Birks & Mayors Inc.
Industry: Company
DescriptionBirks Group is a designer, manufacturer and retailer of jewellery, timepieces, silverware and gifts, with stores and manufacturing facilities located in Canada and the United States. The Group was created in November 2005 through the merger of Henry Birks and Sons Ltd. and Mayors Jewelers Inc. Founder: Henry Birks Founded: 1879 Headquarters: Canada Subsidiaries: Brinkhaus Jewellers, Mayor’s Jewelers of Florida, Inc.
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SunTrust February 2015 - Present
JP Morgan Chase June 2011 - September 2014
Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company August 2010 - June 2011
FIU Phi Chi Theta - Zeta Theta Chapter June 2010 - June 2011
Florida International University May 2007 - June 2011
Phi Chi Theta August 2009 - April 2010
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International April 2009 - April 2010
Miami Golf September 2007 - December 2009
Birks & Mayors Inc. September 2006 - September 2007
Joe's Pizza September 2005 - October 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Retail, Leadership, Management, Banking, Investments, Negotiation, Time Management, Finance, Recruiting, Sales, Spanish
Education
Florida International University 2007 — 2011
BA, Economics, Minor Political Sciences and Certificate Law, Ethics and Society
Miami Dade College 2004 — 2007
AS, Economics
Miami Palmetto Senior High School 2002 — 2004
High School, 2004
Birks & Mayors Inc. April 1978 - Present
Skills
Jewelry, Diamonds, Watches, Luxury Goods, Gemology, Gems, Jewelry Design, Diamond Jewelry, Diamond Grading, Wholesale, Handmade Jewelry, Designer Jewelry, Visual Merchandising, Silver, Styling, Earrings, Pearl, Luxury Lifestyle, Stone Setting, Luxury, Trend Analysis, Fashion, Store Management, Gold, Merchandising, Fashion Jewelry, Metalsmithing, Goldsmithing
Education
Miami Dade College
TAA CONSULTING, LLC April 2013 - Present
Marvin Traub Associates April 2013 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. March 2012 - July 2013
Birks & Mayors Inc. June 1996 - March 2012
Mondi of America, inc. June 1994 - May 1996
Tiffany & Co. March 1982 - March 1994
Avon 1978 - 1982
Hurdman, Crantoun, Penney & Co. , Certified Public Accountants June 1973 - June 1978
Skills
Luxury Goods, Luxury, Retail, Wholesale, Merchandising, Fashion, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Brand Development, Trend Analysis, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Sales Management, Visual Merchandising, Business Strategy, Sales, Product Development, Gold, Jewelry, Strategy, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, E-commerce, Corporate Finance, Executive Management, Board Governance, Corporate Management, Finance
Education
Lehigh University - College of Business and Economics 1969 — 1973
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business & Economics
Hamilton Jewelers May 2012 - Present
Kaufmann de Suisse Jewelers December 2010 - May 2012
Birks & Mayors Inc. July 2004 - July 2007
Birks & Mayors Inc. July 1990 - July 2004
Skills
International Award..., Skilled in high jewelry..., Accomplished selling..., Consistent career..., Sketching, Illustration, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Logo Design, Jewelry Design, Jewelry, Fashion, Diamonds, Gems, Sales, Watches, Luxury, Retail, Styling, Brand Development, Luxury Goods, Visual Merchandising, Wholesale, Selling, Merchandising, Apparel, Store Management, Trend Analysis, Retail Sales, Window Displays, Trend, Fashion Jewelry, Loss Prevention, Trend Forecasting, Gemology, Department Stores, Retail Buying, Fashion Design, Merchandise Planning, Store Operations, Profit, Product Knowledge, Luxury Lifestyle, Team Leadership
Education
Gemological Institute of America 1988 — 1990
Graduate Gemologist in Residence, Jewelry Design in Residence
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2011 - March 2013
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2010 - 2011
Birks & Mayors Inc. 1990 - 2004
Skills
Sales, Merchandising, Account Management, Training, Sales Management, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Business Planning, Luxury Goods, Jewelry, Watches, French, Retail, New Business Development, Management, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Fashion
Education
Concordia University 1980 — 1983
BA, Psychology, Graduated
Canadian Jewellers Institute
Graduate Jeweller
Dawson College
Social Sciences
Montres CORUM November 2012 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. May 2004 - November 2012
Toucan Industries May 2002 - May 2004
Mayors Jewelers May 1999 - May 2002
Casual Corner Group-Petite Sophisticate January 1996 - May 1999
Casual Corner Group-Petite Sophisticate June 1990 - December 1996
Skills
Luxury Goods, Watches, Merchandising, Jewelry, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Retail, Store Management, Inventory Management, Trend Analysis, Inventory Control, Open to Buy Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, AS400 system, Essbase, Product Development, Customer Service, Management, Sales, Marketing, Wholesale, Merchandise Planning, Retail Buying, Loss Prevention, Store Operations, Profit, Luxury, Diamonds, Brand Development, Jewelry Design, Apparel, Gems, Styling, Trend Forecasting, Employee Training, Multi-channel Retail, Sales Analysis, Pricing, Retail Sales Analysis, Retail Sales, Gemology, CPFR, Trend, Fashion Buying, New Store Openings, Department Stores, JDA
Education
Florida State University 1986 — 1990
B.S. Fashion Merchandising, Retail Business
CIBC January 2014 - Present
TD Canada Trust 2011 - December 2013
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2007 - 2011
CIBC 2006 - 2007
RBC 1997 - 2006
Skills
Residential Mortgages, Refinance, Home Equity Lines of..., Consolidation, Investment Banking, Mutual Funds, Sales & Marketing..., Diamond Jewelry, Estate Jewelry, Jewelry Design, Stone Setting, First Time Home Buyers, Lines Of Credit, Loans, Strategic Financial..., Credit Analysis, Mortgage Lending, CRM, Debt Consolidation, Investments, Construction Loans, Credit, Leadership, Time Management, Sales, Commercial Mortgages, Financial Advisory, Banking, Wealth Management, Relationship Management, Consumer Lending, Real Estate, Real Estate Financing, Rates, Retirement Planning, Investment Properties, Financial Analysis, Retail Banking, Home Equity, Credit Risk, Finance, Portfolio Management, Referrals, Investment Advisory, Investment Strategies, Condos, Risk Management, Investors, Commercial Banking
Education
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Financial Management/Investment, Finance and Financial Management Services
Accar LTD January 2014 - Present
Rolex September 2013 - December 2013
Birks & Mayors Inc. August 2006 - September 2013
Skills
Sales, Leadership, Supervisory/management..., Self-motivated and..., Strong interpersonal..., Excellent communication..., Able to motivate staff..., Fluent in Spanish and..., Broad computer..., Negotiation, Marketing, Advertising, Business Development, Social Media, Budgets, Inventory Management, Luxury Goods, Merchandising
Education
Florida International University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Advertising
Miami Dade College 2005 — 2008
Associate of Arts (AA), Architecture
Birks & Mayors Inc. May 2013 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. April 2010 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. June 2005 - Present
Luxottica Retail 2003 - 2005
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Watches, Diamonds, Sales, Retail, Sales Management, Luxury Goods, Jewelry, Customer Satisfaction, Merchandising, Gems, Training, Luxury, Fashion, Gemology, Store Management, Jewelry Design
Education
McGill University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Microbiology and Immunology
CEGEP - John Abbott College 2002 — 2004
DEC, Natural Sciences
Apotex Inc. March 2014 - Present
Mosaic Sales Solutions July 2013 - February 2014
Drake International November 2012 - October 2013
Tiffany & Co. August 2008 - March 2009
Birks & Mayors Inc. September 2007 - August 2008
SAMOTSVIT, Jewelry Design May 2004 - June 2007
Skills
Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Interviews, Customer Service, Human Resources, Applicant Tracking..., Sourcing, Sales, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Strategic Planning, Cold Calling, Coaching, Succession Planning, Training, Onboarding, Event Planning, HRIS, Office Management, Strategic Sourcing, Payroll, Taleo, Reference Checking, Talent Pipelining, Talent Mining
Education
Humber College 2010 — 2011
Postgraduate Certificate, Human Resourses
National University "Lvivska Politechnika" 1999 — 2004
Master's degree, Organizational Management
Lviv Physical Education Institute 1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Health and Physical Education/Fitness
BC INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. June 2013 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. April 2012 - June 2013
Kiefer Village Jewels October 2008 - March 2010
Mayors Jewelers October 2007 - October 2008
Kiefer Village Jewels August 2002 - March 2007
Skills
Luxury Goods, Retail, Jewelry, Leadership, Merchandising, Sales, Fashion, Wholesale, Watches, Store Management, Diamonds, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Apparel
Education
Phcc 2010 — 2013
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General
Florida Atlantic University
Business/Commerce, General
Kerr Financial September 2008 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. May 1998 - August 2008
PwC September 1990 - May 1998
Skills
Finance, Financial Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Due Diligence, Investments, Analysis, Investment Management, Microsoft Excel, Wealth Management, Equities, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Microsoft Office, GAAP, Auditing, Operations Management, Asset Management, Cash Flow, Valuation, Risk Management, Restructuring, Tax
Education
McGill University 1988 — 1993
Certificate of Chartered Accountancy, Chartered Accountant
Concordia University 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Birks & Mayors Inc. June 2011 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. April 2006 - June 2011
Birks & Mayors Inc. February 1992 - April 2006
Skills
Luxury Goods, Visual Merchandising, Jewelry, Retail, Trend Analysis, Styling, Luxury, Window Displays, Fashion, Merchandising, Store Management, Handmade Jewelry, Store Operations, Loss Prevention, Wholesale, Watches, Assortment, Brand Management, Apparel, POS, Brand Development, Retail Buying, Retail Sales, Merchandise Planning, Jewelry Design, Gemology, New Store Openings
Education
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Birks & Mayors Inc. June 1995 - Present
Carlyle & Co August 1992 - January 1994
Sterling Jewelers October 1984 - August 1992
Skills
Team Leadership, Event Management, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Retail Sales, Watches, Team Building, Brand Management, Profit, Store Operations, New Store Openings, Gemology, Management, Recruiting, Forecasting, Inventory Control, Marketing Strategy, Styling, POS, Merchandise Planning, Sourcing, Wholesale, Assortment, Retail Buying
Education
Gemological Institute of America 1992 — 1996
Gemological Institute of America, Certificates in; DIAMONDS, DIAMOND GRADING & COLORED STONES
