There’s no better feeling than helping incredible talent land their dream jobs. Please join us in congratulating this great group as they begin the next chapter in each of their careers!
Sarah Safar, Antonio De Moss, Ayoub Hamitouche, Somya Lamba, Liberty Jones, Carlos Garcia, Sudarsan Pattabiraman, Yong Choi, Aliah Mae Alzona, Harri Rampergas, Jenna Bobrov, Jessica Saylor, Manuel Ruyman Santos Fdez, Megan Winfield, Lindsey Thompson, Rachel Via, Makenzie Dennis, Julie Jang, Kate McCabe, Sarah Adams, Noah Manacmul, Katelann S., Marie Snow, Deahna Scobie, Sarah Kushner, Somer Witherow, John Harrison, Adam Komala, Amethyst Legree, Bonnie Beck, Ryan Kwan, Hannah Groezinger, Rachael Snyder, Tiffany Luu, & Liza A L.
Congratulations to the wonderful teams at UpWest, Torani (R. Torre & Co.)., SCOUT Bags, Kendo Brands, Inc., Hermoza, PQ Swim, Rhone, & more!
Talent Spotlight - Jana Hunt
Meet Jana Hunt – a Creative Director with experience in the Outdoor and Performance industry across apparel, footwear and equipment. Jana has worked in all facets of the apparel business from retail, wholesale and manufacturing to corporate and startup, where she delivers a wealth of knowledge, perspective and insight. Working with brands like The North Face, Avani Activewear, and Rainbeau, Jana drives a brand vision through impactful storytelling, influencing executive leadership, and attaining cross-functional alignment among regional and global teams.
At The North Face, Jana developed and launched The North Face Iconic Color palette delivering a unified presence of brand DNA in the global market, while simultaneously reducing the corporate palette by 50% eliminating waste and streamlining production. Jana provides a clear and focused path to achieve goals, fosters design thinking, and motivates team members to deliver their best-in-class work that leads innovation. As an inspirational leader, Jana empowers her team members to achieve objectives. As a founding member of the Women’s Empowerment Network (WEN) at the VF Outdoor Campus, Jana is very passionate about empowering women leaders.
What’s next for Jana? She is excited for an opportunity where she can provide forward thinking creative vision, deliver on organizational goals and values and develop a rock star team. If you are looking for a creative leader in the San Francisco Bay Area or remotely, then Jana is the talent you need. Jana is also offering coaching sessions and workshops for professionals who want to develop their leadership skills. Click here to connect with Jana or reach out to EMERGING BLUE.
Talent Spotlight - David Lawrence
Meet David Lawrence, a collaborative retail executive with more than 20 years of experience leading buying, merchandising and ecommerce teams in the men’s apparel, accessories and footwear categories. He started his career at May Department Stores before transitioning to Tailored Brands Inc., where he held multiple merchandise roles, including VP/DMM. David also has led teams in digital and ecommerce for Men's Wearhouse and Tailored Brands, overseeing Menswearhouse.com, Josbank.com, and JosephAbboud.com as the VP of Digital Merchandise.
He has many skills and is a high contributor, being very seasoned in business analysis and forecasting, driving sales and growth where he never loses sight of the bottom line. One of his proudest moments was when he launched the omnichannel fulfillment (ship from store) for Menswearhouse.com.
David is passionate about a role where he can bring his digital and merchandising skills to help an organization grow and achieve their goals. He is looking to join a collaborative team in the San Francisco Bay Area but is also open to outside of California for the right opportunity. If you are in need of a merchandise leader who strategically thinks about the "big picture," effectively leads teams, and able to partner with all key stakeholders, then David is the talent you need. Connect with David here or at EMERGING BLUE.
Talent Spotlight - Andrea LaMonica
Meet Andrea, a consumer-centric merchant with experience across a diversified portfolio of global and domestic brands, all distribution channels, wholesale and retail, and price points from value to premium. Andrea started her career at the Bloomingdale’s Executive Training Program which she describes as “retail bootcamp.” From there she went to work for J Crew, Tommy Hilfiger, and Nike where she has a proven track record leading and growing strong businesses in men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, performance and lifestyle. She has a global mindset with experience in the US, UK, Europe, and Asia markets. Andrea’s expertise is in merchandising, creating a product vision and strategy, and working cross-functionally to bring it to life from concept to commercialization.
