Sales Manager
Resume:
Mara Cohen-Perry
White Plains, NY 10605
Phone: 914-***-****
Summary of Qualifications
Seasoned sales professional and self-starter with 30+ years of experience in Diamond and colored stone sales, including designing, providing appraisals, and participating in jewelry shows. Additional sales expertise in real estate since 1993.
Work Experience
ALG USA, LLC, NY, NY 2013 - Present
Sales Manager/Diamond Broker
Field Sales representative with annual gemstone sales in excess of $5 Million
Managed company inventory, and developed innovative new tracking system to efficiently manage available gemstones
Dr. Joel R. Kaplan, D.C., Hartsdale, NY 2010 – 2013
Office Manager/Chiropractic Assistant
Responsible for day to day management in chiropractic office
Functions include office management, scheduling appointments, medical billing and of insurance claim submissions
msc Gem Company Inc., White Plains, NY 2002- Present
President/Owner
Created home-based ‘one stop shop’ for rare gem purchase, appraisal, and innovative jewelry design
Well integrated and works closely with multiple wholesalers operating in NY Diamond district
Specialized in designing innovative jewelry for select clients
american Assay and Gemological Office, New York, NY 2001-2002
Business Development Manager
Core focus included developing new customer base for US Launch of 230-year-old British Assay office
Primary representative at all Jewelry Trade Shows
Conducted appraisal event days for wide spectrum of retail customers
Diamond Shoppe, New York, NY 1999-2001
Sales Manager
Responsibilities included primary internal contact for Precious stone purchasing and customer sales.
Conducted all in-store precious gem appraisals, while managing merchandising on store floor
Created numerous special designs for rings, necklaces, and other assorted jewelry
Buyer for all Diamond acquisitions
Prudential –RCR Realtors, White Plains, NY 1993-1999
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Areas of expertise included majority of Westchester County.
Achieved membership in Multi-Million Dollar Club, 1995-1997.
Specialized in residential sales of single-family homes, condominiums, and co-ops.
Charles Baumgold Gems, Inc, New York, NY 1983-1993
Direct Sales Associate
Responsible for all diamond and colored stone appraisals, with responsibility for grading all incoming and existing store merchandise
Top performing field sales representative with annual gem store sales in excess of $5 Million
Managed all company inventory and developed tracking system to ensure appropriate distribution of merchandise
Firm representative at New York jewelry show for both gemstone and finished piece sales
Experienced in jewelry design; specializing in engagement and wedding rings
The Village Goldsmith, Scarsdale, NY 1980-1983
Assistant Sales Manager
Responsibilities included direct sales, appraisals, inventory maintenance, and merchandise purchase
Assisted in developing long term sales strategies designed to maximize existing and customer base
Education
Pace University, White Plains, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts, 1982
Gemological Institute of America, New York, NY
Graduate Gemologist Diploma, Diamond Certificate, Colored Stone Certificate, 1982
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