Experience
PANDORA A/S  November 2013 - Present
Mayor's Jewelers  1984 - 1993
Balogh's Jewelers   1980 - 1984
Carroll's Jewelers   1975 - 1978

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Negotiation, Editing, Retail, Sales, Management, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Fashion, Public Relations, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Time Management, PowerPoint, Store Management, Market Research

Education
Gemological Institute of America-New York   1978 — 1979
Graduate Gemologist, Diamonds and Colored Stones

Bauder College   1978 — 1980
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Fashion Merchandising

Broome Community College   1973 — 1975
Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Florida Real Estate Licensed Sales   1994 — 2014
Current License, Residential Real Estate

Experience
CORUM watches   2015 - Present
CORUM watches   October 2013 - July 2015
Jared the Galleria of Jewelry  July 2013 - October 2013
Mayor's Jewelers  2007 - 2013
Mayor's Jewelers  2004 - 2007

Skills
Jewelry, Store Management, Store Operations, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, Retail, Retail Sales Analysis, Client Relations, Client Presentation, Fashion, Diamonds, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Driving Results, Profit, Trend Analysis, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, POS, Shrinkage, Shrink Management, Shrink Reduction, Merchandise Planning, Window Displays, Sales Management, Sales Analysis, Direct Sales, Boutique, Watches, Luxury Goods, New Store Openings, Department Stores, Hiring, Gemology, Sales Hiring, Customer Satisfaction, New Hire Training, Apparel

Education
Miami Dade College   1995 — 1997

Experience
Loewe  January 2015 - Present
David Yurman  May 2014 - December 2014
Neiman Marcus  August 2008 - 2014
Neiman Marcus  July 2004 - August 2008
Chanel  January 2001 - July 2004
SEIDENGANG DESIGNS   January 1999 - January 2000
Mayors Jewelers   January 1985 - January 1995

Skills
Retail Management, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Fashion Retail, Stores, Retail, Luxury Goods, Fashion, Sales Management, Trend, Loss Prevention, Jewelry, Apparel, Management, Wholesale, Sales, Retail Sales, Store Management, Store Operations, Trend Analysis

Education
Miami Dade Community College

Experience
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

Experience
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

Experience
Jason of Beverly Hills  September 2014 - Present
Jason of Beverly Hills LV   December 2010 - Present
Wynn and Co Jewelry and Rolex   April 2005 - December 2010
Ben Bridge Jeweler  August 2002 - April 2005
Mayors Jewelers   August 2000 - March 2002
Mayors Jewelers   August 2000 - March 2002

Skills
Responsible for..., Organizing and decision..., Marketing Effectiveness, Establishing Strategic..., Establish & Maintain..., Employee Training, In store Audemars..., Level 2 Breitling..., Excelled with selling..., Excelled with selling..., Management, Luxury Goods, Training, Sales, Leadership Development, Fashion, Store Management, Retail, New Store Development, Associate Development, Clienteling, Trend Awareness, Visual Styling, Propping, Inventory Management, Wholesale, Diamonds, Visual Merchandising, Jewelry, Watches, Merchandising, Luxury, Styling, POS, Inventory Control, Profit, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Loss Prevention, Trend Analysis, Hiring, Window Displays, Brand Development, Marketing, Merchandise Planning, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Time Management, Social Media Marketing

Education
Gemological Institute of America   2015 — 2015
Diamond Grading, Diamonds

UNLV   2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hotel Administration

Gemological Institute of America   2002 — 2002
Accredited Jewelry Professional, Metal and Jewelry Arts

Experience
Awsolutely Consulting Corp   January 2015 - Present
LD Retail Group LLC   December 2012 - January 2015
Suberi Brothers, LLC  April 2007 - December 2012
Colombian Emeralds International  February 2006 - April 2007
International Jewelry Manufacturing Co., Ltd.   May 2000 - December 2005
Aurafin LLC  October 1997 - February 2000
Mayors Jewelers   February 1996 - October 1997
Sterling Jewelers  December 1990 - February 1996
Kay Jewelers, Inc.   November 1975 - July 1990

Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Leadership, Sourcing, Purchasing, Management, Strategic Planning, Sales, Jewelry, Operations Management, Wholesale, E-commerce, Process Improvement, Luxury Goods, Trend Analysis, Inventory Control, Training, Logistics, Fashion, Gold, Budgets, Project Management, Product Development, Situational Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Coaching, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employee Relations, Project Planning, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Business Process..., Brand Development, Profit, New Business Development, Recruiting, Highly motivated..., Engaging Speaker, Negotiation, P&L Management, Team Motivator, Corporate Finance, Forecasting, Income Statement, Visionary, Team Building, P, Store Management