Tiffany & Co. May 2012 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. November 2009 - May 2012
Reitmans January 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Loss Prevention, Marketing, Merchandising, Retail, Sales, Visual Merchandising, Luxury Goods, Time Management, Watches, Marketing Strategy, Training, Jewelry, Recruiting, Leadership
Education
Kwantlen Polytechnic University 2005 — 2009
BBA, Business Administration Degree
Kwantlen Polytechnic University 2002 — 2003
Certificate, Fashion Marketing
Optimal Payments PLC March 2015 - Present
Lightspeed POS October 2014 - December 2014
Optimal Payments PLC January 2012 - October 2014
MADE Media Inc. May 2011 - August 2011
CybrXerv Technological Solutions May 2010 - October 2010
Bellus Health November 2004 - August 2007
MDS Pharma Services October 2002 - October 2004
Birks & Mayors Inc. November 1998 - October 2002
Gaz Métro May 1998 - September 1999
Skills
Inegrations, Working with various..., Programming Languages..., Merchant and Technical..., C#, Java, Linux, MySQL, PHP, Project Management, Software Documentation, Technical Support, Integration, Objective-C, HTML, JavaScript, Testing, XML, C, Web Services, iOS development, SQL, OS X, Unix, Analysis, Programming, Web Development, Web Applications, Windows 7, Windows, Git, CSS, Eclipse, XHTML, E-commerce, OOP, JSON, REST, C, Quality Assurance, iOS Development, Team Leadership, Android, Software Development, Microsoft SQL Server
Education
Concordia University 2007 — 2011
Bachelors; bachelors, Computer Science; Computer Science, Software Systems Option
CENTRE DE CONFORMITé ICC INC 2003 — 2003
Certificate, Customer Service
VINCENT MASSEY COLLEGIATE 1992 — 1997
Obtained High School Diploma, General Diploma
Proctor Crook and Crowder, CPA's May 2014 - Present
Next Level Admin May 2013 - May 2014
Birks & Mayors Inc. September 2012 - May 2013
Bee Fit Body Boutique January 2010 - October 2012
Skills
Coaching, Customer Service, Event Planning, Retail, Sales, Accounts Receivable
Education
Florida Atlantic University
Palm Beach Community College
Swarovski July 2002 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. September 1990 - July 2002
Skills
Luxury Goods, Jewelry, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Luxury, Merchandising, Store Management, Retail, Trend Analysis, Apparel, Employee Training, Customer Service, Customer Relationship..., Brand Awareness, Sales, New Store Openings, Store Operations, Key Performance..., Performance Appraisal, Inventory Management, Training, Recruiting, Loss Prevention, POS, Retail Sales, Wholesale, Clienteling, Inventory Control, Hiring, Profit, Trend, Driving Results
Education
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts
Socheat Chea P.C. February 2013 - Present
The Cheesecake Factory February 2012 - Present
golds gym of lawrenceville April 2011 - February 2012
Statewide Wrecker Service August 2010 - November 2010
Sterling Jewelers February 2007 - October 2009
Birks & Mayors Inc. October 2008 - February 2009
Arrow Pest Control Pro 2006 - 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Fitness, Microsoft Office, Nutrition, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Wellness, Strength Training, Scuba Diving, Data Entry, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Facebook, Administrative..., Hospitality, Critical Thinking, Cashiering, Bartending, Phone Etiquette, Research, Sales, Cash Handling Experience, Creative Writing, Inventory Management, Fundraising, Cooking, Food, Outlook
Education
Gwinnett Technical College 2011 — 2013
Associate's degree, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Deans List!
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church 2005 — 2006
Psychology
Roberto Coin August 2014 - Present
David Yurman September 2013 - July 2014
Birks & Mayors Inc. November 2011 - September 2013
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2010 - 2011
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2008 - 2010
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2006 - 2008
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2001 - 2006
C.D. Peacock April 2001 - September 2001
Skills
Sales Management, Team Leadership, Sales, Training & Development, Client Services, Client Relationship..., Sales Recruitment, Sales Growth, Growth Planning, Luxury Goods, CRM, Employee Training, Growth Management, Retail, Recruiting, Jewelry, Store Management, Marketing Strategy, Fashion, Management, Watches
Education
University of South Florida 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Finance, Economics
St. Petersburg College 2001 — 2004
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Arts
Birks & Mayors Inc. 1993 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2007 - 2010
Skills
Retail Sales, Retail Displays, Sales Management, Merchandising, Luxury Goods, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Jewelry, Loss Prevention, New Store Openings, Watches, Store Operations, Merchandise Planning, Fashion, Trend Analysis, Diamonds, Profit, Luxury, P, New Store Development, Hiring, District Management, Sales, Multi-Unit Management, Associate Development, Employee Training, Multi-unit Retail..., Wholesale, Window Displays, Driving Results, Retail Buying, Assortment, CPFR, Inventory Control, Shrinkage, Apparel
Education
College of DuPage
Importations Mini Italia June 2015 - Present
Personal Project, B2B April 2014 - May 2015
Birks & Mayors October 2012 - March 2014
Birks & Mayors Inc. February 2012 - October 2012
Marché Transtlantique inc. 2006 - 2011
Marche Transatlantique inc. 2003 - 2006
Marche Transatlantique Inc. 2001 - 2003
Marche Transatlantique Inc. 1999 - 2001
Skills
CRM, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Sales, Coaching, Marketing Communications, Brand Development, Negotiation, Recruiting, Contract Negotiation, Key Account Management, Key Account Development, Market Analysis, Business Development, Client Relations Skills, Wholesale, French, Scientific Analysis, Logistics Management, Sales Operations, Management, Change Management, Customer Service, P&L Management
Education
HEC Montréal 1998 — 2003
BAA, Marketing
College Stanislas
French System Pure Science DEC, Biology, General
EDV Enterprise & 3AWORLDWIDE June 2014 - Present
GFF Group October 2013 - Present
Jhonny Salomon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa November 2010 - October 2013
Birks & Mayors Inc. March 1999 - November 2010
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Sales, Merchandising, Fashion, Luxury Goods, jewelry retail, Store Management, Marketing, Brand Management, Team Building, Retail Sales Experience, Store Operations, luxury Diamonds, Loss Prevention, Patient Coordinator, Skin Care, Sales Management, Plastic Surgery, Management, Recruiting, Retail, Jewelry, Training, Leadership, Beauty Industry, Operations Management, English, Spanish, Watches, Inventory Management, Diamonds
Education
Miami Dade College 1988 — 1990
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General
Martha Bermudez Fashion Merchandising, Lima, Peru
AutoNation February 2015 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. October 2012 - January 2015
Burger King Corporation September 2011 - July 2012
Adecco Technical April 2011 - September 2011
Burger King Corporation August 2005 - December 2010
Technisource Inc February 2001 - August 2005
CIBC World Markets January 2000 - November 2000
TEKsystems January 1998 - January 2000
TigerDirect.com 1997 - 1998
Skills
Windows Server, Troubleshooting, SharePoint, System Administration, Software Documentation, Technical Support, Visio, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Office, Network Administration, Help Desk Support, Servers, Information Technology, SDLC, Systems Analysis, POS, Networking, Computer Hardware, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Office..., Project Management, Active Directory, IIS, SQL, Security, Computer Network..., Software Implementation, Web Design, Windows 7, System Deployment, Microsoft Operating..., Remote Administration, Hardware Support, Training, IT Operations, Quality Assurance, Hardware, System Testing, Hardware Diagnostics, LAN-WAN, Batch Programming, Scripting, TCP/IP, DHCP, WINS, Group Policy, User Management, Routers, Switches, Databases
Education
Florida Institute of Technology 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 3.5
Florida Career College-Miami 1997 — 2000
Associate in Science, Computer Network Engineering
Moda Operandi, Inc October 2013 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. February 2011 - October 2013
BerrNico LLC 2007 - 2011
Whitehall Jewellers 2004 - 2007
LVMH - Donna Karon 2001 - 2004
LVMH - DFS Group 1998 - 2001
LVMH - DFS Group 1992 - 1998
LVMH - DFS Group 1988 - 1992
Zale Corporation 1984 - 1988
Skills
Product Development, Brand Management, International Business, Merchandising, Apparel, Wholesale, Sales, Loss Prevention, Store Management, Assortment, Luxury, Visual Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Income Statement, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Leadership, Jewelry, Inventory Control, Profit, Trend Analysis, Sales Management, Marketing Communications, Watches, P&L Management, Negotiation, P
Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science, Business and Merchandising
Canadian Gem September 2003 - Present
Cirque du Soleil 2001 - 2003
Birks & Mayors Inc. 1992 - 2001
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Negotiation, Sales Management, Brand Management, Key Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Trade Shows, Purchasing, Marketing Management, Product Marketing, Training, Product Development, Wholesale, Brand Development, Fashion, Luxury Goods, Jewelry, Management, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising
Education
Concordia University 1988 — 1990
BA
Altier Jewelers September 2010 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. February 2007 - September 2010
ESCADA April 2005 - February 2007
Louis Vuitton May 2001 - April 2005
Skills
Luxury Goods, Watches, Jewelry, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Strategy, Merchandising, Strategic Planning, Diamonds, Management, Brand Management, Retail, Operations Management, Diamond Grading, Visual Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Sales
Education
Lynn University 2009 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business and Finance, 3.8
Lynn University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Behavioral Sciences, 3.5
VIEWPOINTS CONSULTING May 2014 - Present
Primerica, Inc. 2015 - 2015
James Free Jewelers September 2013 - May 2014
VIEWPOINT, LLC March 2013 - September 2013
Stuller, Inc. July 2007 - August 2011
Birks & Mayors Inc. September 1998 - April 2007
Walmart, Canada 1997 - 1998
Zale Corporation 1993 - 1996
Peoples Jewellers 1984 - 1993
Skills
Team Leadership, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Fine Jewelry, Jewelry, Fine Jewelry..., Product Development, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Retail, Vendor Relationships, Public Speaking, Presentations, Microsoft Office, multitask, Wholesale, Diamonds, Gems, Luxury Goods, Handmade Jewelry, Fashion, Project Planning, Pearls, Management, Diamond Jewelry, Jewelry Design, Gemology, Leadership, P & L Ownership, print merchandising, Market Research, Trend Analysis, Necklaces, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Watches, Strategy, Metalsmithing, Sales, Designer Jewelry, Gold, Assortment, Luxury, Time Management, Engagement Rings, Diamond Grading, Trade Shows, P&L Management, Silver, Purchasing
