BONNIE LANGNER
Redondo Beach,California
Summary
A creative business professional with experience in both art and fashion businesses. Has worked with all sizes and types of companies from non-profit, specialty boutiques, to mulit-store chains and catalogs. Specializing in business management and profitability as well as taking the business to a more creative end. Astute ability to react and capitalize on market trends. Quick learner of web and computer applications that may be used at the company level. Has worked with a wide range of products from Art to Fashion including Women's Accessories, Clothing and all Classifications of Children's Clothing. Strategic Executive Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess strong leadership, financial management, and strategic planning skills crucial for driving organizational success. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and team motivation, ensuring seamless operations and stakeholder satisfaction. Ready to leverage these abilities to contribute to and grow within a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Laguna Plein Air Painters Association
04.2019 - Current
- Managed budget and built membership to increase revenue.
- Directed initiatives for planning and executing America's most prestigious plein air invitational.
- Executed many aspects of the Annual Invitational making sure that budget restraints were met and in many cases came under budget.
- Managed gallery shows from beginning to end. Including engagement by artists all over the world, Orgainzing Jurors, Judges, and creating an online catalog and auction for every show.
- Works with other Laguna Beach Art Organizations to ensure that we are a vital part of the Art Culture in Laguna Beach and to provide more opportunities for our members.
- Works with the Laguna Beach City Hall to execute public exhibitions.
- Commentating and leading Zoom workshops and demonstrations, working daily on the ClubExpress platform to manage the activities of over 850 members.
- Evaluated existing programs for improvement opportunities while identifying new program ideas based on market analysis.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
- Drove revenue by cultivating successful member relations.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
- Informed board and committee about trends, issues and activities to facilitate policy-making.
- Promoted public awareness of mission through outreach, advocacy and online presence.
Manager
Spain In America
04.2016 - 12.2020
- Managed all aspects of wholesale scarf line
- Kept production flowing with demand
- Merchandised each season's color ways offered with New York Pantone color palate
- Sold the line at markets all over the country as well as in the office
- Aided outside sales reps with the line
- Following up with wholesale customers and customer service
- Shipping and execution of returns and exchanges
- Created customer spreadsheets to recognize trends
- Reordered top sellers as needed
Wholesale Account Manager
Esprit De Corp
07.1991 - 12.1993
- Represented the Children's Accessory and Shoe Line in the San Francisco Bay Area
- Visited customers and followed up with best sellers
- Serviced Specialty stores and Department stores
- Worked with other sales reps across the nation to execute a uniform presentation
- Worked with merchandise and product development on new seasons offerings
Buyer
Carter, Hawley Hale, Emporium and Weinstocks
San Francisco, California
11.1985 - 06.1991
- Company Overview: San Francisco, California
- Responsible for buying all classifications of Girls 4-6x, 7-14 and Preteen sizes for 33 stores
- Annual sales Volume of $28 million a year in buying responsibility
- Consistently met gross margin goals and increased size of department in more than 60% of the stores
- Traveled to New York 5 times a year and to Los Angeles monthly
- Worked extensively on private label merchandising as a corporation in overseas production with domestic vendors to create a custom assortment
- Created a cohesive merchandising strategy within all three size ranges to present a strong fashion statement
- Negotiated with vendors to maintain profitability across all size ranges
- San Francisco, California
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Managerial Economics, Minor Textiles &Clothing
University of California At Davis
Davis, California06-1985
Skills
- Sales and Marketing
- Business Development and Planning
- Negotiation
- Operations Management
- Creative Merchandising
- Inventory Management
- Time Management
- Customer Relations
- Google Applications
- Pages
- Numbers
- Word
- Budget management
- Project management
- Membership development
- Event planning
- Public relations
- Volunteer coordination
- Digital marketing
- Networking skills
- Partnership development
- E-commerce strategy
- Marketing
- Outreach programs
- Community engagement
Volunteer Experience
- National Charity League, VP of Communications, Director Creator
- PTA, Philanthropy Webmaster, Newsletter Editor
Affiliations
Master level Swimmer in both the Pool and Open Ocean
Mother of 3 Adult Children
Timeline
Executive Director
Laguna Plein Air Painters Association
04.2019 - Current
Manager
Spain In America
04.2016 - 12.2020
Wholesale Account Manager
Esprit De Corp
07.1991 - 12.1993
Buyer
Carter, Hawley Hale, Emporium and Weinstocks
11.1985 - 06.1991
Bachelors of Arts - Managerial Economics, Minor Textiles &Clothing
University of California At Davis
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