Education
Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University   1991 — 1993
MBA, Management/Organizational Development, Cum Laude

Gemological Institute of America   1988 — 1992
GG, Gemology

National Louis University   1989 — 1990
BA, Behavioral Science

Experience
Corum USA   November 2011 - Present
Direct Technology Group Inc.  May 2011 - November 2011
Psalm One   February 2009 - May 2011
Mayors Jewelers   2001 - 2007

Skills
Purchasing, Loss Prevention, Hiring, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Management, Store Management, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Retail, Luxury Goods, Quality Assurance, Retail Sales, Sales Management, Profit, Store Operations, Training, Wholesale

Education
University of Phoenix   2009 — 2011
Associate's degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations

Forest Hills High School   1982 — 1987

Experience
Acadia Group   July 2008 - 2014
The March Group  August 2006 - June 2008
De Wolff Boberg & Associates   September 2005 - August 2006
Mayors Jewelers   1995 - 2001
Maier & Berkele Jewelers   1985 - 1995
Swest   1986 - 1994
Pevisino Jewelers   1981 - 1984
Prospectors Pouch   1978 - 1981
DeRoys Ringsmith   1977 - 1979

Skills
Investment Banking, New Business Development, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Mergers, Account Management, Product Management, Lead Generation, B2B, Direct Sales, Sales, Business Development, Sales Process, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiation, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Selling, Executive Management, Marketing, Business Strategy, Strategy, Leadership, Start-ups, Training, Marketing Strategy, Consulting, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Business Analysis, Recruiting, Product Development, Forecasting, Customer Satisfaction, Change Management, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Jewelry Design, Jewelry

Education
The University of Georgia   1983 — 1984
Certificate/Diploma, Small Business Administration/Management

Gemological Institute of America   1978 — 1980
Certificate, Gem, Diamond & Jewelry Identification

DeRoy's Ringsmith   1977 — 1979
Certificate, Jewelry Designer Apprentice

Fordson Community & Highschool   1973 — 1976
Certificate/Diploma, Art Media, Spanish, Psychology, Creative Writing

Experience
International Diamond Center  July 2012 - Present
Jared the Galleria of Jewelry  February 2011 - April 2012
Jared the Galleria of Jewelry  February 2009 - February 2011
Mayors Jewelers   June 2002 - January 2009
Mayors Jewelers   May 1999 - June 2002
Mayors Jewelers   October 1990 - May 1999
Friedman Jewelers  May 1987 - October 1990

Skills
Jewelry, Luxury Goods, Watches, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Diamonds, Loss Prevention, Retail, Fashion, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Sales, Customer Service, Gemology, Marketing, Management, Training, Recruiting, Wholesale, Store Operations, Store Management, Retail Sales, Inventory Control, Trend Analysis, Luxury, Gems, Apparel, Driving Results, P&L, Jewelry Design, Merchandise Planning, Trend, Styling, New Store Openings, Window Displays, Hiring, POS

Education
Gemological Institute of America   1991 — 1994
Diamonds Graduate

Bert Rodgers School of Real Estate   1985 — 1985
Florida Real Estate License, Sales

Harrisburg Area Community College   1983 — 1984
Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Lowe's Companies, Inc.   June 2014 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation  April 2008 - Present
Lord & Taylor  2004 - 2008
St. John Knits  1998 - 2004
Mayors Jewelers   1994 - 1998

Skills
Coaching, Fundraising, Retail, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Store Operations, Inventory Management, Apparel, Fashion, Team Building, Planograms, Merchandise Planning, Time Management, Big Box, Recruiting, Retail Sales, Sportswear, Merchandising, Store Management, Sales, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Hiring, Training, Management, Customer Experience, Selling, Sales Management, Profit, Shrinkage, Multi-channel Retail, Driving Results, POS, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Operations, Pricing, Employee Training, Accountability, People Development, Footwear, Merchandise, Product Knowledge, Associate Development, Leadership, Department Stores, Private Label, Luxury Goods, Inventory, Interviews, Styling

Education
Georgia State University   1991 — 1994
Bachelor's Degree, Literature and Philosophy

