Heather Auclair-Welch Email & Phone Number

East Providence, Rhode Island

-Design jewelry for Independent and Major retailers, TV and web-based platforms-Work with cross-function team to develop new collections and lines while adhering to tight timelines- Stay ahead of trends by constantly monitoring social media, trade publications and commercial magazines-Create inspiration boards for production team, salesmen, and buyers-Create innovative designs to attract new customers while maintaining current audience-Manufacture retail-ready samples for sales team and buyers-Provide clear and effective sketches for production team and manufacturing-Support sales team with design descriptions, collateral, and construction aids-Develop content and copy for social media outlets-Create strategy to gain followers and increase audience engagement

East Providence, Rhode Island

• Designing jewelry for independent and major retailers, TV and web-based platforms• Working as a team to develop new collections and lines • Trend research • Creating inspiration boards for production team, salesmen and buyers • Creating designs innovative designs to attract new customers and maintain existing audience• Creating retail ready samples for buyers• Providing clean sketches for production team, sales staff and factories• Team player and multi-tasking assisting with repairs, stringing and gluing during peak season

Providence, Rhode Island Area

-Daily international factory communications-Liaison between buyers, factories, and designers under strict timelines-Translated instructions for designers and factories-Created an organizational system for samples and componentsPrepared documents for lab testing-Maintained office environment and supplies

Certificate, Jewelry Design And Light Metals

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration And Marketing, Minor In Studio Arts

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Psi, Tennis club president