Talent Spotlight - Alanna Rayford
Meet Alanna Rayford – Alanna is an operations & creative leader with a solid background in fashion, DTC, interior design, real estate, and project management. Operational skills? Check! People and leadership skills? Check, check! Organizational, collaboration, and problem-solving skills? Check, check, check! Alanna is a true creative leader who has exceptional range.
Alanna’s career history showcases her diverse and versatile creative skills. She has a seasoned background in operations, product development, buying, and visual merchandising. Beginning her visual career at United Colors of Benetton, to taking on additional corporate retail positions at bebe, Macy’s, Gymboree and Urban Stitch boutiques.
As her most recent transition away from mainstream fashion, into experiential and interior design — her overall experiences have given her the opportunity to also work with companies like, Havenly, Jack Morton Worldwide, Google, and more. Her intuitive and analytical balance has allowed her to advance in varied levels within her industry. From project management, to entrepreneurship, to executive operational roles, Alanna is definitely a multi-faceted leader. Fun fact about Alanna, she is a left handed published writer, with a bowling average of 215!
If you are a fashion or home brand looking for the perfect blend of operational and creative talent in Los Angeles or San Francisco, then Alanna is a candidate you want to connect with. Reach out to her here or at EMERGING BLUE.