Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Presentations Professional Engagements Webinars
Publications Writing
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Selected Exhibitions
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Training
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Continuing Education
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Robert Diamante

Bangor,USA

Summary

Dynamic Merchandise Manager with a proven track record at Artful Home, LLC, excelling in market analysis and vendor relations. Expert in trend forecasting and cross-functional collaboration, driving product strategy and artist recruitment. Successfully led initiatives that enhanced catalog placement and artist retention, fostering strong relationships within the jewelry industry.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandise Manager Jewelry

Artful Home, LLC
09.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: Global Merchant of Jewelry, Madison, WI. (remote from Maine)
  • Leads on strategy for jewelry across catalog and e-commerce.
  • Routes creative content from artists through merchandising to Marketing/Digital partners.
  • Leads on product strategy and portfolio development with 300 plus existing artists.
  • Recruits and guides new artists through onboarding, portfolio development, catalog placement, and retention strategies.
  • Global Merchant of Jewelry, Madison, WI. (remote from Maine)

Principal Owner

Berlian Arts, LLC
08.2008 - Current
  • Leads on strategy for small business marketing initiatives, e-commerce development, catalog and collateral production, photography, and creative design.
  • Strategizes to develop clear goals and implement career development including tradeshows, grant application development, point-of-sale, and wholesale strategies.
  • Influences integration of technology into production/merchandising and leads CAD design development.
  • Leads with thought expertise in multiple areas including the role of peer juror, webinar leader, publications of articles, interviews.

Substitute Teacher/Ed Tech

Bangor, Maine School Department and RSU #22
Bangor, USA
09.2018 - 01.2021
  • Licensed Substitute teacher K-12.
  • Regular appointments at Mary Snow Elementary School.
  • Regular appointments at Reeds Brook Elementary School and Hampden Academy.
  • Licensed Ed Tech I and III.

Marketing Director

Todd Reed, Inc.
Boulder, USA
05.2016 - 05.2018
  • Leads in-house Marketing Team with strategic omni-channel marketing initiatives: regional and national print and digital ad campaigns; social advertising; retail partner co-op advertising.
  • Accountable for annual Marketing and Media budgets.
  • Highly effective Project Manager who strategically aligns processes across the organization to support and implement key initiatives between Marketing and Sales (Wholesale and Retail).
  • Cross-functional lead who bridges Marketing with Sales on retention initiatives including education, training, and Customer Experience webinar program.
  • Key Influencer between Marketing/Creative and national Wholesale networks.
  • Develops content for social media and aligns marketing strategy to content deployment.
  • Negotiates and purchases media in national and regional magazines.
  • Leads on editorial relations and media, press and community communications.
  • Key editorial accomplishments include placements with Robb Report, Town & Country, Elle Décor, Veranda Instore, JCK.
  • Represents the organization at public and private events and manages partner donation strategy.
  • Creates in-house photography program, associated workflows, and product development-to-market process for e-commerce.

Media & Marketing Director

John Hardy Jewelry
Bali, Indonesia
05.2007 - 09.2008
  • Builds and Develops Marketing/Media Team, updates job models and reallocates staff, develops workflows and processes.
  • Influences interdepartmental communications and efficiencies, drafts all internal and public-facing communications, and directs design production of international advertising collateral, merchandise catalogs, websites, and videos.
  • Manages Marketing financials.
  • Assists with company rebrand, works with head of international marketing efforts to align company goals with rebrand structure.

Lead Photographer & Marketer

Diamante, Inc.
Portland, USA
05.1996 - 07.2007
  • Lead Photographer on national and international initiatives for jewelry companies and artisan-based businesses.
  • Directs and influences creative direction on web and print based projects.
  • Lead on projects John Hardy jewelry (Fall 07 and Spring 08 national advertising campaigns).
  • Freelance jewelry photographer for Amazon.
  • Exhibiting artists with multiple exhibitions.

Adjunct Faculty Professional Practices Seminar

Maine College of Art
Portland, USA
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Develops curriculum and conducts weekly BFA level courses for portfolio and professional development.
  • Leads metalsmithing and jewelers through advanced presentation methods to promote their works and advance their careers post college.
  • Assists with development of metalsmithing department image archive and supplies recruitment resources for Advancement Office.

B&W Photography Instructor

Maine College of Art
Portland, USA
01.1992 - 01.1999
  • Develops curriculum for Beginning and Advanced black and white photography classes aimed at high school students.
  • The Saturday School program through MeCA offers motivated students an opportunity to receive advanced credits applicable towards college courses.
  • The Beginning through Advanced courses instruct students in the use of camera, traditional film and print development, the proper and safe way to use chemicals.

Studio Manager

Howell, LTD
Portland, USA
01.1994 - 01.1996
  • Assistant Photographer on projects for national catalogs and advertising campaigns (LL BEAN, WEX, Days Jewelers) including managing projects flow and delivery as well as retouch.
  • Managed daily activity in studio.

Assistant Visual Merchandiser

Filene’s Department Store
South Portland, USA
01.1991 - 01.1992
  • Assists lead visual merchandisers by accurately implementing retail partner programming for displays and fixtures, in-store signage, point-of-sale collateral, and merchandising displays.

