JANE E. BRYANT
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer | Owner
Jane Bryant Design, LLC
01.2008 - Current
- Oversee the design and staging of high-end residential and commercial spaces to maximize aesthetic appeal and market value
- Work directly with clients to create cohesive, functional, and visually impactful spaces that align with lifestyle and business needs
- Clients experience increased net sales value through design impact with a 3 - 10% lift in captured market price
- Design and execute creative strategies for events, trade shows, and brand development, ensuring alignment with clients' goals
- Lead all aspects of event planning, from concept to execution, including visual presentation, budget management, vendor coordination, and post-event analysis
- Develop marketing and promotional materials, ensuring consistent brand messaging
- Consistently meet and exceed event goals, fundraising quotas, attendance, and metrics
Real Estate Specialist | Stager
Coldwell Banker Realty
03.2000 - 10.2024
- Provided market insights and guided clients through the home buying and selling process; negotiated contracts, and facilitated transactions
- Key responsibilities included: Understanding client needs and preferences regarding location, price range, and type of property
- Created a comprehensive market analysis to compare market conditions, pricing trends, and property values
- Arranged and conducted property showings for potential buyers or tenants
- Negotiated and mediated offers, counteroffers, and terms of sale or lease
- Managed the overall transaction by coordinating with other professionals, such as lenders, home inspectors, and attorneys, to ensure smooth transactions
- Implemented visual merchandising techniques for property staging that consistently resulted in quick sales and higher selling price
Designer | Sales Consultant
Pottery Barn Design Studio
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Conducted in-store and in-home consultations, providing tailored design solutions that drove sales and customer engagement
- Maintained ongoing relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business through excellent service and superior product knowledge
Account Executive
ReferNow, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2008
- Midwest Regional Account Executive for a Los Angeles-based e-marketing referral company
- Developed and maintained client relationships and assisted in developing their brand in their marketplace
- Provided solutions and recommendations to the client by custom tailoring ReferNow's referral program into their existing advertising and promotional activities
- Assisted the Senior VP with tracking email open rates, ROI statistics, and new referrals
- Worked with the team on developing new and innovative ways for the client to boost sales margins
Photo Stylist/Copywriter
Taylor Corporation
07.1998 - 08.1999
- Responsible for writing copy, designing the layout and overseeing set displays for photo shoots for a global, multi-million dollar Fortune 300 technology and printing company
- Required to meet firm deadlines to achieve all press dates
- Oversaw pre and post-print editing
- Managed creative team by establishing and meeting goals and deadlines for print catalog production
- Met with customers and clients to determine project needs and prepared proposals incorporating production schedules, scopes of work, and budgets.
- Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.
- Interfaced with art director, designer, production manager and print producer.
Freelance
Photo Stylist
07.1995 - 07.1998
- Photo Stylist and Design Assistant for local photographers and photo studios
- Styled and prepped merchandise in fashion, tabletop, and home furnishings for on-set photo shoots to maximize sales volume for retail catalogs and direct mail advertising
- Responsible for prop and accessory shopping for creating unique set displays
- Worked with photographers on major client accounts including Target, Marshall Fields and Macy's
Regional Visual Merchandising Coordinator
J. Crew, Inc.
08.1993 - 07.1995
- Led visual merchandising efforts for stores across a four-state region, implementing brand standards and overseeing in-store displays to maximize sales
- Collaborated with corporate and regional teams to conceptualize and execute seasonal visual merchandising strategies, enhancing store aesthetics and customer experience
- Organized and executed new store openings, ensuring timely and brand-consistent visual merchandising setups
- Analyzed customer feedback and shopper trends to inform display designs.
Education
Interior Design Courses -
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN01.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising Journalism, Marketing
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MN01.1992
Skills
- Leadership and team development
- Visual merchandising
- Space planning
- Retail operations
- Consumer preferences
- Creative visual presentations
- Design
- Adobe Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Digital design tools
- Event management
- Retail project management
- Social media
- E-marketing
- Brand development
- Sales
- Client retention
Hobbies and Interests
- Interior Design
- Home Decor
- Styling
- Staging
- Fitness
- Outdoors
- Hiking
- Travel
- Family
- Running: Twin Cities Marathon, TC 10 Mile, Lake Minnetonka Half Marathon
- Ballet: Studied with Minnesota Dance Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, and Joffrey Ballet
Timeline
Designer | Sales Consultant
Pottery Barn Design Studio
07.2016 - 07.2017
Designer | Owner
Jane Bryant Design, LLC
01.2008 - Current
Real Estate Specialist | Stager
Coldwell Banker Realty
03.2000 - 10.2024
Account Executive
ReferNow, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2008
Photo Stylist/Copywriter
Taylor Corporation
07.1998 - 08.1999
Freelance
Photo Stylist
07.1995 - 07.1998
Regional Visual Merchandising Coordinator
J. Crew, Inc.
08.1993 - 07.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising Journalism, Marketing
University of St. Thomas
Interior Design Courses -
Dakota County Technical College
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