Education
Saint John Fisher College
English, Theater
St. John Fisher College
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation January 2012 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. January 2005 - January 2009
Education
Rhode Island College 2010 — 2012
Bachelor degree, Public Professional Comunications
Ccri 2006 — 2009
Associate, General Studies
Maison Birks March 2007 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. April 2010 - February 2015
Birks & Mayors Inc. March 2007 - April 2010
Jared the Galleria of Jewelry February 2004 - March 2007
Skills
Watches, Luxury Goods, Visual Merchandising, Diamonds, Jewelry, Merchandising, Retail, Luxury, Store Management, Fashion, Jewelry Design, Trend Analysis, Sales, Gems, Retail Sales, Store Operations, New Store Openings, Inventory Control, Loss Prevention
Education
Georgia State University 1978 — 1982
BBA, Management
Joaillerie Signature December 2010 - Present
Orly Jewellers January 2001 - December 2010
Birks & Mayors Inc. January 1992 - May 2000
Skills
Luxury Goods, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Watches, Jewelry, Store Management, Luxury, Diamonds, Marketing Strategy, Store Operations
Education
Marianopolis College 1991 — 1993
DEC, Law and Social Justice
Loyola High School 1986 — 1991
DEC
DUNRAE GARDENS
Elementary
The Zeglinski home of 4 January 2014 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. September 2011 - December 2013
Emirates Airline February 2008 - January 2010
Flemming Models April 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Fashion, Customer Service, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Teamwork, Sales, Time Management, Styling, Team Leadership, Loss Prevention, Team Building, POS, Employee Training, Sales Presentations, Photography, Food, Diamonds, Microsoft Word, Luxury Goods, Store Management, Jewelry, Retail Sales
Education
George Brown College 2010 — 2010
Esthetics, Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Dubai Aviation College 2007 — 2007
CPR/First Aid/Safety Emergency Procedures/Religious Diet
McGill University September 2011 - May 2012
McGill University 2011 - September 2011
McGill University May 2010 - September 2010
Birks & Mayors Inc. February 2009 - October 2009
Birks & Mayors Inc. August 2005 - February 2009
Skills
French, Art History, English, Management, Public Speaking
Education
McGill University 2012 — 2015
BCL, LLB, Law
McGill University 2010 — 2012
M.A., Art History
McGill University 2009 — 2010
B.A. Honours Equivalency, Art History
Saint Mary's University 2000 — 2003
B.A.
Oxford College April 2014 - September 2014
Norstar Media Group Inc. June 2012 - January 2014
Birks & Mayors Inc. September 2011 - February 2012
Psychology Education Research and Development Co. Ltd January 2006 - December 2008
Chinese TV Station July 2006 - August 2008
Audio-Visual Advertising Co. Ltd August 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Organizational..., Positive Team Player, Sales, Highly self-motivated, Interpersonal..., Writing, Storytelling, Proofreading, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Meet Deadlines, Blogging, Multitasking Skills, Presentation Skills, Public Relations, Social Media, New Media
Education
University of Leeds 2004 — 2005
Master’s Degree
Shenyang Aerospace University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor’s Degree
Centennial College School of Business 2009 — 2010
Diploma with Honours
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 2013 — 2014
Certificate
CCLCS 2014 — 2015
Diploma
University of Southampton 2014 — 2014
Certificate
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd 2015 — 2015
Certificate
Birks & Mayors Inc. August 2012 - Present
REEDS Jewelers June 2003 - March 2012
REEDS Jewelers June 2003 - March 2012
Skills
Retail, Store Management, Luxury Goods, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Loss Prevention, Inventory Control, Jewelry, Diamonds, Profit, Retail Sales, Watches, Apparel, Sales, Store Operations, Inventory Management, Trend Analysis, Wholesale, Styling, Hiring, Gemology, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Management, Driving Results, Gems, P, E-commerce, Employee Training, Brand Management, Marketing, Merchandise Planning, Recruiting, Retail Buying, Jewelry Design, CPFR, New Store Openings, Customer Service, Multi-channel Retail, Assortment, Trend, Team Building, Window Displays, Shrinkage, Management, Product Knowledge, Marketing Strategy, District Management, Advertising, Leadership
Education
LaGuardia Community College 1984 — 1988
Liberal Arts Bachelors Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
LaGuardia Community College 1984 — 1988
Liberal Arts Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
L'Oréal March 2015 - Present
L'Oréal March 2014 - March 2015
L'Oréal June 2011 - February 2014
Birks & Mayors Inc. February 2008 - June 2011
Birks & Mayors Inc. June 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Interactive Marketing, E-commerce, Facebook, Project Management, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Newsletters, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Luxury Goods, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Merchandising, Online Marketing, Management, Integrated Marketing, SEO, Google Adwords, Leadership
Education
McGill University 2004 — 2007
B.A, English, Political Science
CEGEP - John Abbott College 2002 — 2004
D.E.C, Creative Arts: Literature and Languages
Ardene June 2015 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. November 2011 - June 2015
Aldo Group August 2010 - November 2011
Skills
Photoshop, InDesign, AutoCAD, Teamwork, Social Media, Customer Service, Fashion, Product Development, Sales, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Apparel, Illustrator, Trend Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Inventory Management, Styling, Time Management, Graphic Design, English, E-commerce, Online Marketing, Luxury Goods, Project Management, Product Design, Outlook
Education
Université de Montréal 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's, Landscape Architecture
College Bois-de-Boulogne 2004 — 2006
diploma, Pure and Applied
Deloitte January 2015 - Present
Bell January 2014 - August 2014
Birks & Mayors Inc. October 2013 - November 2013
TD May 2008 - August 2012
West 49 November 2006 - September 2009
Skills
Financial Analysis
Education
Concordia University 2012 — 2013
Graduate Diploma, Chartered Accountancy
Concordia University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accountancy
Tiffany & Co. October 2012 - Present
Tiffany & Co. November 2009 - September 2012
Birks & Mayors Inc. February 2008 - October 2009
Luk Fook Group 2006 - 2008
Skills
Fluent English, Fluent in Cantonese, fluent in Mandarin, Retail, International Business, Luxury Goods, Watches, Inventory Management, Diamonds, Sales, Jewelry, Spanish, Time Management, Negotiation, Customer Service, Wholesale
Education
University of Toronto at Scarborough 2001 — 2005
BBA, Management
Gemological Institute of America
Gemologist
Univ of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Dept of Public Health Sciences August 2014 - Present
SoEnergy International, Inc. January 2013 - Present
Deer Isle Capital January 2013 - Present
DSC Logistics January 2013 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2002 - Present
Helm Holdings International September 2001 - December 2012
Shearman & Sterling LLP September 1974 - June 2000
Office of US Senator Joe Biden January 1973 - August 1974
Skills
Strategic Planning,..., Corporate Governance, Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling, Strategy, Organizational..., Mergers, Public Speaking, Corporate Finance, Management, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Financial..., Change Management, Team Building, Business Strategy, Business Development, Financial Analysis, Start-ups, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Energy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management Consulting, Negotiation, Due Diligence, Business Planning, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Leadership, Budgets
Education
Columbia Law School 1971 — 1973
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Columbia University in the City of New York 1968 — 1970
Master of Arts (M.A.), Art History
Barnard College 1964 — 1968
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History
Luxury Retreats March 2014 - Present
Luxury Retreats 2012 - March 2014
Luxury Retreats April 2007 - 2012
Birks & Mayors Inc. May 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Photoshop, Graphic Design, Email Marketing, User Experience, User Interface Design, Web Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Information Architecture, Online Marketing, Marketing, WordPress, SEO, Graphics, Brand Development
Education
Herzing College 2005 — 2006
Diploma, Graphic Design for the Web
McGill University 2001 — 2004
B.Sc, Biology
Ad-Com October 2012 - Present
Bob l'agence February 2012 - June 2012
Moksha Yoga Montreal / NDG February 2009 - November 2011
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2010 - 2011
Sid Lee November 2009 - April 2010
Marque d'or September 2006 - June 2008
Galerie SAS arts contemporains 1999 - 2002
Skills
Translation, Localization, Proofreading, Yoga, French, English, Public Speaking, Copywriting, Team Spirit, Client Relationship..., Copy Editing, Press Releases, Publishing, Internal Communications, CRM, Photography, Multilingual
Education
Moksha Yoga Teacher Training 2008 — 2008
Yoga Teacher Certification, Hatha Yoga
Concordia University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art History
Cegep de Ste-Foy 1990 — 1993
Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC), Literature & Languages (Lettres et langues)
YMCA Canada 2015 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. March 2001 - September 2002
Standard Life June 1998 - January 2001
CIBC April 1997 - September 1998
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Research, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, Teaching, HTML, Time Management, Sales, Problem Solving, Training, Finance, Teamwork, Communication, Administration, Social Media, Event Planning, Negotiation, Management, Budgets, Social Networking, Team Leadership
Education
Culinary Arts 2014 — 2015
Culinary Arts Degree, French cuisine
McGill University 1999 — 2001
Public Relations/Image Management
Keller Williams Realty, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. September 2013 - February 2014
Korres Natural Products, Johnson & Johnson October 2011 - September 2013
Insight March 2011 - August 2011
Sephora May 2008 - April 2011
Skills
Brand Development, Training & Development, Sales Skills Training, Presentation Coaching, Organizational Learning, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Adult Education, Educational Technology, New Business Development, Skincare Expert, Makeup Artistry, Brand Management, Brand Awareness, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Social Networking, Social Media, Employee Training, Training, Team Building, Selling Skills, Coaching, Customer Service, Event Planning, Strategic Forecasting, Leadership, Sales Operations, Sales, Merchandising, Event Management, Sales Management, Retail, Time Management, Store Management, Teamwork, Marketing, Analysis, Account Management, Beauty Industry, Visual Merchandising
