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Andrew Freundlich

President and CEO at AFGroup
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Seasoned executive with a Graduate Gemologist degree and extensive experience in sales, marketing, management, and retail.
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New York, New York, United States, US
Skills
  • Diamonds
  • Jewelry
  • Marketing
  • Retail
  • Management
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Andrew Freundlich is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in sales, marketing, management, and retail, complemented by a Graduate Gemologist degree and certifications. He has held senior leadership positions at Asta Friendly Jewelry Mfg. Corp. and AFGroup, where he has developed expertise in trade shows, negotiation, and strategic planning. With a strong educational background in business and gemology, Andrew has established himself as a versatile professional with a unique blend of skills and experience. He has a proven track record of success in managing business accounts, developing marketing strategies, and building vendor relations. As a seasoned executive, Andrew has a deep understanding of the retail and wholesale industries, and has developed a keen eye for detail and a talent for effective communication. Throughout his career, Andrew has demonstrated his ability to adapt to changing market trends and develop innovative solutions to drive business growth. With his extensive experience, Graduate Gemologist degree, and certifications, Andrew is well-equipped to take on senior leadership roles and drive business success. He is currently based in New York, New York, United States.

Credentials

  • Graduate Gemologist
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Experience

  • AFGroup
    • President and CEO
      • Sep 1970 - Present

      Sales, Purchasing, Trade Shows, Negotiating transactions.

  • Asta Friendly Jewelry Mfg. Corp.
    • Senior Vice President .
      • Sep 1971 - May 2000

      Graduate Gemologist, mfg. Gold and Diamond Jewelry.

  • Asta Friendly Jewelry Mfg. Corp
    • Owner/Designer
      • Jan 1971 - May 2000

      MANAGEMENT and BUDGET:Maintained business accounts, receivable and payable, utilizing accounting software.Understood market trends, product development lead times, and the working components of jewelry production correlated to trade shows.Extensive experience with establishing vendor relations and business partnership development.Effective communication with people at any level of business, retail and wholesale, and management.Created timelines to implement and integrate management practices to maximize business accounts.MARKETING:Developed an in-depth understanding of customer's needs and competitive products. Collaborated with advertising agency creating and developing company catalogue.Preserved consistency within brand through development and implementation of quality standards. Marketed trade shows from initial concept to actual event promoting product line.Coordinated all aspects of trade shows; scheduling, setting up and breaking down.

Education

  • 1980 - 1982
    Gemological Institute of America Graduate Gemologist
    Graduate Gemologist, P0recious Gems i.e. Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires..
  • 1966 - 1970
    Nathaniel Hawthorne College
    BS, Business
  • 1966 - 1970
    Nathaniel Hawthorne College
    Administration BS, Hawthorne College
  • forest hills high school
  • forest hills high school

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