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SUMMARY

Over the past 10 years I founded and managed a very successful men and women’s clothing

boutique in Nashville, TN. I worked closely with celebrities and stylists to meet their needs for

photo shoots, videos, awards shows and touring. I was also responsible for the daily

operations of the store, including staffing and inventory. My approach to retail is driven by a

focus on customer service and repeated business. With a broad exposure to the music and

fashion industry in Nashville, I organized several events to increase the stores profile. After 10

wonderful years, I decided to close the doors of Flavour, move to Vancouver and look for new

opportunities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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FLAVOUR BOUTIQUE, Nashville, TN 2003 –

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2013

Founder Owner and Operator

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Primary leadership role in all aspects of business operations, working directly with vendors,

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customers and staff. Day to day activities included buying, advertising, merchandising,

event coordination, accounting, receiving shipments, special orders, staff

management/mentoring staff and more.

I organized several events to increase my stores profile including tying in with local

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magazines such as Country Weekly to produce annual celebrity fashion shows for more

than 5 years. I would also personally style more than 25 artists per year while working

directly with various clothing sponsors to ensure their expectations were met.

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PROTRUST MANAGEMENT GROUP, Nashville, TN 2000 –

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2003

Singer Songwriter Backup Vocalist

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Touring across the southern U.S. playing music venues, fairs and theaters

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Opening Act for many well known Artists

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Backup vocalist for Arista Records Recording Artist Shannon Brown

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My greatest musical accomplishment was playing on the stage of The Grand Ole Opry

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BIG FISH ENTERTAINMENT, Nashville, TN 1998 –

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1999

Public Relations

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Responsible for day-to-day publicity for Artists we managed.

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Artist Roster: Ronna Reeves, Jimmy Yeary, House of Dreams

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ARISTA RECORDS, Nashville, TN 1996 –

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1998

A&R - Austin Division

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Meeting with publishers, Artists and managers to listen and find new music for Artists we

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represented as well as discovering new talent.

Artist Roster: Radney Foster, Robert Earl Keen, Abra Moore, Sister 7, Jeff Black

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RCA RECORDS, Nashville, TN 1994 –

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1996

Production Assistant

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Responsible for maintaining the local vault with recorded masters for Artists we

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represented.

Artist Roster: Kenny Chesney, Sara Evans, Alabama, Martina McBride, Clint Black,

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Lorrie Morgan, Lonestar and many more.

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VOLUNTEERING AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

WOMEN ROCK for the CURE 2009 – 2011

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o Merchandise Director

ASCAP 1998-Present

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o American Society of Composure, Authors and Publishers

o Member

EO 2001-2003

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o Entrepreneurs Organization

o Member

SKILLS

Retail Pro Software* Quickbooks for PC and MAC * MS Excel, Word and Publisher *

Market Analysis * Public Relations * Professional Styling * Marketing and Social

Networking * Retail Buying * Merchandising

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HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Singing * Music * Biking * Running * Pottery

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PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

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JARON ROSS – Wholesale Sales Manager - ZACHARY PRELL/BOGOSSE

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Aimee’s combination of vocal partnership, an upbeat attitude, and her sharp decision-making skills have

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made her a standout in the specialty store community. Very rarely do you have the opportunity to work with

someone as direct and savvy, yet friendly and fair. The combination makes her an asset to any business she

joins of creates. I have been lucky to call her a brand partner for over 8 years, and know that she will carry

success with her throughout her career.

TIM DUBOIS – (former) President - ARISTA RECORDS

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Aimee is a great people person. A self starter with a great work ethic, a wonderful sense of style, and a smile

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that lights up a room

JEFF MELTESEN – Publisher - COUNTRY WEEKLY MAGAZINE

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Aimee and I worked together for years on the annual Country Weekly Fashion Show, which benefited

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Musicians on Call. She was a consummate professional and demonstrated impeccable taste. Using product

from her store Flavour, she handled styling for 20+ country artists each year while integrating apparel from the

show’s sponsors. The looks never failed to “wow” the audience. Beyond wardrobe, Aimee was also

instrumental to securing key artists for the event. Several artists came on board because they new they could

trust their look with her. I feel privileged to have worked with Aimee and to have gotten to know her. If you

have the opportunity, I recommend you do the same.

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