Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Danny S. Messing, a retailer of loose diamonds and diamond jewelry. Led sales efforts for corporate accounts with values of $250k–1MM. • Negotiated prices of materials and labor to ensure the highest quality of product at the lowest possible cost. Performed cost analysis for all orders and potential orders. • In conjunction with the owner, launched and managed creative pricing strategies for established market niches and for new products and services. Priced products to balance customer satisfaction with margins.• Established and managed supply chain systems that minimized warehouse and transportation costs while optimizing product availability and customer service. Emphasized security and safety throughout.• Served as key troubleshooting contact throughout the entire production process. Resolved quality and technical issues with vendors, factories, other supply chain players, and internal company teams.

Coordinated the production of multiple jewelry lines for Fortune 500 customers. Sol Savransky is a private label jewelry manufacturer with products available at over 2,500 points of sale in the US and UK.   • Established and managed metrics to evaluate efficiency throughout the company. Lowered manufacturing and distribution costs while raising gross margins.• Evaluated sales trends to determine optimal inventory levels. Based on results, planned and executed quarterly production schedule, including material resources.• Launched and managed programs to expand B2B sales domestically and in the UK.• Created safe and secure manufacturing and supply systems that minimized risk and optimized security for global customers.

Analyzed fundamental, technical, and world events to make trading decisions on hundreds of securities.

Responsible for high-net-worth corporate accounts. Created and managed national marketing programs. Trained successor with no jewelry experience to become an extremely successful Account Executive.

Evaluated the quality of diamonds and jewelry for clients. Established reputation as a trusted adviser.

Maintained proper inventory control of 500+ products. Controlled the flow of sub-assemblies between departments. Supervised warehouse personnel.