Ariel Jacoby: in Newport Beach, CA

Managed & oversaw schedule for the President of Franchise Operations to facilitate his day-to-day operations and improve overall company efficacy • Created quarterly strategic review reports for International, Franchise Development, & Spa Performance departments • Analyzed data pertaining to prospective franchisee inquiries to ensure applicants met company standards • Oversaw company-wide international franchise qualification resulting in 6 new multinational franchisee candidates • Identified, qualified & coordinated with Brazilian investors resulting in a pending $250k master franchise license to bringPlanet Beach to Brazil • Coordinated with domestic & international bureaucraciesto analyze international exporting costs, benefits & opportunities • Updated international Pro-Formas for Quebec and Brazil to accurately compare anticipated first-year startup costs to projected P&L • Engaged with legal companies abroad to assess/analyze financial viability for international trade • Oversaw & managed proper execution of all international legal documents • Researched and compiled international Investment Booklets for various countries• Managed, developed & maintained international franchise broker relations • Qualified a 12% average of domestic franchise inquiries resulting in a substantialincrease of franchise sales & company growth • Regularly contributed to corporate blog resulting in increased brand awareness and online traffic • Communicated & coordinated with all departments of PBFC to facilitate interdepartmental work flow • Engaged in a wide variety of administrative tasks within Franchise Operations department (including Spa Performance & Franchise Development)

Identified and tabulated key prospective clients • Increased brand presence in New Orleans business community through in-person approaches • Scheduled appointments with business owners to turn a prospective client into a new account • Educated clients and their employees about Aflac products to help match the best products to their needs • Completely oversaw enrollment process to ensure application accuracy • Assisted in writing production for other associates

Built brand identity to increase company’s web presence • Developed outreach plans to outline possible vendors and venues for growth • Researched shipping options to facilitate cost-effectiveness • Oversaw and maintained online shop • Designed sets and photographed online catalogue • Developed captivating, intriguing product descriptions to encourage sales at a higher price point

Updated and maintained database records to increase overall office efficacy • Performed candidate searches based on media qualifications and prior experience • Facilitated marketing campaigns to expand outreach and increase brand’s presence in the media recruitment market • Gained valuable exposure to the world of media and a general familiarity with many industry terms and methodologies

Regularly exceeded brand sales goals and was the top sales performer for the boutique ? Operated openings and closings according to company guidelines (key-holder) ? Maintained displays and kept stock of inventory ? Gained familiarity with luxury goods industry and with sales techniques such as upselling and product pairing