Marissa Rubinstein Email & Phone Number

Culver City, Ca, Us

Torrance, Ca.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Manufacturer and market leader in innovative color-changing thermometer technology and other cooking tools and gadgets.•Oversees the company’s day-to-day operations including order processing, product development, inventory management, and production from multiple overseas factories •Visits overseas factories to review and troubleshoot production procedures and issues•Implemented a new operational system for the company to increase efficiency•Designed and created updated packaging for 11 products using Adobe Creative Suite Software•Set up an ecommerce site including photography, editing, and marketing•Organized and attended tradeshows including creating booth design and marketing materials as well as working directly with customers

Los Angeles

•Managed a team of 10 jewelers producing all pieces in-house and locally•Organized and scheduled production for all customer and stock orders•Sourced all raw materials including, diamonds, metals, chain, gemstones, findings, etc.•Greatly reduced overall production costs by developing and nurturing relationships with vendors and counter-sourcing raw materials•Liaised with the sales department to ensure all orders were processed and completed in a timely and efficient manner•Inspected and quality controlled all finished jewelry and addressed any manufacturing issues

Los Angeles

•Managed a staff of 6 in the repair and assembly departments•Monitored all stock inventory levels placing orders as needed and followed up with vendors to ensure orders were completed correctly and on time•Collaborated with design department to approve and manage execution of all CADs, models, and samples •Implemented quality control and repair procedures •Diagnosed and resolved production and quality control issues with manufacturers and vendors•Sourced raw materials such as diamonds, findings, chain, etc.•Diversified production capabilities by finding new manufacturers and suppliers•Managed the production for launch, development, and expansion of a sterling silver diffusion line that drastically exceeded initial sales goals•Established and implemented new procedures for the Operations Department in cooperation with the COO•Traveled to China twice a year to prospect new vendors and manufacturers as well as visit factories to follow up on pending production and address any issues

Los Angeles

•Procured all jewelry supplies, including diamonds, precious metal castings, custom models, and findings•Managed onsite team of jewelers including, oversight of all production and quality control•Assisted customers, processed orders, and provided quotes•Priced all finished goods including custom orders and repairs•Maintained inventory of finished goods and raw materials•Assisted with sales including tradeshows

Beverly Hills

•Supervised all jewelry production for two retail locations and managing a staff of 3 onsite jewelers•Ordered and inventoried all jewelry supplies, such as diamonds, precious metal castings, pearls, chain, and findings•Developed and executed new designs with owner, including stock and custom pieces•Generated customer and stock orders, preformed quality control, and priced all finished items