One of her proudest moments was when she led the Nike’s Women’s Sportswear Apparel Category and grew the business by $350M in less than 3 years with increases in every region. Andrea really has it all! She not only can grow categories, but she is also passionate about creating a culture where innovation, experimentation, and creativity can flourish and thrive. She does this by emphasizing the importance of diversity of thought, teamwork, and thoughtful risk taking.
For Andrea’s next opportunity, she is seeking a senior level merchandising or product role. She loves working in a fast-paced, creative environment at a company with inspiring leaders who support their people, invest in technology, and encourage innovation. If you are looking for a merchandising leader who is flexible and will easily adapt to an ever-changing and evolving retail landscape, then Andrea is the talent you need. Connect with Andrea here or at EMERGING BLUE.
Talent Spotlight - Kenny Stewart
Meet Kenny, a performance-focused leader with 30+ years of experience supporting global technology and product innovation for companies such as JCP, Nike, Harley Davidson, Wrangler, and other mass retailers. Kenny has experience leading cross-functional design, sourcing and production, processing facilities, product safety, and environmental compliance teams.
Fun fact, Kenny is certified as a scrum master. From his workflow and process efficiency skills to being a seasoned leader with the ability to build strong relationships, Kenny brings a lot of experience with him. Kenny has the passion and direct, proven experience to lead companies toward success while maximizing the efforts of everyone on his team. He is also humble, honest, and thoughtful all while being a creative problem solver. Outside of work, Kenny loves just about any outdoor sport, especially Golf!
What’s Kenny up to nowadays? When Kenny is not spending quality time with his family, he is looking for an exciting role in Product Innovation, Research & Development, and Quality Assurance & Testing. If you are looking for a successful leader who can innovate, provide technical support, and focuses on creating new growth opportunities, then Kenny is the visionary leader you need. Connect with Kenny here or at EMERGING BLUE.
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Talent Spotlight - Meet Krista Borley
Meet Krista Borley, a Merchandising Expert with over 20 years’ experience in the fashion industry. Her merchandising proficiency is boundless from her most recent roles at Stitch Fix and Quiksilver, to managing both wholesale and vertical businesses in department store, sports/surf industry, and contemporary markets. In addition to her team-building skills, Krista’s merchandising roles have consisted of working closely with her cross-functional partners in design, production, and marketing to put collections together and strategically create programs to increase market share. In addition to her merchandising skills, she also has a background in styling and talent acquisition.
What’s next for Krista? Great question! Krista is looking for a role where she can bring her analytical and creative skills to drive revenue. She’s looking for a hybrid role where she can manage product, build strong teams, and deliver top quality work. She is the Jill-of-All-Trades that will help your company grow and deliver results. She loves contemporary brands that are up and coming or established organizations needing fresh talent and are ready to take their business to the next level.
Interested in Krista joining your merchandising team? Link up with her here to connect and read more about her or @ Emerging Blue.
Talent Spotlight - Meet Tristan Modena
Meet Tristan Modena – An innovative product development expert specializing in footwear, who has delivered advanced products that positioned companies like VANS and VF Asia Pacific for profitable success. In addition to his proven ability to balance creative with manufacturing, he aligns brand strategy, sales / operations (S&OP), and marketing needs. He is a collaborative problem-solver working across business lines to deliver cost-effective solutions, meeting demanding product deadlines, while managing risk.
From innovation and material development, to fit and wear testing and product management… Tristan can do all that. He loves to innovate new ways of maximizing efficiency and manufacturability while improving cost, quality, and delivery. What’s next for him? Tristan wants to join a footwear development team where he can really add value and bring some international business experience to the table.
Want Tristan as part of your team? Connect with him here or reach out to us at Emerging Blue.
Talent Spotlight - Meet Isaiah Boswell
Meet Isaiah — Isaiah Boswell is a critical-thinking and intellectually curious Supply Chain Analyst who has vast experience in retail supply chain from top companies like VANS and American Eagle. Not only is he highly capable of building global networks by negotiating with vendors and customs brokers, he is also a diplomatic communicator with the ability to influence and win buy-in with stakeholders. While holding accountability for inventory levels, he has strong perseverance to effectively steer through difficult situations. His excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to all situations allows Isaiah to achieve in any environment.
What is Isaiah looking for next? He wants to take on a supply chain role where he can bring his planning and analytical skills to a growing team within the fashion or healthcare industries. If you are looking for a driven and outstanding Supply Chain Analyst who is also an Excel expert, then Isaiah is the talent you need.
