Yasheeka Sutton
Belin, Germany
North Carolina, USA
What is there to say about a woman who is thriving within a highly competitive and demanding industry? Charlene has created a lane of her own – a well-balanced atmosphere of sophistication and professionalism. Charlene provided professional expertise and relevant knowledge during our consultation and strategy session. Where I fell short, she picked up the ball and slam dunked it!
Visid Praso
Ontario, Canada
Charlene was a fellow senior colleague under Estée Lauder’s prestige beauty portfolio and leadership at Holt Renfrew.
Her contributions shaped her journey in countless ways. Even in the face of challenges, Charlene showcased exemplary dedication to work performance, demonstrating exceptional qualifications, skills and achievements.
Throughout her tenure, Charlene leveraged her intuition, drive, enthusiasm and vision in a relentless pursuit to elevate her brand creating an engaging client experience, leading to some of the best results we've seen for the brand.
Her unparalleled expertise not only set new benchmarks, but also enriched our team's knowledge base of the Frédéric Malle brand by familiarizing herself with professional tools and marketing channels to network and establish connections with various departments, improve inventory management, improve visual and marketing plans, and develop a training program educating and equipping associates and personal shoppers with a high level of product knowledge.
Charlene’s attention to detail, strong analytical skills, ability to communicate and solve complex issues, and dedication to not only meeting but surpassing expectations is truly commendable.
Mufaro Mukoki
Ontario, Canada
Zimbabwe, SA
I had the privilege of meeting Charlene through the OCAD University Center for Emerging Artists & Designers, where she has been offering her invaluable support to creative entrepreneurs.
Charlene possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience that she has generously shared with me as I endeavored to break into the Canadian fashion scene. Charlene's approach to sustainable and responsible fashion is particularly inspiring. She draws from her own relatable past experiences to highlight strategies that have worked for her, as well as those that have not, providing a balanced and honest perspective. Her insights are not only practical but also tailored to the individual needs of the people she mentors.
When reviewing my business plan, Charlene meticulously identified my strengths and devised strategies to leverage them. She also pointed out areas needing improvement and took the time to research and find the most beneficial resources for me. Charlene is always on the cutting edge of industry trends, continuously updating her knowledge through dedicated research.
Jennifer Dawson-Reitano
Ontario, Canada
In my capacity as a Professor and Program Coordinator at Humber College, Charlene achieved outstanding performance, demonstrating extreme leadership, dedication, a strong work ethic and passion instituting employee policies, and weekly team meetings. In addition, Charlene developed a highly interactive presentation for our campus tour. Charlene always comes prepared with agendas and extra learning resources for members of her team, who needed an extra push. Charlene is an excellent team leader for her peers. Professionally and personally, Charlene is at the highest level.
Robert Mulolo
Ontario, Canada
Charlene is a valued individual with whom I had the pleasure of working at the beginning of my creative career as an Author and Filmaker.
Charlene demonstrated exceptional ambition and a proactive approach, effectively taking charge of the promotional activities for my book. Her strategic thinking, dedication, and outstanding organizational skills significantly contributed to the success of the initiative.
Charlene’s ability to manage and execute complex tasks with precision and enthusiasm makes her a significant asset to any team. Her professionalism, creativity, and commitment to excellence will undoubtedly bring tremendous value and a positive impact to any organization.