Kate Pienovi
Dallas
Summary
Results-driven and seasoned e-commerce entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience in corporate and private business environments. Founded and owned Tiny Expressions LLC, a Dallas-based e-commerce company specializing in unique products for parents, children, and educators. Adept at product development, sourcing, inventory management, and leveraging the Amazon platform for profitable growth. Proven track record of scaling businesses and achieving significant revenue milestones.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
FOUNDER & OWNER
TINY EXPRESSIONS LLC
Dallas
07.2017 - 08.2023
- Founded and managed Tiny Expressions, achieving rapid revenue growth, doubling in each of the past 3 years
- Surpassed $2 million in annual revenue in 2022 while optimizing cost and minimizing inventory risk for maximum profitability
- Expert in new product development, domestic and overseas sourcing, and Amazon FBA
- Demonstrated ability to identify and capitalize on underserved niches in the e-commerce market
- Managed and led a small team of employees and contractors
- Successfully sold Tiny Expressions in August, 2023 to new ownership team
Strategic Account Specialist
Columbia Sportswear
Portland
09.2008 - 06.2011
- Provided outstanding Customer Service to Columbia’s largest accounts including REI, Amazon.com, and Columbia Retail
- Managed purchase orders for assigned accounts from placement of order to delivery of product. Reviewed orders prior to shipping for accuracy, completeness and special handling requirements. Answered inquiries, field complaints and proactively relayed information to accounts, sales representatives and business partners.
- Built key relationships with various functions of Columbia’s organization including sales, planning, operations, distribution and retail
Inventory Analyst
JCPenney
Dallas
07.2007 - 07.2008
- Collaborated with buying team to develop item estimates at sku level based on high level budget and history to achieve sales and profit goals for jcp.com and catalogs
- Assured purchase orders were issued and inventory was allocated properly to distribution centers
- Partnered with domestic and overseas suppliers to effectively manage inventory in season by purchasing additional units or negotiating liquidation of surplus merchandise
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - MARKETING
SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY
Santa Clara, CA, US06.2007
Skills
- Wholesale Account Management
- Amazon, Faire, Walmart, and Etsy Platform Expertise
- Product Development & Sourcing
- Team Management
- Inventory Management
Timeline
FOUNDER & OWNER
TINY EXPRESSIONS LLC
07.2017 - 08.2023
Strategic Account Specialist
Columbia Sportswear
09.2008 - 06.2011
Inventory Analyst
JCPenney
07.2007 - 07.2008
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - MARKETING
SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY
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