Ryan Solomon: Brand Development Consultant in Los Angeles , CA

• Developed VIP concierge program focusing on high lifetime spend digital clients • Responsible for $285K in new revenue growth from lapsed clients in 2023 • Created standards and guidelines for new and existing digital client outreach and engagement

• Brand development, wholesale strategy, market share growth and expansion for small/medium size organizations • Tactically seek growth pathways for both retail and wholesale by identifying problem areas and deficiencies • Creating retail standards and staff development training programs though regular client visits, communication and addressing problem areas of engagement • Sales and product development for brands, wholesale, e-commerce and retail brick and mortar • Creating retail standards and staff development training programs • Sales and product development for brands, wholesale, e-commerce and retail brick and mortar

• Developed wholesale forecasting and goals strategy for all North American partners • Managed web presence and marketing on both E-comm platforms; 1stdibs.com and Thialh.com • Oversaw brand and product development, sales and after sales service • Created and developed visual and merchandising standards • Oversaw brand development, product development, marketing, sales and after sales service • Created and developed visual and merchandising standards

• Grew existing wholesale revenue by (36%) in year 1 and matched target in year 2 • Responsibilities personally handling retail accounts at major department stores such as Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and luxury independent boutiques such as Twist, Hirshleifers and Westime as well as other specialty retailers • Developed forecast goals for existing and retail partners while also opening new partners achieving 110% of KPI targets • Created extensive retail training platform and knowledge modules for retailers’ staff - utilized company-wide • Organized and coordinated trunk shows, social media marketing, brand development and jewelry customization

Recruited by the owner of Vault to open and oversee 2nd location of this luxury home, eyewear, jewelry and watch boutique. • Managed vendor relationships such as Shamballa Jewels, Bell & Ross, Anita Ko Jewelry and Chrome Hearts • Buying and budget responsibilities for Malibu and Aspen locations • Created Visual Merchandising standards for retail locations • Wide ranging responsibilities; hiring, training and developing staff, development of “studio services” project and advertising /marketing

• Responsible for processing images and light meter readings • Organized and set layout and construction as well as camera preparation • Collaborated with major print publications including W Magazine and Vogue

Recruited by client for 6-month contract to open flagship boutique for luxury jewelry, watches, home and gifts in Miami. • Responsibilities included working with vendors including Cartier, Tom Ford, Richard Mille, Bell & Ross and Leica Camera • Training staff on product knowledge and client outreach for luxury watches and jewelry • Collaborated with owner on buying and trend forecasting; inventory management • Successfully opened new accounts with companies Leica Cameras and Lazaro Jewelry

• Recognized as company-wide #1 sales store 2-years in a row; 2009 and 2010, including single largest sale in company history • Collaborated with the national buying team to determine merchandise selection for the store • Created brand awareness for the boutique through in-store events history • Collaborated with the buying team to determine a merchandise selection for the store • Created brand awareness for the location through in store events