Experience

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  Jerry's Artarama

  • United States
  • Retail Art Supplies
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Advertising Manager

    • Nov 1994 - Feb 2015

    Responsible for paid vendor advertising campaigns through print media as well as electronic media.Created a multi - million dollar advertising platform creating a new source of revenue for Jerry's.Managed co-op funding, media selection and scheduling to best utilize product promotions.

  • Head Buyer

    • Nov 1994 - 2015

    Supervised the mail order ad retail stores buyers. Attended trade shows, selected new products including season merchandise.Negotiated with vendors on price, exclusive products and profitability.

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  Pinsky's Stationery

  • Forest Hills, N.Y.

  • Owner / Partner

    • Dec 1985 - Aug 1991
    • Forest Hills, N.Y.

    Owner, partner, manager, buyer, merchandiser of this office supply / art supply store. Developed and completed a new merchandise concept for the store to make it easier to shop and select merchandise. The results created a dramatic rise in sales.

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  Fairfield Stationers

  • Fairfield , CT

  • Owner / President

    • Jun 1976 - Sep 1985
    • Fairfield , CT

    Managed all aspects of this office supply store. Purchased seasonal merchandise as well as everyday products for the commercial trade that was locally developed. Canvassed the lower Fairfield County area in order to establish new business relationships.