

Tina Givens
by TG Artist, Designer, Author, Publisher
Business Advocate
USEFUL STRATEGIC TACTICS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Industries:
• Stationery & Paper,
• Gift Market
• Quilt Industry
• Textile & Surface Design,
• Licensing
• Apparel Design
• Sewing Patterns for the Craft Market
• Jewelry, Manufacturing, Sales & Marketing
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WHY TINA?
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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HOW IT WORKS
1. TAKE THE QUICK SURVEY
2. BOOK YOUR LIVE CHAT WITH ME
3. WORK WITH ME
We are currently running quick surveys for your input and level of interest. This just gives us a glimpse into you. It's quick and free, so get some info on this incredible course.
I am so thrilled you're interested. THE NEXT STEP we will chat either via Zoom, Skype, or Facetime. A free 1-1 chat to gauge your skill levels and where we need to focus for you.
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Book 1-1 sessions with me. I offer a variety of ways to work with me.
• We offer a 1-1 call for specific questions & updates
• Video Labs - Choose between:
1. Launching Your Business
2. Your Product Offerings
3. Sales - Channels, In Person, Online, Direct to Consumer
4. Wholesale
5. Marketing in general
6. Social Media
7. Life Coaching
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