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Sarah Ellenberger

Upperco,MD

Summary

A highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff, and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently, whether as a leader or a collaborative team member. Applies business insight and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner / Jewelry Designer

Inti Design Studio
Upperco, USA
01.2020 - Current
  • Own and operate a successful jewelry business, handling all aspects of operations, including design, marketing, sales, customer service, and order fulfillment.
  • Create original jewelry pieces, manage inventory, and maintain an online store.
  • Develop and execute digital marketing strategies to drive traffic and sales.
  • Provide exceptional customer service and build relationships with clients through personalized designs and high-quality products.
  • Manage business finances, including budgeting and expense tracking.

Lead Designer / Bench Jeweler / Quality Control

Lotus Jewelry Studio
Sparks, USA
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Designed and mass-produced high-quality jewelry pieces, meeting tight deadlines and ensuring precision and quality control at every stage of production.
  • Led a team of jewelers, coordinating and managing orders to ensure deadlines were met efficiently.
  • Conducted detailed quality control checks to ensure all jewelry met company standards before shipment.
  • Acted as the lead designer for the studio's product catalog, contributing creative direction and innovative designs.
  • Managed supply ordering and maintained budgetary constraints while keeping production running smoothly.

Supervisor

Club Pooche
Columbia, USA
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Supervised daily operations and managed shifts for a dog kennel and training facility, overseeing 40-70 dogs and 5 staff members per shift.
  • Coordinated care for all dogs, including feeding, training, and ensuring the safety and well-being of each animal.
  • Worked with QuickBooks to track expenses, manage budgets, and handle financial records.
  • Trained new staff, ensuring they followed protocols for pet care and customer service.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing customer concerns and requests in a professional manner.

Display Coordinator Intern

Anthropologie
Towson, USA
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Assisted in creating and installing visual art displays throughout the store, contributing to the store's aesthetic and marketing efforts.
  • Worked with a team of artists to conceptualize and execute art installations in line with seasonal themes.
  • Managed budgets for materials and ensured projects were completed on time and within financial constraints.

Education

B.S. - Fine Art

Towson University
Towson, MD
12-2012

Skills

  • Jewelry Design & Production
  • Time Management & Deadline Management
  • Business Operations & Marketing
  • Customer service and client relations
  • Creative Direction & Art Installations
  • Team Leadership & Staff Supervision
  • Budgeting & Financial Management (QuickBooks)
  • Website Maintenance & E-Commerce through Wix Website Builder
  • Canva
  • Quality control
  • Team leadership
  • E-commerce operations
  • Order fulfillment
  • Visual merchandising
  • Small business operations
  • Online sales

Timeline

Owner / Jewelry Designer

Inti Design Studio
01.2020 - Current

Lead Designer / Bench Jeweler / Quality Control

Lotus Jewelry Studio
01.2014 - 01.2020

Supervisor

Club Pooche
01.2011 - 01.2014

Display Coordinator Intern

Anthropologie
01.2011 - 01.2012

B.S. - Fine Art

Towson University