Education
Bishop's University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Languages
John Abbott College
DEC, Creative Arts, With Honors
John Abbott College
ASC, Real Estate Broker
Eureka Lighting November 2014 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. April 2009 - October 2014
Cobra Socks Inc. June 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Finance, Strategic Financial..., Corporate Finance, Accounting, French, Accounts Receivable, Financial Accounting, Payroll, Bank Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Planning, Account Reconciliation
Education
Concordia University John Molson School of Business
Bachelor of Commerce, Major Accountancy
Dawson College
DEC, Accounting and Management Technology
Suite 203 Communications November 2012 - Present
Freelance 1999 - Present
Aquatalia January 2011 - August 2013
Dorel Juvenile Group January 2009 - January 2011
Yellow Pages Group 2008 - 2008
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2006 - 2008
Avon Canada 2002 - 2005
Skills
Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Special Events, Communications Planning, Product Placement, Key Messages, Customer Acquisition, Sponsorship, Creative Development, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Event Planning, Online Marketing, Copywriting, Event Management, Blogging, Facebook, Brand Development, Web Content, Editorial, Creative Direction, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Social Media, E-commerce, Strategy, Trade Shows, Newsletters, Brand Awareness, B2B
Education
Concordia University
BA
LPHS
McDonald's Canada November 2013 - Present
Groupe Dynamite July 2011 - October 2013
Groupe Dynamite March 2010 - June 2011
ROUGE MEDIA GROUP INC May 2007 - February 2010
Birks & Mayors Inc. January 2004 - May 2007
FOTOARMONIA October 2001 - August 2003
CN November 1999 - August 2001
Skills
Team Leadership, Inventory Management, Budgets, Customer Service, Retail, Merchandising, Sales Management, Loss Prevention, Forecasting, Fashion, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Luxury Goods, Marketing Communications, Competitive Analysis, Team Building, Training, Project Planning, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Store Management, Business Development, Brand Management
Education
McGill University
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance & Marketing
Dawson College
Diploma of Collegial Studies (Faculty, Languages and Literature
Fiserv November 2014 - Present
Bank of America March 2014 - November 2014
SunTrust Bank February 2012 - September 2012
SunTrust Bank February 2008 - February 2012
SunTrust Bank February 2006 - February 2008
Birks & Mayors Inc. August 2001 - February 2006
Hannoush Jewelers Inc. January 1999 - February 2001
Skills
Loans, Consumer Lending, Retail Banking, Credit, Banking, Small Business Lending, Mortgage Lending, Credit Analysis, Branch Management, Cross Selling, Loan Origination, Lines Of Credit, Training, Project Management, Project Delivery, Financial Accounting, Payroll Analysis, Goal Setting, Coaching Staff, Finance, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Cash Management, Management, CRM, Leadership, Team Building, Customer Service, Time Management, Strategy
Education
DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management-Florida 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance / Project Management, 4.0
Eastern Connecticut State University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration/Marketing, Graduated with Distinction, Magna Cum Laude
Birks & Mayors Inc. December 2005 - Present
Miami October 2002 - July 2004
Skills
Jewelry, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Luxury, Diamonds, Sales, Loss Prevention, Inventory Management, Store Operations, Marketing, Wholesale, Trend Analysis, Apparel, Profit, Inventory Control
Education
Miami Dade College 2006 — 2010
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
DoS March 2013 - Present
Gordon Stueber September 2012 - March 2013
U.S. Department of State June 2009 - August 2012
Neil Saunders Diamonds and Fine Jewelry, Inc., Atlanta, GA January 2008 - March 2009
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2006 - 2008
Georgia Diamond Corporation, Atlanta, GA April 2000 - June 2006
Skills
•Secret Clearance:..., • United States Marine..., • Experienced in..., • Specializing in..., • Networking basics, Logistics, Security Clearance, Government, Inventory Control, Networking, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Leadership, Management, Sales, Team Building, Analysis, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Applications, Process Improvement, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Budgets, Retail, Project Planning, Sales Management, Microsoft Word, Purchasing, Microsoft Excel, Leadership Development, Military, Contract Negotiation, Program Management, Training, Contract Management, Coaching, Event Planning, Supervisory Skills, Time Management, Policy, Security, Public Speaking, DoD, Change Management, Process Scheduler, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Procurement
Education
DeVry University-Ohio 1988 — 1990
Bachelor of Business Operations, Business Administration, Management and Operations, 3.46
Gemological Institute of America 1985 — 1989
Graduate Gemologist, Gemology
Tennessee Temple University 1981 — 1985
Business Administration and Management, General
Penwarden Fine Jewellery April 2013 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. December 2011 - January 2013
Nathan Hennick February 2011 - October 2011
Skills
Jewelry Design, Fashion Jewelry, Retail, Sales, Sales Management, Art, Customer Service, Creative Strategy, Visual Merchandising, Luxury Goods, Public Relations, Fashion, Product Design, Designs, Jewelry, Handmade Jewelry, Brand Management, Fashion Illustration, Illustration, Goldsmithing, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Diamonds, Gems, Wholesale, Marketing, Brand Development, Watches, Drawing
Education
Ontario College of Art and Design 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Design, Material Arts & Design: Jewelry/Metal-smiting
uSnap Media Inc May 2015 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. May 2013 - April 2015
Groupe Dynamite November 2009 - January 2013
Boutique Jacob Inc. February 2008 - September 2009
Liz Claborne Canada September 2006 - October 2007
Standard Products Inc. March 2005 - September 2006
ECHOtape February 2004 - March 2005
J Suss Industries Inc February 2003 - December 2003
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel August 2002 - December 2002
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Marketing, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Merchandising, Event Management, Email Marketing, Fashion, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Data Analysis, Marketing Research, Project Management, Press Release..., New Store Openings, Customer Surveys, Product Development, Websites, In-store Marketing, Mobile Marketing, International Marketing, International Event..., Trade Shows, Creative Direction, Leadership
Education
Concordia University 1999 — 2002
B.Comm, Management Information Systems & E-business
Marianopolis College 1997 — 1999
Diploma of College Studies, Enriched Commerce
Gestion BD 2010 - Present
AFI Expertise March 2014 - February 2015
Compugen 2007 - 2009
CA 2003 - 2006
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2002 - 2003
Holt Renfrew 2001 - 2002
Informatique ProContact 1999 - 2001
Crowntek 1992 - 1994
Micro-Contact 1988 - 1992
Skills
Gestion de projet, Négociations, Training, Formation, Leadership, Français
Education
Birk University
Management and Coaching
K Blanchard
Management and Coaching
Training Eagle
Development and Sales
Geox November 2014 - Present
ACN January 2013 - Present
Bijouterie Monaco April 2013 - October 2014
Bijouterie Mozart/Jewe September 2012 - April 2013
Sunglass Hut July 2012 - September 2012
Bijouterie Mozart/ Jewelers November 2008 - July 2012
Birks & Mayors Inc. December 2002 - September 2008
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2002 - 2008
Donna Karan January 2000 - February 2002
Skills
English, French, Spanish, Italian, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Jewelry, Stores, Loss Prevention, Customer Service, Fashion, Retail, Team Building, Inventory Control, Customer Relations, Budgeting, Luxury Goods, Public Relations, Employee Relations, Microsoft Office, Coaching, Visual Merchandising, Team Leadership, Retail Management, Administration, Sales Management, Store Management, Hiring, Recruiting, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Profit, Watches, Store Operations, Diamonds, Gemology, Time Management, Training, Teamwork, Gems, Sourcing, Fashion Jewelry, Interviews, Merchandise Planning, Retail Sales, Driving Results
Education
Concordia University 2001 — 2004
Applied Human Science
Champlain College, Saint Lambert 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Social Sciences
RVR
RVR
Roberto Coin January 2012 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. October 2005 - January 2012
Dermamed Pharmaceuticals Ltd. February 2002 - December 2004
Zepter International Canada Inc. January 1997 - June 2001
Skills
Luxury Goods, Jewelry, Visual Merchandising, Watches, Luxury, Store Management, Diamonds, Wholesale, Fashion, Styling, Retail, Merchandising, New Business Development, Jewelry Design, Store Operations, Loss Prevention, Assortment, Apparel
Education
Universidad de Salamanca 1988 — 1988
University of Belgrade 1982 — 1987
Ritenour High School, Saint Louis, MO 1980 — 1981
Vie des arts magazine January 2012 - January 2013
Sothys Paris March 2012 - September 2012
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2005 - 2012
Holt Renfrew 2002 - 2005
Lise Watier Cosmétiques 1999 - 2000
LVMH 1996 - 2000
Skills
Luxury, Real Estate, Investment Properties, Real Estate Development, Negotiation, Sellers, Property Management, Residential Homes, Real Estate Transactions, Relocation, Selling, Marketing Strategy, Property, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Management, French, Exceptional People..., Team Management, Budgets, Luxury Goods, Public Relations, Recruiting, CRM, Sales Management, Coaching, Watches, Merchandising, Jewelry, Fashion, Diamonds, Visual Merchandising, Store Management
Education
McGill University 2002 — 2003
EDC-AMC Programs, Business Administration and Management, General, McGill Executive Institute
McGill University 1997 — 1998
Graduate Diploma, International Business
McGill University 1990 — 1997
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
MEGA Brands May 2014 - Present
Se Ce Apparel Co. Ltd. February 2014 - April 2014
Hanesbrands Inc. September 2011 - February 2014
Hanesbrands Inc. May 2010 - September 2011
Birks & Mayors Inc. March 2009 - May 2010
Aquabrass 2008 - 2009
Skills
Marketing, Project Management, Brand Management, Sales Analysis, Budgets, Promotions, Public Relations, Product Launch, Market Analysis, Creative Briefs, Development of..., Marketing Management, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Press Releases, Demand Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Sales Presentations, Customer Insight, Social Media, Market Planning
