Experience

Black Swan Holdings

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Executive

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  In June 2018 Black Swan Holdings purchased Costume Gallery - I was promoted to President and charged with delivering positive EBITDA. In May 2019 Robert Allen was purchased out of bankruptcy and while continuing my efforts as President of Costume Gallery, I was asked to lead the operational turnaround efforts at Robert Allen. As a member of the Sr. Executive Team at Black Swan, I collaborate on the due diligence process for sales & acquisitions. In June 2018 Black Swan Holdings purchased Costume Gallery - I was promoted to President and charged with delivering positive EBITDA. In May 2019 Robert Allen was purchased out of bankruptcy and while continuing my efforts as President of Costume Gallery, I was asked to lead the operational turnaround efforts at Robert Allen. As a member of the Sr. Executive Team at Black Swan, I collaborate on the due diligence process for sales & acquisitions.



Robert Allen

• United States
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • May 2019 - Present

  Leading restructuring efforts, emerging from bankruptcy and transitioning to a business model focused on profitability and long term sustainability. Leading restructuring efforts, emerging from bankruptcy and transitioning to a business model focused on profitability and long term sustainability.



Costume Gallery

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion

• President

  • May 2018 - Present

  Providing innovative vision and leadership for a 55+ year old multi-brand wholesaler & manufacturer of dance costumes and specialty products.

• Executive Vice President Of Operations/ COO

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2018

  Streamlined operations to drive efficiency and profit margins. Intergrated the acquired brand Art Stone into the operations. Executed a global sourcing strategy positioning the company for growth.



URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director of Sourcing Operations, Anthropoligie, Free People and Urban Outfitters Brands

  • 2012 - Dec 2015

  Sourcing & Supply Chain leader for Anthropologie, Free People and Urban Outfitters apparel, accessories and home brands. Sourcing & Supply Chain leader for Anthropologie, Free People and Urban Outfitters apparel, accessories and home brands.

• Senior Director of Sourcing Operations

  • 2008 - 2011

• Director of Sourcing Operations

  • 2004 - 2008

• Product Development & Production Manager, Knits

  • 2000 - 2004

• Product Development & Production Coordinator

  • 1998 - 2000


Macy's Merchandising Group
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Associate Product Manager, Men’s Dress Shirts

  • 1996 - 1998

Frederick Atkins Inc.
• Product Assistant, Girls

  • 1994 - 1996