Anne Chen

Anne Chen has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Anne currently holds the position of Senior Accountant at Sounding Board, Inc. since January 2023. Prior to this, they worked as an Accounts Payable Accountant at the same company from June 2022 to December 2022.

Before joining Sounding Board, Inc., Anne served as the Interim Chief Financial Officer at SIFF.IO from January 2018 onwards. Anne also worked as the Owner/Consultant at 10 Plus Style LLC from October 2017 to the present.

Anne has a background in finance, having worked as the Accounts Coordinator at Hilborne Hawkin & Co from May 2019 to June 2022. Prior to that, they co-founded and served as the General Partner of APM Investments, LLC from January 2001 to December 2018.

Additionally, Anne has experience in the fashion industry. Anne worked as a Fashion Writer & Stylist at Fashion Odyssey LLC from March 2015 to December 2017. During this time, they contributed to the company's mission of creating a personal connection between people and fashion brands through blogging, writing for local publications, and providing personal styling services. Anne also held the role of Contributing Stylist & Fashion Curator at Bask Magazine from November 2015 to July 2017.

Anne has experience in business consulting as well. Anne worked as a Business Consultant at Lotus Innovations, LLC from March 2014 to January 2015, and as an Interim HR Manager from February 2014 to September 2014. At Lotus Innovations, LLC, they developed human resource management processes, identified hiring needs, and integrated new portfolio companies into existing infrastructure.

Anne also served as the Interim Chief Operating Officer at RAMP Consulting LLC from February 2014 to September 2014. In this role, they collaborated with executives to develop operational plans and assisted the Chief Financial Officer in month-end closing processes.

Anne's early career includes a role as a Showroom Assistant at Necessities Apparel from August 2013 to December 2013.

Overall, Anne Chen has demonstrated expertise in accounting, finance, fashion, business consulting, and management throughout their career.

Anne Chen attended the University of Chicago from 1994 to 1998, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics & East Asian Studies. Anne later attended FIDM from 2012 to 2014 and obtained an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Apparel Industry Management. Anne completed their high school education at Gretchen A. Whitney High School from 1990 to 1994, earning a high school degree in the Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program. Additionally, in September 2015, Anne obtained a certification in Fashion Stylist from the School of Style. Anne also attended FIDM again from 2011 to 2013 and earned another Associate's degree in Apparel Industry Management.