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Jennifer M. Huson

Hillsboro,OR

Summary

Accomplished entrepreneur and designer with a proven track record at Marley Jane, adept in innovative design and robust small business operations. Excelled in building strong relationships, leading to partnerships with 30 boutiques. Expanded Marley Jane's global reach to 57 countries, leveraging outstanding communication skills and visual merchandising prowess. Aims to maximize these transferable skills to drive success in new professional setting.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner Designer

MARLEYJANE.COM
01.2020 - Current
  • Designed and operate a standalone e-commerce website for both retail and wholesale customers.
  • Implemented smart pricing strategies, sourced cost-effective, high-quality suppliers, and optimized inventory management to maximize profitability.
  • Researched and identified stores aligned with the Marley Jane brand, establishing relationships with 30 boutiques through cold calling, email outreach, social media messaging and in-store visits.
  • Created modern, inviting packaging and in-store displays for Marley Jane jewelry.
  • Monitored competitor activity within the marketplace, keeping abreast of industry trends while identifying opportunities for differentiation.

Business Owner

Marley Jane
08.2009 - Current
  • Collaborated with clients to design and create custom jewelry tailored to their exact specifications.
  • Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
  • Designed an online store with an inviting experience, and visually-appealing product photography that showcased items effectively, leading to increased interest from shoppers.
  • Expanded the business annually, reaching a global customer base across 6,402 cities in 57 countries, with over 18,000 sales and 3,200 reviews, maintaining a solid 5-star rating.
  • Leveraged social media, email campaigns, sales strategies, and SEO to drive traffic to the website.


Merchandising Assistant Store Manager

American Eagle - Washington Square
11.2006 - 12.2008
  • Supported the Store Manager in all aspects of store operation, maintaining optimal efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Increased sales by strategically placing merchandise and creating visually appealing displays.
  • Contributed to the achievement of sales targets by effectively managing merchandise replenishment and stock levels.
  • Conducted weekly walk-throughs with store manager to discuss interior visual displays and store window presentation.
  • Implemented loss prevention measures to minimize shrinkage and protect store assets.
  • Collaborated with store management to develop effective merchandising strategies, optimizing product placement and sales performance.
  • Provided ongoing coaching to team members, empowering them to excel in their roles while driving overall store performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
08-2000

Skills

  • Small business operations
  • Strong and effective writing
  • Outstanding communication and collaboration
  • Innovative design talent
  • Visual merchandising
  • Photo-editing
  • Strong relationship-building

Timeline

Owner Designer

MARLEYJANE.COM
01.2020 - Current

Business Owner

Marley Jane
08.2009 - Current

Merchandising Assistant Store Manager

American Eagle - Washington Square
11.2006 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication

University of Oregon

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