Sydney Freeman

Contract and Hospitality Sales Manager at Sika Design USA
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, US
Languages
  • French Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency
  • Italian Elementary proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Furniture
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Contract and Hospitality Sales Manager
      • Mar 2018 - Present

    • United States
    • Furniture
    • Contract and Hospitality Sales Manager
      • 2021 - Present

    • Designer
      • Sep 2008 - Jan 2022

      •Design and create line of clothing, Sydney Ilten Design, which sells throughout the Twin Cities.•Asked to showcase clothing in Twin Cities fashion shows •Envision Artopia Spring 2011 (April 9, 2011) •Cliché’s Avoid the Gray Fashion Show (Jan 2010, 2011) •Envision Artopia Fall 2010 (September 17, 2010) •Cliché’s 5ive Years of Love Fashion Show (June 11, 2009) •Design and create line of clothing, Sydney Ilten Design, which sells throughout the Twin Cities.•Asked to showcase clothing in Twin Cities fashion shows •Envision Artopia Spring 2011 (April 9, 2011) •Cliché’s Avoid the Gray Fashion Show (Jan 2010, 2011) •Envision Artopia Fall 2010 (September 17, 2010) •Cliché’s 5ive Years of Love Fashion Show (June 11, 2009)

    • United States
    • Office Furniture and Fixtures Manufacturing
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Client Coordinator
      • Jan 2016 - Mar 2018

    • Account Manager
      • Dec 2014 - Dec 2015

      Since 1950, Sika Design has created handmade furniture with comfort, quality and sustainability as our main requirements for the design and the manufacturing process. Our wicker furniture are handed down through generations, and world- wide several hotels, restaurants and cruise ships are furnished with furniture from Sika-Design. Since 1950, Sika Design has created handmade furniture with comfort, quality and sustainability as our main requirements for the design and the manufacturing process. Our wicker furniture are handed down through generations, and world- wide several hotels, restaurants and cruise ships are furnished with furniture from Sika-Design.

    • Account Manager
      • Jul 2013 - Dec 2015

      ClickToShop is one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies in the US and has made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing privately held companies the last three years. ClickToShop owns and operates several e-commerce brands dedicated to effortless decorating and gifting for every occasion. Its curated assortment of décor and gifts is sold on ClickToShop branded sites as well as leading marketplaces including Amazon, eBay, and Walmart. Powered by selection and service, it aims to constantly wow customers with its broad assortment, fast shipping, and great service.*Solely manage the wholesale business for entire company*Manage over 100 customers and developed strong relationships with over 15 vendors leading toexclusivity and priority on multiple projects*Work closely with the Marketing Director to develop a strategy to manage and sell all promotional inventories through all business channels.•Ensured swift resolution of customer issues to preserve customer loyalty, while maintaining a 100% customer satisfaction rating•Developed and executed customer service training program for new employees to quickly, and adeptly develop their knowledge base and customer service skills•Control and operate customer engagement through social media with contests, content, and promotions•Successfully communicate with all levels of the organization to establish a refined understanding of the company’s operations

    • Inventory Specialist/Operations Manager
      • Oct 2010 - Jul 2013

      •Responsible for tracking and managing over $100,000 worth of inventory monthly•Communicate and work with buyers, and inventory analyst regarding store’s inventory, markdowns, and return authorizations•Created a comprehensive training program for managers and assistant inventory specialists •Work alongside web directors to ensure 15 plus online orders are processed and shipped to clients daily

    • Stylist
      • Oct 2010 - Jun 2011

      • Trained to understand body types in order to make appropriate suggestions to customers• Work on selling floor to create relationships with customers and increase sales for Hot Mama

    • Designer
      • Sep 2008 - Oct 2012

      •Design and create clothing and accessories, currently selling in high demand •Work with designers to style and fit clothing for local fashion shows•Assist in writing and tracking orders for new vendors•Interact with vendors and local designers to coordinate accuracy of orders•Manage store reports and performing daily operations for the boutique •Design and create clothing and accessories, currently selling in high demand •Work with designers to style and fit clothing for local fashion shows•Assist in writing and tracking orders for new vendors•Interact with vendors and local designers to coordinate accuracy of orders•Manage store reports and performing daily operations for the boutique

    • Production Assistant Intern
      • Oct 2010 - Oct 2010

      •Worked closely with producer, director and production team on a S.C. Johnson photo shoot•Assisted in clothing and prop styling for twelve separate shots•Aided in the booking of catering, accommodation, and equipment for talent and crew •Worked closely with producer, director and production team on a S.C. Johnson photo shoot•Assisted in clothing and prop styling for twelve separate shots•Aided in the booking of catering, accommodation, and equipment for talent and crew

    • United States
    • Restaurants
    • Children’s Wear Designer Intern
      • Feb 2010 - Oct 2010

      •Conceptualized styles, color palette, and overall design•Conducted market research with retail and consumers to implement the latest style, color, and trend•Product implementation and instruction of factory and sourcing•Assisted in exploring potential suppliers, new product materials, treatments, and technology •Instructed designers and assistants in implementation of plans for Winter 2010 line •Conceptualized styles, color palette, and overall design•Conducted market research with retail and consumers to implement the latest style, color, and trend•Product implementation and instruction of factory and sourcing•Assisted in exploring potential suppliers, new product materials, treatments, and technology •Instructed designers and assistants in implementation of plans for Winter 2010 line

Education

  • Iowa State University
    B.S., Fashion Design
    2004 - 2008
  • Lorenzo De' Medici
    Bachelor of Science applied, Fashion Design
    2007 - 2007

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