Todd Girard Sensoli G.G.
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Professional Profile:
With more than 25 years of expertise in the watch and jewelry industry, I possess a comprehensive understanding of every aspect of the field. Growing up in a family owned jewelry and watch business, my enthusiasm for selling, and appraising jewelry, and collectibles has flourished. I excel in dynamic environments and have established a global network of retail and wholesale customers.
Professional Experience:
The RealReal- Century City, CA May 2019 - October 2020
Senior Valuation Manager- Watches
Authentication and pricing of watches for potential consignment on The RealReal's online platform and curated concept stores. Keep in touch with watch market pricing trends. Communicate sensitive pricing and authenticity related information with clients while educating them on the secondary market value of their timepieces. Facilitate pre-consignment pricing of fine watches remotely via Zendesk.
F.A.O. Jewelers – Brighton, MI May 2016 - 2019
Managing Sales Associate.
Jewelry and watch expert, Top performing sales person and lead for custom jewelry, worked closely with CAD designer and customers to ensure we deliver exactly what the client is expecting. Oversee buying inventory from vendors.
Head of purchasing high-end watches and jewelry from the public.
Goldstar Estate Buyers – Nationwide 2011 - Aug 2017
Watch Expert / Main Site Inventory Manager
Top buyer and jewelry and watch expert for large estate buyers group. Worked nationally as site manager for multiple locations. Traveled 2-3 weeks per month, responsibilities included determining fair yet profitable pricing when purchasing watches, precious metals, colored stones and diamonds from the public.
Michael B – Studio City, CA 2009 - 2011
Designer, Retail Sales Leader
Designed and helped promote nationally recognized bridal jewelry collection. Strategically coordinated all parts of the manufacturing process including design, stone selection, follow up and quality control. Excelled at keeping manufacturing costs equal to or less than estimated for each job while supervising 5 jewelers and stone setters.
XIV Karats – Beverly Hills, CA 2005 - 2009
Top Sales Associate, Appraiser
Consistently leading sales associates in a very high traffic store with volume exceeding $20M per year storewide. Specialized in developing professional relationships with VIP, high profile clients, photographers and stylists. Produced designs that were featured in Vogue, People magazine and other similar publications. Other responsibilities included appraisal duties and store merchandising.
Wanna Buy a Watch – Los Angeles, CA 2000 - 2005
Top Sales Leader Gemologist and Head of appraisal
Watch specialist, gemologist and appraiser at trendy boutique specializing in vintage watches and jewelry. Helped major collectors build portfolios for enjoyment and would appreciate for investment purposes as well.
Education:
Gemology Institute of America – Santa Monica, CA Resident Graduate Gemologist, 1992
Proficient in Word, Salesforce, Looker, and Zendesk