 Opened and managed a start-up custom airbrush tanning studio and developed a boutique product line of all natural sunless skin care. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the business such as new client development, training and management, team building, product and quality control, administration and operations.  Responsible for all marketing and promotion (in English and Spanish) including Direct Marketing, on-line Marketing and the creation of all marketing materials such as brochures and look-books. Managed newsletter, web content and social media.  Established and developed great on-going relationships with celebrity clientele and industry professionals.  Worked with local model agencies, producers, photographers and make-up artists on various fashion shows and campaigns. Clients include Wrangler, Etiqueta Negra, Hush Puppies, Absolute, Dove and Avon London.

*  Responsible for exceeding company sales goals, sales team management, maintaining inventory flow, loss prevention and general store operations. *  Consistently exceeded high customer service and product knowledge standards by setting an example and through continuous staff development an interactive leadership. *  Successfully organized and executed celebrity hosted in-store events aimed at boosting sales and increasing repeat business. *  Adherence to visual merchandising standards and increasing brand presence with visual displays and special promotions.

*  Consistently exceeded personal as well as store sales targets in one of the highest volume stores in the company by emphasizing team selling and energetic team management. *  Successfully increased repeat business to 10% of store volume through the development and implementation of a clientele program. *  Responsible for maintaining corporate visual standards and daily store operations.

*  Assisted in the opening and management of a two million dollar retail operation. *  Hired, trained, managed and developed sales team members. *  Built, developed and maintained on-going relationships with clients and vendors. *  Managed merchandise flow and selection through sales report analysis and by identifying and capitalizing on current trends.