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Auburn, Alabama Area

Auburn, Alabama Area/Lake Martin/Dadeville Alabama

Auburn, Alabama Area

Auburn, Alabama Area

Auburn, Alabama Area

Opelika, Al

Owned and operated an innovative brand and product utilizing recycled fabrics. Developed business concept, brand and route to market. Successfully created a loyal customer base that were true brand apostles that resulted in a cult-like following. Elevated the brand personality through successful social media campaigns, including Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter.Responsibilities included coordinating work with three seamstresses, managing the operating budget, elevating the brand personality through successful social media campaigns, cultivating the brand through unique and strategic marketing leads and delivering exceptional customer service. Other responsibilities also include purchasing and selling necessary products and materials, hosting pop-up shops at local craft/art fairs, wholesale distribution to local retailers and managing online sales.

Frisco, Co

One of the most respected boutique wine stores in the Vail Valley of Colorado specializing in lesser known brands of cult and specialty wines from Old World to New World. Specializing in finding the unknown fruit, that obscure grape, that unfamiliar region and the up and coming winemaker.Frisco Wine Merchant & Wine Bar is a local wine retailer offering sales, tastings and pairings. Responsibilities included successfully operating all facets of the store, such as hosting wine tastings and pairings, coordinating purchasing through sales representatives, stocking and selling wine and merchandise, and furthering customer wine education.

Clermont, Fl

Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards is a fully operational 127-acre winery and vineyard that ranks as Florida’s largest premium winery and remains a pioneer in development of table and sparkling wines from muscadine and hybrid grapes. With an overall annual production of over 80,000 cases, that's over 960,000 bottles. Lakeridge has won more than 700 awards for excellence in winemaking. Responsibilities included hands-on participation in all aspects of harvest to crush, yeast and nutrient additions, pulsing red tanks, pressing out red tanks, dumping pumice to concrete pods after pressing, and weighing and washing bins. Additional responsibilities included cleaning out the toll of cream of tartar, working with cleaning agents, shadowing the brand management str

Opelika, Al

Developed a one of a kind style studio where clients got to come and design their own items in a party type atmosphere, letting them be as "sassy" as they dared. Think painting parties, but instead of leaving with a painting, you'd leave with a skirt, a pair of gloves, etc. Owner responsibilities included creating an offering that encouraged personal style and creativity, designing product offerings, fostering brand recognition through out-of-the-box marketing, establishing and facilitating the brand personality, devising associated online and social media platforms and operating retail space for hosted parties.

Atlanta, Ga

A specialty manufacturer’s representative group, specializing in high-end artwork, lighting, décor and furniture. Represent Robin during peak market times to increase showroom presence and resources. Encourage purchasing through consultative and relationship-driven sales.

Doylestown, Pa

Developed, owned and operated a southern inspired whimsical retail boutique featuring unique gifts, artwork and niche’ specialty items through a highly interactive and engaged sales process.Owner responsibilities included managing all facets of the business, overseeing the operating budget, devising sales and promotions, identifying brands and merchandise suitable for the store and clientele, handling all purchasing and restocking, ensuring outstanding customer service, and promoting the boutique through social media and marketing.

Wset Certification Level 2, Wine

Level 2 Award in Wine: This qualification covered the key grape varieties grown and the different styles of wine produced around the world.

Certified Decorative Painting And Faux Finisher

Certified Interior Designer

Bachelors Of Science In Broadcast Journalism & Public Relations