Biagio Mancini

Experience

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  Fly Industries

  Feb 1993 - Dec 1999

  Controller & Production Manager

  Full oversight responsibility for the production department, including the creation of product styles and names; vendors and manufacturer relationships; and production of eyewear, apparel and accessories.Managed fiscal budget, accounts payable and payroll; closed month-end reports including accounts receivables, inventory, accounts payables and commissions; reconciled all general ledger entries; initiated collections for accounts receivables and bankruptcies.Served as liaison between principals and licensees, attorneys and personnel. Responsible for managing all human resource functions; and directed and supervised 38 full-time employees. Show less

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  Lava Magazine

  Jan 1997 - Apr 1998

  Food Editor and Writer

  Editor and writer for the food, dining and entertainment section of the print magazine composing a variety of drink, restaurant, chef and cooking articles and reviews.Composed monthly articles covering Southern California dining news, trends, and recipes.Provided all edited professional photographs to accompany published pieces.

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  The Real Estate Resource Center

  Jan 2000 - May 2003

  Chief Financial Officer

  Consistently and progressively grew profitability by 25% through effective management of the company’s overall business operations, including Finance, IT and Human Resources.Generated all P&L statements and cost analysis reports; developed and managed budgets; and managed all bank accounts, accounts receivable and payroll. Managed top executives’ personal finances.Aligned closely with company attorneys in all confidentiality and legal matters.Successfully integrated sales and accounting to consolidate vital information on commission statements.Researched, diagnosed and resolved installation problems of e-commerce accounting solution software.Streamlined business operations by rebuilding and troubleshooting all company servers. Show less

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  Biagio's Italian Deli

  Oct 2000 - May 2003

  Owner & Operating Manager

  Created and established restaurant from conception through operation including décor and design, menu planning and staff training. Continually managed all areas of operation from food costing, ordering and cooking to back end administration, accounting, marketing and customer relations.

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  Quiksilver

  Jun 2003 - May 2007

  Director of Financial Operations

  Directed global sales initiatives and ensured compliance with GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations within the Retail Operations department, supervising the Finance and Retail divisions. Produced comprehensive profit and loss statements, cost analysis reports, budgets, and forecasting models while developing board books for quarterly and annual executive committee meetings. Collaborated with external district managers to effectively manage sales and payroll budgets, driving performance management and operational efficiency. Show less

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  SSI Inc.

  May 2007 - Feb 2011

  Chief Financial Officer

  Served as main liaison between principals and licensees, attorneys and personnel. Streamlined company operations and successfully implemented eCommerce website solutions with general ledger automation.Responsible for managing all human resource functions, maintaining employees files and company benefits.Prepared and filed all tax documents for outside tax accountants and agencies. Cut expenses and consolidated infrastructure: integrating ERP system with full eCommerce solution.Developed asset-making guidelines, banking associations and cash scheduling programs to aid in reducing commercial borrowing, enhance cash flow and improve other income. Show less

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  PBS Financial Services Inc.

  Feb 2011 - Jan 2012

  Financial Consultant

  Managed and maintained all major company accounts such as the L Group, Sony Entertainment and VRI. Generated profit and loss statements and cost analysis reports; developed and managed budgets, cash flow and forecasting models, bank accounts, accounts receivable and payroll.Responsible for managing human resource, employee files and company benefits administration.Directed all auditing and compliance regulations for multiple company entities, including S Corporations, C Corporations, Limited Liability Corporations and Sole Proprietorships. Prepared and filed monthly, quarterly and year-end tax documents for outside tax accountants & agencies.Reduced expenses and consolidated company infrastructure by integrating online back office systems.Restructured web and outside business model with successful implementation of full e-commerce website solution with general ledger automation. Show less

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  Beach Bunny Swimwear

  Jan 2012 - May 2015

  COO

  Developed new product lines to generate additional revenue sources; and effectively streamlined company operations within the first nine months. Acquired and managed all due diligence with new business ventures, including a new dance apparel line utilizing existing internal resources and a new lingerie line with outside investor financing.Generated all P&L statements and cost analysis reports, budgets, cash flow and forecasting models. Directed retail operations in Beverly Hills, Newport Beach, Scottsdale and Miami Beach.Directed contract negotiations with outside vendors, leases and legal documents; and served as the main liaison between principals and licensees, attorneys and personnel. Developed asset-making guidelines and cash scheduling programs to reduce commercial borrowing, enhance cash flow and improve other income. Show less

