Christopher Nelson Email & Phone Number

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

As the Creative Director at In Blue Handmade, I play a central role in shaping and executing the company's vision. My multifaceted responsibilities include:Team & Product Management: Lead a creative team in designing and manufacturing products, from selecting hides to overseeing production processes.Supplier Relations: Source materials and manage supplier relationships, including visiting warehouses and supporting female small business owners.Marketing & Campaigns: Collaborate with the marketing team to create engaging social media campaigns and drive sales.Photoshoot Coordination: Organize biannual photoshoots, partnering with local boutiques, restaurants, and breweries to highlight the city through our social media.

Greater New Orleans Area

As a Territory Manager,, I provided project site planning services and products to a diverse clientele. My responsibilities encompassed:Territory Management: Oversaw sales operations across South Louisiana and the Gulf Coast Mississippi, leading an outside sales team to maintain and expand business within the region.Client Engagement: Fostered relationships with a wide range of clients, from small businesses to major corporations like Imperial Trading, BP, and Coca-Cola, tailoring solutions to meet their specific needs.Product & Service Promotion: Actively promoted Nelson Equipment’s offerings and represented its manufacturers, introducing new products and innovations to enhance client operations.Project & Proposal Management: Successfully closed projects, handled proposal writing, and managed all business transactions within the region, ensuring timely and effective service delivery.

Greater New Orleans Area

As a Manager, My key responsibilities encompassed: Team Leadership & Training: Trained and supervised a team across four locations, ensuring high performance and cohesion. Actively identified and developed future talent to enhance the team’s capabilities.Sales Growth & Performance: Drove consistent monthly sales growth ranging from 10-30%, implementing strategies to exceed performance targets and improve revenue.Design & Operational Oversight: Contributed to the design process and provided actionable feedback to enhance product offerings. Oversaw daily operations and coordinated efforts across multiple locations to ensure seamless execution and customer satisfaction.

Greater New Orleans Area/ Baton Rouge

As the store manager, I collaborated with the owners to strategize and execute all store campaigns. This involved visiting each location to ensure consistency across the board. My key responsibilities included: Team Leadership & Training: Recruited, trained, and supervised a high-performing sales team, fostering a positive work environment and ensuring exceptional customer service.Sales Growth: Implemented strategies to drive sales growth, achieving consistent month-to-month increases through targeted promotions and effective team management.Merchandise Management: Oversaw the receipt, pricing, and tagging of new merchandise, and managed inventory records to ensure accurate stock levels and efficient allocation across all store locations.Visual Merchandising: Directed the re-merchandising of stores to align with company image and seasonal trends, enhancing visual appeal and optimizing product placement to boost sales.Consistency & Strategy: Collaborated with store owners to develop and execute marketing campaigns, conducting regular site visits to ensure uniformity and adherence to brand standards across all locations.