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Mars specializes in creating and successfully implementing state-of-the-art strategic and practical solutions for resorts, hotels and spa retailers' needs in the areas of retail, marketing, technology. and leadership.Using a process of working collaboratively with our clients, we help accelerate individual and organizational change and achieve sustained performance improvement through strategic development consulting services, action-based learning workshops, trend analysis, and previews of the retail future.Mars Solutions will customize your retail consulting package to your needs by our Process Needs Assessment Analysis, making the best recommendations for your stores.The Mars Solutions include: -Sales revenue and growth-Margin and cost of goods sold-Inventory levels and open-to-buy management-Purchasing-Assortment planning and vendor structure-Merchandising and display-Store fixturing needs and new store planning-Staff training and motivation based on Retail Selling systems that top-tier retailers use-Marketing and promotions for retail-Buyer and manager training programsMars Solutions' clients and projects have included: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Hyatt, Hilton and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, as well as many independent hotel and resort properties, day spas, and salons.

The mission at Aesthetyx is to provide a retail platform to showcase and support the work of local and global artisans, whose cause-related products help serve our world’s communities and environment. We search the globe to offer an eclectic array of extraordinary products and share the heartwarming story behind each, giving the customer a glimpse into the lives of the artisans.

Was Director of Retail with responsibility for resort shopping complex with over 20 stores. Directed the buyers and mangers of five company owned stores. Managed tenant relations, leasing and promotional activity for leased stores and restaurant. Opened new men’s and logo shop, which was considered for national best specialty store, design of year.

Neiman Marcus Chicago Michigan Avenue, ILWas Merchandise Manager for $60 million retail store. Was directly responsible for cosmetics, jewelry, accessories, mens, gifts, home, ladies shoes, dresses, childrens and gourmet food area. Directed 10 department managers and over 100 sales associates. Grew revenue in my areas of responsibility from $20 million to over $30 million by focusing on staff training/recruitment and development. Developed in-store shop vendor/designer businesses such as Ralph Lauren, Armani, Turnbull and Asser, Chanel, Hermes, LaPrairie, Prescriptives, Ferragamo, Men’s Couture, Versace, Lalique, Baccarat, Stueben, Petrossian and Taittinger.