Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Ciao 👋 My name is Talia and I am a BSc of Marketing graduate from San Diego State University, now based in Milan, pursuing a Master’s in Luxury Goods Management (EMLUX) to explore how global luxury brands thrive at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and innovation. I bring experience in retail management, marketing strategy, content creation, and event coordination—driven by a passion for crafting authentic, purpose-led brand stories where sustainability and creativity define the future of luxury marketing. As Co-Founder and CEO of the Women in Business Collective (est. 2024), I have assisted in building a national network connecting collegiate Women in Business chapters. My priorities include fostering leadership, empowerment, and collaboration amongst the network. Looking ahead, I aim to expand my skills pertaining to merchandising, digital marketing, brand strategy, public relations, and event marketing, with a focus on Milan and the surrounding region for opportunities in 2026. Inspired by brands that combine creativity with conscience and aspire to contribute to initiatives that leave a meaningful, lasting impact.
- Co-Founder of the Women in Business Collective, a non-profit community dedicated to promoting the growth of 10+ Women in Business chapters across the nation, encouraging confidence and mentoring to help women in today’s business world. - Execute leadership trainings and workshops that empower chapter leaders to grow their organizations. - Leverage unique events as a platform to strengthen brand identity and member loyalty. Chapters: San Diego State University, UC San Diego, UC Davis, University of Oregon, Montana State University Billings, Kennesaw State University, Las Positas College, Diablo Valley College, University of South Florida, University of Hawaii at Manōa, Montclair State University
- Managed a team that drove 12%, 14% and 15% YoY in-store sales for 2022, 2023, and 2024. - Owned clientele program through multiple CRM platforms, that generated an uplift of $30,000 in revenue for 2024. - Designed and launched 10 in-store exclusive events that drove customer engagement, increased brand loyalty, and increased incremental revenue. - Led the sales floor to deliver an excellent customer experience through a customer-first mindset, building loyal customer relationships - Consistently met and exceeded sales goals, focusing on improving year-over-year key performance indicators - Supported merchandising presentation strategy and concept standards, training staff as needed - Upheld consistent inventory accuracy and controls in store through regular cycle counts and overseeing inbound and outbound inventory. Tracked receiving and removal of products. - Onboarded new hires while providing in the moment coaching to improve performance of existing associates
-Instrumental in improving store Key Performance Indicators (KPI), including AOV, UPT, and Conversion -Proficient in all technical responsibilities, successful managing the front and back of house -Drove daily sales and developing strategies in order to exceed daily budget -Voted “Ref Star” for representing company values: “Make it Better”, “Be Brave” and “People Focused” -Educated in Reformation’s sustainable practices, enhancing customer knowledge and experience
Oversaw supervision and operation of the club and its leaders. -Served as a spokesperson and supportive guidance for the 640+ member organization -Planned and presided over meetings for the organization -Facilitated executive board meetings with a team of 32, assisting in 3 different departments -Maintained contact with 2 organization faculty advisers -Served as a secondary signatory on financial accounts -Coordinated executive board officer transitions and organizing annual elections of new officers -Acted as a student liason between Fowler College of Business and Women in Leadership -Attended mandatory RSO and SOCIA training
-Supervised all aspects of marketing for the largest organization on campus, 500+ members →Included internal campus relations, public relations, social media, and photography -Led and mentored a team of four executive members, six interns, and an assistant through weekly -meetings, educational slide decks, and project management -Member of executive staff tasked with making decisions for WIB in collaboration with the President