Georgia State University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Literature

Experience
Jewelry Consulting   2014 - Present
Mayors Jewelers   1998 - 2014
Pat Cioffi Jewelry Inc   1993 - 1998
Carl DeSciora Inc.   1973 - 1993

Skills
Luxury Goods, Watches, Diamonds, Store Operations, Luxury Lifestyle, Luxury Brand Marketing

Education
United State Navy   1967 — 1971
Petty Officer 3rd Class, Visual Communications

St. Mary's College of Maryland   1966 — 1967
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Valley Forge Military Academy & College   1962 — 1966

Experience
Park Place Lexus of Plano   January 2013 - Present
Reis Nichols Jewelers  June 2012 - November 2012
Passman Galleries / GEM Manufacturing, LLC.   April 2010 - March 2012
A.H. Riise stores   May 1998 - May 2010
Little Switzerland  December 1994 - May 1998
Mayor's Jewelers  August 1987 - November 1994

Skills
Retail Management, Sales strategy, Large dollar sales, Luxury Duty free retail, Watch Brands, Jewelry Brands, Strategic planning, Business planning, P&L management, Customer..., Merchandising, Store design/buildout, Brand development, Business Process..., New Business Development, Luxury goods, Employee development, Strategic Planning, Luxury Goods, Watches, Marketing Strategy, Jewelry, Retail, Luxury, Brand Development, Business Planning, Marketing, Inventory Control, Store Management, Diamonds, Sales Management, Leadership, Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Inventory Management, P&L Management, Apparel, Sales, Wholesale, Customer Satisfaction, Purchasing, Trend Analysis, Team Building, Fashion

Education
The Gemological Institute of America
Diamonds / Diamond grading / Colored gemstones / Gem identification

The University of Texas at Austin
BBA, Finance

Experience
Mayors Jewelers   February 2014 - Present
Nordstrom  May 2013 - January 2014
Hispanic Business Initiative Fund   February 2007 - January 2013
Conrad Santiago & Associates at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.   May 2005 - January 2013
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Metro Orlando   2008 - 2010
Northwest Airlines  1997 - 2001
Sherwin J Gilbert, CPA   1996 - 1997

Skills
Budgets, Business Planning, Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, Estate Planning, Event Planning, Finance, Financial Analysis, Fixed Annuities, Fundraising, Insurance, Investments, Leadership, Life Insurance, Loans, Management, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Mutual Funds, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Portfolio Management, PowerPoint, Public Relations, Public Speaking, QuickBooks, Retirement Planning, Risk Management, Sales, Series 63, Series 7, Small Business, Small Business Lending, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Spanish, Strategic Financial..., Strategic Planning, Tax, Team Building, Time Management, Wealth Management

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas - College of Business   1992 — 1998
BSBA, Accounting

Experience
Sunshine Jewelers   October 2009 - Present
Luxury Ventures llc, Henricks Jewelers   2003 - 2009
Mayors Jewelers   1986 - 2002

Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Luxury Goods, Store Management, Jewelry, Sales, Wholesale, Watches, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Loss Prevention, Diamonds, Brand Management, Marketing, Team Building, Expert in Diamonds and..., P, Entrepreneurship

Education
Brevard Community College   1977 — 1979

Rockledge High   1972 — 1976
Diploma, General Studies

Experience
Mayors Jewelers   March 2015 - Present
TECH DATA LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBEAN   June 2011 - February 2015
CARTIER LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBEAN  April 2009 - August 2009
MONTBLANC NORTH AMERICA  November 2005 - April 2009
Abercrombie & Fitch  May 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Team Motivator, Presenter, Brand Loyalty, Sales, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Retail, Strategic Planning, Merchandising, Account Management, Customer Service, Sales Management, Direct Sales, Sales Process, Analysis, Product Development, Management, Team Building, Business Planning, International Sales, Product Marketing, Sales Operations, Customer Satisfaction, CRM, SAP, Selling, Sales Presentations, Team Leadership

Education
Florida International University   2005 — 2010
BA, Journalism / Liberal Arts

Experience
TBE Boca   June 2011 - Present
SAS Sales & Marketing   January 2011 - Present
StarGroup International   March 2011 - June 2011
Best Foot Forward Foundation   2009 - 2011
Harris Ideas   2003 - 2005
Mayors Jewelers   2001 - 2002
Mayors Jewelers   2000 - 2001
SRS Marketing   1993 - 1999
Foote Cone & Belding  1991 - 1993
Ted Bates Advertising / Backer Spielvogel Bates   January 1984 - January 1991

