Danielle Garrison

In My Own Words

Innovative professional leader with a prove history of thoughtful and collaborative brand building, sales, merchandising, design, social media and e-commerce experience.

Work Experience

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Director of Product and Business Development

Bernet International Trading, LLC

2023 – Present

• Effectively created and managed BTB import and domestic production development teams focusing on men's and women's full package garments, hats, bags, towels, and tee shirts. • Supervise product lead times and customized work flows for time and action global development, bulk production and shipping. • Proactively researched 5 new prospective global factories and mills, establishing and maintaining relationships for new and continued business. • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

SL

Director of Sales & Product Development

Stantex Group Limited

2019 – 2022

• Effectively created and managed BTB import and domestic production development teams focusing on men's and women's full package garments, hats, bags, towels, and tee shirts. • Supervise product lead times and customized work flows for time and action global development, bulk production and shipping. • Proactively researched 5 new prospective global factories and mills, establishing and maintaining relationships for new and continued business. • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

RL

Owner/Director

RavenPink LLC

2016 – 2022

Owner/Director of side-hustle e-commerce blog and lifestyle wellness brand supporting women through their breast cancer journey.

SI

General Manager, Business Development

Samsung C&T America, Inc.

2002 – 2019

o Management and team leadership that developed product contributing to historical shipping records of $8 million a month with Samsung/Caravel Fabrics for Wal Mart and various west coast manufacturers. o Supervised product lead times and customized work flows for time and action global development, bulk production, and shipping. o Successful management and daily communication with global multi-national suppliers o Negotiated contracts with key stakeholders, securing profitable deals for the company.

CC

Senior Product Designer

C & C Companies/Redsand

2001 – 2002

• Developed comprehensive style guides for consistent branding for Action Sports lifestyle brand, Redsand. • Managed Young Men's knit and woven tops development • Collaborated with internal design, development, and production teams to produce multiple product lines each year. • Global travel for research and development of yarn dye woven tops, novelty knit items, proto sample fittings and factory relationship building.

Education

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Associate of Arts (A.A.)

FIDM

Education includes an Advanced Certificate in Fashion Design.

Interests

FashionCookingTravelingWellnessOrganic gardeningTextile technologyBlogging at ravenpink.comCommunity giving with ravenpinkCustom car culture enthusiastSoaking up the desert vibes in palm springs

Skills

Textile DevelopmentMicrosoft OutlookTeam TrainingTalent DeveloperCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Risk ManagementEthical LeadershipCross-functional CollaborationsBusiness TransactionsStrategy ExecutionSales MeetingsTeam EffectivenessFiscally ResponsibleCritical ThinkingCommunicationKey Account DevelopmentMarket AnalysisStrategic LeadershipSales Target ManagementOutsourcingRelationship BuildingDecisivenessDeal ClosureBusiness DevelopmentTeam ManagementContent DevelopmentBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Direct to Consumer MarketingMerchandise DevelopmentContent ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipSales StrategyPricing NegotiationsProduct MarketingE-CommerceOrganization SkillsTrend AnalysisTextilesFashion DesignTech PacksMerchandisingSourcingProduct DevelopmentProblem SolvingNegotiationAccount ManagementLeadershipPresentation SkillsPricing StrategyVendor ManagementProduct ManagementTeam LeadershipAnalytical SkillsTextile DesignTechnical DesignImport/Export Operations