Education
Concordia University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Marketing
Marianopolis College 2003 — 2005
DEC, Social Sciences
Birks & Mayors Inc. June 2012 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2012 - Present
Education
Cleveland Heights High School
Gemological Institute of America
Target July 2013 - April 2014
Loyola High School September 2012 - May 2013
Rogers Communications Inc. March 2004 - August 2012
Birks & Mayors Inc. March 1984 - February 1991
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, Taleo, Team Leadership, Recruiting, Human Resources, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Retail Management, Thomas Profiling, Team Building, Call Centers, Employee Engagement, Interviews, Onboarding, Hiring, Training, Coaching, Applicant Tracking..., Performance Management
Education
McGill University 1989 — 1990
Human Resources
Dawson College 1986 — 1988
DEC, Social Sciences & Retail Management
William Hingston High School 1982 — 1984
DES, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
Darcy McGee High School 1980 — 1982
LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Canada Employment and Immigration Union April 2012 - Present
Cement Association of Canada April 2006 - April 2012
Birks & Mayors Inc. September 2002 - September 2004
Skills
Budgets, Public Speaking, Internal Communications, Talent Acquisition, Public Relations, Sourcing, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Employee Relations, Team Building, Training, Business Planning, HR Policies, Operating Budgets, Labour Relations, Benefits Management, Onboarding, Performance Management, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Classification, Pay Equity, Payroll, Negotiation, Office Administration, Health and Safety, Human Resources, HR Planning, Strategic HR, Organizational..., People Development, Service Delivery, Creative Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Influence At All Levels, Business Strategy, Succession Planning, Policy, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Management
Education
Carleton University - Sprott School of Business 2007 — 2009
Certificate, Human Resources
McGill University 1998 — 2002
Certificate, Public Relations
Concordia University 1993 — 1997
Bachelors, Political Science
Valmet September 2014 - Present
PwC October 2011 - April 2014
Birks & Mayors Inc. May 2011 - October 2011
John Molson Undergraduate Case Competition February 2009 - May 2011
Cabinet DSO May 2007 - June 2007
Skills
Financial Accounting, Teamwork, Financial Analysis, Income Tax, Accounting, Auditing
Education
Concordia University 2011 — 2013
Diploma in Chartered Accountancy, Accounting
Concordia University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting
Maison Birks July 2015 - Present
FASHION Magazine September 2014 - Present
Cosmetic Proof October 2011 - Present
Tata Harper Skincare February 2015 - July 2015
Coty August 2014 - April 2015
skoah June 2014 - August 2014
Birks & Mayors Inc. January 2013 - June 2014
Birks & Mayors Inc. November 2009 - December 2012
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival September 2008 - January 2011
Maison Birks July 2006 - October 2009
Skills
Java, Customer Service, Blogging, SQL, Luxury Goods, C++, JavaScript, Retail, C, Eclipse, Luxury, OS X, Training, Management, GWT, SPARQL, Sales Management, Cash Management, Agile Testing, Ubuntu, HTML, Value Selling, Client Development, Client Relations, Client Rapport, Retail Sales, Strategic Selling
Education
The University of British Columbia / UBC 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
The University of British Columbia / UBC 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Cell Biology and Genetics
Desired Control April 2015 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. December 2013 - July 2015
The World of Advertising and Marketing June 2007 - December 2013
La Swiss August 2011 - June 2012
Starshot February 2011 - June 2011
Enactus Ryerson (SIFE Ryerson) August 2010 - January 2011
Onbrand (acquired by Bruce Mau Design) September 2006 - August 2007
Harbourfront Centre September 2003 - January 2004
Skills
Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Integrated Marketing..., Marketing Communications, Consumer Packaged Goods..., Marketing Strategy, Copywriting, Email Marketing, Advertising, Press Releases, Analysis, Leadership, Sales, Entrepreneurship
Education
Ryerson University
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing
Centennial College 2004 — 2008
Advanced Marketing Diploma, Marketing
DeVry Education Group May 2010 - January 2013
Florida Panthers February 2009 - April 2010
Birks & Mayors Inc. May 2007 - January 2009
Everglades Direct September 2003 - April 2007
Muvico Theaters, Inc. March 1999 - September 2003
Skills
Corporate Sponsorships, Promotions, Public Relations, Advertising, Event Management, Brand Development, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Management, Online Marketing, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Market Analysis, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Community Service, Customer Service, Sponsorship, Marketing, Blogging, Brand Awareness, Integrated Marketing, Budgets, Event Planning, Direct Marketing, SEO, Social Media, Leadership, Strategy, Creative Direction, Press Releases, Management, Digital Marketing, B2B Marketing, Retail, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Product Marketing, Social Networking, Facebook, Marketing Research, Lead Generation
Education
Florida International University 2015 — 2015
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2006 — 2007
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Public Relations, Communications and Non-Profit Administration
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2005 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
DeVry University 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), International Business
DIAMOND BAR & CO JEWELLERY January 2012 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2004 - 2009
Skills
Jewelry, Watches, Luxury Goods, Visual Merchandising, Wholesale, Merchandising, Retail, Gemology, Gems, Diamonds, Online Marketing, Management, Luxury, Business Planning, Product Design, Trend Analysis, Team Building, Sales, Coaching, Social Media Marketing, Inventory Management, Handmade Jewelry, Sales Management, E-commerce, Fashion, Jewelry Design, Online Advertising, Selling, Gold, Brand Development, Store Management
Education
Gemological Institute of America-New York 2013 — 2014
COLOR STONE
George Brown college 2003 — 2006
George Brown college, Graduate Gemologist Program
George Brown college 2003 — 2006
Graduate Gemologist Program
GIA 2004 — 2005
Diamond Grading
Gemological Institute of America-New York
Accredited jewellery professional
VERB Interactive June 2014 - November 2014
Last Words Comics February 2012 - December 2013
Nova Scotia Tourism Agency December 2012 - October 2013
Doers' & Dreamers' Guide July 2012 - December 2012
Cultural Human Resources Council June 2012 - December 2012
NovaScotia.com August 2011 - April 2012
Peapell & Associates Supertemp May 2011 - April 2012
Bag of Bones Productions, Inc. September 2011 - September 2011
Earwolf Media, LLC June 2010 - July 2010
Birks & Mayors Inc. October 2009 - March 2010
Skills
Writing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Fact-checking, Editorial, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Writing Skills, Interviewing, Editing, Typing, Research, Publishing, Magazines, Production, Books, Publications, Non-profits, Internet Research, Event Planning, Press Kits, Event Management, Web Content, Social Networking Sites, Social Media, Blogging, Administration, Mac, HTML, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Windows, English, Fundraising, Newspaper, Content Writing, Nonprofits, Microsoft Word, Newspapers, Online Research, Digital Media, New Media, Digital Marketing
Education
Dalhousie University
Arts with a Music Concentration
Ben moss June 2015 - Present
Ben Moss March 2015 - Present
Ben Moss June 2014 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. November 2006 - June 2014
Peoples and Mappins October 1996 - July 2006
Skills
Retail, Luxury Goods, Diamonds, Sales, Sales Management, Jewelry, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Merchandising, Luxury, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Profit, Time Management, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Apparel, P&L Management, Watches, Wholesale, Brand Management, Store Management, Hiring, Brand Development, Trend Analysis, P&L, Inventory Control, Forecasting, Retail Sales, Employee Training, Sourcing, Sales Operations, Store Operations, Recruiting, Customer Retention, Loss Prevention, Performance Management, New Store Openings, Team Building, Market Planning, Training, Leadership, Coaching, Interpersonal..., Thinking Outside The Box, POS
Education
Delhi University 1990 — 1993
pol science major
BookXchange March 2015 - Present
Go To Marketing, Inc. February 2014 - March 2015
Birks & Mayors Inc. September 2011 - March 2015
The Palace July 2010 - August 2011
The Beacon Newspaper at FIU August 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Organizational..., Event Planning, Recruiting, Communication, People Skills, Credit Analysis, Digital Photography, Analysis, Time Management, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Press Releases, Sales, Customer Service, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Leadership
Education
Florida International University - College of Business Administration 2010 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing
LightSpeed Retail January 2014 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. May 2012 - January 2014
Birks & Mayors Inc. February 2012 - May 2012
Birks & Mayors Inc. August 2011 - February 2012
JPdL Montréal April 2007 - August 2011
Explore May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Corporate Sales, Event Management, Training, ESL, Inventory Management, Project Management, Sales Coordination, Merchandise Management, Corporate Liaison, Team Leadership, Development Of Employees, Teaching, Supplier relations, Product Development, Organizational Planning, Marketing, Writing Skills, Management
Education
McGill University 2003 — 2006
B.A., Humanistic Studies, Psychology, East Asian Studies
Alfred Communications June 2015 - Present
Nurun October 2011 - March 2015
espresso communication & design March 2010 - October 2011
90 Degrés August 2007 - January 2010
Blue Communications 2006 - 2007
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2003 - 2006
Skills
Digital Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, SEM, Web Analytics, Mobile Marketing, Web Marketing, E-commerce, Content Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Google Analytics, Web Project Management, Google Adwords
Education
Université de Montréal - HEC Montréal 1997 — 2000
BAA, Marketing
Collège Notre-Dame 1990 — 1995
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2013 - Present
Silversea Cruises 2008 - 2012
Seabourn Cruise Line 2004 - 2008
Cunard Line 2002 - 2004
Orient Lines/Norwegian Cruise Line 1998 - 2002
Selkowitz Marketing 1998 - 1998
Young & Rubicam 1995 - 1998
Skills
