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Greater New York City Area

• Multi-faceted role encompassing customer success, project management, advocacy, and chapter coordination for a non-profit organization with over 8,000 members from the Lighting industry. Focus on education, research, technical standards, and professional development.• Managed and supported 97 Chapters across North America with emphasis on membership development, public relations, grassroots efforts, interpretation and adherence to Society policies and bylaws, compliance reporting, leadership development.• Owned the yearlong planning and execution of our annual leadership forum event, including designing workshops, presentation materials, and networking events; overseeing vendor communication and logistics; ensuring a delightful experience for 300 participants.• Led training and orientation for Society leadership throughout a yearly life cycle for new Chapter Officers, Regional Directors, and District Chairs. Created and presented development strategies to the Executive Director, Society Board of Directors and President.• Conducted quarterly planning sessions with the executive council in order to manage and prioritize an $80k budget to support 8 districts and 4 regions.

New York, Ny

• As the Founder and Designer of a limited production jewelry business I ran all aspects of manufacturing, marketing, sales, and distribution. Scouted vendor opportunities and developed relationships with store owners and a variety of clientele.

Greater New York City Area

• Defined and streamlined fabrication strategy for established luxury jewelry brand in order to reduce production time and costs.• Collaborated with the owner and studio manager to set expectations and exceed 65% YoY sales growth goals yearly.• Managed and negotiated all aspects of multiple vendor relationships including procurement and billing.

New York, Ny

• Lead Account Manager for a multimillion-dollar accessories contract with Walt Disney World - Shanghai Resort.• Coordinated all facets of production for over 150 items from design to manufacture for Disney, Cirque du Soleil, and M&M’s.• Managed relationships with offshore manufacturers in Asia through each stage of the product development cycle.• Ensured legal and regulatory compliance with regards to product specifications and strict lab testing guidelines.

New York, Ny

• First point of contact for professional post-production editing studio specializing in independent film and broadcast television.• Hired and advised 45 interns in 3 years; oversaw operational functions including client services, social media, vendor relations.• Provided outstanding support to notable clients such as HBO, ABC, PBS, Met Opera, and GMA’s Robin Roberts.

Brooklyn, Ny

• Sales and Operational Support for independent notebook and creative product company focused on sustainability.• Researched new customer bases, industries, and stores for business partnerships.• Managed an extensive CRM database for order processing, serving a range of clients from universities to individuals.

New York, Ny

• Functioned as second in command to owner and managed client interaction, billing, and order fulfillment.• Handled sales, customer inquiries and special requests. Managed a large database of clients and inventory.• Assisted hands-on in inventory production, repairs, trade show installation, and marketing efforts.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Fine Art

Sociology And Anthropology