Dix & Pond | About Stephanie Bernier Founder & Consultant

Stephanie Bernier is the founder of Dix & Pond Consulting & Coaching

People hire her when they need a highly experienced creative or strategy consultant for their apparel, service or consumer business. They look to her for an exceptional creative leader... design director, art director, marketing strategist, brand builder and coach.

Dix & Pond Consulting helps clients grow or improve their business. We help you solve business challenges, focus on opportunities, execute better, develop a stronger brand, mentor employees and prevent mistakes. Stephanie is a creative and business strategist who can take your business to another level.

Stephanie is also a highly qualified leadership and career coach, who achieved executive level career success at a very young age. Her unique insights are invaluable for coaching clients looking to start or advance their careers.

WHAT’S UNIQUE ABOUT HER- extensive creative, strategy and product development expertise, with business and marketing management experience. Right-brain, left brain

CREDENTIALS - multidisciplinary designer with a degree in fashion from RISD

DEEP CONSULTING EXPERIENCE - consumer products and services, apparel, home, giftware, footwear, paper, retail, etc. Ecommerce and wholesale

DECADES OF CAREER & LEADERSHIP COACHING - formal and informal coaching and mentoring for clients at all stages of their careers

BIGGEST JOB - was Global EVP Product Development L. Brands

PAST PERFOMANCE - started and led three multimillion business units in apparel including design, product development, sourcing and sales

LIKES GETTING HER HANDS DIRTY - extensive startup experience, understands the fire drills

SALES CHANNELS - been there done that, DTC, brick & mortar and wholesale.

TRAITS - retail news junkie, in-depth market knowledge, big picture person, leadership, creative vision, laser focus, good listener and kind heart

BIG THRILL - seeing people and businesses thrive

“I have had the privilege of working with Stephanie for 15 years. Stephanie's leadership, creative talents and
mentoring skills cannot be surpassed.” Kim S. Director Brand Management MGF Sourcing

"Stephanie is a fantastic leader with tremendous experience in retail/fashion, branding and marketing... I truly credit the successful transformation and elevation of both our brand and our business to Stephanie's vision, creativity, and determination. We would not be where we are today were it not for her passion and amazing talents." Head of Business Development Peach

"When I think back on everything we have accomplished together over the last few years, it's amazing to see how far we have come. And it's not just the visible results- under your leadership we've formed a team, a process and a vision. Marketing Director Peach.

“We first met at Starbucks in Arlington at least 8 years ago. And what struck me then has proved true - you are a pro. You know your stuff. And when we finally got to start working together, you raised our game. Words that come to mind: poise, professionalism, insight, brand, vision, aesthetic. You have a desire to elevate - elevate the company, the brand, the people around you, and have a deep knowledge of how to do that…” Co-founder Peach

"Stephanie is a design leader and professional with a strong sense of color, proportion and trend. These skills are proven in her high taste level that she not only applies to her work but to everything she touches daily. Stephanie is an inspiration to all that she works with..." SVP Express

"Stephanie is top notch talent. She is a professional business executive who understands how to use exceptional design as a weapon to succeed in our global consumer economy. She understands what small and large businesses face today and helps them succeed through her positive coaching..." CEO Preserve Brands

"Stephanie has inspired Mariposa to approach product development and marketing of table and giftware in a whole new way...She then filters an array of concepts, to help us select and focus on the most tangible and rewarding projects. Her objectivity, honesty...and humor...make her a wonder in this arena!" CEO Mariposa

“Stephanie Bernier is an extraordinary leader in our industry that draws upon her past accomplishments in fashion, business, manufacturing, and retail to make intuitive recommendations and guidance for her clients.”
Tim W. textile designer

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