Chief Merchandising Officer, Licensing and Brand Director @ From July 2013 to Present (2 years 4 months) New York, New YorkExecutive Vice President, Merchandising @ - Led the merchandising efforts for all RTW categories. - Built merchandising function from the ground up. - Developed long term and seasonal line plans based on brand direction, market needs and financial goals. Managed the implementation of these strategies throughout the design and development process. - Presented the collection to global sales teams and participated in all senior level buying meetings. - Partnered with department heads across Design, Product Development, Production, Sales and Marketing to facilitate alignment. - Partnered with Sales to ensure responsiveness to market needs and drive business. From September 2007 to July 2013 (5 years 11 months) Director of Licensing @ - Identified and evaluated potential licensing partners and new business opportunities - Grew licensing business into diversified portfolio including eyewear, shoes, fine jewelry, scarves and swimwear From 2005 to 2007 (2 years) Senior Account Executive @ - Managed domestic major department store accounts. From 2003 to 2005 (2 years) Corporate Entertainment Associate @ - Acted as legal counsel to entertainment and media clients in all aspects of motion picture and television development, production, acquisition and distribution. From 1996 to 2000 (4 years) Los Angeles, CaliforniaCorporate Associate @ From 1995 to 1996 (1 year) Los Angeles, CaliforniaLaw Clerk to the Honorable Robert J. Kelleher @ From 1994 to 1995 (1 year)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature @ Indiana University BloomingtonJD @ University of California, Hastings College of the Law Abigail Klem is skilled in: Apparel, Fashion, Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Luxury Goods, Visual Merchandising, Wholesale, Retail, Brand Development, Sportswear, Footwear, Trend, E-commerce, Marketing, Textiles, Creative Direction, Private Label, Styling, Assortment