Experience

Kirby and Company

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder, Kirby and Company - Consulting

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  Freelance Stylist, Designer & Consultant with extensive expertise in:Product Development – Home Decor, Tabletop and Gift Industry• Trend research and marketplace studies• Product concepting and design• Global SourcingCreative Marketing• Art Direction for print and online - expert in brand catalog creation• Ad campaign concepting, set design and decoration• Trade show, showroom and special event design/planning• Innovative tablescape designer for events and interior staging• PR focusing on editorial placements in Shelter and Bridal publications • Conceptual branding and identity developmentRetail • Visual merchandising (window/retail design, planning and installation)• Retail buying and planning specializing in home, tabletop, gift and jewelry• Prop and antique sourcing (current vintage dealer at @fcantiquedesign)• Strategic store design and planning• Retail marketing strategy and in-store events planning Show less

• Founder, Kirby and Company - Retail Shops

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2020

  KIRBY AND COMPANY FLAGSHIP - Opened in 2014"Discover. Covet. Delight"A decor and gift emporium. A destination for the best in vintage finds, home decor, barware, gifts, jewelry and accessories. An artfully curated and globally sourced assortment. In-shop espresso and macaron bar featuring gorgeous confections.Located in Darien, ConnecticutKIRBY GIRL - Opened in 2018"Stay on the sunny side of the street."The sunny little sister shop to Kirby and Company. The destination for the girl in everyone. Home of Kirby Kandy and the most fun sunny striped Instagram wall. The best in decor, gifts and stylish finds for the decor enthusiast coming of age.Located in Darien, Connecticut Show less



Juliska

• United States
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Design & Visual

  • Jan 2001 - Dec 2012

  Instrumental in the launch of the brand in 2001, oversaw all creative and visual direction, product development and brand marketing strategy. Designed and launched brand's Flagship retail shop and cafe and seconds outlet. Grew Juliska into one of the most recognized tableware brands in the market. Instrumental in the launch of the brand in 2001, oversaw all creative and visual direction, product development and brand marketing strategy. Designed and launched brand's Flagship retail shop and cafe and seconds outlet. Grew Juliska into one of the most recognized tableware brands in the market.



Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Tabletop and Gift Buyer, The Wedding List

  • Sep 1999 - Dec 2000

  Tabletop and Gift Buyer for The Wedding List division. Visual merchandiser for retail locations. Tabletop and Gift Buyer for The Wedding List division. Visual merchandiser for retail locations.



Marsh

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Advisory, FINPRO

  • Sep 1997 - Jun 1999



Watch Hill Gourmet & Gifts

• Watch Hill, Rhode Island

• Owner

  • May 1994 - Sep 1997

  Launched a seasonal tabletop and gift shop during my college summer breaks when I was 19. Ran all aspects of business - buying, merchandising, planning and marketing. Established a successful bridal registry for seasonal weddings in Watch Hill. Launched a seasonal tabletop and gift shop during my college summer breaks when I was 19. Ran all aspects of business - buying, merchandising, planning and marketing. Established a successful bridal registry for seasonal weddings in Watch Hill.