Danielle Ives

◘ Ensured that the highest level of service/hospitality is shown to patrons, investors and VIP

◘ Supervised client appointments; expense reports; walk-thrus and proposals for private and semi-private events.

◘ Executed successful collabs with various liquor and wine reps for on site parties and promotional events

◘ Hired and trained FOH teams to meet company standards and exceed weekly sales goals.

◘ Oversaw opening and closing of the property along with product inventory and monetary floor tip spreadsheets.

◘ Provided a warm and welcoming atmosphere for incoming guests with efficient and attentive service along with staff training & onboarding.

◘ Evaluated, designed, and executed storefront along with sister store location to ensure convenient and comprehensive shopping experience

◘ Designed and maintained eCommerce site, including photo shoots and marketing announcements of new products, artist collaborations, incoming and outgoing product orders for both wholesale and retail.

◘ Successfully ensuring timely and efficient deliveries to various clients including wholesalers across the US. Building and maintaining valuable relationships with vendors and talent to maintain business relationships and ultimately revenue.

◘ Creative force behind signature high level events to promote the brand and various artisans such as cocktail parties, exclusive first look shopping events and press promotions.

◘ Collaborated with local hotels regarding brand outreach and promotion.

◘ Helmed new client outreach, providing expanded roster of services while managing client relations and serving as liaison between client and production team.

◘ Ensured the highest level of service to VIP clients, guests and wholesale representatives

◘ Led planning and strategy for launch of new flagship store on Madison Avenue from the ground up. Including training sales staff to merchandise sales floor and hiring interns for market weeks.

◘ Partnered with the Sales Director on all market presentations to various buyers like Saks Fifth Ave, Bergdorff Goodman and Neiman Marcus to secure wholesale business and notable presence in the American market.

◘ Cultivated new relationships with stylists and artists to secure brand recognition across various social outlets. Dressed Diane Paulus, director of ‘HAIR’ for 2009 Tony Awards.

◘ Oversaw marketing budgets, creating strategic plans geared toward building new audiences.

◘ Accomplished in-house publicity, events and strategy for Soho location, working closely with marketing team and outside agencies to expand brand recognition and experience.

◘ Collaborated with in house MK Collection stylists on window displays and take home look books for clients.

◘ Awarded top seller multiple times by exceeding expected sales targets by 20% within the first year.

◘ Ensured showroom and back of the house operations ran smoothly and aligned with the brand identity.

◘ Hired and directed models for runway & showroom; worked with sales team during market presentations.