Bookseller

Martine Avenue Bookstore
Fanwood, USA
01.1987 - 01.1989
  • Assists store manager to run small independent bookstore in suburban New Jersey.

Education

Master of Arts - Theology

Bangor Theological Seminary
Bangor, ME
05-2010

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography

Maine College of Art
Portland, ME
05-1993

Skills

  • Market analysis
  • Vendor relations
  • Trend forecasting
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Project management
  • Time management abilities
  • Seasonal planning
  • Technical proficiency
  • Goal setting
  • Relationship building
  • Pricing strategies
  • Planning and organizing

Presentations Professional Engagements Webinars

  • 2024, NY NOW: Panelist
  • 2024, StayGold Jewelry Podcast: Regular Guest Critic and Jewelry Portfolio Reviewer
  • 2024, Littorally ALIVE!: Host
  • 2021, Southern Maine Jewish Community Center: Presenter
  • 2016, Maine College of Art: Presenter
  • 2015, Jayne Redman Studio, Westbrook, ME: Instructor
  • 2014, Jeweler’s Resource Bureau, International: Webinar Presenter
  • 2014, MJSA, Providence, RI: Presenter
  • 2013, CraftCast, International: webinar
  • 2009, MCA Haystack Weekend Workshop: Instructor
  • 2007, Lapidary Journal jewelry design competition: Juror
  • 2006, Northeastern University School for the Arts, Boston: Guest Artist
  • 1998, Glassel School of Art, Houston, TX: Presenter
  • 1998, The Woodlands High School: Alumni Speaker

Publications Writing

  • 2024, All the Gods, and Any Gods., Alive To This
  • 2023, The Anatomy of a Snowy Owl., Rock Salt Journal, Spring 2023
  • 2021, The Treasures We Leave Behind., Maine Seniors Magazine
  • 2021, Artisanal Luxury in Maine., Maine Women’s Magazine
  • 2021, The Sandman’s Garden., Dillydoun Review, Issue 3
  • 2020, The Oracle Pool., The Waking. Ruminate Magazine
  • 2020, Never Buy a Used Cat, North by Northeast 2
  • 2019, The Cosmic Ellipsis, The Waking. Ruminate Magazine
  • 2019, Blue Eyes and The Barren, North by Northeast
  • 2016, The State of the Ark, Adornment Magazine
  • 2011, Hot Shot., MJSA Journal
  • 2008, Finding the Right Jewelry Photographer, Profiting By Design

Publications Photography

  • 2019, Recoding History: Interview with Robert Diamante., Rio Grande Masters Series
  • 2018, Pearl Buying Guide., International Jewelry Publishing
  • 2017, Live at Couture, Women’s Jewelry Association
  • 2015, Jewelry Metals., MJSA Press
  • 2014, Cover, Ornament
  • 2013, Suzanne Golden Presents., Union Square & Co.
  • 2012, Cover., Ornament
  • 2012, International Annual of Contemporary Jewel Art., Stichting Koenstboek
  • 2011, Trends and Treasures., Jewellery Business
  • 2011, Tucson 2011., Gems and Jewellery Magazine
  • 2011, Positive Spaces., Powerline Magazine
  • 2010, Peaceful Mind, Compassionate Heart., Maine: Siddhartha School Project Press
  • 2010, Featured artist photos., Vineyard Style
  • 2007, Cover., Lapidary Journal
  • 2006, The Art of Jewelry: Polymer Clay., Lark Books
  • 2006, Design Language: Interpretive Edition., Brynmorgen Press
  • 2005, Cover., American Style
  • 2005, Cover., Bead Review
  • 2005, Cover., Shelter
  • 2004, Artist photos., Metalsmith
  • 2004, Cover for metalsmith exhibition., New Hampshire Magazine
  • 2004, Photos., Lark Books
  • 2003, Photos., Kalmbach Trade Press
  • 2002, Photos., GUILD Publishing
  • 2001, Chapter heading photos., Brynmorgen Press
  • 2000, Photos., Hand Books
  • 1999, Photos., Hand Books
  • 1999, Author photograph., Artisan
  • 1997, Process photos., Hand Books
  • 1992, Photo., Brynmorgen Press

