Virtual Business Manager

• Jun 2023 - Present

Senior Manager Corporate Human Resources

• Jan 2012 - Present

12+ years in Human Resources Management specializing in Benefits Administration. Well versed in all aspects of employee optimization! Getting the best out of our talent. Human Resources management, benefits administration, talent acquisition, on boarding, recruitment processes, employee diversity training. I work closely with upper management to hire and manage a wide portfolio of digital marketing clients in many industries: Retail E- Commerce, Software / SaaS, Consumer Electronics, and… Show more 12+ years in Human Resources Management specializing in Benefits Administration. Well versed in all aspects of employee optimization! Getting the best out of our talent. Human Resources management, benefits administration, talent acquisition, on boarding, recruitment processes, employee diversity training. I work closely with upper management to hire and manage a wide portfolio of digital marketing clients in many industries: Retail E- Commerce, Software / SaaS, Consumer Electronics, and Pharmaceuticals industries. I love working with team members to understand the nuances of insurance choices that best fit their needs, 401K options and other company benefit options. Best Regards, Jamie Novick Show less 12+ years in Human Resources Management specializing in Benefits Administration. Well versed in all aspects of employee optimization! Getting the best out of our talent. Human Resources management, benefits administration, talent acquisition, on boarding, recruitment processes, employee diversity training. I work closely with upper management to hire and manage a wide portfolio of digital marketing clients in many industries: Retail E- Commerce, Software / SaaS, Consumer Electronics, and… Show more 12+ years in Human Resources Management specializing in Benefits Administration. Well versed in all aspects of employee optimization! Getting the best out of our talent. Human Resources management, benefits administration, talent acquisition, on boarding, recruitment processes, employee diversity training. I work closely with upper management to hire and manage a wide portfolio of digital marketing clients in many industries: Retail E- Commerce, Software / SaaS, Consumer Electronics, and Pharmaceuticals industries. I love working with team members to understand the nuances of insurance choices that best fit their needs, 401K options and other company benefit options. Best Regards, Jamie Novick Show less

Business Owner

• Jul 2012 - Present

Milestone Candles is a Woman Owned, Made in the USA 🇺🇸 retail, wholesale, & custom branded Candle Company offering an assortment of Made in the USA 🇺🇸 7.5 oz. Mason Jar Glass Candles (soy blend, cotton wick, high end botanical oils) featuring uplifting sentiments; Thank You, Congratulations and popular destinations. We offer custom art and product development services for custom candles. Bulk orders and discounts are available. A percentage of yearly profits are donated to both St. Jude’s… Show more Milestone Candles is a Woman Owned, Made in the USA 🇺🇸 retail, wholesale, & custom branded Candle Company offering an assortment of Made in the USA 🇺🇸 7.5 oz. Mason Jar Glass Candles (soy blend, cotton wick, high end botanical oils) featuring uplifting sentiments; Thank You, Congratulations and popular destinations. We offer custom art and product development services for custom candles. Bulk orders and discounts are available. A percentage of yearly profits are donated to both St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and the Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation. Show less Milestone Candles is a Woman Owned, Made in the USA 🇺🇸 retail, wholesale, & custom branded Candle Company offering an assortment of Made in the USA 🇺🇸 7.5 oz. Mason Jar Glass Candles (soy blend, cotton wick, high end botanical oils) featuring uplifting sentiments; Thank You, Congratulations and popular destinations. We offer custom art and product development services for custom candles. Bulk orders and discounts are available. A percentage of yearly profits are donated to both St. Jude’s… Show more Milestone Candles is a Woman Owned, Made in the USA 🇺🇸 retail, wholesale, & custom branded Candle Company offering an assortment of Made in the USA 🇺🇸 7.5 oz. Mason Jar Glass Candles (soy blend, cotton wick, high end botanical oils) featuring uplifting sentiments; Thank You, Congratulations and popular destinations. We offer custom art and product development services for custom candles. Bulk orders and discounts are available. A percentage of yearly profits are donated to both St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and the Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation. Show less

Senior Retail Business Consultant

• Feb 2005 - Jul 2023

Helping small to medium E-commerce companies with a variety of aspects of running an E-commerce business. Services include helping build websites & messaging, assortment planning & pricing, vendor sourcing, social media building, branding. • Over the past 8 years I have consulted with over 50 apparel, accessory and electronic companies guiding them in many aspects of the E-commerce and brick and mortar retail world. • Services vary depending on the clients needs but most are in need… Show more Helping small to medium E-commerce companies with a variety of aspects of running an E-commerce business. Services include helping build websites & messaging, assortment planning & pricing, vendor sourcing, social media building, branding. • Over the past 8 years I have consulted with over 50 apparel, accessory and electronic companies guiding them in many aspects of the E-commerce and brick and mortar retail world. • Services vary depending on the clients needs but most are in need identifying an E-commerce platform (Shopify), creating the ideal sku list, connecting with the ideal apps and marketplaces, Google, Pinterest, Amazon, etc. • Establishing quality photos, key words and copy for google indexing, creating email marketing campaigns, retargeting, promotional targeting with social media (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest) to generate buzz and sales. • Create terms of service, polices, customer service procedures • Establishing an Amazon Marketplace ( Seller Central, Trademarks, SKU set up, Pricing guidance, photo optimization, key-work analysis, product video, key word advertising related to budgets. • Met with 30 plus vendors in 2022 to negotiate pricing and shipment terms both in the US and ASIA ensuring terms are met and quality / spec packs are in line with negotiated terms.· Show less Helping small to medium E-commerce companies with a variety of aspects of running an E-commerce business. Services include helping build websites & messaging, assortment planning & pricing, vendor sourcing, social media building, branding. • Over the past 8 years I have consulted with over 50 apparel, accessory and electronic companies guiding them in many aspects of the E-commerce and brick and mortar retail world. • Services vary depending on the clients needs but most are in need… Show more Helping small to medium E-commerce companies with a variety of aspects of running an E-commerce business. Services include helping build websites & messaging, assortment planning & pricing, vendor sourcing, social media building, branding. • Over the past 8 years I have consulted with over 50 apparel, accessory and electronic companies guiding them in many aspects of the E-commerce and brick and mortar retail world. • Services vary depending on the clients needs but most are in need identifying an E-commerce platform (Shopify), creating the ideal sku list, connecting with the ideal apps and marketplaces, Google, Pinterest, Amazon, etc. • Establishing quality photos, key words and copy for google indexing, creating email marketing campaigns, retargeting, promotional targeting with social media (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest) to generate buzz and sales. • Create terms of service, polices, customer service procedures • Establishing an Amazon Marketplace ( Seller Central, Trademarks, SKU set up, Pricing guidance, photo optimization, key-work analysis, product video, key word advertising related to budgets. • Met with 30 plus vendors in 2022 to negotiate pricing and shipment terms both in the US and ASIA ensuring terms are met and quality / spec packs are in line with negotiated terms.· Show less

