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Sissy (Margaret) Caskenette

Punta Gorda,FL

Summary

Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 25 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.


Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Partner/Owner

SBC Clothing USA, Inc.
01.2012 - 12.2016
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • business start-up to target lingerie business in the US

market.

  • Cooperative manufacturing with the UK company on a high SKU count product. Bra line of cull cup size bras, 28 to 44 band D to K cup. Average sku count 96 to 104 units. No room for inventory mistakes.
  • Set up US sales team to cover full US market.
  • Utilized Trade shows, US and Canada, participated in Market weeks in New York set up to work major accounts and independent accounts.

Owner/Operator

SBC Clothing Inc
01.1996 - 12.2016
  • Founded and managed Fashion business, growing revenue to $5,000,000 first 5 years.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
  • Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Partnership With Lejaby France Distribution

Partner/owner SBC/Lejaby France
01.2008 - 06.2011
  • Formed a partnership with Lejaby France Distribution ( luxury Lingerie) products from the previous distributor for the Canadian Market, after Warnaco divested of the Lejaby business.
  • Responsibilities included Marketing, brand management and development of national sales team.

Skills

  • Business Administration
  • Staff Training
  • Client Service
  • My entrepreneurial established skill set will provide results and overall insight to many areas

Additional Information

Additional Experience:

May, 2018 - Now:

  • I am currently on the advisory board for Heelo Coupons inc./ NotifyM
  • Beacon proximity Marketing/advertising for push notifications
  • NotifyM offers proximity coupons onsite


I am interested in working part time. My goal is to add value to the company I work for. I understand the importance of every position that makes up a company. I am open as to what position is available.


My strengths:

  • Understanding the importance of customers /staff/ and the timeliness of information and situations. Every job is crucial to the success of an organization. I would treat any role as important to the overall success of the company.
  • I can serve drinks, greet guest, put towels on chairs etc. or manage many different aspects within an organization whether it is people or workplace daily occurrences.
  • I started and developed 3 companies in the fashion business. I do not feel a job is beneath or above me.
  • I enjoy conversation and interacting with people and I am looking for an opportunity to interact with people so the experience they are having is one they will remember as a very positive experience.
  • Interaction with customers, benefits on flights and hotel room discounts are strong motivators for employment.





Timeline

Partner/Owner

SBC Clothing USA, Inc.
01.2012 - 12.2016

Partnership With Lejaby France Distribution

Partner/owner SBC/Lejaby France
01.2008 - 06.2011

Owner/Operator

SBC Clothing Inc
01.1996 - 12.2016
Sissy (Margaret) Caskenette