Skills
Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Media Relations, Public Relations, Social Networking, Corporate Communications, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Digital Marketing, Management, Advertising, Press Releases, Sales, Editing, Media Planning, New Business Development

Education
University of Pennsylvania   1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts, Communications Behavior

University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   1978 — 1982
Minor, Marketing

Experience
Mayors Jewelers   May 2004 - Present
Mayors Jewelers   May 2004 - Present

Skills
Luxury Goods, Visual Merchandising, Jewelry, Store Management, Merchandising, Fashion, Retail, Wholesale, Watches, Diamonds, Trend Analysis, Luxury, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Sales Operations, Window Displays, Loss Prevention, Trend, Gemology, Profit, Footwear, Shoes

Education
Broward College

Experience
Various  June 1988 - Present
Houghtaling Appraisal Service, Inc.   March 2003 - Present
Mayor's Jewelers  May 1993 - June 2014
Gem Shopping Network  2002 - 2014

Skills
Strategic Planning, Television, Watches, Sales, Marketing Communications, Luxury Goods, Social Media Marketing, Real Estate, Public Speaking, Sales Management, Team Building, Diamonds, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Customer Service, Advertising, Jewelry, Creative Direction, Visual Merchandising, Jewelry Design, Training, Creative Writing, Appraisals, Gemology, Merchandising, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Inventory Management, Retail, Budgets, Editing, Gems

Education
Gemological Institute of America   1990 — 1993
Graduate Gemologist (GG), Gemology

University of Florida   1986 — 1990
Geology Major, Romance Languages Minor

Experience
Midtown Pawn Boutique   April 2012 - Present
Jon Bragman, Inc.   June 1983 - Present
Jon Bragman, Inc.   June 1978 - Present
Standards Based Curriculum. LLC   January 2002 - January 2007
Mayor's Jewelers  August 1994 - March 1995

Skills
New Business Development, Jewelry Appraising, Jewelry Buying, Appraising, Jewelry, Watches, Diamonds, Sales, Gold, Silver, Gems, Selling, Luxury, Appraisals, Leadership, Property, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Sales Management, Estate Jewelry, Bankruptcy, Entrepreneurship, Sellers, Insurance, Investment Properties, Small Business, Customer Service, Gemology, Real Estate, Marketing

Education
Gemological Institute of America   1978 — 1979
GG, Diamond, Colored Stones, Pearls

University of South Florida   1971 — 1975
BS, Marketing and Management

Experience
Cain & Firley CPA's   June 1994 - Present
Jupiter Medical Center  June 1990 - December 1993
Mayors Jewelers   July 1988 - June 1990

Skills
Accounting, Tax, Income Tax, Tax Preparation, Financial Accounting, Tax Returns, Partnership Taxation, Tax Accounting, S Corporations, Bookkeeping, General Ledger, QuickBooks, IRS, US Tax, Tax Research, Financial Statements, Corporate Tax, Sales Tax

Education
Florida Institute of Technology   1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Accounting

South Fork High School   1982 — 1985

Experience
Spaulding Consulting Group   January 2012 - Present
Tourneau  July 2004 - 2010
Mayors Jewelers   November 2003 - June 2004
CD Peacock  2001 - 2003
Bailey Banks & Biddle  January 2000 - January 2001
Mayors Jewelers   November 1988 - August 2000
Gold Showcase   December 1985 - September 1987
Bailey Banks & Biddle  April 1979 - November 1985
Bostwick Diamond Center   March 1976 - March 1979

Skills
Luxury Goods, Jewelry, Watches, Luxury, Diamonds, Wholesale, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Store Management, Retail, Sales, Loss Prevention, Creative Direction, Trend Analysis, Management, Retail Sales, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Store Operations, Profit, Trend, Inventory Control, Driving Results, Apparel, Styling, Customer Satisfaction, Income Statement, P&L Management, Hiring, Product Knowledge, Gems, Brand Development, Assortment, Brand Management, POS, Sales Operations, Trade Shows, Employee Training, Accountability, International Marketing, Forecasting, Customer Experience, Marketing, Jewelry Design, E-commerce, Selling, Marketing Strategy, Purchasing, Market Planning

