Formations Activ’Créa et Entrepreneur Leader pour la création d’entreprise Stratégie, développement, et marketing de marqueConception des produitsCréation et optimisation de site web

Partnered with owners to execute retail operations, expand brand awareness and customer baseRecruited artists and vendors of unique local productsCrafted floor displays and window visual merchandising

Handmade steel and sterling silver jewelry designs; carried by five boutique accountsBranding, Marketing, Supply Management, E-Commerce

Responsible for marketing and sales of up to 20 handbag, jewelry, and accessory linesDirectly managed individual state accounts, conducted regional in-store buying appointmentsConducted set-up, visual displays, sales, and client follow up for 10-15 tradeshows per yearAttracted new, maintained existing store accounts

Execution of retail operations, visual merchandising, staff management: hiring, scheduling, payroll, project delegationManaged wholesale vendor accounts, maintained communication for fill-ins, special orders, linesheet requests, damage exchangesAttended tradeshows for seasonal inventory purchasing, assisted with buying decisions, order tracking, and line management

Facilitated communications and conflict resolution between buyers and vendorsManaged showroom operations: product shipments, sales orders, client management, visual merchandisingCreated targeted e-mail marketing campaignsExecuted all aspects of exhibition at seasonal tradeshows

Booth setup and merchandising for Stylemax regional tradeshowWorked with buyers to write orders and fulfill inventory needs

Worked directly with brand reps to monitor visual standards, inventory needs, and sales figuresCultivated client relationships through targeted CRM standardsConsistently exceeded monthly sales goals

o Achieved consistent sales of over $1500 by fostering a commitment to the customer o Captured new loyal clients by promoting benefits of Insider accounts

Keyholder - promoted March 2011o Improved metrics and maximized daily sales plan through floor leadership o Managed up to 15 sales associates; Ensured proper floor and break coverageo Frequent communication with District, Regional, and Loss Prevention managerso Maintained visual and marketing standards throughout floorCounter Supervisor - promoted June 2008o Motivated store associates to achieve sales goalso Supervised cash wrap: Authorized cash handling, refunds, drawer countso Maintained visual and marketing standards at POS Cashier - October 2007o Provided superior individualized customer service in a busy retail environmento Advanced knowledge of POS system

o Assisted with sales and merchandising in showroom and at tradeshowso Identified prospective clients; Made cold calls and utilized e-mail marketingo Maintained accurate inventory and organized work environmento Administrative duties: ledger upkeep, order entry, client file maintenance