Lauren Adelman
Chief Of Staff at Red Beard Ventures- Claim this Profile
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Red Beard Ventures
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United States
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Of Staff
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Executive Assistant
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Jun 2022 - Present
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DIGITAL
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Investment Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Assistant
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Jan 2022 - May 2022
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Charity Travel LLC
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New York, New York, United States
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Executive Assistant
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Dec 2018 - Dec 2021
● Freed up the founder's schedule by 10% by prioritizing/deprioritizing heavy scheduling. ● Coordinated travel plans for 50+ domestic/international trips by developing complex itineraries, attaining proper travel documentation, and booking accommodations. ● Managed over 100 emails and phone calls daily with internal and external stakeholders. ● Supervised 10 staff members, leading weekly touchpoints to update progress on team tasks, training on office management duties, and administering member payroll on a biweekly basis. ● Facilitated relationships with 5 suppliers and manufacturing partners in international markets to source eco-friendly materials and meet production goals. ● Planned and executed 4+ fundraising events for 250+ attendees. ● Raised $35,000+ in donations by securing corporate sponsorships to meet budget goals. ● Oversaw finances, including tax filing, executive expense reports, medical insurance claims, etc Show less
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Private Label Manager
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Oct 2019 - Oct 2021
We work closely with rural organic cotton farmers, women owned and operated manufacturing units, herbal dyers, hand weavers and other not for profit organizations around India to create a closed loop, ethical supply chain for organic and handmade textile products.-Baby clothing, bedding, swaddles-Kids clothing-Adult clothing-Bedding, towels-Interior textiles, pillows, blankets
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Founder and CEO
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Apr 2012 - Dec 2020
Human Revolution Clothing's mission is to change the way clothing is made, seed to shirt. We make GOTS Certified, Fair Trade, Organic Cotton clothing for everyone to enjoy. We also white label and collaborate with other brands who are passionate about supporting organic agriculture and ethical production! We have created our own supply chain from 9+ years of traveling/visiting/establishing relationships throughout India to provide the best in ethical and sustainable sourcing and production. Why? Today, we face enormous problems existing within the textile industry, including but not limited to; genetically modified seeds, toxic pesticides, and inhumane working conditions. At Human Revolution Clothing, we view big problems as big opportunities for positive change and growth. The current state of the textile industry is a major catalyst for supporting and expanding organic farming, sustainable manufacturing, and bringing the human connection back to the material world. Human Revolution Clothing is so much more than a clothing line. It is a lifestyle, a global community, and a platform for change!● Built an integrated, triple bottom line, sustainable clothing company from the ground up with a focus on baby wear.● Provided private label production and samples for eco-conscious boutique brands and businesses.● Oversaw all designs, sales, inventory, marketing, and online content.● Developed and managed online e-commerce Shopify store and directed all web/social media.● Raised $22,000 by designing and executing a fully funded Kickstarter campaign.● Increased site engagement 30% by creating targeted social media content.● Initiated and maintained international supply chain relationships. Show less
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Hudson & Harper Co
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Brooklyn, New York, United States
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Director Of Operations
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Dec 2018 - Sep 2021
● Achieved 30% increase in website visits and 45% growth in e-commerce sales by curating product collections, copywriting product listings/descriptions, and maintaining brand consistency for Shopify website and Faire Catalog. ● Achieved 30% client retention by analyzing the performance of the online store/social media platforms and identifying areas for improvement ● Handled customer requests, customer satisfaction, shipping, return, and fulfillment requirements for 20+ products. ● Created social media content including short-form videos and copywriting. ● Oversight of Private Label Production for Interior Design product development for 20+ products. ● Responsible for source selection, vendor negotiations, sampling, and fulfillment. ● Facilitated strong cross functional relationships with domestic and international clients by leading monthly meetings to manage expectations, planning project timelines, and communicating milestones. ● Increased profit 20% YoY by leveraging creative tools to custom design all product prototypes. ● Pioneered overall product design and manufacturing for 12+ in-house products. ● Collaborated with 15+ social media influencers and build a community of 11,500+ members. Show less
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AWEAR Global
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New York, United States
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Executive Assistant
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Sep 2018 - Jul 2019
● Orchestrated 2 personal growth private retreats for over 100 high-net-worth individuals. ● Proposed effective layouts for events and coordinated all staff management, event logistics, and internal/external communication functions throughout the event lifecycle. ● Planned and coordinated all registration, transportation, and daily itineraries to ensure smooth execution of all event activities. ● Communicated with vendors, clients, and staff to retain customer loyalty and ensure successful organization of events at the internal and external level. Show less
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Pure Kauai
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Kauai County, Hawaii, United States
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Personal Assistant
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Apr 2010 - Sep 2018
● Led frontline operations, anticipating ~25+ ad-hoc requests weekly to ensure all tasks were streamlined, requests were met, and clients were served within a company timeframe. ● Assisted Executive chef with planning and executing daily menus according to clients’ specific requests and dietary requirements. ● Managed and delegated responsibilities with minimal direction while providing motivation and support to kitchen staff to ensure a positive work environment for accurate, on-time completion. ● Streamlined administrative processes by managing day-to-day scheduling demand, coordinating meeting logistics, and strategically prioritizing calendar commitments for multiple high net worth clients while maintaining confidentiality and exceeding expectations. Show less
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City Connections Realty
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Licensed Real Estate Agent
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Feb 2004 - Dec 2006
• Planned successful marketing and advertising strategies that targeted the development of 40% new accounts and resulted in turn-key operations. • Demonstrated consistent ability to increase sales, utilized strategic and tactical planning, maintained exceptional organizational skills and kept a sincere attention to detail while maintaining composure and professionalism in multi-million-dollar operations. • Administration of honest, ethical and personalized real estate service for all clientele. • REBNY member 2004-2007; participated in continuing education classes and courses. Show less
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Education
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University of Rhode Island
Bachelor's Degree, Communication, General -
Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Licensed Holistic Health Practitioner, Holistic Health