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Yasmine Awsem

Portland,OR

Summary

Highly motivated, visionary, and adaptable individual with 5 years of entrepreneurial, creative, and product development and fulfillment experience. Comfortable working independently, as a leader, and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience, and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed goals and tasks.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner

Radical Queer Witches
Portland, OR
12.2020 - Current
  • Designed from scratch, a card game that centers LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and other marginalized identities.
  • Ran a successful Kickstarter campaign to fund the manufacturing of the game.
  • Curated content for social media platforms.
  • Built, designed and currently run a website using Shopify.
  • Researched competitive landscape in order to recommend pricing strategies.
  • Gathered feedback from customers through surveys and focus groups.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies and services.
  • Worked with businesses nationally to carry the product in their stores.
  • Managed inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs.
  • Implemented systems for tracking sales performance and analyzing data trends in order to maximize profitability.
  • Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
  • Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
  • Worked with manufacturers and importing product internationally.
  • Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.

Business Owner/Screenprinter

Blessed Up Threads
Portland, OR
04.2019 - 07.2023
  • Designed original artwork for clothing using Canva, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
  • Collaborated with clients to develop custom artwork that met their needs.
  • Researched artistic trends and techniques to stay up-to-date with industry standards.
  • Sold clothing designs through online platforms such as Etsy, Instagram, Tiktok Shop, and Shopify.
  • Developed new techniques to improve efficiency and productivity of workflow processes.
  • Ensured that production deadlines were met while maintaining quality standards.
  • Developed content strategy to increase social media followers and engagement.
  • Created content for various platforms such as Tiktok and Instagram.
  • Monitored analytics and metrics to evaluate the performance of campaigns.
  • Researched trending topics related to target audience.
  • Worked with local businesses to carry my clothing in their stores.

Education

Associate of Science -

Portland Community College
Portland, OR
08-2021

Skills

  • Self motivated and driven
  • Business Development
  • Product Management
  • Product Fulfillment
  • Creative Direction
  • Product Marketing
  • Data Gathering and Documentation
  • Concept Development
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Astrology nerd
  • Proficient in e-commerce platforms like Shopify, Etsy, Tiktok Shop, and Wix
  • Presentation Design
  • Inventory management and control
  • Brand Messaging

Press

  • https://canvasrebel.com/meet-yas-awsem/
  • https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/radical-queer-witches/news/radical-queer-witches

Timeline

Business Owner

Radical Queer Witches
12.2020 - Current

Business Owner/Screenprinter

Blessed Up Threads
04.2019 - 07.2023

Associate of Science -

Portland Community College
Yasmine Awsem