Buyer Men's Accessories

• Aug 2004 - Jul 2005

Buyer Men’s / Boy’s Accessories • Responsible for buying / developing branded and import products for 38 retail locations. Some Brand partners ; Volcom (all major surf & skate Brands) Oakley ( all major sunglass & watch Brands) • Maintain collaborative partnerships and negotiate effectively with vendors and internal colleagues to support company sales, gross margin, and turnover objectives. • Plan and forecast trends as they relate to the marketplace, fiscal… Show more Buyer Men’s / Boy’s Accessories • Responsible for buying / developing branded and import products for 38 retail locations. Some Brand partners ; Volcom (all major surf & skate Brands) Oakley ( all major sunglass & watch Brands) • Maintain collaborative partnerships and negotiate effectively with vendors and internal colleagues to support company sales, gross margin, and turnover objectives. • Plan and forecast trends as they relate to the marketplace, fiscal objectives. • Maximize sales and profitability through the development and implementation of merchandising strategies through the analysis of sales trends, merchandising placement, product sell through and inventory positions • Motivate and develop direct reports to ensure company objectives are met Show less Buyer Men’s / Boy’s Accessories • Responsible for buying / developing branded and import products for 38 retail locations. Some Brand partners ; Volcom (all major surf & skate Brands) Oakley ( all major sunglass & watch Brands) • Maintain collaborative partnerships and negotiate effectively with vendors and internal colleagues to support company sales, gross margin, and turnover objectives. • Plan and forecast trends as they relate to the marketplace, fiscal… Show more Buyer Men’s / Boy’s Accessories • Responsible for buying / developing branded and import products for 38 retail locations. Some Brand partners ; Volcom (all major surf & skate Brands) Oakley ( all major sunglass & watch Brands) • Maintain collaborative partnerships and negotiate effectively with vendors and internal colleagues to support company sales, gross margin, and turnover objectives. • Plan and forecast trends as they relate to the marketplace, fiscal objectives. • Maximize sales and profitability through the development and implementation of merchandising strategies through the analysis of sales trends, merchandising placement, product sell through and inventory positions • Motivate and develop direct reports to ensure company objectives are met Show less

Buyer Apparel & Accessories

• Jul 2002 - Aug 2004

Buyer / Product Development Manager; Apparel & Accessories, Home Goods, Custom Souvenirs • Managed the given categories for 28 stores in the US and Europe • Executed strategic plans for future seasons; identified fabrics, palettes, themes, in-store merchandising opportunities. • Responsible for vendor negotiations, inventory management, OTB, Pricing recommendations, employee development Buyer / Product Development Manager; Apparel & Accessories, Home Goods, Custom Souvenirs • Managed the given categories for 28 stores in the US and Europe • Executed strategic plans for future seasons; identified fabrics, palettes, themes, in-store merchandising opportunities. • Responsible for vendor negotiations, inventory management, OTB, Pricing recommendations, employee development

Marketing, Assistant Manager Licensing

• Dec 2001 - Jun 2002

• Disguise Inc., San Diego, CA (12/2001-6/2002) Marketing, Assistant Manager Licensing • Disguise Inc., San Diego, CA (12/2001-6/2002) Marketing, Assistant Manager Licensing

Buyer

• Jan 1998 - 2000

Assistant Product Manager

• May 1995 - Jan 1997

• Levi Strauss & Company, San Francisco CA (05/1995-01/1997) Assistant Product Manager • Levi Strauss & Company, San Francisco CA (05/1995-01/1997) Assistant Product Manager

Assistant Merchandiser

• Jan 1994 - May 1995

• The Gap Inc., San Francisco (01/1994-05/1995) Assistant Merchandiser • The Gap Inc., San Francisco (01/1994-05/1995) Assistant Merchandiser

Associate Store Manager

• Jan 1993 - Jan 1994

• Banana Republic, New York, NY (1993-1994) Associate Store Manager • Banana Republic, New York, NY (1993-1994) Associate Store Manager

Sales Associate

• Jan 1984 - Jan 1992

• Nordstrom, Palo Alto CA Sales Associate • Nordstrom, Palo Alto CA Sales Associate