Consultant

• May 2023 - Present

Vice President of Sales, North America

• Sep 2022 - Jun 2023

Simplifying your jewelry supply chain; making it easy for brands, jewelers, and suppliers to source jewelry. Supplying expert advice and end-to-end transparent order management. Simplifying your jewelry supply chain; making it easy for brands, jewelers, and suppliers to source jewelry. Supplying expert advice and end-to-end transparent order management.

Luxury Entrepreneur

• Mar 2020 - Jun 2023

North America Representative

• Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

First time North America Representative for this emerging Italian luxury jeweler. Established buyer/seller connections with fifty luxury high-end flagship retailers located in Canada, New York, Miami, and the Caribbean. Achievements - communicated with six prominent jewelers to review and potentially purchase the collection. Surveyed luxury retailers and gathered feedback to ascertain perceptions and attitudes regarding the MIMI Milano brand and collection. First time North America Representative for this emerging Italian luxury jeweler. Established buyer/seller connections with fifty luxury high-end flagship retailers located in Canada, New York, Miami, and the Caribbean. Achievements - communicated with six prominent jewelers to review and potentially purchase the collection. Surveyed luxury retailers and gathered feedback to ascertain perceptions and attitudes regarding the MIMI Milano brand and collection.

Co-Founder

• Mar 2018 - Mar 2020

Served as Brand representative for Jack Abraham, The Precious Collection, and Ostasz Studios’ world-class luxury gems and jewels. Key wins - expanded wholesale distribution opportunities for Ostaz Studios which resulted in securing new business with two major independent luxury jewelers in New York City, rolled out a new website for Jack Abraham, The Precious Collection, with a resulting increase in brand awareness which led to new sales opportunities, led promotional campaigns via the company’s website and Instagram in the launch of Ostasz’s patented, expandable wedding ring, and more. Show less

Vice President, US Wholesale Distribution

• Feb 2015 - Mar 2018

Supervised the launch and sales of this iconic brand’s portfolio of luxury jewelry throughout North America. Propelled the brand from zero distribution to new levels of interest and enthusiasm. Launched jewelry showcase events promoting the Faberge collection, which resulted in an excess of several million dollars in new sales. Opened doors with 12 preeminent jewelers located in the U.S. and Canada. Supported the brand in achieving international awards for emerging watch designs. Collaborated with the London headquarters and established the company’s branding and marketing strategies for North America. Show less

Vice President

• Mar 2010 - Dec 2012

Led the DeWitt activities in North America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Achieved $3.0MM in new sales and opened 15 new doors through new distribution networks. Worked with the Swiss headquarters to design a new marketing and advertising program for the North American market with print media and digital promotional campaigns. Increased brand awareness and access to the North American market with a product retail average price of $50,000. Led the DeWitt activities in North America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Achieved $3.0MM in new sales and opened 15 new doors through new distribution networks. Worked with the Swiss headquarters to design a new marketing and advertising program for the North American market with print media and digital promotional campaigns. Increased brand awareness and access to the North American market with a product retail average price of $50,000.

Vice President

• Jan 2002 - Feb 2010

Opened forty-five doors and garnered sales of $22Million for this iconic fine jewelry manufacturer and retailer. Established a wholesale distribution network throughout North America, Canada, and the Caribbean. Implemented a marketing and advertising strategy for “The Avenue,” an iconic HW watch. Recruited, hired, trained, and mentored a team of six sales and support staff and created a customer service sales and support experience second to none. Opened forty-five doors and garnered sales of $22Million for this iconic fine jewelry manufacturer and retailer. Established a wholesale distribution network throughout North America, Canada, and the Caribbean. Implemented a marketing and advertising strategy for “The Avenue,” an iconic HW watch. Recruited, hired, trained, and mentored a team of six sales and support staff and created a customer service sales and support experience second to none.

Vice President

• Mar 2000 - Dec 2001

Implemented a wholesale distribution network within North America and achieved in excess of $3.0MM for the Brand in the 15 months of distribution where Buccellati became a key brand performer for Bergdorf Goodman’s jewelry department and Gump’s in San Francisco. Recommended the launch of the archived “Hawaii” collection, which to date is still one of the Brand’s bestselling collections. As well, this collection serves as a primary revenue source for the brand. Expanded the distribution of the Buccellati portfolio to key retailers Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Gumps, and six additional world-renowned jewelry retailers. Show less

Director, Wholesale Distribution

• Dec 1989 - Jan 2000

Director of Wholesale Distribution 11/93 to 01/2000 Director of Marketing and New Projects 01/92 to 11/93 Director, New York Retail 01/89 to 12/91 Oversaw the launch and day-to-day retail operations for the Hotel Pierre salon and the flagship store on 5th Avenue. Hired, trained, and supervised the first sales and support staff for the 5th Avenue store. Director of Wholesale Distribution 11/93 to 01/2000 Director of Marketing and New Projects 01/92 to 11/93 Director, New York Retail 01/89 to 12/91 Oversaw the launch and day-to-day retail operations for the Hotel Pierre salon and the flagship store on 5th Avenue. Hired, trained, and supervised the first sales and support staff for the 5th Avenue store.