Laurent's diverse background includes financial analysis and management, small business management, information systems management & integration, client relationship management, technical support & training, and managing web infrastructure development. 

He is responsible for building and maintaining Artist Brushstrokes' customer relationships, partner relationships, overseeing corporate development, company operations, strategic investment, and pursuing new market and service opportunities.

Laurent holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business from Howard University, and earned two MBAs in Financial Management and Management from Southeastern University.
 

Carmen Alexandra Charles Pierre
Chief Marketing Officer

C. Alexandra Charles Pierre is the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer for Artist Brushstrokes, LLC.  Alexandra plays a key role in executing the marketing strategy set forth by our executive team.  She has broad experience in project management, budgeting, copywriting, advertising, marketing, public relations, and film/video production. 

Carmen is responsible for spearheading marketing initiatives at Artist Brushstrokes, including product marketing, corporate branding and positioning, marketing communications, corporate communications,  and our overall market strategy.

Carmen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Florida International University, a Master of Fine Arts in Film/Video Production & Distribution from Howard University, and an MBA in Marketing from Southeastern University.

Laurent Pierre, Sr.
Vice-President, Sales, Field Operations, and Alliances

Laurent Pierre, Sr. is the Vice-President, Sales, Field Operations, and Alliances for Artist Brushstrokes, LLC. Laurent brings over 30 years of brush industry experience in sales, operations management, manufacturing management, business development, quality assurance & control, inventory management and materials management.

Laurent is is responsible for generating Artist Brushstrokes' company  sales, building corporate purchasing programs, and strategic alliance programs.

Laurent holds a B.A. in Management from LaSalle University
 

Claude Charles
Vice-President, Corporate Strategy & Supply Chain Management

Claude is the Vice-President, Corporate Strategy & Supply Chain Management for Artist Brushstrokes, LLC.  Claude has over 25 years of experience in services administration, consulting,  program development and management.

Claude is responsible for new business investment strategy as well as strategic planning. He also plays a key role in corporate purchasing, order fulfillment, and logistics.

Claude holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Haiti, a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature from the University of Nice (France), and a Masters in Comparative Literature from CUNY in New York.

Margot A. Alert
Vice-President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer

As Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Artist Brushstrokes, LLC, Margot Alert is responsible for Artist Brushstrokes finances, corporate services, and procurement.

Margot has more than 20 years of administration, financial analysis, financial transaction control, and accounting experience primarily with the World Bank headquarters in Washington, DC.

Margot holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Middlesex University (United Kingdom) and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland.  She is also a Certified Public Accountant.