Cristina Diamond
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Jon Cohen
Cristie is our go-to recruiter for all research in the US. Her recruitment is outstanding. She's remarkably good value for the quality of service you get. And a joy to work with.
Jane Gundell
It's hard to come up with enough superlatives to describe Cristie's work in recruitment, fieldwork and project management. She understands exactly what a study requires and works tirelessly to make sure that the participants exceed expectations in terms of mix, engagement, authenticity, show rates, etc. Gundell & Company specializes in luxury research and finding the "real deal" is often challenging if not impossible. Cristie delivers. Our clients are always so pleased with the quality of our recruiting and we have Cristie to thanks!
Steve Crane
Cristina is one of the most dedicated and reliable executive recruiters I have worked with. Her work is always professional, reliable, and her thorough understanding of the big picture and strategy for our recruits is exceptional. Thanks to her excellent interpersonal skills she has great relations with gatekeepers and recruits as she networks her way to find the most appropriate recruit, always delivering on the project with excellent results. We can always rely upon to get the job done. Certainly someone I'd want to have on my team.
Jon Cohen
Cristie is our go-to recruiter for all research in the US. Her recruitment is outstanding. She's remarkably good value for the quality of service you get. And a joy to work with.
Jane Gundell
It's hard to come up with enough superlatives to describe Cristie's work in recruitment, fieldwork and project management. She understands exactly what a study requires and works tirelessly to make sure that the participants exceed expectations in terms of mix, engagement, authenticity, show rates, etc. Gundell & Company specializes in luxury research and finding the "real deal" is often challenging if not impossible. Cristie delivers. Our clients are always so pleased with the quality of our recruiting and we have Cristie to thanks!
Steve Crane
Cristina is one of the most dedicated and reliable executive recruiters I have worked with. Her work is always professional, reliable, and her thorough understanding of the big picture and strategy for our recruits is exceptional. Thanks to her excellent interpersonal skills she has great relations with gatekeepers and recruits as she networks her way to find the most appropriate recruit, always delivering on the project with excellent results. We can always rely upon to get the job done. Certainly someone I'd want to have on my team.
Jon Cohen
Cristie is our go-to recruiter for all research in the US. Her recruitment is outstanding. She's remarkably good value for the quality of service you get. And a joy to work with.
Jane Gundell
It's hard to come up with enough superlatives to describe Cristie's work in recruitment, fieldwork and project management. She understands exactly what a study requires and works tirelessly to make sure that the participants exceed expectations in terms of mix, engagement, authenticity, show rates, etc. Gundell & Company specializes in luxury research and finding the "real deal" is often challenging if not impossible. Cristie delivers. Our clients are always so pleased with the quality of our recruiting and we have Cristie to thanks!
Steve Crane
Cristina is one of the most dedicated and reliable executive recruiters I have worked with. Her work is always professional, reliable, and her thorough understanding of the big picture and strategy for our recruits is exceptional. Thanks to her excellent interpersonal skills she has great relations with gatekeepers and recruits as she networks her way to find the most appropriate recruit, always delivering on the project with excellent results. We can always rely upon to get the job done. Certainly someone I'd want to have on my team.
Jon Cohen
Cristie is our go-to recruiter for all research in the US. Her recruitment is outstanding. She's remarkably good value for the quality of service you get. And a joy to work with.
Jane Gundell
It's hard to come up with enough superlatives to describe Cristie's work in recruitment, fieldwork and project management. She understands exactly what a study requires and works tirelessly to make sure that the participants exceed expectations in terms of mix, engagement, authenticity, show rates, etc. Gundell & Company specializes in luxury research and finding the "real deal" is often challenging if not impossible. Cristie delivers. Our clients are always so pleased with the quality of our recruiting and we have Cristie to thanks!
