Kimberly K. Meyer

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River Forest, IL 60305 aczyjm@r.postjobfree.com

Innovative, Results-Oriented Business Executive

Proven success in providing dedicated, strategic and thoughtful leadership in the highly competitive retail fashion, apparel and accessories markets An executive who provides dedicated, consistent, and thoughtful leadership. Well regarded as a logical and creative problem solver with a natural ability to analyze and digest information and see new ways of addressing problems. Recognized as an empowering leader with exceptional ability to build relationships throughout an organization, understand all facets of operations and drive performance while developing talent to deliver strong results. An outstanding motivator who values the opinions of others, inspires them to work for me and with me in order to create a team approach, and empowers them to do their jobs. Organizations trust me to deliver even in challenging times. Areas of Expertise

P&L Performance Handling HR Issues Customer Satisfaction Operations Improvement Talent Development & Growth Experience Handling 1,000 Employees and 17 District Managers Qualifications

Strategic Business Insightfulness Entrepreneurial Thinker Goal Achiever Detail Driven Great Sense of Humor I know how to have fun at work while rolling up my sleeves and getting the work done! Experience & Accomplishments

Peter Lam Jewelry, Chicago, IL 2011 – Present

International designer and manufacturer, headquartered in Hong Kong, specializing in finished diamond and color jewelry.

Consultant (May 2016 – Present)

Director of Operations and Business Development (March 2011 – May 2016) Leadership and management

• Established a demand within the U.S. market and provided personalized service, localized problem resolution and an accessible resource for future clients. Attended trade shows.

• Expanded U.S. brand awareness of product and designer. Increased sales from American consumers by creating and developing partnerships with leading U.S. retailers.

• Successfully increased the purchase performance of current U.S. accounts by 33% via on-site, personalized analysis of sales performance of the existing product, suggesting companion items, providing marketing tools and tips. Resulted in additional orders placed and increased revenues for Peter Lam.

Business development and client relationship management

• Structured, negotiated and implemented contracts for all new U.S. clients. Simplified and streamlined the negotiation process, resulting in higher margins, repeat orders, and favorable profit results for both parties.

• Launched new and alternative ways to broaden the Peter Lam marketing message to U.S. market. Developed marketing tools, including catalogs and collection arrangement. Kimberly K. Meyer Cell: 312-***-**** aczyjm@r.postjobfree.com Page 2 Ultra Stores, Inc., Chicago, IL 1995 2008

Leading retailer of fine jewelry with 195 locations in a variety of retail venues including: leased departments, regional malls, outlet centers, specialty, flagship, casinos and airport kiosks. Senior Vice President of Operations (2000-2008)

Directed operations for 195 stores with P&L responsibilities, 17 direct reports and 1,000 employees. Leadership, management, and business development

Instrumental in achieving company ranking of 5th largest jewelry chain in America, increasing comparable store sales and average net sales 56% per store by developing training programs, motivating, and recruiting top sales performers in all locations.

Grew store locations from 8 to 195 over a 13-year period, increased store revenues and enhanced foot traffic within store location by:

1. Identifying and selecting A+ real estate in all types of retail venues 2. Cultivating strong relationships with property developers and on-site marketing/management teams

3. Hiring the right people to drive sales and make changes quickly on low-performing people 4. Developing and implementing training and regional merchandising programs

Maximized average sales ticket of 75% by streamlining and enhancing store design and layout of merchandise which provided uniqueness to each location.

Increased retention while attracting new employees by creating competitive incentive and benefit packages that kept top performers motivated and challenged to be successful.

Established brand awareness by collaborating with internal resources to create marketing strategies including: mass marketing campaigns, catalog design, in-store signage, special event promotions, and billboard placement. Developed in-house training programs to educate field employees on new marketing strategies.

Vice President Operations (1998 2000)

Managed growth and profitability for over 50 locations. Responsible for training, motivating sales team and supervising the field force including 600 employees and a staff of 12 District Managers. Associate Vice President of Human Resources (1995 1998) Oversaw all new store operations and hiring. Delivered management during major growth of the company. Education

College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 1981- 1983 Professional Development

Negotiation for Senior Executives, Harvard Law School Chart House Learning Corporation - FISH Philosophy Professional Affiliations

International Council of Shopping Centers, ICSC; National Retail Federation, NRF; Outlet Retail Merchants Association, ORMA

Community Involvement

Starlight Foundation, Board Member, 2001-2008

Make-A-Wish Foundation, Volunteer, 1998-2000

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