Jeff Kellmer

Experience

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  Jack Kellmer Co.

  Jul 1999 - Jan 2009

  Vice President

  • Managed 80 employees in three locations (Philadelphia, PA, Haverford PA, and Cherry Hill, NJ)• Developed competitive hiring & termination strategy based on industry transition• Worked as a Sales Associate and Merchandise Manager/Fashion Jewelry Buyer before promotion• Bought merchandise for three locations with accumulated purchase totals of nearly $20 million• Leveraged the power of buying for three locations into negotiating more desirable prices and terms with vendors, which improved company margins• Brought inventory turn ratio up to 2 times on average for 7 out of 25 jewelry vendors based on knowledge of area demographics • Averaged sales in excess of $1.5 million per year• Cultivated network of 3,500 clients through excellent customer service skills Show less

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  Kellmer Jewelers

  Jan 2009 - now

  President and Sole Proprietor

  • Specialize in large fine diamonds and gemstones, custom design bench-made and CAD, buying estates, and appraisals• Continue client service for over 3,000 third-generation Kellmer customers