About

Nubia Natalie Arribeno, MBA

Mom | Retail Executive for Buying/Planning/Allocation | Fashion Merchandising and Consumer Affairs Professor| Consultant | Founder Nubia Natalie | Former-Disney

Let's Work Together

Hi. I'm Nubia Natalie. My friends call me Natalie. Let me introduce myself informally. I am a business owner and a professor who specializes in mentoring entrepreneurs. 

I built my own clothing brand and have been published in numerous magazines and websites, I am also a former Disney employee with over 10 years of experience at the executive level and a college professor who loves to help women and people belonging to underrepresented groups build their dream brand. 

I am passionate about retail stores and e-commerce growth in the contemporary market. 

Besides being a passionate retail merchant, I am also a college professor who specializes in teaching students to earn a career in the fashion industry, one lesson at a time.

I love bridging all my passions and experiences into one.

Primarily, I focus on helping clients develop strategies to achieve excellence in the retail environment.

Thank you for being here.

Education

  • University of La Verne - Master of Business Administration (MBA); Concentration in Finance
  • California State University, Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science; Major in Business Administration in Marketing Management
  • California State University, Los Angeles - Bachelor of Arts; Major in Fashion Merchandising

Work with me

I specialize in partnering with fashion brands to deliver customized solutions that address their unique business goals and challenges. By deeply understanding your company’s specific needs, I provide expert guidance across all aspects of merchandise management. My track record includes reducing excess inventory by over 70%, streamlining operations, and driving a 50% increase in sales through the following services:

  • Process Assessments: A thorough evaluation of current processes, including buying, planning, allocation, and inventory management across all business channels.
  • Customized Strategies: Development of actionable plans, such as buy plans, open-to-buy strategies, replenishment processes, forecasting, and item analysis, tailored to your brand's needs.
  • Advanced Analytics: In-depth analysis of stock and sizing, margin and profit evaluations, and other critical metrics to inform data-driven decisions and improve overall performance.
  • Reporting & Future Planning: Creation of dynamic reports, open-to-buy tools, and strategic assessments of future resource needs to ensure sustainable growth.
  • Strategic Advisory Services: Expert advice on merchandise marketing, sales strategies, collaborative consultation, and project management provided on an independent contract basis.