Since coming on board the Kim International team and ultimately taking over the lead design position in late 2012, I have stressed the importance of being more than just aware of current trends but make aware the necessity to push the envelope of those trends to create original sale-able design concepts across the board for all product lines under the Kim International umbrella. The goal is to lead in design offerings for our current and future customers.

Award winning, multifaceted jewelry and accessories designer with 20(+) years experience in creating fashion and bridal jewelry from concept through realization.Realized a gap in the product selection originally being offered by the I. B. Goodman Company and developed a self titled designer fashion line called Ze Jewelry and later a bridal line called Ze Bridal which annually resulted in sales in excess of 3 million dollars.Seasonally develop jewelry collections that coincide with current and/or upcoming market trends.Able to communicate through technical drawing / rendering and can draw "to scale" Successfully communicates on a daily basis (if need be) to model makers in the US and overseas to make sure designs are executed correctly and in a timely mannerSource gemstones / materials to insure highest, consistent quality and price. Experienced in model making from wax carving, metal finishing and model cleanup to create production ready models.Work directly with the company owner/ president to discuss product development Uses bench experience to carve waxes for models, experiment with finishing techniques and trains the production team to apply the finished in a production setting. Creator of the self titled jewelry collections Ze Jewelry and Ze Bridal(www.zejewelry.com)

Established a relationship with a new account with 35 stores. Works directly with the COO, the managing company designer and the various Buyers. Continues to grow their business each year which resulted in 800K+ in annual sales.Create exclusive - specialized jewelry ensembles for this account along with creating a brochure to "romance" the product to their costumers to boost sales.Regularly contacts account buyers and reviews sales regularly to drive business forward. Ensures orders are recorded properly and stock for proven sellers are always availableContacts account prior to important holidays to inform them of product that can ship immediately.Sales:Coordinate and travel to accounts for designer "Trunk Show" eventsTravel with sales representatives both for Major accounts and independent accounts to assist in sale.Makes personal appearances during trade shows as "Designer" and sales representative to help boost sales for all product lines offered by the I. B. Goodman Company.Coordinate product training sessions for salesmen, I.B. Goodman Staff and ultimately I.B. Goodman Customers to educate them on the product being introduced into the marketplace.

Created the logo, displays, ad material and packaging for all Ze products. Conceptualize, layout, proof and approve catalogs and brochures for all I. B Goodman product lines. Communicate regularly with trade magazine editors to introduce new product by writing press releases, sending images and follow up to encourage product placement in monthly magazines. Trade Show coordinator: entry forms, order forms, booth décor concept and designer, booth set up. Co-developed www.zejewelry.com website including visual "feel", layout, photography and database descriptions. Create e-mail blasts to drive Business to Business sales resulting in increased phone inquiries and sales of items in blast content.

* Writes all material to be published in consumer or trade magazines describing all that needs to be conveyed to customers and/or consumers regarding new product, company promotions or company news.* Writes all scripts for the company “On Hold” phone system to keep customers informed about any news regarding company product and promotions..* Creates copy to grab the attention of the reader and romance would-be-buyers to create further interest that accompanies our product offerings for our online e commerce ventures.

Bench Jeweler:Size, repair, and refurbish fine jewelry of all types.Implemented a "Reset Diamonds or Size a Ring While You Wait" to keep customers browsing through the store while their jewelry was being worked on which often resulted in happy, satisfied customers and "Add-on" sales for the company. I carved wax for casting and manipulated rolled gold wire to create hand fabricated, one of a kind jewelry.

Used my drawing skills to sit with customers and create one of a kind designer jewelry.Sales:Assisted sales staff on the sales floor to help close sales.Met with customers who had technical questions regarding jewelry and jewelry care.