Carla M. MacIas Email Address

Vice President, Head of Human Resources

FOREVER 21 is the 5th largest specialty retailer in the United States.A customer from Toronto named her daughter Tiev Forever Golding because she almost had her baby in a Forever 21 store. Once the child s passport expires, they plan to legally change her first name to FOREVER .The average FOREVER 21 store is 38,000 square feet, the largest is approximately 162,000 square feet and the original FASHION 21 store is only 900 square feet.FASHION 21 rung up $700,000 in sales in its first year. The prior three businesses that occupied that building failed within the first year.Even with the company s tremendous growth, it still remains a family owned business.

Over 25 years of progressive Human Resources experience with a proven record of accomplishment at the senior leadership/executive level within the Legal, Financial and Retail industries. Expertise in all aspects of global human resources, including strategic planning, employee relations, talent management, recruitment and selection, benefits, compensation, training, expert knowledge in employment/labor laws and regulatory compliance. A hands-on, detailed, results-oriented leader with demonstrated ability to build strong teams and relationships through effective communication and promote a positive environment. Strong analytical, organizational, project management, decision-making, and communication skills.