Cruises, Direct Marketing, Tourism, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Hospitality, Event Management, Hotels, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Incentive Travel, Leisure Travel, Revenue Analysis, Lead Generation, Marketing Management, Brand Development, Vacation, Brand Management, Budgets, E-commerce, Trade Shows, Marketing, Incentives, Competitive Analysis, Digital Marketing
Education
State University of New York at Stony Brook 1990 — 1994
Rolex Watch USA July 2014 - Present
Eiseman Jewels November 2011 - July 2014
Chateau D'Ivoire July 2009 - June 2011
Swatch Group March 2008 - April 2009
Birks & Mayors Inc. April 2005 - March 2008
Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Employee Training, Luxury Goods, Watches, Jewelry, Retail Buying, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Wholesale, Retail, Highly resourceful, Merchandising, Sales Operations, Diamonds, Visual Merchandising, People Skills, Great Personality, Luxury, Gemology, Marketing, Fashion, Store Management, Gems, Luxury Lifestyle, Jewelry Design, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Luxury Brand Marketing, Inventory Management, Styling, Brand Management, Loss Prevention, Retail Sales, Brand Development, Event Management, Training
Education
Dawson College 2002 — 2004
Associate's degree, Business/Commerce, General
Contract Recruiter - Various Assignments April 2011 - Present
AMN Healthcare July 2014 - March 2015
Tesco - Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market January 2010 - March 2011
Liberty National Life Insurance Company April 2008 - December 2009
Image Photo Services Inc. December 2003 - February 2008
Starboard Cruise Services - LVMH August 2002 - December 2003
The Nuance Group April 2001 - February 2002
Birks & Mayors Inc. 1999 - 2001
Starboard Cruise Services - LVMH 1993 - 1999
Skills
Income Statement, Merchandising, Profit, Inventory Management, Retail, Recruiting, Store Management, Store Operations, Multi-Unit Management, Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Loss Prevention, Merchandise Planning, Sales, Planograms, P&L Responsibility, Project Management, Change Management, Succession Planning, Training & Development, Team Building, Training, Sales Management, Great Motivator, Marketing, Leadership, Employee Relations, Strategy, Shrinkage, Project Planning, Inventory Control, Time Management, Budgets, P&L Management, Performance Management, Operations Management, Employee Training, Team Leadership, Forecasting, Management, Retail Sales, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Virtual Edge, Hiring, Human Resources, Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, Interviews, Leadership Development
Education
University of London 1983 — 1987
BSc, Business Administration
NLP Practitioner
Royal College of Music
Suffolk University August 2013 - Present
SKB Greystone Group February 2004 - Present
McGill University September 2007 - October 2013
McGill University -- Desautels Faculty of Management January 2006 - June 2011
McGill University -- Desautels Faculty of Management September 2003 - August 2008
Birks & Mayors Inc. June 2006 - July 2007
IBM Canada Ltd. August 2004 - November 2004
Skills
Financial Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Due Diligence, Research, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, French, Market Research, Teaching, Leadership, Analysis, Business Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, Product Development, Budgets, Negotiation, Data Analysis, Strategy, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Business Development, Economics, Financial Analysis, Finance
Education
McGill University 2007 — 2013
PhD, Strategy and Organization
McGill University 2002 — 2004
MBA, Strategy, Management for Development
Copenhagen Business School 1998 — 1998
Undergraduate Business Exchange Program
University of Ottawa 1994 — 1998
B. Com. Hon., Finance, Marketing
David Yurman November 2013 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. December 2010 - November 2013
foro hidrico December 2009 - December 2010
MLB Motors January 2007 - November 2009
Skills
Design Research, Revit, Architectural Design, SketchUp, Sustainable Design, Sales Management, Fashion Jewelry, Sales, Training, Visual Merchandising, Watches, Diamonds, Luxury Goods, Jewelry, Jewelry Design, Customer Service, Luxury, Merchandising, Retail, Fashion
Education
Universidad Autónoma de Barranquilla 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture
Universidad Piloto de Colombia 1994 — 1995
Architecture, Architecture
Bombardier Aerospace October 2013 - Present
Bombardier Aerospace September 2012 - Present
Bombardier Aerospace January 2011 - September 2012
Bombardier Aerospace May 2005 - December 2010
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2003 - 2006
SAQ 2002 - 2006
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Aerospace, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Change Management, Logistics, Management, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Aircraft, French, Process Improvement, Strategy, Team Leadership, Communication, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Manufacture
Education
PMI
Certificate, PMP - Project Management Professional
Université de Montréal - HEC Montréal 2007 — 2010
Bachelor, Management, Minor in Project Management
École Nationale d'Aérotechnique 2001 — 2004
College, Diploma of College Studies, Aircraft Construction
AnnyK Communications 2010 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2008 - 2010
Chanel, Canada 1991 - 2008
Skills
Brand Development, Media Relations, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Fashion, Brand Management, Advertising, Marketing, Event Management, Luxury Goods, Internal Communications, Editorial, Sponsorship, Luxury Brand Marketing, French, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Creative Direction, Press Relations, Online Marketing, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Business Development, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Publicity, Blogging, Designer Jewelry, Digital Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Cosmetic and skincare..., Fragrance products, Online Advertising, Social Media, Television, Footwear, On-camera Talent, Talent relations, Talent Management, Management, Sales, Leadership, Strategy, Social Networking, Event Planning, Retail
Education
Concordia University 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism & Communication
Dawson College
Sociology, Communications, English
malcolm campbell high school
malcolm campbell high school
malcolm campbell high school
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2011 - Present
Polit Vasco Group 2008 - Present
Chico's FAS Inc. 2008 - 2011
MACY'S 1999 - 2008
Skills
Retail, Forecasting, Merchandise Planning, Inventory Management, Multi-channel Retail, Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Vendor Management, New Business Development, Financial Reporting, Retail Planning, Retail Strategy, Cash Flow, Ecommerce Planning, Turnover, Merchandising
Education
Florida International University 2006 — 2007
MBA, Management & International Real Estate
University of New Orleans 1995 — 1998
Bachelor's, Economics & Finance
AllSpice Villa December 2013 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. May 2006 - November 2012
Soho Bijoux 2003 - 2006
Skills
Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Production Planning, CPFR, Merchandising, Retail, Demand Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, SAP
Education
Concordia University
Applied Human Sciences - Minor is Sociology
Maison Birks April 2014 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. May 2013 - April 2014
Micronotes, Inc. 2008 - 2010
Massachusetts Institute of Technology June 2007 - June 2008
Saks Fifth Avenue, Boston MA 2006 - 2007
Shreve, Crump and Low and Schwarzschild Jewelers 2003 - 2005
Tiffany & Co. 2002 - 2003
Tiffany & Co. 1999 - 2002
Tiffany & Co., Japan 1997 - 1999
Tiffany & Co. 1995 - 1997
Skills
Merchandising, Product Development, Category Management, Luxury Goods, Fine Jewelry, Watches, Luxury Lifestyle, Retail Buying, Jewelry, Luxury, Retail, Integrated Marketing, Sales, Management, Supply Chain, Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Wholesale, Marketing, Strategy, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management 2007 — 2008
MBA, Business
Williams College
B.A., History and Art History
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. May 2014 - Present
Royal Caribbean International February 2012 - May 2014
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. October 2012 - May 2013
Royal Caribbean International June 2008 - February 2012
Royal Caribbean International November 2005 - June 2008
Royal Caribbean International November 2004 - November 2005
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. November 2000 - November 2004
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. August 1999 - November 2000
Birks & Mayors Inc. July 1998 - August 1999
FPA Medical Management, Inc. May 1995 - July 1998
Skills
Revenue Analysis, Hospitality, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Hospitality Management, Project Management, Hospitality Industry, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Business Planning, Finance, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Hotels, Pre-opening, Restaurants, Management, Sales, Resorts, Cruises, Tourism, Leadership, Pricing, Yield Management, Income Statement, Leisure, Front Office, Hotel Management, Travel Management, Casino, Internal Controls, Food & Beverage, Revenue Forecasting, Essbase, Operations Management, Cost Control, Incentives, P&L, Restaurant Management, Micros, Luxury Cruise
Education
Florida State University 1994 — 1995
MBA, Finance
Florida International University 1990 — 1991
BS, Hospitality Management
Miami Dade College 1988 — 1989
Associate of Arts (AA)
Deloitte June 2014 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. September 2008 - February 2013
Fednav Limited April 2005 - May 2008
Ernst & Young 1998 - 2006
Skills
Corporate Tax, Income Tax, Tax
Education
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants 2004 — 2005
In-Depth I & II
Concordia University 1994 — 1998
commerce, Accounting
Order of Certified General Accountants
CGA
Dunkin' Brands October 2010 - Present
Butters Construction & Development 2007 - 2010
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2002 - 2007
Mayors Jewelers 1997 - 2002
Burger King Corporation 1977 - 1997
Deloitte & Touche 1976 - 1977
Skills
Budgets, Food, Income Statement, Multi-unit, Food Service, Team Building, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Franchising, Food Safety, Inventory Management, Franchise Consulting, Retail, Leadership, Operations Management, Restaurants, Profit, Menu Development, Strategic Planning, P&L, Hospitality, Hiring, Business Planning
Education
Florida International University - College of Business Administration 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Business Administration
Electrolux Canada - Cooking Division May 2013 - Present
RAV Consultant Inc March 2012 - April 2013
Microbridge Technologies ,Canada May 2007 - November 2011
Future Lighting Solutions (Future Electronics) 2005 - 2006
Future Electronics 1992 - 2006
Birks & Mayors Inc. August 1987 - June 1992
Price Waterhouse Management Consultants September 1985 - August 1986
PwC September 1981 - August 1985
Skills
