Kathryn Bunta Email & Phone Number

Burke, VT, US

New York, New York, United States

• Account Manager and strategic advisor, B2B sales for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
• Engaged and supported trade clientele through strategic outreach, onsite visits and exceptional customer service.
• Managed leads, quotes and order requests, followed through to sales completion.
• Collaborated and supported Showroom team on all trade matters.
• Met weekly with senior leadership and regional account managers to present reporting and share strategy.
• Maintained product knowledge; subject matter expertise in lighting, hardware, furniture rugs and decorative accessories.

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

• Account manager and strategic advisor, B2B sales for 350+ small to medium business accounts.
• Achieved record million dollar quarters Q1-Q3 of 2021-2022, exceeding LY results.
• Lead customer engagement, deepen relationships, drive sales and awareness of Apple’s value proposition for business, and build loyalty.
• Top performer in the market for account conversion, new account spend in first 90 days.
• Collaborate with account executives in the development and closure of sales opportunities.
• Utilize excellent consultative, communication, and presentation skills in the SaaS environment.

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

• Scheduled the store’s multiple departments utilizing Kronos and Schedule Planner.
• Partnered with store leadership to ensure schedule quality and meet deadlines.
• Analyzed and reviewed results to meet sales goals and payroll requirements.
• Utilized Excel to track metrics and create a reference of historical information.
• Teamed up with other store’s schedule planners for corporate alignment.
• Reworked schedules during new product launches and holiday to meet needs.

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

• Consultative sales for luxury hardware, software and accessories.
• Increased customer loyalty by curating technological solutions that addressed their unique needs.
• Better educated customers by deciphering misconceptions and offering clear, concise explanations of complex technological products and services.
• Sales and customer service for retail customers, providing a complete technology solution.
• Acquired new technology skills quickly to present new product information and remain current.
• Educated customers on Apple hardware in software through in person workshops.

New York, New York, United States

• Researched and sourced kitchen and bath fixtures, tile and stone, paint colors, furniture, textiles, decorative accessories and antiques for client projects.
• Utilized Architectural drawings, CAD and space planning software.
• Assisted in fabric selection, coordinated fabric orders and cut approvals for client projects.
• Oversaw fabric delivery to vendors and execution of client projects.
• Developed and maintained all client record keeping with Microsoft Office.
• Shopped the market and researched products and trends.

Larchmont, New York, United States

Design services for custom upholstery, pillows and window treatments.

New York, New York, United States

• Directed a team of associate designers responsible for the creation of GH Bass Men's clothing line.
• Domestic and international travel for design direction and market research.
• Overseas fabric and product development.
• Coordinated with Merchandisers, Production and Senior Management to implement vision.
• Managed the growth and development of two design associates, including annual reviews.
• Presented the seasonal lines four times a year.

New York, New York, United States

• Responsible for the design of the Men's Sport line.
• Research woven and knit fabrics for line.
• Approval of production quality and color of fabrics.
• Manage sampling and production fittings.
• Domestic travel for design and fabric inspiration.

New York, New York, United States

• Product development and design for Gapkids boys knit and active line.
• Management of associate designer in creating, sampling and presenting seasonal lines.
• Domestic and international travel for design direction and market research.
• Overseas fabric and product development.
• Worked directly with merchandisers and senior management to achieve seasonal goals.
• Coordinated with other Gap Inc. brands for continuity.

Master'S Degree, Design

Bachelor'S Degree, Apparel Design And Management

Activities and Societies: American Association of Textile TechnologistsPresident of my college chapter.