Education
East Tennessee State University   1970 — 1975
BS, Psychology

East Tennessee State University, Johnson City Tenn   1970 — 1975
BS of Science, Psychology

Experience
D & H Jewelry Appraisals   2012 - Present
Rolex  January 2010 - March 2012
Manufacture Roger Dubuis   January 2009 - April 2011
Mayors Jewelers   2007 - 2011

Skills
Sales, Jewelry, Watches, Store Management, Account Management, Retail, Merchandising, Fashion, Sales Management, Visual Merchandising

Education
Gemological Institute of America

Western Michigan University

Experience
Mayors Jewelers   June 2015 - Present
Breitling USA  January 2013 - March 2015
Escada  November 2010 - January 2013
Hugo Boss  June 2007 - October 2010
Victorias Secret Stores  November 2004 - June 2007

Skills
New Store Openings, Visual Merchandising, Driving Results, Store Operations, Merchandising, Store Management, Apparel, Fashion, Trend Analysis, Loss Prevention, Retail, Styling, Luxury Goods, Inventory Management, POS, Wholesale, Customer Service, Window Displays, Sales, Employee Training, Leadership, Hiring, Recruiting

Education
University of Central Florida   2009 — 2012
Bachelors Degree, Psychology

Valencia Community College   2005 — 2009
A.A Degree, Psychology

Freedom High School   2004 — 2005
High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diploma Programs

Experience
Alaska Media   April 2015 - June 2015
Mayors Jewelers   October 2010 - February 2015
Galleria Mall -Fort Lauderdale   October 2010 - February 2015

Skills
Retail, Fashion, Luxury Goods, Visual Merchandising, Luxury, Customer Service, Diamonds, Watches, Merchandising, Jewelry, Retail Sales, Sales, Sales Management, Store Management, Wholesale, Trend Analysis, Inventory Management, Store Operations, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Styling, Jewelry Design, Inventory Control, Apparel, Brand Management, Team Building, Merchandise Planning, Brand Development, Customer Satisfaction, Gems

Education
Florida Atlantic University   2012 — 2016
Accounting and Business/Management

Broward Community College   2008 — 2012
Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
IOU Financial Inc  August 2015 - Present
TMX Finance  August 2012 - July 2015
Iowa Diamond   March 2011 - August 2012
The Diamond Centre   February 2007 - March 2011
Greenbergs Jewelry   June 2002 - February 2007
Mayors Jewelers   February 1997 - June 2002
Service Merchandise  February 1993 - February 1997
Bailey, Banks and Biddle  April 1987 - February 1993
Blanton's Junior College   June 1984 - June 1987

Skills
Research, PowerPoint, Sales, Leadership, Training, Sales Management, District Management, Microsoft Excel, Creative Writing, I am a writer for a..., I also am a part time..., Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Word

Education
Vanderbilt University   1982 — 1984
ABD, Political Science and Government, 3.83

Drew University   1980 — 1981
Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Science and Government, 4.0

University of Tampa   1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science and Government, History, and Criminal Justice with minors in Business and Sociolog, 3.88

Experience
Pandora  2014 - Present
International Diamond Center  2015 - 2015
Mayors Jewelers   2007 - 2014

Skills
Sales, Merchandising, Retail, Fashion, Store Management, Luxury Goods, Retail Sales, Jewelry, Visual Merchandising, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Customer Service, Loss Prevention, Watches

Education
Sanford-Brown College-Atlanta   2002 — 2004
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, 3.9 GPA

Columbus College of Art & Design   1987 — 1991
Bachelor's Degree, Retail Advertising/fashion design and illustration

Experience
Mayors Jewelers   October 2009 - Present
Mayors Perimeter   April 2007 - January 2008
Mayors Mall of Georgia   June 2005 - April 2007

Skills
Merchandising, Jewelry, Sales Management, Rolexs Watches, Marketing Communications, Luxury, Sales, Direct Sales, Wholesale, Trend Analysis, Team Building, Customer Service, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Inventory Control, Gems, Window Displays, Fashion

Education
The University of Georgia   1965 — 1969
Bachelor of Science in Education, Business & Education

Briarcliff High School, Atlanta Georgia   1960 — 1965

Experience
International Diamond Center  2013 - Present
Jared the Galleria of Jewelry  2012 - 2013
Mayors Jewelers   2011 - 2012
Skagen  2010 - 2011
Tsentas Pottery   2008 - 2009
The Event Source  2006 - 2007
ESCADA  2000 - 2006

