Senior Associate

• Nov 2020 - Present

* Drive sales of luxury, high jewelry and timepieces to discerning client base. * Assist owner with strategic and tactical promotional opportunities to increase revenue. * Contribute to the daily operational duties of inventory management. * Partner with Master Jeweler to deliver services in jewelry design and customer jewelry repairs. * Build collaborative partnerships with outside Vendors and Service organizations. * Drive sales of luxury, high jewelry and timepieces to discerning client base. * Assist owner with strategic and tactical promotional opportunities to increase revenue. * Contribute to the daily operational duties of inventory management. * Partner with Master Jeweler to deliver services in jewelry design and customer jewelry repairs. * Build collaborative partnerships with outside Vendors and Service organizations.

Brand Ambassador, Bvlgari

• Apr 2017 - Nov 2020

* Manage daily operations of Bulgari boutique (sales goals, merchandising & inventory mgmt.) * Build partnerships with corporate buying team, designers and vendor representatives. * Forge alliances with SFA sales team to grow brand through outreach and planning of events. * Drive sales of luxury, high jewelry and watches with proactive promotional messaging. > #1 Brand Ambassador (PR & Brand Image) in store 3 seasons. > #1 Brand in sales volume 3 years in a row. * Manage daily operations of Bulgari boutique (sales goals, merchandising & inventory mgmt.) * Build partnerships with corporate buying team, designers and vendor representatives. * Forge alliances with SFA sales team to grow brand through outreach and planning of events. * Drive sales of luxury, high jewelry and watches with proactive promotional messaging. > #1 Brand Ambassador (PR & Brand Image) in store 3 seasons. > #1 Brand in sales volume 3 years in a row.

Manager

• 2010 - Mar 2017

* Managed operations, improved business practices by building strong relationships with stakeholders. * Streamlined the Repair & Appraisal Services Programs, increasing segment volume 50%. * Partnered with Master Jeweler/Gemologist to deliver comprehensive services in design, procurement and appraisal of diamonds, colored gems and finished goods. * Co-managed the development and execution of sales/marketing plans. * Managed staff of four. > Grew client base by 20% and increased customer acquisition rate year over year. > Drove creative for launch of new dynamic website, resulting in increase of customer inquiries. > Developed diverse advertising to LGBTQ audience, tapping into new customer demographic. > Developed town wide campaign on behalf of Chamber of Commerce, still being used today.

Business Owner

• 2005 - Dec 2010

* Founder and owner, drove concept development and project managed to create beautiful and functional interior/exterior spaces for private clients. * Produced extensive floor, lighting and design renderings by manual drafting for presentations. > Won major renovation project in first year of business. > Wrote and published monthly newsletter on various design topics as contributing member of local Business Association. * Founder and owner, drove concept development and project managed to create beautiful and functional interior/exterior spaces for private clients. * Produced extensive floor, lighting and design renderings by manual drafting for presentations. > Won major renovation project in first year of business. > Wrote and published monthly newsletter on various design topics as contributing member of local Business Association.

Brand Manager, GTX

• Aug 1998 - Dec 2000

* Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans for $300M brand. * Managed product enhancements, advertising and packaging for flagship brand. * Managed $25M advertising budget (television and print media). * Orchestrated brand activity reviews to executive management and other key personnel. > Hired for New Revenue Streams in Ancillary Group and moved to flagship after year one. * Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans for $300M brand. * Managed product enhancements, advertising and packaging for flagship brand. * Managed $25M advertising budget (television and print media). * Orchestrated brand activity reviews to executive management and other key personnel. > Hired for New Revenue Streams in Ancillary Group and moved to flagship after year one.

Product Marketing Manager

• 1983 - Jun 1997

* Managed brand strategy for high profile brand, Skoal Bandits.* Drove tactical execution with internal service departments and outside agencies.* Conducted comprehensive quarterly business reviews to executive management.* Made quarterly visits to retail and wholesale marketplace.* Managed $15M operating budget.* Attended promotional events (Motorsports) with Sales & Key Accounts. >First woman in history of company to be appointed into core brand marketing. >Appointed marketing liaison to PR Department on company's first launch of its Cause Marketing.

Marketing Services Sup

• Jan 1986 - Mar 1990

Executive Assistant

• Jan 1983 - Sep 1986