Product Marketing, Key Account Management, Product Management, Business Development, Electronics, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Business Planning, International Sales, Solution Selling, Mergers and Acquisitions, Mergers, Start-up Consulting, Financial Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Supply Chain, Marketing Strategy, Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Manufacturing, Management, Operations Management, Semiconductor Industry, Supply Chain Management, International Business, Direct Sales, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Selling, Sales, CRM, Team Management, P&L Management, Leadership, Sales Process, Telecommunications, Management Consulting, Pricing, Finance, Executive Management, Business Strategy, Global Business..., Competitive Analysis, Channel Partners, mergers and acquisitions, B2B
Education
McGill University 1974 — 1977
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Business/Management
McGill University
Diploma in Public Accountancy, Accounting, Chartered Accountant
Birks & Mayors Inc. 1985 - Present
Education
McGill University 1985 — 1989
Reeves Import Motorcars April 2010 - Present
Italian Invitational 1999 - 2011
Rollins, Inc. December 2005 - April 2010
Mayors' Jewelers June 1997 - July 2005
Mayors Jewelers 1997 - 2005
Birks & Mayors Inc. 1997 - 2005
International Diamond Center September 1995 - June 1997
International Diamond Center 1995 - 1997
Skills
Relationship Management, Negotiation, Closing Deals, Needs Analysis, Training, Sales Management, Sales, Sales Process, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Retail, Finance, Profit, Vehicles, Pricing, Customer Service, Merchandising, Customer Retention, Employee Training, Leadership, Marketing, Sales Operations, Selling, Inventory Management, New Business Development, Team Building, Direct Sales, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Business Planning, Luxury Goods
Education
Stony Brook University 1985 — 1989
Bachelors, Psychology/ minor Business Mgmt
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2010 - June 2012
OMG National 2007 - 2009
Gemini Media Group 2006 - 2009
Impact Computers and Electronics, Inc 2004 - 2006
Skills
PHP, Zend Framework, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML 5, CSS3, XML, Object Oriented Design, Java, C#, Objective-C, MySQL, IBM iSeries, DB2, I5, Microsoft SQL Server, Subversion, Git, Zend Studio, NetBeans, Xcode, Flash Animation, ActionScript, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Logo Design, CSS, Web Design
Education
Florida International University 2009 — 2012
Information Technology Information Technology with Software Concentration
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 2006 — 2009
Associate of Science (A.S.), Interactive Media Design
Wells Fargo Advisors November 2014 - Present
Wells Fargo Advisors November 2014 - Present
Randstad September 2014 - November 2014
CareerSource Broward February 2013 - July 2014
Birks & Mayors Inc. October 2010 - December 2012
Birks & Mayors Inc. October 2010 - December 2012
PANDORA A/S March 2010 - October 2010
Jared the Galleria of Jewelry May 2009 - March 2010
Birks & Mayors, Inc. May 1990 - January 2009
Jan Bell 1998 - 1999
Skills
Microsoft Suites, Hyperion Essbase, Concur, Purchasing, Forecasting, Copywriting, Executive Level..., IRIS400, Business Planning, Customer Service, Vendor Relationships, Essbase
Education
Eastern Florida State College 1984 — 1987
Associates, Business Management
Palm Bay High School 1980 — 1984
General Diploma
Reitmans Canada Ltée/Ltd July 2015 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. October 2012 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. December 2011 - September 2012
Mexx November 2007 - November 2011
Liz Claiborne November 2007 - February 2010
Foot Locker June 1993 - October 2007
Skills
Merchandising Strategies, Retail Systems, Supply Chain Management, Allocation, Retail, Replenishment, Inventory Control, Merchandising, Retail Management, Tactical Planning, Assortment, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, P&L, Apparel, Fashion, Team Building, Stores, Process Improvement, Category Management, Excel, Demand Planning, Vendor Relations, Change Management, Supply Chain, Wholesale, Logistics, Pricing, Problem Solving, Loss Prevention, Store Management, Product Development, Business Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Profit, Strategic Financial..., Retail Buying, Project Planning, Management, P&L Management, Trend, Store Operations, CPFR, Driving Results, Footwear, Marketing Strategy, Merchandise Planning
Education
Concordia University 1997 — 1999
Marketing
Vanier College 1994 — 1996
DEC, Commerce
CIBC Asset Management August 2014 - Present
CIBC Asset Management 2012 - July 2014
Manulife Financial June 2007 - October 2010
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2003 - 2004
Skills
Bloomberg, Capital Markets, Equities, Fixed Income
Education
Concordia University 1999 — 2002
BA, Economics
The Florida Trading Group, LLC 2004 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. 1986 - 2001
Skills
Brand Development, Fashion, Jewelry, Luxury, Luxury Goods, Merchandising, New Business Development, Retail, Sales, Social Media Marketing
Education
Gemological Institute of America 1993 — 1996
Graduate Gemologist
University of Central Florida 1982 — 1985
B.S., Medical Administration
Florida Southern College 1981 — 1982
Tourneau April 1996 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. 1990 - 1996
Education
State University of New York at New Paltz
bs, sociology
Coastal Wine and Spirits, a division of Southern Wine and Spirits May 2015 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. August 2004 - March 2015
Perfumania 2000 - 2009
Perfumania 2000 - 2004
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Fashion, Sales, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Jewelry, Inventory Control, Luxury Goods, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Apparel, Wholesale, Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Merchandise Planning
Education
Barry University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Montblanc October 2009 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. September 2005 - October 2009
Linde Meyer Inc. November 1998 - July 2004
Tiffany & Co. August 1991 - November 1998
Skills
Watches, Luxury Goods, Sales Management, Luxury, Retail, Merchandising, Jewelry, Product Development, Wholesale, Apparel, Brand Management, Fashion, Diamonds, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Store Management, Marketing Management, Trend Analysis, Retail Sales, Store Operations, Brand Development, Profit, Sales, P&L Management, New Store Openings
Education
Temple University 2001 — 2003
MBA
Penn State University
BS
Birks & Mayors Inc. March 2011 - May 2013
Birks & Mayors Inc. October 2010 - 2011
Centre NAD September 2009 - October 2009
NAD Centre September 2008 - September 2009
Skills
Modeling, 3D Studio Max, Video Games, iPhone, Animation, Game Development
Education
Centre NAD 2013 — 2016
Master's degree, 3D Animation & Design
Centre NAD 2008 — 2009
3D Animation & Design in Video Games
Collège International Marie de France 2004 — 2006
Baccalaureat Francais, Sciences purs et appliquées
Concordia University
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Computer Software Engineering
Marketing Professional - Freelancer May 2002 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. March 2000 - April 2002
Parmalat Canada April 1997 - February 1998
Skills
Product Launches, Fine Jewelry, Competitive Analysis, Advertising, Promotions, Market Analysis, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Luxury, Budgeting, Strategy Development, Account Management, Planning, Business Strategy, Microsoft Office, French, Merchandising, Food Industry, Food & Beverage, Fragrances, Sports Marketing
Education
Concordia University 1986 — 1990
BCom, Marketing
Collection by Catherine July 2011 - Present
Saks Fifth Avenue October 2007 - June 2011
David Yurman August 2006 - October 2007
Birks & Mayors Inc. October 2000 - February 2003
Stuart Moore June 1996 - October 2000
Tiffany & Co. November 1983 - August 1992
Skills
Fine Jewelry, Luxury Goods, Diamonds, Styling, Visual Merchandising, Watches, Clientele Development, Jewelry, Fashion Buying, Trend, Handbags, Trend Analysis, Wholesale, Retail Buying, Jewelry Design, Apparel, Store Management, Luxury, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Fashion, Merchandising, Retail, Sales, Sales Management
Education
University of Southern California 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History
Gemological Institute of America
Certificate, Diamonds, Design
Irvine Valley College
City of Albany May 2007 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. June 2006 - Present
GUARDSMARK, LLC October 2005 - June 2006
Rock-Tenn Company September 2004 - October 2005
City of Albany November 2003 - September 2004
Georgia State University February 2001 - May 2003
Atlanta Journal-Constitution February 2000 - June 2001
Education
EEOC Training Institute, Atlanta District Office
Georgia State University
M.S. DEGREE, HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT2003
Pebblebrook
The University of Georgia
B.A. DEGREE, ENGLISH
The University of Georgia
Vidéotron October 2013 - Present
Eglise du Christ de Montreal September 2013 - Present
BMO Nesbitt Burns February 2013 - May 2013
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2013 - 2013
Jumpstreet Educational Tours July 2012 - November 2012
IKTUS ( OSBL) May 2010 - April 2012
Restaurant Niel's June 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Accounting, Financial Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Accounts Receivable, Financial Analysis, Comptabilité, Analyse financière, Comptabilité financière, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Tax, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Simple comptable, Budget, À but lucratif
Education
Université du Québec à Montréal 2009 — 2012
BACCALAUREAT, Comptabilité
Université libre de Tunis 2006 — 2009
DEC (Équivalence), Sciences de l'administration
Microsigns February 2012 - September 2014
Procaps LP December 2009 - January 2012
La Senza November 2008 - June 2009
CryoCath Technologies February 2007 - August 2008
Pharmascience April 2003 - February 2007
Birks & Mayors Inc. October 1997 - April 2003
Skills
Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, Journal Entries, General Ledger, Tax Returns, Income Tax, Accounting, Tax, Account Reconciliation, QuickBooks, Sales Tax, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Auditing, GAAP, Fixed Assets, Corporate Tax, Financial Statements
Education
Concordia University 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting
Marchfield Limited February 1986 - Present
Burke & Wallace Ltd. January 1985 - January 1986
Birks & Mayors Inc. April 1975 - December 1984
Skills
Merchandising, Wholesale, Account Management
Education
Concordia University 1964 — 1968
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
Mount Royal High School 1960 — 1964
Birks & Mayors Inc. September 2008 - September 2009
CHANEL Inc. June 2005 - September 2008
Skills
Marketing, Relations publiques, Français, Publicité, Relations média, Stratégie marketing, Communication marketing, Sponsoring, Réseaux sociaux, Planification...
