Tina's experience is vast and has touch points in multiple arenas, including building a fashion brand, manufacturing, stationery and paper products, the sewing pattern industry, licensing artwork, craft products, clay/pottery, and the quilting industry.

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She has worked with small and large companies to define their strategic branding niche, redefining their content strategies, and participated in several well-known courses regarding small businesses.

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Whether you're a jewelry maker, cosmetics and skincare product manufacturer,  a fashion brand, paper products, a surface designer, artist, or whatever your special product is -  Tina can answer your questions about getting started, and strategically finding your niche; sales and marketing campaigns, social media management, using AI to assist you, and much more.

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BIO

• Graduate York University Canada - Economics with a Business Minor.

• Account Manager - DDB Needham Toronto Canada

• VP Glazen Creative Group Cleveland USA

• VP Sales & Marketing Cablevision Cleveland USA

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• 2004 Launched Cid Pear Stationery - After successful licensing of the brand 2011-2014 Cid Pear is on hold.

• 2006 Licensed Artist Textiles - ongoing

• 2011 Licensed Artist CR Gibson Stationery & Gift Products - 2014

• 2012 Launched SewTinaGivens - ongoing

• 2014 Launched Tina Givens Apparel Brand - ongoing

• 2018 SYCHIL MAGAZINE - ongoing

• 2020 Creative Director (Contract) for licensing artists for textiles 2021

• 2022 Marketing Consultant for Oxxford Clothing - 2024

• 2023 Life & Business Coaching Privately - ongoing

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Currently resides in beautiful Michigan with a beautiful circle of friends, her children and pup, Yogi.

Designs apparel, art and more each day.

Hobbies -- Reading, Learning, Walking, Yoga, Embroidery, Knitting, Sewing

Friendships - Living in Africa, all of my childhood friends are peppered around the world, from New Zealand, Australia, London, Paris, Toronto & Vancouver Canada, Eugene Oregon, New York, Texas and Atlanta. I keep each safe in my heart, and journey with them through life.

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Personality: I am a straight to the point kind of gal, not great at small talk, personable and can chat with anyone. I find the good in everyone, I have boundaries I am proud of, a private life coach to many, and can conjure up anyone's passion or gift.

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