Nicole Ardis Email & Phone Number

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

United States

Contributed expert Account Management and client Success Management to 2 high volume accounts. Offered strategic account planning, sales presentation planning, sales strategy, design, creative direction, white space analysis, and cross-functional process implementation for several Branded & Private Label clientele. Consultative Brand Strategy, Forecasting, Business Process Improvement, Solution Selling, Design

Nyc / Ann Arbor

• Directed hand-in-hand with the CEO in a cross-functional role, ensuring every initiative landed on schedule, and helping the team reach its goals.• Offered world-class client support and account management with empathy, effective communication, creative problem-solving, and results-driven strategies leading to strengthened relationships, and increased revenue opportunities. • Developed/implemented a cross-functional system of analytics using market data, client sales data, and detailed product analysis to create successful seasonal SKU/ line plans/ buying plans, product assortment, and design development strategies to create on-point product and sales presentations resulting in a 1.5 million dollar growth in sales orders over 24 months.• Initiated and Managed each step of the development processes from the first design concept to the assembled prototype to hand-off to production and manufacturing teams. • Launched new remote design processes and established online remote team tracking tools, shared process timeline calendars, design status trackers for each season, and material sourcing database resulting in a 25% increase in overall design efficiency and communication.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to source and produce 800+ visually stunning prototype samples per year, and showcased 8 collections per year to secure increased client interest and commitment.• Promoted 2 times within 2 years due to strong performance and organizational impact. • Constructed & delivered key stakeholder sales reports ensuring awareness of vital information for driving business growth and operational excellence. About BWS: SMB midsized business specializing in b2b jewelry design and manufacturing. Skills: Microsoft Office. Google Workspace. Adobe Creative suite. Tech Packs. Budgeting. CAD. Concept boards. Product Prototyping. Customer Focus. Strategic Outlook. Market Expertise

Greater Detroit Area

• Launched / operated Nicole Ardis Jewelry: $1M+ dollar wholesale jewelry design and manufacturing business for 6+ years. • Orchestrated the creation and distribution of custom designs to major catalog companies, national boutiques, and galleries; increased sales by 40% and secured long-term contracts resulting in $1M+ in revenue.• Directed new business development and marketing through industry connections, trade show exhibits, press kits, social media management, and Omni sales channel strategies. • Team leader and design lead on 900+ styles in 6 collections annually, managing a team of 12 makers and designers and collaborating with staff on all processes and procedures.• Engineered sales strategies and refined sales operations, acting as the primary point of contact for all accounts; conducted comprehensive sales and trend analyses to drive brand growth and achieve a 22% increase in revenue.• Point of contact for all accounts, managed and developed all industry, vendor, and client relationships ensuring client success and satisfaction at all levels of communication. About Nicole Ardis Jewelry: Self-owned start-up, small to midsize business, B2B sales, specializing in sterling jewelry design and manufacturing.

Santa Fe, New Mexico Area

• Imagined designs for 6 (multi-million-dollar sterling silver and costume) jewelry accounts.• Traveled to China, Bali, & NYC 3 times a year to collaborate, and work abroad at factory locations on new development and techniques.• Led factory communications and pricing negotiations for design development teams.• Implemented a sustainable design approach, utilizing rejected materials to create up-cycled products for discount accounts, resulting in a 25% added revenue and a 30% reduction in material waste.• Directed internal teams in creating 800 unique prototype samples per year, creating more orders and revenue than in past years. • Directed 4 teams in designing/ developing/ producing exclusive designs achieving a 30% increase in revenue and accelerated project completion.• Presented and Visually merchandised new collections to clients across the United States 8 times a year securing increased sales orders, and building lasting relationships.• Sourced and resourced new materials for new unique semi-precious designs• Partnered with the Executive team in account direction and goals, meeting and exceeding sales targets and client expectations. About Peyote Bird Designs: Mid-sized business, B2B, Wholesale company supporting global artisans and providing design and manufacturing in the jewelry and accessory industries. Skills: Innovative and prolific Design. Project Management. Team Leadership. Account management. Sales strategy. Pricing. Margin analysis. Sourcing. Buying. Illustrator. Beaded manipulations. Concept boards. Travel. Presentations. Manufacturing. Trend Analysis. Sales Presentations. Sku Plans. Visual Merchandising. Factory Tech Packs. Prototypes. Silversmith. Beading. Leatherwork. Knotting. Wire Wrapping. Leadership, Creativity, Prototyping, Visual Merchandising, Analysis, Management

New York, New York, United States

• Print, Pattern, and Graphic Design. Rotating Designer role- Liaised between different departments wherever, and whenever needed. • Interpreted trends and colors and facilitated direction from many teams to create on-point presentations and meet design deadlines. • Traveled to collaborate in-office every two weeks commuting from NYC. • Designed fashion, textile, print, pattern, graphics, and accessories for over 40 major labels in New York, New Jersey, and in Minneapolis. Women's, Children's, Men's, Fashion, Graphic, & Textile designs. (Target, Calvin Klein, Champion, Jones, Liz Claiborne, … full list available upon request) • Negotiated directly with private clientele as well as Collaborated with two large talent agencies; 24 seven and Project Solvers. • Upheld design standards. Managed multiple overlapping fast-paced deadlines and established long-term relationships, and repeat clientele. • Upheld high-quality results and 99% customer satisfaction. • Skills: Textile, Fashion, Graphics, Packaging, Creativity, Collaboration, Critical ThinkingCAD, Print, Pattern, Graphics, Collaboration, Creativity, Communication

Associate Of Arts And Sciences -Aas, Haute Couture

Graduated with honors specializing in Haute Couture, and Illustration. Interned at Norma Kamali.

Applied Jewelry Professional Degree, Diamonds, Colored Stones, Cad

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Cad, French

Graduated with honors in Textile design and Fashion Design. Minored in french and fine art. Judo club.