Merchandising/Product Development
- Created
and developed successful branded jewelry collections in all materials including
diamonds, gemstones, pearls and alternative fashion materials
- Improved
sales by refining assortments and categories while negotiating better terms
with key suppliers and seeking out new suppliers both domestically and
internationally
- Negotiated
and successfully obtained high profile celebrity/brand licenses including
Florence Henderson, Dorothy Hamill, Lauren Bacall, Brooke Burke-Charvet, and designer Nicole Miller among many others for domestic and
international usage
- Worked
with top agents and managers including WME, CAA and UTA as well as
organizations such as the Country Music Association as needed by the
project/client
- Managed and developed up to $300+ Million Open
to Buy in collaboration with VP Finance