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Cynthia Carlson is a seasoned jewelry industry professional with 29 years of experience in design, sourcing, and leadership. She has led the sourcing team for QVC's gold, silver, and stainless steel product categories, driving value creation and growth. Previously, she worked as a Buyer for Woodward & Lothrop's 31-store department store chain in Washington DC and Philadelphia.

Experience

    • Manager, Design and Sourcing Jewelry
      • 1995 - Present

      *Leadership and direction for sourcing team for gold, silver, stainlesssteel product categories to achieve value creation*Development and implementation of strategic plans for long-term growth of direct imports*Independent development of product concepts, marketing concepts, brand concepts*Seeking out and developing new overseas sources*Analysis of sales data to draw relevant conclusions and create positive results*Selection of appropriate manufacturing production methodsto achieve best quality at lowest cost*Coaching and on-boarding new suppliers/designers, on the best practices to achieve success at QVC*Connecting fashion trends to saleable products in mass market*Connecting overseas design teams to US customer

    • Buyer, Fashion and bridge jewelry
      • 1981 - 1985

      31 store department store chain in Washington DC and Philadelphia

Education

  • Cornell University
    BS, Consumer Economics

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Industry Focus. “Luxury Goods and Jewelry”

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