Marlene Wallach

Experience

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  American Express

  Feb 1991 - Apr 1998

  Manager, AmEx Foundation & Office of Corporate Responsibility

  Worked within highly matrixed and executive environment to establish best in class philanthropic and corporate responsibility strategies in line with business and employee communities. Oversaw implementation and budgeting of such programs. Spearheaded community activities in the headquarters and operation centers nationwide. Presented program and budget - recommendations to CEO and C-Level Committee for Global Giving. Program recommendation.

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  American Screen Company

  Jan 1998 - Jul 2001

  Chief Operating Officer

  Responsible for fundraising of the start-up’s private placement and initial public stock offering.Accomplishments:• Networked relationships with 35 broker/dealers, 10 investors and the lead underwriter for a $10 million initial public offering.• Created partnership with Wilhelmina International while negotiating LLC agreement, employment contract, and operating agreement resulting in a 20-year contract with average profits of 7.2% per year.

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  Wilhelmina International Partnership

  Jul 2001 - Mar 2017

  President & Co Owner

  Strategic thinker and collaborator in a 18-year partnership with the world’s most prominent talent management agency Wilhelmina International. Leadership experience and collaboration with 30 productive professionals through all business aspects of the businesses. Spearheaded innovation strategy and product development along with new MIS resulting in inefficiencies directly impacting management abilities and bottom time increase.

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  Gleem Beauty

  Dec 2020 - now

  Founder & CEO
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  Just Ask Marleen

  May 2024 - May 2024

  Podcaster

  Just Ask Marleen: Entrepreneurial Wellness. This podcast series will light up the interplay between the personal and business aspects of the entrepreneur's life - emphasizing how setting boundaries, and practicing self-care best serve your business success. Hear first-hand stories of success and failure from a seasoned entrepreneur who seems to have “done it all".