Entrepreneurship

Founder & small business owner of Nico Scout, an arts lifestyle store.

• 2018, Nico Scout opened with a straightforward inspiration: a recent move from years of metropolitan living was a huge contrast to suburban Rhode Island. Missing the vibrancy, energy, and offerings of city life, Nico Scout opened to the community as a creative disruption to the monotony of ingrained retail. 

• Built a brick-and-mortar and global E-commerce store/platform from the ground up.

• Sole proprietor immersing in all facets of the business, taking on all business roles, (ie buying, shopkeeping, accounting, website development, graphics, shipping, etc.) to thoroughly understand the industry and the intricacies of running a retail business.

• Forcast current retail & product industry trends.

• Scale and streamline the business to an employee/payroll system.

• E-commerce platform reaching a global audience to facilitate the sale of our curated merchandise worldwide.

• Cultivate a distinct brand identity that resonates with Nico Scout’s diverse clientele.

• Develop, source, and design store merchandise, ensuring each product reflects Nico Scout’s ethos of creativity, quality, and authenticity.

• Beyond commerce, Nico Scout serves as a hub for community engagement, fostering connections through collaborative events with local businesses & people. These initiatives extend our impact far beyond retail, and into the local community and beyond.