Summary
I am a dynamic Senior Account Manager | Design Director with 15+ years of expertise in unique product design, strategic development, white space analysis, stunning presentations, efficient operations and proven sales within the fashion & jewelry industries. A natural team leader with a high-level focus and a hands-on approach from design direction to client success. I am currently open to new opportunities, and looking for my next creative challenge and role where I can contribute lasting growth and success.
Key Skills & Achievements:
▪Creative Direction: Championed 3 teams in the conceptualization and execution of over 800 unique | top-performing designs annually; facilitated expertise in artistic & production techniques which led to high volume orders from 3 pivotal accounts.
▪Project Management: Implemented cross-functional collaboration across 5 teams, optimizing project timelines resulting in a 10% decrease in delivery time and increased customer satisfaction.
▪Brand Strategy: Led initiatives to understand client needs, aligning design development with clients' brand strategy & budget to achieve a 30% increase in adoption rate, and increased item reorders.
▪Concept Development: Initiated seasonal product SKU plans, and leveraged on-brand direction & sales data to lead all aspects of design; positively impacting revenue by 62% within the first 6 months.
▪Large Projects: Spearheaded strategic analysis and forecasting of market trends and white space opportunities resulting in optimized brand management, project strategies, and accelerated account growth over 3.5 years.
▪ Strategic Planning: Experienced in analyzing sales | market | industry data, reporting monthly and quarterly selling (performance vs plan), and translating findings into real-time action plans to maximize sales | mitigate risks.
▪ Relationship Building: Forged strategic connections with 6 new industry liaisons, securing 3 key business partnerships; expanded market reach and positioned the company for future growth increasing potential market share.
▪ Account Leadership: Developed and executed detailed product SKU plans, leveraging on-brand direction, client input, and sales data to drive exponential growth in revenue by 54% within 6 months.
▪Tech Skills: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, CAD, Rhino, U4ia, VectorWorks (landscape), Microsoft Office 365- business suite, Google Workspace, Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Trello, CRM, HighLevel, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok.