Daphne Benzaquen

About

With a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Management & Organization from Miami University, and a Master of Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis, this individual has a diverse educational background. They also hold professional certificates in coding from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and in general management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Their professional experience includes founding and running a successful ecommerce fashion lifestyle brand, serving as an Entrepreneur In Residence at the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and working as a Partner at EMERGE The Agency. Their expertise spans business, digital marketing, customer relations, and ecommerce, and they have a passion for creating brands that resonate with customers. They have also been involved in mentoring and speaking engagements related to ecommerce website strategy.

Experience

• Partner · EMERGE The Agency06-01-2023

  With EMERGE, unlock your business potential with customized solutions for next-level success. We're all about business and marketing strategies that are fresh, fun and effective. Our team of experts will meet you where you're at to help take your business to the next level. Our mission is to equip you with the skills and strategies necessary to surpass your goals and set the stage for long-term prosperity. We take a personalized approach, understanding your business inside out to develop tailored solutions that maximize your growth and leave a lasting impact. We consult businesses and agencies of all sizes to empower your internal teams by focusing on your business objectives and building the strategies, processes and execution plans to get there.

• Founder · daph. LLC12-01-2016

  As a Fashion Entrepreneur, I have been designing, launching and running daph., an ecommerce fashion lifestyle brand for the past six years. My responsibilities include: - overseeing the creative direction of the brand - developing the product lines - marketing and managing the sales and logistics of the business. - customer service - budgeting - email marketing - inventory management - social media marketing - Klaviyo, Shopify, Planoly, Mailchimp, GMass, Canva I have a strong background in business, digital marketing and customer relations, and have established a successful ecommerce business through my creative vision and hard work. My experience has enabled me to understand the importance of staying ahead of current trends, and I continually strive to offer unique, high-quality pieces to my customers. Additionally, I have gained invaluable knowledge in operating a business, including customer service, budgeting, inventory management, and social media marketing. With my passion for fashion and business acumen, I am able to create a brand that resonates with customers and continues to grow. Our pieces reflect a love for natural, quality, handcrafted treasures made with techniques passed down through several Peruvian generations. Started in 2016, I founded daph. as a means to let my creative thinking and business savvy positively impact my Peruvian roots while introducing the world to the amazing craftsmanship and resources coming out the rich country of Peru. From the early days making paper handbag models, the brand grew beyond leather accessories to include alpaca fiber apparel designs. An advocate for sustainability, daph. prioritizes the impact its designs and productions have on the community and environment, our efforts have been recognized and celebrated by many, including: - Women's Wear Daily - Forbes - Buzzfeed - MSN.com - theSkimm - The St. Louis Post Dispatch LEARN MORE AT SHOPDAPH.COM

• Entrepreneur In Residence · Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation & Entrepreneurship09-01-2020

  Boost Washington Universitys entrepreneurial environment by serving as a resource to stimulate the development of an innovative culture across campus and help cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset. Coach entrepreneurs on best practices to create a cohesive team and inclusive culture, which values diversity for the success of the venture. Help founders identify knowledge and skills gaps and advise on how to fill those needs. Develop a roadmap for success focusing on steps from ideation and venture formation to market validation and scaling Encourage, inspire, educate, motivate and monitor the progress of ventures.

• ECommerce Website Strategist, Mentor, Speaker04-01-2019 – 06-01-2023

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• Olin Ambassador · Olin Business School at Washington University10-01-2016 – 08-01-2017

  Serve as an advocate and resource for prospective students of the Olin Business School. Attend information sessions and webinars Conduct email campaigns Respond to emails from Ask-A-Student page Attend quarterly update meetings with admissions

Education

• Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyProfessional Certificate in Coding, Full Stack Development with MERN
• Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business SchoolMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.), N/A
• Alliance Manchester Business SchoolEuropean Summer Study Programme, International Business
• Georgetown UniversityCertificate, International Relations and Affairs
• Stanford University Graduate School of BusinessCertificate, General Management
• Miami UniversityBachelor of Arts, Biology / Management & Organization
• John Burroughs SchoolHigh School Diploma, General Studies

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