Gil Melott
Principal | CEO
Chicago,IL
Summary
Street-savvy, organized, and motivated executive with broad exposure in luxury, media and consumer-facing organizations, brand-building and growth. A demonstrated track record of establishing relationships with clients, developing successful creative revenue campaigns, and managing teams of leaders. Skilled in financial analysis, customer service and problem-solving. Experienced in coordinating activities with various departments to achieve strategic objectives. Award-winning leadership and product developer.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal | CEO
Gil Melott Studio
Chicago, IL
04.2016 - Current
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth within luxury design industry.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability with multi-channel product development.
- Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings that resulted in award-winning developments.
Founder | Creative Director
HombresMRKT
Chicago, IL
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for online men's 'experience' brand.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability with partnerships including Jack Henry, Huckberry, Beardbrand, Blind Barber, and others.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
President
JACKarcher
Chicago, IL
10.2010 - 10.2016
- Committed to rethinking the relationships between brand and consumers operations officer and Editor-in-Chief of JACKarcher.com a men's whole-life site.
- Sold business to PLBY Group.
- Led operational team in development, rollout, and management of new product development, media and marketing strategy and partnerships.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while driving new media.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership in new technology.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives with partnerships including Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid, Theory, Uniqlo, Marc Ecko Enterprises, ZARA, Current.com, Blue Note Records, Warner Brother Records PR, Universal Studios, Complex Magazine, Shape, SelflessTee, Kraft, Freshii, Meals on Wheels, HP, The University of Texas, MTV/Viacom, Lollapalooza, and many others
CEO | EVP | COO
Cosi
Chicago, IL
12.2000 - 11.2009
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs growing new unit development 150%.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization with rebranding and new product development.
Account Executive
Tracey Locke
Dallas, TX
- Creative Agency multi-client account executive Strengthened customer relationships with proactive and collaborative approach to managing needs.
- Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
- Designed program and maintenance plans to monitor product inventories.
- Executed successful sales strategies to convert leads into customers.
- Serviced accounts and proposed new products and services to maximize revenue.
- Met and exceeded service level goals to achieve standards and expectations.
Education
MBA - Strategy
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL 07.2004 - 05.2006
BBA - Marketing
Fordham University
The Bronx, NYSkills
Business development and planning
undefinedAccomplishments
- Awarded National Restaurant Association's Legend In Leadership 2003
- SHRM International London Conference Closing Keynote "Multi-Generational Dynamics On Workplace Performance" 2005
- Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Product design 2020
Timeline
Principal | CEO
Gil Melott Studio
04.2016 - Current
Founder | Creative Director
HombresMRKT
01.2015 - 12.2016
President
JACKarcher
10.2010 - 10.2016
MBA - Strategy
University of Chicago
07.2004 - 05.2006
CEO | EVP | COO
Cosi
12.2000 - 11.2009
Account Executive
Tracey Locke
BBA - Marketing
Fordham University
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