Eastern Mountain Sports
• Analyze and interpret sales data to insure correct product assortment.
• Implement and direct preparation of inventory (shrink for fiscal ’93 1.1%)
• Interview and select job candidates necessary for efficient staffing.
• Plan and coordinate various aspects of training.
Activity
Education history
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree | 1995 - 1996
