• Responsible for training other Sales Professionals and ensuring they are knowledgeable of the brand’s unique heritage, history, craftsmanship and specific product attributes• Assist Sales Professionals with Dior sales at trunk shows and selling events to be certain every client experiences the luxury of Dior to the fullest• Implement brand strategies and guidelines at the door level to all customers• Ensure all customers have appropriate facings and new releases on display • Make certain the visual presentation of the eyewear is consistent with the luxury image of the brand at all channels of trade (department stores, independent locations)• Consistently convey the brand image of Dior • Personally achieve sales goals set by Corporate• Constantly prospecting and opening new luxury doors • Manage the return rate for all customers• Build relationships with new and existing customers• Communicate with Director of Dior North America regarding sales and brand image at the door level• Order, deliver and merchandise new POP throughout each release and collection • Attend trade shows such as Vision Expo East where I present new collections to prospective and current clients

• Build market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships• Identify potential companies by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements• Locate or propose potential business opportunities by contacting hiring managers; discover and explore partnerships• Screen potential business relationships by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, and negotiating contracts; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities • Close new business relationships with partners such as Revlon, L’Oreal, Sudler & Hennessey and Simon & Schuster• Update job knowledge by participating in trainings; reading professional publications and current events regarding the job market; attending networking events; maintain personal networks• Enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new relationships and partnerships; develop trust with clients; explore opportunities to add value to the organization

• Develop and lead sales and product presentations at least 4 times a year to each account.• Conduct business reviews with all customers at least once a month.• Responsible for meeting and exceeding weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual goals by meeting targets by brand and by customer.• Travel to all customer headquarters at least once a quarter for quarterly business review. • Present regular brand training seminars on all brands in Luxottica’s portfolio at least 4 times a year.• Implement and manage customer assortment (planogram) by brands at the customer level and reinforce weekly replenishment systems. • Increase territory retail consumption by account by initiating and executing strategies by brand. • Coordinate needs with Marketing Department, inclusive of advertised images and point of purchase needs for accounts. • Analyze launch and open order reports daily to produce an accurate forecast based on the merchandise that is available and allocated to ship. - Concentrate on the growth of the Opthalmic sector of the business- Enhance Luxury distribution by analyzing demographic at door level, providing brand training, focus days, trunk shows and chosing key styles with proven success.- Develop and maintain a strong relationship with each account creating an environment for trust and growth- Attend brand trainings for Chanel, Tiffany & Co., Bvlgari, Persol, Versace, Prada, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana etc.- Conduct Brand Trainings to customers

• Responsible for overall growth and profitability of InterMark Media domestically and internationally.• Provide consultation to clients and prospects on creating, implementing, and analyzing new ad campaigns.• Prospect, contact and close potential revenue opportunities.• Conceptualize and develop strategic marketing and advertising programs, which result in increased revenue levels.• Participate in diverse aspects of advertising including designing marketing collateral and creating advertising programs.• Refine business relationships with customers, which expand customer base.• Execute all aspects of sales activities including lead generation, telemarketing, cold calling, and business development.• Handle account management initiatives for high profile clientele.• Attend Trade Shows, such as Ad Tech in San Francisco and New York as well as Affiliate Summit East and OMMA In New York where I meet and greet potential clients.Key Achievements:• Cultivated business relationships with clients, which expanded customer base from 10 accounts to 80 accounts in 21 months resulting in an additional GP of $8 Million.• Gained new business and expanded services with key accounts such as Monster.com & Monster Worldwide, FRS, Netflix, Groupon, BuyWithMe, CarChex, Zoosk, Experian Interactive and Gamevance.• Played an integral role in increasing sales levels and expanding market share through strategic planning and effective marketing programs.• Closed 90% of prospects introduced via web leads and trade shows. • Played an integral role in increasing sales levels by partnering with the high volume accounts and incentivizing them with quality media and ad placements which in turn provided them with maximum exposure while keeping their advertising costs at a minimum by invoicing them once they have generated a guaranteed sale.

Organize charity functions, walk-a-thons, and participate in community service to support those in need.

• Gathered trend and cultural insights from media sources, such as magazines and newspapers, and logged information into Trend Database thereafter used by the Senior Cultural-Trackers for clients such as Johnson & Johnson.• Performed administrative office duties, including answering phones, calendar and meeting management and executive travel arrangements

- Wrote press releases for The Order of Saint Andrew which were published in various Greek Publications such as The Orthodox Observer, The Hellenic Voice in Massachusetts, The Greek News in New York and The Greek Star in Chicago. The articles were also published on the website. - Maintained and updated media and contact lists, using Excel, for events.- Helped organize honorary dinners which hosted guests such as Senator Chuck Schumer, European Commissioner Markos Kyprianou, and Vice President of the European Parliament, Prof. Antonios Trakatellis.- Updated and posted recent news on website.- Attended meetings and dinners in which I took pictured for press releases and website.- Answered/ maintained call log for Father Alexander Karloutsos and The Order.- Ordered and organized office supplies.- Sent out meeting notices via email and mailings to over 700 members. - Set up conference calls and meetings using Lotus Notes.

- Wrote press releases for The Order of Saint Andrew, which were published in various publications in Massachusetts, New York and Chicago.- Maintained and updated media and contact lists summing to over 400 names.- Organized honorary dinners which hosted guests: Senator Chuck Schumer, European Commissioner Markos Kyprianou, and Vice President of the European Parliament, Prof. Antonios Trakatellis providing the Archdiocese with media exposure.- Attended meetings and dinners in which I took minutes and pictures for press releases and website; viewed by both domestic and international followers and members.- Answered / maintained call log.

- Edited Menus and made changes in Microsoft Access database.- Constructed charts in Microsoft Excel to log errors.- Used Adobe Acrobat Reader to accurately convert website information to PDF format.- Ansnwered / screened phone calls, updated conference room schedules using Microsoft Outlook.- Inputted corporate quotes in Microsoft Business Solution - Great Plains and transferred them to orders.

• Made effective deliveries by following all sale details, inspecting every car sold, introducing clients to the Service Manager, and making a personalized delivery of the car.• Maintained comprehensive knowledge of pricing and specifications of competitive vehicles to provide clients with informative comparisons.• Negotiated prices, packages, and warranties with customer.• Sold 14 vehicles in my first month, earning me the monthly quota bonus.

- Wrote articles for the website utilizing Press Releases from AP.- Researched fashion companies such as Gucci, Marc Jacobs, and Luis Vuitton for Public Relations representatives.- Sought contacts and references for fashion pictures for a Style section while also attending various local charity activities and functions as acting member of the Press.