DIANNE M. REAUME ***** Kittridge
Street #****
Woodland Hills, Ca. 91303
Email: abmrop@r.postjobfree.com
Phone 310/ 592-9257
OBJECTIVE
Driven and results oriented. Skilled in high end jewelry sales and luxury
goods.
Eager to apply over 15 years of sales and management experience in an
environment
of upscale clients and the celebrity set.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Successful in assisting the Saudi Royal Family and the mid-eastern clients.
Speak fluent French and have an international background in dealing with
upscale clients. Lived in Europe and have a good understanding of different
cultures and protocol. Worked in wholesale and have a grasp of cost,
wholesale, and retail pricing. Promoted from merchandise coordinator to
regional manager after six months with Ralph Lauren Corporate Toronto. Top
seller at Fred Leighton Rodeo Drive.
FRED LEIGHTON JEWELS - Beverly Hills, California
2008-2009
Senior Sales Associate
Involved in all aspects of the debut of boutique. D cor, music and ambiance
of store
Charity event for "The Colleagues" group of Beverly Hills
Cultivated middle east clients and handled the international jet set .
Assisted celebrities and Beverly Hills clients for red carpet events
Assisted with shipping and insurance for in store transfers
Daily opening and closing of boutique and set up of all jewelry
Communication with New York on all monthly business and activity in
boutique
Weekly inventory for Beverly Hills
Worked closely with West Coast Director for negotiating and closing sales
Constant communication with West Coast Director on development of new
boutique
CHRISTIAN DIOR - Beverly Hills, California
2004-2006
Sales Professional
Annual sales 1 million
Consignments for music and film industry
Worked with local stylists for celebrity
Responsible for the entire "Ready to Wear" department for Beverly Hills
Building an international client base
Wardrobe celebrities for red carpet
Formal training in New York with colored stones and diamonds
RALPH LAUREN - Beverly Hills, California
2003-2004
Sales Associate
Strong sales and customer service
Corresponded with New York buyer for all new seasons
Implemented windows for Rodeo Drive
Client book maintenance
Event planning: cocktail parties, high society events
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO - San Francisco, California
2002-2003
Sales & Management
Responsible for "Ready to Wear
Provided quality customer service in all aspects of a luxury environment
Managed floor presentation and maintenance of boutique
Merchandising and windows
Collaborated with buyer and store manager on new season
Exceeded sales goals
RALPH LAUREN - Toronto, Canada
1999-2001
Regional Manager
Managed 27 accounts including men and boys divisions
Reported directly and worked with the Retail Operations Manager
Oversaw and managed the roll-out of 15 renovations in both divisions
Managed a $10 million per year region and the highest volume store in
Canada
Worked closely with the sales associates, store manager, regional managers
and marketing teams
Managed and developed 2 junior coordinators
Store regional visits with the New York corporate office
Collaborated with NY office regarding marketing, visual and maximum
exposure for region
Conducted seasonal product knowledge seminars
Attended annual team sessions in New York
Special events and tradeshows:
DuMaurier Tennis Canada,
Golf Show and Vendor Week
Oversaw major runway shows
EDUCATION
Chabot College - Business & Travel
1983
International School of French Paris, France
1994 - 1996
Studies in French, European Art, History & Culture