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 Store Manager

03/2010 to 07/2013

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 RTVs 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

Bloomingdales / Finlay Fine Jewelers, Bridgewater, NJ Store Manager

11/05 -10/08

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 RTVs 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 Account Supervisor Responsible for integrated management of alcohol beverage accounts: United Distiller, USA brands: Gordon's Gin, Gordons 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.

08/97 01/02

William Grant & Sons 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 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.

08/88 10/94

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: Available Upon Request