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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Interests
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ALAN SOIFER

Bloomfield Hills,MI

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Alan James Jewelers and Sidney Krandall & Sons. Excelling in customer service, inventory control, marketing, unique customer requests and building business networks. Achieved significant profitability through strategic pricing and market analysis. Skilled in driving customer satisfaction through innovative promotional planning and product marketing.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Store Owner

Alan James Jewelers
06.2006 - Current
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.

Merchandise Manager

Sidney Krandall & Sons
10.1992 - 03.2006
  • Negotiated pricing with multi number of vendors to achieve maximum profitability.
  • Reviewed and considered customer feedback to identify trends and improve product selection.
  • Interacted with customers to obtain feedback and drive satisfaction.
  • Analyzed industry trends to develop relevant offerings.
  • Monitored inventory levels and made necessary adjustments to maximize sales and profits.
  • Managed 10-20 incoming and outgoing vendor calls for customer product satisfaction.

Education

Graduate Gemologist - Gemology

Gemological Institute of America
Santa Monica, CA.
04.1979

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA
06-1979

Skills

  • Inventory control
  • Store maintenance
  • Sales oversight
  • Social media marketing
  • Staff hiring
  • Employee scheduling
  • Promotional planning
  • Business networking
  • Product marketing
  • Financial planning
  • Performance analysis

Accomplishments


* Supervised team of 1-5 staff members


* Mayor"s accommodation as a proud new business in the city of Troy, Michigan


* Active Involvement in the evaluation of The American Gem Society Gem Collection donated to The Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC.


* Evaluation of Gems and Jewelry at Tiffany & Co., New York


* Participated in an internal audit at Borsheim's ,Omaha, Nebraska

Affiliations

  • Jewelers of America
  • American Gem Trade Association
  • Gemological Institute of America Alumini Assoc

Certification

* Diamond Grading & Evaluation, GIA, 1979

* Color Stone Grading ,Evaluation & Grading, GIA, 1979

* Graduate Gemologist, GIA, 1979

* Registered Jeweler, AGS, 1985

* Certified Gemologist, AGS, 1986

* Certified Gemologist Appraiser, AGS, 1986

* American Gem Trade Association, AGTA, 2009

* Biltmore Who's Who, 2011



Interests

* Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact

* Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination

* Historical Exploration

* Gardening*

* Cooking

* Problem Solving

* Diamonds & Gemstones

* Table Tennis

* I like working with my hands and fixing things

* I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles

* Outdoor Recreation

* Strategy Games

* Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills

* Road Trips

* Genealogy

* Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens

* cooking for friends & family gatherings

* Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness

* Music

Timeline

Retail Store Owner

Alan James Jewelers
06.2006 - Current

Merchandise Manager

Sidney Krandall & Sons
10.1992 - 03.2006

Graduate Gemologist - Gemology

Gemological Institute of America

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

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