Rene Brofft

...has not only lived in Arizona most of her life, but has also had a great deal of experience in management for many years now. After graduating from Thunderbird High School and eventually Northern Arizona University in 1990, Rene began growing her business career by working at Dillard’s Department stores as an area manager and associate for 2 years. She ultimately was promoted to becoming a buyer of men’s and women’s athletic shoes as well as children’s shoes, overseeing 13 million dollars in purchases for her area per year.

This position lasted 5 years and helped her attain the skills of negotiating, analyzing, and making smart deals that would benefit her company. By being in charge of the product inventory and its direct relationship to consumers, Rene came to understand how important understanding your client is in business. These are techniques and ideals that she took to new business opportunities later on.