Ellie Harris

Fashion CEO, Strategic Investor, and Creative Director

San Francisco, US.

About

A visionary fashion executive and strategic investor with 15+ years of experience in design, brand development, and retail leadership. As a Shareholder and CEO at Bloomingdale's San Francisco, she drives growth, innovation, and market expansion. Ellie also manages her own successful apparel company and actively invests in diversified assets, including gold. Known for transforming creative concepts into profitable ventures and leading high-performing teams in dynamic retail environments.

Work

Bloomingdale's

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Shareholder & CEO, San Francisco Operations

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Summary

Spearheaded strategic initiatives and operational excellence for Bloomingdale's San Francisco, driving market share growth and enhancing customer experience. Leveraged deep expertise in fashion retail and investment to optimize performance and foster innovation.

Highlights

Led comprehensive strategic planning as Shareholder and CEO, significantly contributing to the San Francisco branch's market positioning and profitability.

Directed key business development and investment strategies, including diversification into new product lines and market segments.

Cultivated strong relationships with designers, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure a curated and high-value product offering.

Implemented innovative retail strategies that enhanced customer engagement and loyalty, resulting in measurable sales increases.

Managed a diverse portfolio of investments, including personal ventures in a clothing company and gold, demonstrating strong financial acumen.

Education

FHNW - University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (Zurich University of Arts and Design)

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Bachelor of Arts Fashion Design

Courses

Fashion Illustration

Textile Science

Garment Construction

Apparel Merchandising

Brand Management

Fashion History

Digital Design

Languages

English

Fluent

German

Proficient

Skills

Fashion Design

Apparel Design, Textile Selection, Trend Forecasting, Collection Development, CAD/CAM.

Strategic Planning

Business Strategy, Market Entry, Growth Initiatives, Vision Setting, Competitive Analysis.

Business Management

Operations Management, P&L Management, Organizational Leadership, Process Optimization, Budgeting.

Retail Operations

Store Management, Inventory Control, Visual Merchandising, Sales Performance, Supply Chain Management.

Investment Management

Portfolio Management, Asset Allocation, Market Analysis, Financial Planning, Risk Assessment.

Brand Development

Brand Strategy, Identity Creation, Marketing Campaigns, Market Positioning, Brand Storytelling.

Merchandising

Product Curation, Assortment Planning, Vendor Relations, Pricing Strategy, Retail Analytics.

Trend Analysis

Consumer Trends, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Fashion Forecasting, Data Interpretation.

Team Leadership

Talent Development, Cross-functional Collaboration, Performance Management, Mentorship, Change Management.

Financial Acumen

Budget Management, Financial Reporting, Cost Control, Revenue Generation, Profitability Analysis.

Customer Experience

Client Relations, Service Excellence, Customer Loyalty Programs, Feedback Integration, Sales Optimization.

Interests

Reading

Literature, Business Books, Finance, Personal Development, Biographies.

Fitness

Gym, Wellness, Strength Training, Cardio, Health & Nutrition.

Golf

Sports, Recreation, Strategy, Networking.

Yoga

Mindfulness, Flexibility, Wellness, Meditation.

Camping

Outdoors, Nature, Adventure, Hiking, Exploration.

Travel

Culture, Exploration, International Destinations, Gastronomy, Photography.

Swimming

Aquatics, Recreation, Exercise, Endurance.

Beauty

Skincare, Cosmetics, Wellness, Personal Grooming, Trend Spotting.