Selected Exhibitions

2010, William Switzer Showrooms, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco., 2006, DeBlois Gallery, Newport, RI, Stills., 2004, Scott Potter Gallery, Portland, ME, Still., 2003, Scott Potter Gallery, Portland, ME, Still Life, Life Stills., 2001, William Richey Gallery, Portland, ME, Reflections on India., 2000, Local 188, Portland, ME, Images from Salzburg, Austria., 1995, Thos. Moser Gallery, Portland, ME, Images from Paris., 2010, Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport, ME, 10 Years of Maine Photography., 2008, Whitney Art Works, Portland, ME, Three Artists., 2007, Whitney Art Works, Portland, ME, Still., 2006, Turtle Gallery, Deer Isle, ME, Group Show., 2005, Brickbottom Arts Association, Somerville, MA, Group Show., 2005, Harbor Square Gallery, Rockport, ME, Group Show., 2005, Turtle Gallery, Deer Isle, ME, Group Show., 2005, William Richey Gallery, Portland, ME, Stills., 2004, Turtle Gallery, Deer Isle, ME, Group Show., 2003, Blaine House, Augusta, ME, Selected Artists., 2003, University of Southern Maine Art Gallery, Portland, ME, Distribution of the Sand Mandala., 2002, Peninsula Fine Art Center, Newport News, VA, Biennial., 2002, Blaine House, Augusta, ME, Maine PBS, Juried Show., 2002, Hay Gallery, Portland, ME, Group Show., 2002, Chocolate Church, Bath, ME, Juried Group Exhibition., 2002, Saco Museum, Saco, ME, Still Lifes: A Tradition Retold., 2001, Houston Center for Photography, Houston, TX, Members Juried Exhibition., 2000, Contemporary Art Museum, Baltimore, MD, Snapshot., 1999, Maine College of Art, Institute of Contemporary Art, Portland, ME, Juried Alumni Show., 1999, Robert Clements Gallery, Portland, ME, Y2K Invitational., 1999, Robert Clements Gallery, Portland, ME, Local Artists., 1998, Maine Coast Artists, Rockport, ME, 20th Annual Juried Exhibition., 1998, Maine Photo Co-op, Portland, ME, two-person show, Boyfriend/Girlfriend., 1997, Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Staten Island, NY, Alice Austen/Gertrude Tate Juried Exhibition., 1997, Maine Photo Co-op, Portland, ME, Group Exhibition., 1997, Davidson and Daughter, Portland, ME, Jewelers and Photographers., 1996, Baxter Gallery, Portland, ME, On Target., 1996, June Fitzpatrick Gallery, Portland, ME, Outright Calendar Project., 1995, Round Top Center for the Arts, Damariscotta, ME, State of the Art: A Collection of Maine Photographers., 1993, Maine Coast Artists, Rockport, ME, New Talent.

Reviews

  • 2007, Fensterstock, Lauren, Still, Art New England
  • 2006, Bellemore, Marilyn, From Macro Ideas to Microcosms, Newport This Week
  • 2006, Talk of the Town: Photos, Stills, Drawings Open at CMCA, Steppin’ Out: Your Guide to Life in Coastal Maine
  • 2004, Isaacson, Phil, Still Life, Life Stills, Maine Sunday Telegram
  • 1995, Isaacson, Phil, Pictures of Three: of Paris, the Psyche and Self, Maine Sunday Telegram

Training

  • 2009, Haystack School of Craft, Deer Isle, Maine: blacksmithing with Doug Wilson
  • 2007, Ubud Readers’ and Writers’ Festival, Ubud, Bali: attendee
  • 2007, Committee for Scientific Examination of Religion, University of California at Davis: attendee
  • 2005, Haystack School of Craft, Deer Isle, Maine: blacksmithing with David Burtt
  • 1999, Kate Wolf Studio, Portland, Maine: polymer clay with Celie Fago
  • 1996, Brynmorgen Press, Portland, Maine: Precious Metal Clay with Tim McCreight
  • 1995, Haystack School of Craft, Deer Isle, Maine: blacksmithing with Doug Wilson
  • 1992, OUTWRITE: Boston, Massachusetts

Volunteer Community Service

  • 2020-Present, Producer and host, Littoral Books and other small Maine presses
  • 2009-2010, Maine Literacy Volunteer
  • 2001-2006, Board Member, President, Maine Crafts Association
  • 1994-1996, Volunteer Coordinator, The AIDS Project, Portland ME
  • 1993-1996, Charter member, President of the board, Baritone, The Maine Gay Men’s Chorus

Continuing Education

  • 2011, Management Consulting, Babson College
  • 1999, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, and Poetry, Harvard Extension School
  • 1992, Anthropology, Bowdoin College
  • 1989, Marble Sculpture, Art Students’ League, NYC
  • 1988, Foundation, Pratt Institute

Timeline

Merchandise Manager Jewelry

Artful Home, LLC
09.2021 - Current

Substitute Teacher/Ed Tech

Bangor, Maine School Department and RSU #22
09.2018 - 01.2021

Marketing Director

Todd Reed, Inc.
05.2016 - 05.2018

Principal Owner

Berlian Arts, LLC
08.2008 - Current

Media & Marketing Director

John Hardy Jewelry
05.2007 - 09.2008

Adjunct Faculty Professional Practices Seminar

Maine College of Art
01.1997 - 01.1999

Lead Photographer & Marketer

Diamante, Inc.
05.1996 - 07.2007

Studio Manager

Howell, LTD
01.1994 - 01.1996

B&W Photography Instructor

Maine College of Art
01.1992 - 01.1999

Assistant Visual Merchandiser

Filene’s Department Store
01.1991 - 01.1992

Bookseller

Martine Avenue Bookstore
01.1987 - 01.1989

Master of Arts - Theology

Bangor Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography

Maine College of Art

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