Grenoble Ecole de Management

Southern Methodist University

Robert Louis Stevenson School

Third generation footwear expert with extensive experience in design, sourcing and global manufacturing.

Santa Monica, California, United States

I'm a proud third-generation expert in the footwear industry with more than 15 years of experience in design, prototype development, manufacturing expertise, and collection building.I've led the business development and expansion of multiple international footwear and lifestyle fashion brands in Latin America such as The North Face, Steve Madden, Hush Puppies, CAT, CUSHE, and Heartland. My team and I have opened and operated dozens of retail flagship stores in the Central American region. My unique knowledge of the footwear industry and comprehensive global network of manufacturing facilities allow me the opportunity to assist brands in the development and strengthening of their product collections and sourcing capabilities.

ADOC/ Duramas Footwear Group

Creative Director and Head of International Business Development

Leading the charge in developing luxury footwear and fashion goods while positively impacting local manufacturing communities and restoring environmental degradation.

Vintage Artisan

Co-Founder & Chief Strategic Officer, VP of Operations

Holistic Business Leadership Consulting.  Driven to actualize high performance leaders to new levels of effectiveness and satisfaction by aligning their personal purpose with business goals.

Atlas Unbroken

Founder, CEO, Creative Oversight

International MBA Student at prestigious Grenoble Graduate School of Business in France.-Specialization in Luxury Brand Management and Leadership Development

International MBA Student

- Oversight and management of complete process of collection line building for private labels footwear brands-Interpretation of international fashion trends, conceptualization and design of footwear product-Led team of designers and footwear technicians to develop prototypes and approval of finished samples-Co-management of commercial calendar with suppliers/factories and brand managers for product retail delivery-Training of sales teams on product characteristic and implementation of sales strategies and tactics

Empresas ADOC SA de CV

Creative Director, Product Collection and Design Oversight

- Management of business unit of international franchise brands, CATERPILLAR Lifestyle, THE NORTH FACE, CUSHE FOOTWEAR, HEARTLAND FOOTWEAR, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FOOTWEAR in Central America region-Team Leader of product and marketing managers for various brands, focus on team building and personnel development-Product selection and collection purchasing and inventory control, product flow calendar by season-Development and execution of creative communications and go-to-market strategies of each brand for the region of Central America, management and control of marketing budgets and expenditures, focus on Return on Investment-Retail store operations and expansion of flagship stores in Central American Region, wholesale business growth and client portfolio management-Establish sustainable growth forecasts, sales and margin budgets by brand per country (weekly, monthly, 1-3-5-10 annual plans)

Business Unit Manager- Outdoor Lifestyle Group

- Overall Management of premium casual /outdoor footwear brand in Central American region-Design and development of complete product line (Footwear and Accessories)-In depth Market research and consumer profiling (Central American countries), led focus groups of different consumers segments and profiles in order to develop strategies-Establish sustainable growth forecasts, sales and margin budgets by brand per country (weekly, monthly, 1-3-5-10 annually)-Development and execution of creative communications and go-to-market strategies of brand for the region of Central America, control of marketing budgets and expenditures, focus on return on investment-Training of sales team on product characteristic and implementation of sales strategies and tactics

Brand Manager- Heartland Footwear and Cushe Footwear

- Customer service for international clients (L.L. Bean, G.H. Bass, Brooks Bros, Hemingway Footwear) of footwear exportation factory specializing in true hand-sewn moccasin construction-Management of new product development projects and concepts with material specifications for each project-Compliance of client “factory to retail” calendars, in time for seasonal collections at retail-Raw materials supply chain and supplier selection (import of materials with various legal compliances)-Work alongside teams specialized in technical footwear development for final approvals, manufacturing production plan and efficiency timing, finished product export and on-time delivery-Building of future order forecast models for clients within portfolio

Customer Service Portfolio Coordinator

Vail Resorts

Professional Snowboard Instructor

- Head mixologist and bar manager for high-end contemporary restaurant and lounge in Uptown Dallas, Texas-Creation of cocktail menu, constant updates to traditional and unique cocktails -Ingredient/liquor selection and inventory management of bar items and ingredients-Management and schedule coordination of cocktail servers and lounge hostess-Elaboration of weekly event calendar, coordination with event suppliers and entertainment staff

Stolik Lounge and Restaurant

Entertainment Manager/ Event Organizer

Direct and hands on exposure into a dynamic world of lifestyle brands working for one of the most respected companies in South America. Product and retail training, Marketing and Brand development, CRM and customer surveys. Brands included Cushe Footwear, Columbia, Hush Puppies, Brooks, Rockford, Caterpillar.

Forus S.A.

Brand Development and Marketing Internship

- White Water Rafting eco-tour guide on class 3-5 river rapids in Costa Rica  (Pacuare, Reventazon, Sarapiqui rivers)-International client adventure travel guide, overnight camping, mountain trekking, biodiversity tours-Gourmet camping cooking training and campsite coordination-First aid, rescue, and wilderness survival skills and training

Roberto Eduardo Palomo