Skills
Sales Management, Sales Operations, Fashion Buying, Store Operations, Store Management, Gemology, Gem Identification, Apparel Sourcing, Jewelry, Wholesale, Retail Sales

Education
Florida State University   1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Merchandising and Buying Operations

Experience
Ellinwood + Machado, LLC Structural Consulting Engineers   December 2013 - Present
General Cable (Formerly Alcan Cable)   July 2012 - November 2013
Alcan Cable  June 2011 - July 2012
Alcan Cable  September 2009 - June 2011
Alcan Cable  April 2007 - September 2009
Seagull Enterprises, Inc   April 2005 - April 2007
Mayors Jewelers   October 2003 - April 2005
Friedmans Jewelers  September 2001 - October 2003

Skills
Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Cash Management, SAP, Fixed Assets, Credit, Accounting, Forecasting, Accounts Payable, Auditing, Bank Reconciliation, Cash Flow, Microsoft Excel, Financial Statements, MS Excel Pivot Tables, V Lookups, Variance Analysis, Winshuttle, SAP Implementation, Budgets, Analysis, Oracle Applications, Cross-functional Team..., Managerial Finance, Human Resources, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Sales, Business Process..., ERP, Cost Accounting, Payroll, Paychex, Microsoft Office 2010, QuickBooks, Financial Accounting, Internal Controls, Journal Entries, Ajera, Collections, Organization, Ten Key, Basic VBA, IFRS, Great Plains Software

Education
Kennesaw State University   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting

Etowah High School   1999 — 2001
High School

Santa Fe Catholic High School   1997 — 1999
High School

Experience
Mayors Jewelers   February 2015 - Present
Luxottica Group  April 2011 - February 2015

Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Jewelry, Visual Merchandising, Sales Operations, Retail Sales, Client Relations, Planning, Retail, Merchandising, Microsoft Office

Education
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Experience
Mayors Jewelers   January 2014 - Present

Skills
Retail, Administrative Office..., Banking, Sales

Education
George Mason University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Management

Experience
1st Choice Bank   October 2012 - April 2013
Open-Aire/UScoot Division of Lincare   October 2009 - October 2012
Mayors Jewelers   July 2006 - May 2008
Odimo, Inc.   2001 - 2006

Skills
Microsoft Office,..., GIA (Gemological..., Series 6 and 63..., Life, Accident, Health..., Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sales

Education
Marist College   1993 — 1997
BA, Economics, 3.1

Experience
Office Depot  Internal Audit ManagerPerry Ellis InternationalMarch 2004 - September 2005
Sports Authority  2000 - 2003
Mayors Jewelers   June 1991 - August 2000
Birks & Mayors, Inc   1991 - 2000

Education
Florida Atlantic University   1991 — 1993

Experience
Luxury Brands LLC   August 2010 - Present
Learning Tree International Expansion Group and Child's Play Inc   November 1996 - July 2010
Mayors Jewelers   November 1995 - November 1996
Tiffany & Company  1993 - 1996
Tiffany & Company  1993 - 1996
Tiffany & Company  1993 - 1996
Tiffany & Co.   January 1991 - October 1995

Skills
Fluent English, Fluent Portuguese, Fluent Spanish, Dual Citizen USA &..., Portuguese, Spanish, New Business Development, English, Supply Chain Management, Management, Advertising, Sales, Logistics, Supply Chain, Negotiation, Customer Service, Business Strategy, Sales Management

Education
Ibmec Business School   1980 — 1984

Experience
True Religion Brand Jeans  June 2012 - January 2013
Red White & Bluezz   August 2012 - November 2012
WSSI   October 2005 - June 2011
Marie Calenders   July 2008 - June 2009
The Cheesecake Factory  April 2005 - October 2006
44 Blue Productions  September 2006 - September 2006
Ed Hardy  September 2005 - June 2006
Top Gun Leather   February 2004 - October 2004
Johnny T's   December 2001 - December 2003
Mayors Jewelers   June 2002 - April 2003

Skills
Performing Arts, Acting, Stage, Drama, Theatre, Clientele Development, Sales, Dependable Team Player, Consistency, Self-starter

Education
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy   2004 — 2006
Certificate, Theater/ Entertainment

