Nina Awad Becklund

CEO, Founder

About

Proven senior level professional with 25+ years of experience in management, sales, marketing, manufacturing and operations in the wholesale, marketing and retail industry. Effective package of skills include team building, domestic & international business development, product and brand positioning, licensing, marketing and strategic planning.

Country

United States

City

Greater Tampa Bay Area

Industry

Luxury Goods & Jewelry

Skill

Forecasting, Key Account Management, Product Development, Sales Management, Merchandising, Retail, Brand Management, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Private Label, Sales, Team Building, Negotiation, Marketing, Wholesale, Inventory Management, Manufacturing

Experience

CEO, Founder

NiniB Fashion Accessories, LLC

2022-1 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

United States

NiniB Fashion Accessories, LLC's flagship product is a fashionable, first-to-market organized handbag that features our patented private compartment bottom. This innovative design allows you to keep your belongings organized while offering solutions for your private essentials. We believe that our handbags are a must-have accessory for anyone who wants to stay ahead of the fashion game. Visit our website at https://shopninib.com/ or our social media page @shopninib

General Vice President, Eyewear Division

Cejon Accessories , A Division of Steve Madden

2013-7 - 2016-11 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Greater New York City Area

Manage and direct Eyewear Division Award winning leader. Incorporated new fashion brands, business development, focused categories and trend eyewear to market resulting in consecutive year on year sales and profit growth.

Director, Polaroid Brand Division

Safilo

2011-5 - 2013-7 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Launch of Polaroid optical and sun in North, South and Central America. Director of Polaroid Brand

Senior Vice President / General Manager, Polaroid Eyewear/Optical

Polaroid Eyewear

2006-11 - 2011-5 · 4 yrs 7 mos

General Manager for Polaroid, Optical and International Division. Manage and execute P&L forecasts, recruit, train and lead sales and marketing teams. Manage product & brand positioning for sunglasses, prescription eyewear, 3D eyewear and eyewear accessories domestically and Internationally.

Senior Vice President, International Sales

StyleMark, Inc

2003-10 - 2011-5 · 7 yrs 8 mos

Incorporated a fully effective and efficient International Division. Distributing over 2M units to over 60 countries with 70 distributor partners within 2 1/2 years.

Vice President, Sales

Capo Inc, Panama Jack

2001-3 - 2003-10 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Responsibility included leading & developing new business & marketing startegies for a new licensed brand, Panama Jack. Top sales performer from 2001- 2004. 3 promotions durning tenure.

Regional Manager (Operations)

Walmart

1987-8 - 2001-3 · 13 yrs 8 mos

Directly responsible for 130 stores, leading and managing 13 District Managers and 2 Trainees. Award winning leader in sales, inventory control and profit. 1990, 1991, 1996, 1997. Assisted in opening 100+ stores and received 5 promotions during tenure.