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  Right Eyewear

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Co Owner & Managing Partner

  Managed day-to-day operations for the company’s eyewear, apparel and accessories divisions, expanding to include over 17 retailer accounts and direct-to-consumer sales.Oversaw all design, branding and production from conception to execution; including product style and design, vendor and manufacturer relationships, and determining cost effective and quality materials with emphasis on technical oversight.Served as Financial Director, generating P&L analysis, developing budgets and forecasting models, processing accounts payable and managing overall accounting responsibilities through EOY tax filings. Execute creative concepts for endorsed athletes and team rider collaborations, including eyewear product development and launch, and artist collaboration apparel collections. Managed, directed and oversaw company website and eCommerce, social media content and new initiatives.Negotiate contracts with outside vendors, sponsors and 20+ brand ambassadors and endorsed athletes.Develop and manage all creative for digital, print and promotional materials; including photographing and editing all product images and content. Show less

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  ASICS America

  May 2015 - Nov 2019

  Full oversight of the ASICS Americas U.S. DTC Retail Division while serving as lead support liaison to global divisions, including: Japan, Brazil, Canada and Mexico, ensuring consistency in strategies and reporting.Managed and constructed the annual DTC Retail and eCommerce business plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams; setting a vision and strategy to drive top-line growth.Oversaw the merchandising team while refining strategies in order to maximize revenue potential through market and selling trend analysis, effectively determining the customer journey.Complete P&L management, responsible for developing and leading DTC Retail and eCommerce sales and operational strategies, methodologies and policies to ensure revenue and operating income goals were met.Identified Market, Operations, Merchandising and IT opportunities that impacted the field organization, while challenging divisional teams to create solutions. Directed strategic collaboration with IT to deliver innovative eCommerce tools to enhance the digital consumer experience.Lead the development and analysis of all sales events and programs within the Retail and eCommerce divisions by engaging with Store Construction, Merchandising, Marketing and Allocation departments. Show less Established and implemented best practices throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico in both the Finance and Merchandising divisions covering Retail and DTC channels. Served as primary liaison to VP of DTC, suggesting and implementing new market sales concepts to drive business and track performance, while ensuring reporting standards and financial objectives were reached. Optimized divisional profitability and regional finance goals through continual innovation and leadership of cross-functional strategy with the Director of Retail and merchandising team.Proactively managed a streamlined P&L structure, ensuring accountability across all access levels based on developed metrics focusing on Sales, Margin, Marketing and Operating expenses. Show less Performed fiscal review and management analysis of distribution channels within DTC, including eCommerce, outlets and third party retailers.Provided accurate assessment of risks and opportunities within the company’s merchandising and planning divisions through in-depth analysis of overall structure, internal operations and staffing. Responsible for the acquisition and availability of consumer data; partnering with business and IT divisions to develop automated reports with an end goal of leveraging data efficiently in order to drive better business. Developed a cost/benefit analysis template, which effectively and clearly conveyed sales, margin, and income of potential executions for presentation to high-level executives. Show less

  • Senior Director of Retail

    Jan 2017 - Nov 2019

  • Director of Retail Finance & Planning

    Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Financial Consultant

    May 2015 - Dec 2015
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  Alpargatas S.A.

  Nov 2019 - Jun 2022

  Director of Retail, North America | Havaianas

  Led North American retail strategy across 28 direct-to-consumer locations, including flagship stores, shop-in-shops, and pop-ups, and improved omnichannel consumer engagement, operational efficiency, and profitability. Omnichannel Retail Innovation & Growth: Introduced scalable mobile van and open-concept formats to expand brand visibility, integrating an omnichannel POS solution for “ship-from-store,” “endless aisle,” and “pick-up-from-store” capabilities. Redesigned retail spaces to boost digital engagement, elevating consumer interaction through strategic omnichannel activations. Cost Optimization: Reduced build-out and operational expenses significantly; successfully negotiated exit from 14 retail leases within 60 days, decreasing long-term rent liabilities and increasing fleet profitability. Retail Strategy Leadership: Spearheaded DTC retail strategy across company-owned and franchise locations, opening 10–15 mobile and pop-up stores monthly during peak season to boost brand presence. Merchandising Strategy: Reengineered DTC merchandising, increasing average order value (AOV) and units per transaction (UPT) across all retail channels to maximize sales and align with evolving consumer demand. Show less

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  Hybrid Apparel

  Jun 2022 - now

  Vice President | Emerging Brands

  Oversees Hybrid’s Emerging Brands division, including Junkfood Clothing and Reef Apparel, with comprehensive leadership across creative, merchandising, wholesale, and digital. Spearheads strategic initiatives and brand concepts for growth, positioning Hybrid as a leader in multi-channel distribution and market-responsive brand management.