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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

St Augustine, Florida, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Lead residential business development for California TerritoryLaunch and manage new Popup West Coast showroom/exhibitionWrite copy for marketing materialAIA and IDCAC approved to teach CEU classes on Modernism

Stoddard, Nh, Us

Led marketing and sales initiatives from prospecting, lead generation, follow up, brand and product presentation to quoting and closing of orders. Targeted the A&D community, homeowners, builders and developers alike. Produced collateral and sample kits for A&D office libraries. Built a database of clients, quotes and orders using CRM software (internally branded, similar to SalesForce). Produced in person presentations, zoom call presentations, on site sales calls. Chose buys and imagery for local trade publications and worked closely with publishers to partner on events and co-branding. Managed local social media for Carlisle including posting, commenting, search and capture of potential business. Scouted for opening of a Los Angeles showroom. Currently building an extensive locally housed sample library as an independent brand ambassador.

San Francisco, California, Us

Researched, curated and recruited product, members and editorial opportunities for Chairish, DECASO and Dering Hall. Created partnership proposals for leading luxury showroom lines, vintage and antique dealers and to “to-the-trade”, custom, and bespoke product providers. Produced events in several national markets and represented platforms at WestEdge, Legends, NYDC Fall Market and other industry gatherings. Managed onboarding and member experience from first contact through product listing, sponsored content or editorial coverage. Managed Aacounts. In 2020 developed the Sycamore Flat, an LA based vintage "side hussle" for Chairish which I continue to run today.

Marketing strategy for the non-profit, home furnishings and interior design industries.Services Include:• Brand Development & Positioning• Mission, Core Value and Vision Definition• Social Media Implementation & Maintenance• Website Design Review & Strategy• Advertising buys and PR• Postcard Campaigns and Eblasts• Viral Video Campaigns• Management Consulting

Los Angeles , California, Us

Recruited, managed and developed Showroom Managers and Sales Associates in six domestic locations and three international locations. In 2018 opened new showrooms in London, San Francisco, Chicago and Dallas in 2019, opened Dubai. Networked and managed relationships with key accounts in the design, architecture and building development communities. Leverage long relationship with design communities and trade publications in LA and NY to build project partnerships. Oversaw showroom design, buildouts, and sample collections. Developed showroom policies and procedures, maximized use of SalesForce software. Advised in house designers on product design and market conditions. Oversaw production of print advertisement and negotiated buys.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

At Rejuvenation, a Williams Sonoma Company (my second tour of duty with WS), I lead the trade sales program, recruiting, training and managing trade sales professionals nationally. LA based territory covers Southern CA to Texas. Grew business 30% each year. Developed sales and performance metric system and many sales presentation and strategy procedures. Transitioned CRM from manufacturing software to Salesforce, ran trade fair booths, worked with hoteliers, restaurateurs, designers, architects, builders and developers to execute large projects. Created various trade showroom networks in each market within the Williams Sonoma Brands and externally to maximize sales opportunities.

As a consultant, provide branding, writing, marketing, publicity, media buying, strategy and management support for businesses and organizations in the home furnishings, and non-profit communities. In 2010, launched Andrew Martin for the Pacific Design Center; expanded and brought in key new partnerships for HD Buttercup; launched, designed and published Creato Finito Home; founded "The Atelier", a creative space for designers and editors; launched and serve as Executive Director for La Brea Highland Association, serve as consultant for LACMA Decorative Arts and Design Council, branded and represented artist Brandon Herman and created his exhibition Emerald City. Provide content for Apartment Therapy and other online publications. Launching Erinn V Maison showroom, store and online multi-line marketplace as Vice President of Sales and Marketing fall 2011, and consulting for Repp Design Group launching winter 2011, the New Rapport reopened Spring 2012, Gina Berchneider Furniture, launched in February 2012 and the New Armani Dada Kitchen line at In-Ex in Beverly Hills.

Kohler, Wisconsin, Us

Opened flagship retail store on La Cienega in 2007, which was one of a small group of locations which exceeded plan in 2008. Added management of 30,000 sq ft wholesale showroom at the Pacific Design Center in 2008. John was acredited to offer continuing education units to design professionals who complete his training program at Baker. In 2008, John helped found the La Cienega Design Quarter, which brought together 40 high-end shelter businesses in the area to produce cooperative events and print advertising buys and to define and improve the streetscape in the quarter. He continues to serve on the board of the LCDQ.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Launched first flagship store for new WS brand; focused on staff management and recruiting, interior design division, visuals, in-store events, industry networking, marketing and sales. Designed for high-end and celebrity clients on interior residential and commercial projects, mentored new employees on sales and customer service techniques; devised long-term marketing plans with corporate management; designed call-out and mail campaigns to pursue design community, developed relationships through many networking venues, developed substantial targeted client list. Produced in-store events and represented company at community Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations and events, developed collateral marketing and training materials for stores. Advised on operations systems and overall strategy for new stores and for multi-location management. Developed plan to run wholesale and retail businesses concurrently.

Created business/marketing and PR plan, raised capital, designed and managed build-out, developed line and staffed for opening of retail and wholesale showroom, design studio and warehouse for custom home furnishings, accessories and consumer goods retail and wholesale company. Fine-tuned marketing plan - bought media, produced regular events and mailers, created and ran exhibits at national trade shows, developed website, incited press coverage in trade journals, national television programs and newspapers, developed relationships with distributors nationally.Hired, trained and supervised initial staff of sales reps, designers, production supervisors and bookkeepers. Developed and managed relationships with subcontractors, fabricators, financiers, press and other entities. Directed daily, weekly and monthly cash flow. Prepared line for sale/merger and led it through transition process to a limited partnership with principals of acquiring architectural firm.

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Developed marketing campaigns and major events for non-profit clients and for-profit sponsors for this for-profit marketing agency, managed client accounts. Marketing campaigns included such ventures as Tanqueray's California AIDS Rides, Avon Breast Walk and others, established first HR department during growth from staff of 10 to 200, directed PR, business development and HR functions;

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Ran operations of $40 million/year 1-800-DENTIST inbound-direct response marketing, advertising and media buying campaign nationally, created staffing plans, budgets, customer service procedures, sales pitches, training and employment policies for staff of 450 in three cities. Helped transform company from a one client marketing campaign to a full service call center service provider specializing in Direct Response for several national clients.Approved daily cash flow, directed Los Angeles Center, served as general strategist for fast-growing company and guided in transition to online business.

Ba, Linguistics/Communications

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication And Media Studies