Marc J. Sievers Email & Phone Number

Barnstable, Ma, Us

Chicago, Il

Cookbook author, entertaining expert, and savvy home cook. I have dedicated myself to perfecting and sharing my vision of the very best fresh and useful ideas that take the guesswork and stress from home cooking, entertaining, and life-styling. I co-founded Marc-Ryan Group to produce and deliver my creative perspective through original content in ways that are engaging, fun, encouraging, and reliable.My aim is for my clients and clientele to come to rely on my savvy and engaging expertise as genuinely tried-and-true know-how that is useful in elevating their every-day.HIGHLIGHTS• Cointreau — "La Soirée du Jardin" Summer Tour with Marc J. Sievers; creative design for food, cocktails, and entertaining• Factor Chosen | Artist — commercial food and prop styling agency representation• Chicago Tribune Printer's Row Lit Fest 2017 — featured author and live demonstration• Regular appearances on WGN TV's "Lunchbreak" — live cooking and entertaining segments• Featured contributor and guest writing — Chicago Woman Magazine, Women's Health Magazine, and more• AmericasMart Atlanta — featured expert demonstrator for cooking, entertaining, and life-styling, in partnership with Rosse and Associates and DeVine Corp.• Food Network "Bobby's Dinner Battle: Battle Chicago" — competed on the show and won the title of Best Home Cook of Chicago, IL• "Entertaining with Love—Inspired Recipes for Everyday Entertaining" — first cookbook published in September 2011 in softcover and a hardcover second edition in September 2012 (ISBN-13: 978-0-615-86783-0)• "Table for Two—Cooking and Entertaining for You and Your +1" — second cookbook published November 2016 (ISBN-13: 978-0-692-75468-9)• "From My Kitchen to Yours" — create and produce a how-to YouTube web series• Watermarc™ – Art & Appetite — co-created the brand of fine art occasion cards with artist and photographer Linda Marie Clark. Watermarc was a 2014 Martha Stewart American Made Awards finalist.

Henderson, Nv

Co-founded of a successful and innovative retail start-up aimed at high-end pet owners and creating a luxury retail shopping experience tailored specially to them—a luxury pet boutique and professional portrait studio.Developed business plan and launch strategy. Day-to-day responsibilities included all in-store visuals, merchandising, and display concepts for 1,300 sq. ft. boutique. Oversaw all administrative functions such as hiring, training, and mentoring employees. Conceptualized signature special events, including theme, VIP guest lists, entertainment, and food and beverage. Effectively managed all public relations, interviews, weekly and monthly sales projections and reports, payroll, scheduling, and budgeting. Developed lasting client relationships and maintained high percentage of repeat client base.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS• First-year gross annual sales over $600,000 with consistent YoY sales growth.• Developed and managed unparalleled retail stock from over 200 vendors.• Established public relations network resulting in significant low-cost positive media exposure, including regular feature and pieces on MSNBC, Fox News, Luxury Las Vegas, Q—Vegas, Las Vegas Magazine, Las Vegas Weekly, Pinpoint Publications, and numerous radio stations.

New York, Ny

Globally-ranked sales professional at the flagship Madison Avenue store in New York City. Worked closely with the show-room and public relations department. Consistently built on Stuart Weitzman reputation for client satisfaction by styling clients according to their desires. Established remote client relationships selling merchandise not readily available at their location. Worked closely with flagship store manager to produce new concepts for store growth opportunities and enhanced client services.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Top 10 percent in company-wide associate sales (ranked number 8 in the U.S.).• Developed and maintained VIP and celebrity client roster with a reputation for service excellence under fire, attention to detail, and discretion. • Maintained professional relationships with new and existing clients, with a book value of $1.4 million.

New York, Ny And Boston, Ma

Established and operated successful New England-based interior design company. Focused on interior design trends and cutting-edge materials. Consulted with clients to develop their vision for the space and execute that vision collaboratively.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Collaborated with clients to integrate new and existing concepts to create an aesthetically pleasing environment.• Developed cutting-edge design projects for high-end and luxury retail clients.• Drove business development and revenue growth by client referrals only.

Boston, Ma

Successfully maintained a book of 300+ clients. Studied and understood client desires and fitted to their expectations, driving a very high level of client satisfaction and return business. Approached client styling holistically enabling high degree inter-sales across all Saks departments. Assisted in visual merchandising, innovative floor setting, and displays.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Developed significant referral network through superior levels of customer service.• Consistently exceeded weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales goals.• Reliable expert on high-end and luxury apparel trends and seasonal styles.