Dina Gordin Phone: (609) 414-3239 dina_gordin@yahoo.com

Professional Experience:

• A hands-on manager with over 10 years of experience in retail management, sales, marketing /advertising

• Strong ability to analyze, strategize and identify solutions

• Excellent communicator with solid organizational and management skills

• A leader with exceptional work ethic who leads by example and brings integrity to every situation

Hamilton Jewelers, Lawrenceville, NJ 03/2010 to 07/2013

Store Manager Collaborated with marketing department on developing on-line and in-store initiatives to promote and enhance overall client

experience. The store consistently ranked highest in the company on client questionnaires.

Maintained on-going communication with marketing department and senior management on immediate and future client driven

initiatives and business opportunities. Efforts lead to a 26% business increase in our designer category.

Worked with marketing department and vendors to develop promotional / event calendar

Formulated yearly business presentation with analysis in regard to goals, product needs, marketing opportunities and support

initiatives

Re-energized seasoned staff: led by example by recovering cases, focusing on visual display and by working with

merchandizing to improve product assortment.

Promoted proficiency, creativity, co-operation and team efforts within the environs of the store and throughout the company

Collaborated with marketing department to develop initiatives to promote and enhance client repair experience

Maintained on-going communication with buying office, marketing department and senior management on immediate and

future product needs, internal and client driven initiatives and business opportunities

Formulated yearly business status presentation with analysis in regard to goals, product needs, marketing opportunities and

support initiatives

Challenged associates to build on their business by encouraging networking, working the referral program and focusing on

converting repair clients into purchasing clients by promoting various Hamilton offerings

Excel in managing inventory: implemented proven and successful measures that continue to produce excellent audits, positive

inventory and 100% compliance on RTV’s and STS transfers

Experienced managing repair business with focus on quality, timeliness and profitability

Effectively managed associate training and development, adherence to promotion initiatives and new product introductions

Managed in-store promotion initiatives new product launch activities, special events, trade shows and co-ordinated off site

community events

Watch Brands – Rolex, Breitling, Baume & Mercier, Tag Heuer, Hamilton, David Yurman, Michele, Swiss Army

Jewelry Lines – Roberto Coin, Marco Bicego, Elizabeth Showers, Temple St. Claire, David Yurman, John Hardy

Bloomingdale’s / Finlay Fine Jewelers, Bridgewater, NJ 11/05 -10/08

Store Manager Transformed an under-producing sales team: recruited qualified staff and established training methodologies to dramatically

improve performance and retention while building morale and motivation

Challenged associates to attain higher performance goals: mentored team to develop strong communication and networking

skills: capitalizing on promotions, trunk shows and in-house events sales team consistently outperformed company set sales

goals, driving department volume growth to 18% over a 3yr period

Experienced managing inventory: implemented measures to classify merchandise for easy access and transparency - achieved

measurable results with excellent audits, positive inventory and 100% compliance on RTV’s and STS transfers

Excel in building and maintaining positive relationships: developed co-operative relationship with host store, home office and

brand ambassadors which facilitated expansion and introduction of new brands: Expansion Brands - Roberto Coin, David Yurman, John Hardy, Judith Ripka, Tag Heuer

New Brand Introductions - Lagos, Marco Bicego, Baume & Mercier and Raymond Weil

Managed new product launch activities.

Dina Gordin Phone (609) 414-3239 dina_gordin@yahoo.com

Professional Experience

Sterling (Kay) Jewelers Inc., Woodbridge, NJ 03/02 -11/05

Store Manager

Promoted to manager within four months of joining the company.

Experienced in new location start-up: personally responsible for recruiting and training a new team, overseeing the remodel of

existing retail space, store set-up, receiving and display of merchandise.

Effectively managed associate training and development, adherence to promotion initiatives and new product introductions.

Mentored and trained associates to effectively identify repair opportunities: store became profitable within the first year of

operation.

Grace & Rothschild, Blum Network, Avrett; Free & Ginsberg, New York, NY 08/97 – 01/02

Account Supervisor

Responsible for integrated management of alcohol beverage accounts: United Distiller, USA brands:

Gordon's Gin, Gordon’s Vodka & George Dickel Whiskey. Instrumental in the development and launch of a successful national print campaign for George Dickel Whiskey.

Efforts for the launch of Gordon's Gin included strategic planning, qualitative & quantitative research.

William Grant & Son’s Brands: The Balvenie, Glenfidich & Frangelico. Managed creative and strategic development for the brands.

Developed promotional plans, managed events and handled merchandising for The Balvenie – efforts resulted in a 23% sales

increase in a target market over a 1/yr. sales.

Internet Technology accounts: iMedium, EbizJets, UltraBrowser. Efforts on positioning, development of consumer and trade advertising, collateral materials and website mapping.

Young & Rubicam-Europe; Kremlyovskya Group, Belgium / Moscow, Russia 11/94-10/96

Director, Manager/Account Services

Managed accounts and creative administration of international brands in Russian advertising market:

Frito-Lay, Quaker Oats, Philip Morris, Anderson Consulting, Eriksson Communication and Novel. Spearheaded research, strategic and creative development along with initiating cross marketing efforts, promotional and

sponsorship plans for Kremlyovskaya Vodka that included Kremlin and Davis Cups.

Instrumental in developing print advertising, promotional and merchandising programs for international auxiliary brands:

San Pellegrino, Dannemann cigars, Jim Beam whiskey and Mandarine Napoleon liqueur.

Bozell Inc., New York 08/88 – 10/94

International Coordinator, Broadcast Traffic Coordinator, AP Broadcast Production

Worked as a Liaison with 57 offices worldwide. Accounts: Chrysler, Mass Mutual, Merrill-Lynch, New York Times, Valvoline and Vassarette.

Education and Training

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ / BA Communication

Dale Carnegie School, NYC / Management & Public Speaking

Diamond Council of America / Certified on Diamonds

Professional Development Training (in-house) and through Dale Carnegie school

References:

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