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Gemma Walters

New York,NY

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Elite Luxury Account Manager

The RealReal
New York, NY
11.2017 - Current
  • Cultivated long-term relationships with clients to accurately quote pricing and terms that achieve customer objectives.
  • While at TRR, brought in in over $20 million worth of product from clients through appointments.
  • Oversaw multiple accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals.
  • Developed productive relationships with business representatives and consulted closely to uncover needs and match available solutions.
  • Communicated with clients via email, phone, online presentations, screen-share and in-person meetings.
  • Grew customer base by identifying needs for relevant product solutions to fit client budgets and schedules.

Fine Jewelry & Accessories Editor

Conde Nast - GLAMOUR
New York, NY
04.2016 - 10.2017

• Directly support senior editors who cover luxury French/Italian/American markets.
• Aid with look/market selects, requests, logistics, and story merchandising.
• Support editors/stylists during run-throughs/fittings, on set, and with credits.
• Serve as the first/second assistant on set for director and stylists.
• Coordinate with Worldnet and NY messengers to traffic trunks to/from shoots.
• Regularly update fashion market server/lookbooks and storyboards.
• Build/sustain strong relationships with top PR agencies/brand representatives.
• Conduct sample check-ins/outs/returns and pack/unpack trunks.
• Maintain arrangement/organization/cleanliness of the fashion closets/spaces.

Fashion & Accessories Closet

Conde Nast - VOGUE
New York, NY
10.2015 - 04.2016
  • Attended casting calls, fittings, shows and shoots.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism in high-stress environments.
  • Arrived early for shoots to give extra time for hair, makeup and styling.
  • Met with designers to define guidelines for runway shows and presentations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Marketing & Merchandising

Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA
08.2015

Skills

  • Strong lead development skills
  • Customer relationships
  • Supporting international sales team
  • Acquiring new customers
  • Design background

Timeline

Elite Luxury Account Manager

The RealReal
11.2017 - Current

Fine Jewelry & Accessories Editor

Conde Nast - GLAMOUR
04.2016 - 10.2017

Fashion & Accessories Closet

Conde Nast - VOGUE
10.2015 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Marketing & Merchandising

Savannah College of Art And Design
Gemma Walters