Education
McGill University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Langue anglaise et littérature / lettres, Honours
Birks & Mayors Inc. April 2012 - Present
Nouveau Couture LLC April 2009 - January 2012
Downey Designs Int. January 1993 - March 2009
Skills
Fine Jewelry, Diamonds, Watches, Retail, Luxury Goods, Sales, Gems, Luxury, Fashion, Jewelry, Store Management, Wholesale, Jewelry Design, Trend Analysis, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Gemology, Apparel, Styling, Brand Development, Loss Prevention, Retail Sales, Merchandise Planning, Brand Management, Store Operations
Education
Gemological Institute of America
Graduate Gemologist in Residence, Retail Jewelry Mgt. in Residence
University of Northern Colorado
Iowa City High
GWL Realty Advisors January 2013 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. March 2011 - July 2012
McGill University January 2011 - April 2011
Hunan Sino Silicon Industry Limited May 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Business Strategy, Economics, PowerPoint, Mandarin, Finance, Microsoft Excel, Due Diligence, Equities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investments, Asset Management, Accounting, Valuation, Bloomberg, Financial Reporting
Education
Queen's University 2012 — 2013
Master of Finance
McGill University 2007 — 2011
BCom, Finance, Economics and Accounting
Burnaby South Secondary 2003 — 2007
High School Diploma
Birks & Mayors Inc. June 2010 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2006 - 2010
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2005 - 2006
Skills
Watches, Luxury Goods, Jewelry, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Fashion, Diamonds, Sales Management, Inventory Control, Team Leadership, Luxury, Cross-functional Team..., Organisational..., Public Relations, Sales Operations, Management Development, Merchandising, Store Management, Jewelry Design, Trend Analysis, Store Operations, Wholesale, Loss Prevention
Education
Miami Dade College 2003 — 2005
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General
Canada Post / Postes Canada January 2011 - Present
Action Center Foundation 2010 - 2014
Birks and Mayors May 2010 - May 2012
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2009 - April 2010
Birks & Mayors Inc. 2001 - 2009
Skills
Merchandising, E-commerce, Business Development, Key Account Management, Retail, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Sales, Sales Operations, Management, Selling, B2B, Customer Satisfaction, Product Development, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, market, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Marketing Communications, Creativity Skills
Education
Concordia University 1990 — 1992
Psycology
CEGEP - John Abbott College 1988 — 1990
D.E.C., Commerce
College Saint Exupery 1988 — 1988
Certificate, Social Studies
Queen of Angels 1983 — 1988
DAVIDsTEA September 2013 - Present
Bath & Body Works Canada May 2012 - December 2012
Lasenza April 2008 - May 2012
Liz Claiborne Canada 2003 - 2008
Birks & Mayors Inc. 1994 - 2003
Education
CMA Quebec
Concordia University
BCOMM, Accounting
Les Serres Sylvain Cléroux October 2014 - Present
AdcoGroupWorld April 2011 - October 2014
ADCO group world 2009 - October 2014
C. Lamond & Fils Ltée August 2005 - June 2009
Birks & Mayors Inc. September 1999 - August 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Accounting, Administration, Budgeting, Team Building, Business Analysis, Business Planning, Financial Reporting, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Teamwork, Budgets, Project Planning, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Sales Management
Education
Dale Carnegie 2011 — 2011
Certificat, Communication
Ecole des hautes Etudes commerciales 1985 — 1989
BAAC, Comptabilité Publique
CEGEP - Bois-de-Boulogne 1983 — 1985
DEC, Ressources Humaines
Birks & Mayors Inc. November 2006 - September 2008
Princess Cruises August 2005 - August 2006
Ethan Allen August 2004 - April 2005
Hudson's Bay Company May 2002 - May 2004
Skills
Transatlantic Sales, Leadership, Sales, People Skills, Training Management, Strategic Sales Plans, Conflict Resolution, P.O.S. Management, Creative Writing, Experienced Traveler, Layout & Design, Creative Concept..., Photoshop CC
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 1994 — 1996
Creative Advertising - (CAB), Creative Concept Development
Farmers Insurance November 2013 - Present
Arise Virtual Solutions Inc. March 2012 - November 2013
Oce April 2011 - June 2012
Birks & Mayors Inc. July 2006 - June 2011
American Express November 2002 - May 2006
Skills
Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Database Management, Database Design, Ad Hoc Reporting, Variance Analysis, Reporting & Analysis, Excel, Access, Pivot Tables, Vlookup, Visio, Essbase, MySQL, Avaya, JD Edwards, Business Analysis, Analysis, Accounting, Forecasting, Business Process..., SDLC, Credit Analysis, Databases, Data Warehousing, CRM, SQL
Education
Nova Southeastern University 2010 — 2012
M.B.A
Florida Atlantic University 2003 — 2010
B.B.A
ALDO Group April 2015 - Present
ALDO Group May 2013 - April 2015
L'Oréal October 2012 - May 2013
Birks & Mayors Inc. March 2012 - September 2012
ALDO Group 2009 - 2012
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Trend Analysis, Apparel, Sales
Education
HEC Montréal
D.E.S.S. en gestion
UQAM
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
Freemark Apparel Brands Inc. January 2013 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. May 2010 - December 2012
TXT and Lady Dutch November 2008 - May 2010
Hudson's Bay Company July 1984 - November 2007
Skills
Demand Planning, Warehouse Management, Management, Retail, Supply Chain, Trend Analysis, POS, Supply Chain Management, Project Planning, Sales, Demand Forecasting, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Budgets, Fashion, Merchandising, Store Management
Education
John Abbott College
Police Technologie (not completed)
GJD Group 2005 - Present
Northern Divine - The Canadian Caviar 2013 - 2015
Canadian Jewellery Buying Group 1994 - 2000
Birks & Mayors Inc. 1988 - 1991
Sears Canada 1980 - 1989
Skills
Diamonds, Jewelry, Gems, Fine Jewelry, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Pearl, Luxury, Gemology, Retail, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Watches, Jewelry Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Gold, Sales, Luxury Goods, Marketing Strategy, Fashion, Wholesale, Brand Management
Education
Gemological Institute of America 1978 — 1978
G.G, Gemology
The University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Domtar September 2012 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. November 2007 - September 2012
GE Capital Solutions January 2007 - November 2007
CN May 2000 - January 2007
KPMG May 1998 - May 2000
KPMG October 1993 - May 1998
Skills
Tax, Income Tax, Tax Compliance, Corporate Tax, Tax Audits, Tax Accounting, Sales Tax, International Tax, SOX, Financial Reporting, Auditing
Education
McGill University 1993 — 1995
Graduate Dimplomate in Public Accountancy
McGill University 1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting / Finance
Luxury Swiss Rolex Boutique June 2014 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. May 1997 - June 2013
Bloomingdales April 1994 - April 1997
Skills
English, Customer Service, Fine jewelry and high..., Jewelry sales, Diamond Jewelry, Spanish-speaking, bachelor degree in..., Luxury Goods, Jewelry Design, Gemology, Jewelry, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Diamonds, Gems, Retail, Fashion, Luxury, Watches, Wholesale, Handmade Jewelry, Retail Sales, Styling
Education
Gemological Institute of America 1992 — 1993
Certified Gemologist., Diamonds/Diamonds Grading.
Gemological Institute of America 1989 — 1990
Certified Gemologist., Jewelry Sales.
Universidad Nacional Pedro H.Urena. 1977 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration.
Colegio Serafin de Asis
Birks & Mayors Inc. Cardiovascular Specialty RepresentativePDI, Inc.December 1999 - September 2003
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Industrial Design
Association Capital Resources December 2010 - February 2015
Ashton Woods Homes 2008 - 2009
Lennar February 2006 - December 2007
Birks & Mayors Inc. 1999 - 2001
Birks & Mayors Inc. 1999 - 2001
Skills
Tax Credits, Due Diligence, Real Estate Development, Disposition, Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Financing, Investment Properties, Acquisitions, Real Estate, Mortgage Lending, Loans, Finance, Credit, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Management, Negotiation, Sales, New Business Development, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Team Building
Education
Barry University 1993 — 1995
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting Concentration
Barry University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Transcontinental April 2003 - Present
Birks and Mayors November 1998 - March 2003
Birks & Mayors Inc. July 1998 - March 2003
Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton February 1990 - November 1998
Education
Cegep Old Montreal
HEC Montréal
Swatch Group April 2010 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. 1999 - 2010
Skills
Watches, Retail, Merchandising, Sales, Gemology, Jewelry, Luxury Goods, Luxury, Sales Management, Wholesale, Diamonds, Inventory Management, Fashion, Store Management, French, Marketing Strategy, Visual Merchandising, Luxury Lifestyle, Apparel, Jewelry Design, Trend Analysis, Fashion Jewelry, Styling, Team-oriented, Highly detail oriented, Brand Development, Brand Management, Gems, Customer Service, Product Development, Retail Sales
Education
McGill University
Freelance 2002 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. 1996 - 2002
Skills
Jewelry Design, Gems, Fine Jewelry, Very strong creativity...
Education
B.J.O Ecole de la joaillerie ,Paris
Ecole du Louvre
1st cycle
Nipro Diagnostics (formerly Home Diagnostics) November 2014 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. April 2008 - November 2014
Woolbright Development November 2005 - November 2007
Skills
Financial Reporting, Finance
Education
Dowling College 1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting
ImmunoLife, LLC June 2013 - Present
Birks & Mayors Inc. October 2012 - June 2013
Intense Fitness Palm Beach January 2011 - October 2012
Skills
Healthcare, Customer Service, Team Building, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Management
Education
Palm Beach Community College 2003 — 2005
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor's degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General