Connect with Isaiah here or by contacting Emerging Blue.
Talent Spotlight - Meet Chelsea Blockey
If you are looking for a collaborative PR & Marketing/Events Assistant, Chelsea Blockey is your next superstar hire. Her work with #influencers, #PR and #eventmanagement, as well as her #marketing analytics capabilities are all on point. Chelsea describes herself as veracious, with great PR and product experience from her time at Zimmermann. and BaubleBar Inc.. She takes complex project details into her own hands and uses her initiative and passion to deliver results.
What is the next perfect job for Chelsea? She is looking for a challenging role with a #fashion or #beauty brand, and wants to bring her #creative mindset to a marketing and PR team to make a lasting impact.
If you want get the job done, add Chelsea to your team!
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Talent Spotlight - Meet Mark Avnet
Meet Mark Avnet- an action-oriented #People Leader, driven by a focus on culture and a relentless emphasis on analytics to measure and track the business impact of #HR initiatives. He combines hands-on execution as a business partner, operations and leadership development expertise, and the ability to translate theory into practice. What makes Mark stand out? He has built a broad and deep understanding of what makes organizations successful through his senior role at Wayfair, a #culture and leadership development consultant at McKinsey & Company, and a researcher and instructor at top-tier research universities Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Texas A&M University). As a People Leader, his focus is on building a self-reinforcing talent engine that promotes retention and adds value to the organizational needs.
Where does Mark want to go next? Learning & Development, Culture and Employee Engagement, and HR Leadership opportunities. Mark is open to all industries but is very interested in continuing in retail, tech, or healthcare.
Want to be the next #TalentTuesday spotlight? Email your information to info@emergingblue.com.
Talent Spotlight - Meet Shellie Cohen
Meet Shellie Cohen – a product development, sourcing, and manufacturing executive who has done it all! With her background in consumer products with Disney, Hasbro, Beachwood Custom, and others, she has excelled by being the conduit between the creative and manufacturing teams. As a global leader, Shellie prides herself in cross-cultural communication and the ability to work with diverse teams.
What is next for Shellie? She wants to join a collaborative and creative team where she can produce innovative products. She is looking for a company that is doing social good, where their values or products give back in some way, she wants to be part of something much larger. What’s Shellie’s added value? She creates innovative manufacturing solutions that adds profitability to the product and creates long-lasting relationships with manufacturers. She jokes, “I design with a champagne taste on a beer budget.”
If you’re looking for a visionary leader who specializes in manufacturing and sourcing solutions, then Shellie is the candidate for you. Connect with Shellie here or contact Emerging Blue.
Want to be the next #TalentTuesday spotlight? Email your information to info@emergingblue.com.
Talent Spotlight - Meet Felix Eduardo
Meet Felix Eduardo, a SF Bay Area senior art director who specializes in bringing process, strategy, and foresight to each brand he works with. From leading #art and #creative teams at Benefit Cosmetics, Rodan + Fields and Kendo Brands, Inc., Felix has propelled each brand through creative storytelling, compelling 360 campaigns, and digital expertise. He loves working on creative strategy, leading and collaborating on teams, and delivering high quality work.
What’s next for Felix? He would love to join an agency or consumer brand who has an insatiable craving for rich storytelling and big ideas, no matter whether they are in tech, beauty, or somewhere in between, because no extraordinary brand should ever be bland!
Interested in Felix leading your creative strategy and art direction? Connect with him here or reach out to us!
Want to be the next #TalentTuesday spotlight? Email your information to info@emergingblue.com.
Talent Spotlight - Meet Jess!
Meet Jess Brown, a creative force with a unique blend of both product design and marketing expertise. As an industry leader, Jess brings her innovative style and marketing experience, and pairs it with her surface design and product design skills. Does she love to build things? Yes. Does she design print and digital campaigns? Definitely. Team leader, decision-maker, and creative mastermind? All of the above!
Jess is a rare gem with a stellar hybrid background. As part of the Nike design team, Jess led the consumer goods category with creating product for the Men’s World Cup and the Olympic Games. As a designer at Columbia, Jess created both the seasonal marketing collateral as well as surface designs for apparel. Having collaborated with over 60 labels, it’s no secret Jess is fantastic! What’s next for her? Jess loves action sports and performancewear and would love to bring her design and leadership skills to a leading company where she can solve problems and create amazing things, either as a creative director or a product design director.
Interested in Jess Brown joining your team? Reach out to Jess here or by contacting Emerging Blue.