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Executive

As a Multipreneur with 20+ years of expertise in the Action Sports industry I have a well-rounded background in business and the product creation cycle from concept to market. 
I thrive on generating new ideas, contributing to the creation of innovative top-notch products and transforming them into tangible results.

* Co-founding a successful venture encompassing a comic book shop, art gallery, and independent publishing house
* Spearheading collaborative efforts with business partner to curate a diverse range of branded products
* Skillfully overseeing the sourcing and production processes of all branded merchandise
* Efficiently coordinating and executing engaging art openings and events
* Actively collaborating with talented artists to conceptualize and produce an array of compelling publications
* Co-founding a successful venture encompassing a comic book shop, art gallery, and independent publishing house 
* Spearheading collaborative efforts with business partner to curate a diverse range of branded products 
* Skillfully overseeing the sourcing and production processes of all branded merchandise 
* Efficiently coordinating and executing engaging art openings and events 
* Actively collaborating with talented artists to conceptualize and produce an array of compelling publications


* Oversaw and effectively managed in-house skateboard silkscreen production
* Successfully coordinated and supervised outsourced hard goods production 
* Demonstrated expertise in product creation, sourcing, and development across diverse product categories 
* Recruited and skillfully managed a team of freelance designers 
* Actively traveled overseas to meticulously source, develop, and maintain quality control for products 
* Fostered and maintained strong vendor relationships 
* Collaborated closely with vendors to achieve target margins

Owner

* Efficiently liaised with vendors to ensure impeccable quality standards and timely production delivery
* Managed diverse production orders to optimize operational efficiency
* Collaborated with brand stakeholders to craft and curate seasonal product assortment
* Demonstrated expertise in developing and sourcing hardgoods to meet brand standards
* Skillfully negotiated with vendors, securing favorable terms to achieve target margins
* Successfully drove sales through strategic initiatives and calculated marketing efforts

Product Creation

* Oversaw the comprehensive management of skateboard production, maintaining high-quality standards and meeting production targets within defined timelines
* Developed and implemented innovative pricing and sales strategies, resulting in substantial revenue growth and market expansion
* Proactively recruited and skillfully managed a team of highly talented freelance designers, fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment
* Spearheaded the management of key accounts, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and cultivating long-term business relationships

General Manager

* Creation of marketing campaign and seasonal catalogs
* Product creation for POP items (inception - production)
* Team Management
* Recruit and manage freelance designers
* Management/coordination of promotional events
* Management/coordination of trade shows
* Product placement
* Maintain international distributor relations
* Conduct market research analysis

Brand Manager

David Ritchie is a Co-Owner at Secret Headquarters in Long Beach, CA. View their experience, skills and work history on Malakye — the professional network for…

David Ritchie — Co-Owner at Secret Headquarters

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