Anika Jaan
Marion,NC
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organization. Skilled in numerous artistic styles and disciplines, with good understanding of business principles, problem-solving, and communication. Filled with artistic passion and relentless work ethic.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Visionary, President
Stitchwalker Leather
01.2020 - Current
- Created a brand based on customer service and artistic passion.
- Managed several full- and part-time employees and contracting artists, guaranteeing quality and craftsmanship.
- Represented organization at Renaissance festivals, Celtic festivals, Cons, and Craft shows.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Managed daily financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
Partnering Artist
Catskill Mountain Moccasins
08.2011 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency.
- Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
- Apprenticed three more contractors/partners
- Managed all marketing campaigns using individual intellectual property
- Created hundreds of original designs, increasing revenue substantially
Partner, CEO
Bitter Tea
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Created several custom leather pouch, sandal, sporran, and belt designs
- Managed several employees' productivity and quality in creation
- Worked directly with customers to create original products to match costumes and unique needs
Education
Moccasin Apprenticeship -
Catskill Mountain Moccasins
Digger's Leather
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO07.2011
Skills
- Business Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Sales and Marketing
- Realism Portraiture
- Customer Relations
- Original artwork
- Attention to Quality
- Supplier Relations
- Inspirational Leadership
- Artistic vision
- Professional Integrity
Accomplishments
- Created over 2500 pairs of boots
- Won "Tree Board USA" "Best in Show"
- Self-taught numerous leather and paint disciplines
Timeline
Visionary, President
Stitchwalker Leather
01.2020 - Current
Partner, CEO
Bitter Tea
01.2019 - 12.2022
Partnering Artist
Catskill Mountain Moccasins
08.2011 - Current
Moccasin Apprenticeship -
Catskill Mountain Moccasins
Digger's Leather
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Colorado