Dean L. Forbes is a success navigator and inspirational speaker who has helped thousands of business owners and professionals over his 15+ year career. He creates customized roadmaps to help businesses grow by 25%+ in 12 months. Previously, he held several roles at L'Oreal where he launched initiatives that increased sales by 20-40% and led teams to number one spots. Forbes aims to help clients discover their untapped potential and achieve their milestones.

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DeanL.Forbes
About
Dean L. Forbesis one of the most passionate growth-directedindividualsyouwill ever come across. For
over 15 years, he has helpedthousandsof innovative business owners and savvy professionals discover
and unleash their remarkable untapped potential so that they achieve the milestones that matter most
allowing them to thrive in any economic climate.
Professional Success
DeanL. Forbes,LLC, NJ ▪ FoundedMarch,2009– Present
Success Navigator & Inspirational Speaker
 Create customized road maps for business teams leading to 25%+ growth in 12 months
 Developed a system proven to significantly boost team synergy and increase sales by over 40%
 Master Facilitator in Leadership Development through One-On-One coaching and group workshops
L’Oreal USAProfessional ProductsDivision,NewYork,NY▪ March,2003– Present
DivisionBrand Manager, Sales– Redken5th
Avenue NYC
 Facilitate in-market workshops/seminars that create sales increases of 25%+
 Launched major initiative in under-served market creating incremental sales of ~$200K
 Lead sales team to #1 spot 2 years in a row increasing team productivity by more than ~50%
 Top 10 finalist in L’Oreal Beauty Shaker Awards 2011
Brand Manager, Marketing– Redken5th Avenue NYC
 Coach and mentor new team members significantly improving on-boarding learning curve
 Launched new products and executed strategic initiatives that led to 20% sales growth in 2008
 Directed successful launch of major Haircolor Collection that resulted in sales of ~$3 million
Assistant Brand Manager, Marketing – Redken 5th Avenue NYC
 Executed crucial launch of Haircolor Collection that resulted in sales of ~$3 million
 Developed principal Haircolor category publication—crucial in customer education
 Implemented new budget management application that increased productivity by ~50%
Assistant Manager, Promotional PlanningStrategist – Redken 5th Avenue NYC
 Increased overall productivity of projects by ~40% in 3 months
 Improved and facilitated re-launch of principal business driver
 Developed new methods of streamlining projects tripling daily output
Consultant,Promotional Planning Strategist – Redken5th Avenue NYC,MarketingServices
 Developed promotion-tracking application that smooth workflow – increased productivity by ~30%
 Provided key information to marketing team that streamlined promotion development
 Co-managed and analyzed monthly product forecast and advised marketing managers of risks
 Analyzed promotions to ensure that they meet logistical and timing goals

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SelfEmployed,Guttenberg,NJ▪ October, 2001 – March,2003
Financial Consultant,Joint Venture,Investmentand BudgetManagement
 Negotiated joint venture deals that increased clients bottom-line at no additional costs to them
 Coached clients on business goals and implemented proven strategies to achieve them
 Prepared personal and family budgets for various clients
BondBook,LLC,New York,NY ▪ January, 2000– September, 2001
SalesConsultant, ClientAcquisitionandCommunication
 Implemented strategy that increased client acquisitions from 2.5 to 4 per week
 Suggested new method to build client confidence—increasing revenues by 25%
 Chief Editor of bi-weekly client newsletter
DeltaFundingCorporation,Woodbury,NY▪ April,1998– December,1999
General BusinessConsultant, Special Accounts
 Initiated incentive programs for customers—increasing payments by 30%
 Developed customer relations training course—increasing productivity by 25%
 Implemented new method of sending mail that cut costs by 70%
ChaseManhattanBank, Hicksville,NY ▪ November,1996 – April,1998
CustomerRelationsand Training Development
 Developed customer relations training course—increasing productivity by 40%
 Implemented communication process that cut supply costs by 15%
 Conducted weekly incentive meetings that boosted morale and team synergy
NineWest Group,Inc, LongIslandCity, NY ▪ June, 1995– November,1996
Store Manager, Operations
 Increased annual net sales trend from $1.3 million to $1.7 million in 9 months
 Expanded sales to include bulk and international accounts
 Developed incentive programs that increased repeat business by more than 40%
Honors and Awards
 Honorary Induction, Cambridge Who’s Who Professional Network, 2008
 Presidential Achievement Award, Caribbean Club President, 1993
Education
AssociatesinAppliedSciencesDegree,BusinessAdministration –KingsboroughCommunityCollege,
1995, Brooklyn,NY