Laura M.
CEO - Allround leader in Beauty, Fashion, Retail
Well rounded leader with a proven record of success in Beauty, Fashion and Technology. A serial entrepreneur, Laura founded Fashion Express, IPO international, Zweave, and WYSWYGllc. At her latest ve...see more
- Consumer Services
- Fashion & Apparel
- Retail & Ecommerce
€300
/hr
- Pre-vetted expert
- Confirmed hourly rate
- Available on short notice
Experience
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
ADORAtherapy7 years
Current position
Jul 2015 - PresentAdoratherapy is an American manufacturer of aroma perfume. Our hand-crafted, experiential fragrance collection, when inhaled, offers the purest ingredients and when linked to a strong ...see more
PLM Practice Leader / Associate Partner
The Parker Avery Group1 year
Jul 2013 - Nov 2014
The Parker Avery Group is a boutique strategy and management consulting firm. A proven trusted advisor to leading retail and consumer packaged goods companies the company specializes i...see more
Acting General Manager AsiaPac
Stylesight3 months
Oct 2010 - Jan 2011
Responsible for the management of AsiaPac offices.
V.P Product Development
Stylesight2 months
Aug 2010 - Oct 2010
IT Strategy, Product Management and Development; Delivery of enterprise-wide IT portfolio.
S.V.P Product Management
Stylesight1 year
Jul 2010 - Nov 2011
Online venture-backed information services and solution company focused on the delivery of creative, trend and fashion content. Member of CEO strategy and incubation team, reporting dir...see more
CEO & Founder
WYSWYG, LLC11 years
Dec 2008 - Aug 2019
Digital Design Agency and Consultancy WYSWYG provides guidance and support to organizations of any size seeking in depth knowledge and experience to help execute online business concept...see more
Gap Inc Project-Apparel PLM Specialist, PLM Analyst
Zweave, Inc4 months
Apr 2004 - Aug 2004
Developped Apparel PLM requirements for a multi phase, multi brand global PLM implementation. Focus on Design, pre-production, sourcing and product integrity. Color Management system re...see more
Principal Investigator SBIR - United States Navy
Zweave4 years
Dec 2001 - Dec 2005
Develop a custom PLM application for managing Navy uniform design -Developed To-Be Apparel business process -Developed Apparel industry survey, interviewed, assessed 20 leading apparel...see more
CEO & Founder
Zweave, Inc.10 years
Dec 1999 - Feb 2010
Software and consulting firm specializing in PLM software for the Apparel Industry. Responsibilities included conceiving, building and leading an innovative software R&D company; Busine...see more
CEO & Founder
Fashion Express Worldwide8 years
Feb 1992 - Dec 1999
A buying agent to Specialty Retailers and Manufacturers, providing product development and sourcing of apparel Responsibilities Included delivering over $40M in FOB value to major speci...see more
Knit Designer
Gitano1 year
Dec 1989 - Dec 1990
Develop products, Shop market, Present to buyers
Industries, roles and expertise
Industry experience
- Consumer Services
- Fashion & Apparel
- Retail & Ecommerce
Expertise
- Business Analysis
- Digital Strategy
- Team Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Development
- Social Media
- Marketing Strategy
- Product Management
- Account Management
- Business Process Improvement
- Strategic Partnerships
- Requirements Analysis
- Supply Chain and Logistics
- Application Development
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Supply Chain Planning
- Product Launching