Work:
Blue Nile
Mar 2017 - Sep 2017
Category Manager , Diamond Jewelry
Blue Nile
Mar 2017 - Sep 2017
Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing and Operations
Blue Nile
Jun 2015 - Mar 2017
Diamond Basics Program Manager
Blue Nile
Sep 2013 - Jun 2015
Assistant Buyer
Girauxfine Jewelry
Jan 2013 - Aug 2013
Project Manager and Assistant Buyer
Robbins Brothers, the Engagement Ring Store
Mar 2010 - Dec 2012
Assistant Diamond Buyer
Robbins Brothers, the Engagement Ring Store
May 2008 - Mar 2010
Diamond Merchandise Assistant
Robbins Brothers, the Engagement Ring Store
Jul 2007 - May 2008
Quality Control Specialist
Petsmart
Jan 2007 - Jul 2007
Assistant Manager Petshotel
Country Club Jewelers
Aug 2002 - Jan 2007
Sales and Appraiser
Charles & Co
Dec 1995 - Jan 2002
Sales and Inventory Control
Education:
University of Washington 2018 - 2019
Gia (Gemological Institute of America) 2005 - 2005
California State University, Fullerton 2000 - 2004
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship
California State University - Fullerton, Mihaylo College of Business and Economics 2000 - 2004
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Business Admin, Entrepreneurship
Skills:
Merchandising, Inventory Management, Retail, Customer Service, Diamonds, Jewelry, Inventory Control, Sales, Purchasing, Forecasting, E Commerce, Luxury Goods, Project Management, Management, Sourcing, Process Improvement, Negotiation, Visual Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Training, Wholesale, Trend Analysis, Gems, Organization Skills, Product Development, Store Management, Pricing, Fashion, Profit, Recruiting, Brand Management, Strategy, Vendor Management, Trade Shows, Operations Management, Diamond Grading, Gemology, Gem Identification, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Quality Assurance, Retail Buying, B2B, Assortment, Special Orders, Assortment Development, Appraisal Skills
Certifications:
Supervisory Leadership
Project Management