Clare Michelin

Director of Sales @ AZALEA WANG

About

Experienced Sales Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the Fashion Wholesale Industry. Skilled in Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Product Merchandising, Account Management, Licensing, Sales, and Team Leadership. Experience with a diverse collection of brands, both start-ups as well as large corporations within the Fashion Industry, with a focus on the Central states. Strong sales professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Political Science and Government from Barat College of DePaul University. Proven success opening, growing and maintaining many National Key Accounts. Developed strong relationships over the years based in honest communications and understanding of partnership

Country

United States

City

Greater Chicago Area

Industry

Retail

Skill

Gross Margin Analysis, Margin Analysis, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, People Management, Market Analysis, Strategic Communications, Product Segmentation, Planning Budgeting & Forecasting, Key Account Development, Strategic Planning, Brand Building, Business Development, Forecasting, Strategic Partnerships, Account Management, Negotiation, Business-to-Business (B2B), Microsoft PowerPoint, Team Leadership

Experience

Director of Sales

AZALEA WANG

2024-6 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

United States

Key Account Manager

Dr. Martens plc

2021-7 - 2024-6 · 3 yrs

Focussed on Brand Building within Nationwide Key Accounts. Partnership focus, using both Art + Science to ensure Brand and Account Growth. Skilled Strategic mindset, annual/monthly forecasting, selling analysis, relationship build and trend analysis. National Accounts in last 5 years include: Dillards; DSW, Von Maur, Buckle, Tradehome, Mason, Netrush

Account Executive: Central

Dr. Martens plc

2019-6 - 2021-6 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Greater Chicago Area

Custodian of this Iconic brand steeped in History. Account executive for Key Accounts and Indies across the Central Region

Founder | Head of Sales

S T A T E D | brand management

2007-6 - 2019-5 · 12 yrs

Midwest USA

Brand management with focus on Footwear brands. Expertise includes both small independents and territory key Accounts. Proven Success with pioneering as well as long term maintaining and growth. Brands Represented include: Cat Footwear (Wolverine Worldwide), Bayton, Sock it To ME, Cycleur de Luxe, Joules, Pendleton, Chattawak, Tretorn, Manitobah Mukluks, Jafa, WeSC, 1921 Denim, !iT Denim, Idylle, Trash & Luxury and more. Attained award with Wolverine Worldwide for Brand Development.

Sr Director, Wholesale

ALEX AND ANI

2018-5 - 2018-9 · 5 mos

Cranston, Rhode Island

Brought on to Develop & implement a strategy shift for the Wholesale Division.

Account Executive: Midwest

Tretorn, a PUMA company

2008-6 - 2012-1 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Outside Sales Representative

Denne Sports Sales

2007 - 2008 · 1 yr

Le Coq Sportif, Royal Elastics, Cobian Joe Denne took a chance with me and gave me my first opportunity to represent collections. I was transitioning from a career in the legal field into fashion sales. I appreciate Joe and thank him for giving me the chance to excel and build my own business

Paralegal ERISSA/CORPORATE LAW

Perkins Coie

2007-1 - 2007-6 · 6 mos

Chicago

I took the leap from small practice to one of the largest Firms in the World. I handled a heavy paralegal role for one of the top equity partner firmwide. A wonderful experience working within the world of ERISSA Law. I was focussed on research with regards to new changes within the laws of corporate annual reporting. While I thoroughly enjoyed the challenges this position presented, it did solidify my decision to leave the legal field entirely and follow my passions to work in sales. I did well in the field of research and law, however it was never my path.

Office Manager | Paralegal

Eric G Matlin

2001-1 - 2006-6 · 5 yrs 6 mos

Northbrook, IL

Office Management including Payroll, AR/AP and inventory control. Responsible for paralegal activities such as court filings, form preparation, corporate filings, and asset organization. Working with Eric G Matlin gave me such a wonderful insight into asset organization and estate planning. I was also lucky to have the partner allow me the chance to handle so many client interactions. It gave me the ability to hone my people skills. Legal work and accounting requires exactness and strong organization. This adds greatly to my background.