Kathryn Bunta Email & Phone Number

Burke, Vt, Us

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.•Opened the retail showroom and managed the team’s trade opportunities and goals.•Planned showroom events and attended industry events to network with new clientele.

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.•Plan and forecast business performance through account management, pipeline building, and opportunity management utilizing CRM and other tools.•Passionately and confidently engage business customers by showcasing Apple technology.•Develop effective account plans to start and expand adoption of Apple solutions.•Lead and support briefings in partnership with Solution Engineers and third party MDM providers to increase SaaS market share.•Effectively use CRM to build and maintain accurate customer account information.•Manage relationships, opportunities, tasks, and develop customer insights.•Build quotes and process orders with various purchasing solutions, such as leasing and POs.•Strategize and analyze data with leaders and broader market to drive decision making.•Mentor and act as a subject matter expert among peers on business customer solutions.•Selected for a Career Experience with Apple’s Retail Business headquarters to support Account Managers with pre and post sales for core accounts with $50k plus annual spend. Assisted business customers with returns and shipping investigations. Hybrid work location.

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. •Required excellent time management skills and the ability to deal with ambiguity.•Participated in a Retail Planning and Operations pilot with the corporate team.•Scheduled multiple stores, in consult with a retail analyst.•Analyzed and interpreted results, leading to any necessary alterations.•Presented solutions to leaders and scheduling team based on relevant successes.•Contributed to positive results for the pilot, leading to a new corporate division.•Partnered with leadership on a committee to promote community and teamwork.

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.•Selected for a Business Career Experience, utilizing CRM to manage existing and target customers.•Specialized in Point of Sale (POS) and Small to Medium Business technology solutions.•Participated in visual merchandise resets to support our new product launches.

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.•Styled and assisted client photo shoots for website and media requests..

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.