Southwest Florida College   2002 — 2003
Microsoft Network Engineering

University Of Alicante   1997 — 1997
Spanish Certificate, Spanish

Experience
CD Peacock Jewelry   October 2014 - Present
Colombian Emeralds   July 2005 - October 2014
Alexka Imports   2001 - 2003
Burdines Department Stores  1996 - 2000
Mayor's Jewelers  1992 - 1996

Skills
Jewelry, Negotiation, Wholesale, Merchandising, Fashion, Retail, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Product Development, Jewelry Design, Sales, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Advertising, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, New Business Development

Education
Gemological Institute of America   1982 — 1983
GG, Jewelry

University of Iowa
BA Sociology

Experience
Mayors Jewelers   April 2010 - Present
mayors jewelers   November 1995 - April 2010
Pittsburgh  November 1976 - October 1985

Skills
Watches, Jewelry, Diamonds, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Luxury, Store Management, Sales Management, Sales, Wholesale, Store Operations, Inventory Control, Fashion, New Store Openings, Inventory Management, Trend Analysis, Luxury Goods, Window Displays, Gemology, Loss Prevention

Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania   1972 — 1976
B.S. Medical Technology, Chemistry minor, Harrisburgh Hospital School of Medical Technology

Experience
TRG Management Co   October 2014 - Present
Mayors Jewelers   February 2012 - Present
Mayors Jewelers   May 2006 - February 2012
DaVita SOURCE  May 2004 - April 2006

Skills
Merchandising, Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Marketing, Management, Event Planning, Advertising, Market Research, Budgets, Store Management, Trend Analysis, Wholesale, Loss Prevention, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Inventory Control, Luxury, Profit, Apparel, Strategy, Trend, Merchandise Planning, Styling, Illustration

Education
School of Visual Arts   2004 — 2004
non-degree program, Children's Illustration

CUNY Medgar Evers College   1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Notary Public for State of Florida

Experience
Gordon's Jewelers  August 2008 - Present
Mayors Jewelers   August 1990 - January 2007
DuBose Jewelry Co., Inc.   November 1980 - July 1990

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Jewelry, Profit, Retail Sales, Shrinkage, Store Operations, Loss Prevention, Retail, Driving Results

Education
Gemological Institute of America
Diamonds, Fine Jewelry Store Manager

Experience
Judith Ripka  Cartier AmbassadorSaks Fifth Avenue2007 - 2009
Saks Fifth Avenue  2003 - 2007
Mayors Jewelers   April 2000 - October 2003
H Stern Jewelers   1994 - 1999

Skills
Luxury Goods, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Fashion, Retail, Store Management, Trend Analysis, Retail Sales, Inventory Management, Sales, Apparel, Styling, Sales Management, Customer Service, POS, Inventory Control

Education
Gemological Institute of America   1985 — 1987
Graduate Gemologist, Gemolgy, GG

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Bachelor of Science (BS)

Villa Maria
High School Diploma

Experience
Tiffany & Co.   2003 - Present
Replacement Source of America   1998 - 2003
Mayors Jewelers   1995 - 1997
Zale Corporation - Bailey Banks & Biddle division   1985 - 1995

Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Management, Luxury Goods, Store Management, Inventory Control, Project Management, Budgets, Diamonds, Jewelry Design, Brand Management, Trend Analysis, Watches

Education
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Elementary Education and Teaching

Experience
Vitas Healthcare  August 2009 - Present
Parlux Fragrances LLC/LTD.   October 2003 - September 2008
Mayors Jewelers   January 1999 - October 2003

Skills
Healthcare, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Word, Administrative..., HIPAA, Medical Records, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Medical Billing, Medical Terminology, Medicare, Medicaid

Education
Broward Community College   2012 — 2015
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Jamaica, WI   1979 — 1983
Principles of Business, Accounting, 11

Experience
Bank of America  September 2014 - Present
Littman Jewlers   July 2011 - September 2014
Mayors Jewelers   August 2008 - March 2011
Mayors Jewelers   August 2007 - January 2008
Zales Diamond Store Outlet   January 2006 - June 2007
Ultra Diamonds  January 2004 - January 2005

Skills
Research, Sales, Sales Growth, Client Relations, Client Services, Client Expectations..., Writing, Creative Writing, Editing, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Creative Solutions, Sales Management, Time Management, Team Management, Internal Audit, Inventory Management, Budget Management, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Literary Criticism, Literature, Adaptive Leadership

Education
University of South Florida   2014 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General, Education

Florida SouthWestern State College
Associate's degree, General Studies

Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters, Education