Experience

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  Angels and Emeralds

  • New York , New York

  • Independent sales representative

    • Apr 2013 - Present
    • New York , New York

    As Sales Representative I introduce to the collection to better specialty stores and boutiques. Schedule events in the stores as well as work trade shows.

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  Robin Faith & Associates

  • INDEPENDENT SALES REPRESENTATIVE

    • Jan 2011 - Present

    Represent jewelry designers selling to retail stores and consumers. Build relationships with corporate clients as well as consumers. Develop and execute trunk shows. Key Achievements:Sales representative too many major stores, including Lord & Taylor, Bloomingdales, Saks Off Fifth, Von Maur, Steinmart, Loehmanns and T.J. Maxx.Currently representing newly launched designer jewelry collection ANGELS and EMERALDS.Represent the Karen Egren Jewelry Collection, selling directly to consumers, including corporate clients such as Sony, Bonnie Corp. and Richloom Fabrics. In four months, generated sales of $15,000.Other designers represented include GK Designs (inspirational sterling silver), Emily & Ashley (trend fashion jewelry) and Solera Pearls (man-made freshwater pearls).

  • owner

    • Dec 2009 - Present

    Trunk Show Specialist. Representing jewelry designers at Trunk Shows in the Florida area.Working as an independent representative.

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  Sequin LLC

  • Henr Bendel

  • Freelance Sales Consultant

    • Nov 2012 - Feb 2013
    • Henr Bendel

    Sales and merchandising consultant at store level. Trained and worked with store associates to better understand the brand and selling techniquesto help improve business.

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  Pet-tique

  • owner

    • Dec 2009 - Jun 2010

    Creators of the Hide and Sleep Pet Bed.

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  JEWELSERV INC

  • Vice President, Sales & Marketing

    • Jan 2000 - Jan 2010

    Partnered with each jewelry designer in all aspects from start to finish, including design concept, manufacturing, photography, sales and distribution. Actively pursued new clients through trade shows, direct mail and phone. Key Achievements:Coordinated quality control of merchandise received from overseas to bagging, tagging and shipping to major retailers.Worked with designers and retailers to strengthen assortments to meet the retailers' needs.Broadened account base in department stores and specialty stores nationwide, as well as with QVC and HSN.

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  INTERNATIONAL BULLION & METAL BROKERS

  • Sales Director

    • Jan 1993 - Jan 2000

    Worked on sales and product development in the licensed men's jewelry division. Developed new businesses in duty free/resorts markets and department stores. Also responsible for trade shows, showroom sales and merchandising. Key Achievements:Achieved total annual sales of approximately $5 million.Generated sales of approximately $2 million with a Monopoly men's collection to major accounts such as Brooks Brothers and Bloomingdales.

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  MAJORICA JEWELRY LTD

  • Sales & Marketing Director

    • Jan 1983 - Jan 1993

    Sold and assisted in developing the Millennium Collection. Generated approximately $5 million in sales to major accounts such as Bloomingdales, Macy's, Michael C. Fina, Books are Fun, Albert Smyth, Fortunoff, Duty Free Cruise Ships and Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES).; Named by the corporate office in Spain as key leader to review and restructure worldwide sales and marketing strategies. Organized, managed and trained a sales team of 15. Developed and oversaw all marketing programs and initiatives. Merchandised all collections received from the corporate office. Responsible for sales, merchandising and product development with key accounts. Key Achievements:Generated total annual sales of approximately $7 million.Coordinated the development and successful opening of the first Majorica Boutique in a U.S. department store (Lord & Taylor). Worked with many major accounts, including Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Ave., Fortunoff, B. Altman, Nordstrom, AAFES and Duty Free Cruise Ships.Established a special order business with major accounts that generated an additional $3 million.