Steve Crane
Cristina is one of the most dedicated and reliable executive recruiters I have worked with. Her work is always professional, reliable, and her thorough understanding of the big picture and strategy for our recruits is exceptional. Thanks to her excellent interpersonal skills she has great relations with gatekeepers and recruits as she networks her way to find the most appropriate recruit, always delivering on the project with excellent results. We can always rely upon to get the job done. Certainly someone I'd want to have on my team.
Credentials
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Academic Research Foundations: Quantitative
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Marketing Foundations: Market Research
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Marketing Foundations: Qualitative Research
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Marketing Foundations: Understanding Consumer Behavior
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UX Foundations: Research
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Experience
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NYC Focal
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United States
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Market Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Small Business Owner
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Jan 2017 - Present
Specialties: Home of "The Diamond Lists" Consumer Recruitment for a combination of digital and in-person research modes such as Focus Groups, In-Depth Interviews, Ethnographies, Shop-A-Longs, Home Usage Test (Product Placement), Online Bulletin Boards/many different customized studies in person NYC & Nationwide. Primary expertise: Consumer Qualitative Research Recruitment in Consumer goods, Financial services, Luxury Goods, Fashion, Appliances, Skincare/Cosmetics, Personal care products, Food, Beverage, Social Media. Show less
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J.Crew
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Production Manager knitwear
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Oct 2002 - Jan 2017
• Work cross functionally with merchandising, planning and design on all aspects of the line• Manage vendor allocation• Resolve development, bulk production and sourcing issues with direct reports daily
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Senior Production Manager Women's cut & sew knits
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May 2013 - Aug 2015
• Meet with vendors to review samples and negotiate prices • Summarize the line with merchandising • Travel to Hong Kong to review proto samples with design for line meeting
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Production Manager Women’s cut and sew knits for J.Crew
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Sep 2006 - May 2013
• Develop product that meets design’s vision, target margin and cost parameters established in the line • Work closely with design for all fabric and trim development approvals • Review all counter and production samples to determine the correct quality, fit and construction based on negotiated costworked on Madewell brand for the first 3 seasons for initial concept in 2006 at same time as J.Crew women's• Mediate meetings between design, technical design, merchandising and planning to keep within deadlines• Manage all sourcing, pre-production and production issues for four seasons at a time Show less
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Associate Production Manager Women’s cut and sew knits, gym wear & men’s underwear
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Dec 2003 - Jul 2006
• Communicate on daily basis with vendors, factories, cross functional partners to meet time and action• Set up Quick Response programs with factories for fast turn around of garments based on planning needs • Monitor fittings to ensure fit deadlines are met and costing is maintained • Maintain & generates Product Development Reports (PDR) consisting of costing, fabric approvals • Develop and present excel time and action report
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Assistant Production Manager Women's and Men's knitwear
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Oct 2002 - Dec 2003
• Manage and track color lab dips and trims for product development• Calculate and negotiate post adoption costs with vendors for optimal mark up and quality• Coordinated samples for catalog photo shoots and retail floor setups• Organized and maintained various knit fabric submits for sourcing
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Federated Merchandising Group
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Development Training Program
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2002 - 2002
• Completed 10 week executive training program for product development • Compiled, and distributed Style Placement packages, line, and presentation materials for Line Previews • Communicated to Foreign Offices and Design the private brand/label merchandise and business strategy • Assisted in working with Marketing to identify new packaging, brand/labels, and hangtag needs • Competitively shopped the market for development of Fall 2003 product line • Completed 10 week executive training program for product development • Compiled, and distributed Style Placement packages, line, and presentation materials for Line Previews • Communicated to Foreign Offices and Design the private brand/label merchandise and business strategy • Assisted in working with Marketing to identify new packaging, brand/labels, and hangtag needs • Competitively shopped the market for development of Fall 2003 product line
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Armani Exchange
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United States
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Retail
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Summer Intern Public Relations
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Jun 2001 - Aug 2001
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Bisou Bisou
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Internship
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Jan 2001 - May 2001
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Education
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IES International Business - Paris
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services -
Penn State University
Marketing, International Business
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