Nicole Compton

Experience

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  Oklahoma City Museum of Art

  Oct 2002 - May 2003

  Curatorial Intern

  Assisted in research and organization for the Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s exhibits American’s in Paris:1850-1910 and George Washington: A National TreasureAssisted in writing the catalogue raisonne for Americans in ParisContacted national museums to contribute works for both exhibits. Successful in obtaining 15 piecesAided in researching and composing didactic labels for the Americans in Paris expose

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  DeBoulle Diamond and Jewelry

  Oct 2003 - Nov 2007

  Executive Assistant

  Organize the Owner and President’s daily functions including but not limited to daily communications, meetings, travel arrangements and customer interactionWrote and proof read all outgoing communication including press releases, articles for trade magazines and vendor publications on behalf of deBoulleMarket research to explore new, upcoming jewelry lines and watch brands for potential introduction to the storeOversee daily inventory levels of all merchandise, communicate with suppliers on daily operations and kept record of all purchasing activityAided in writing the deBoulle Policy and Procedures Manual as well as the Training ManualVolunteered to work at monthly events to promote and create new business Show less

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  De Boulle Diamond and Jewelry

  Nov 2007 - Apr 2009

  Sales Associate/Executive Assistant

  Promoted to Sales Associate while still maintaining daily responsibilities to the Owner and PresidentExceeded jewelry sales goal of $1.5MM by grossing $1.75MM within the first twelve months and $2.4MM within 18 monthsResponsible for recruiting 10% of all new customers in 2008Maintained a portfolio of over one hundred customers at any given timeSingle point of contact for all deBoulle vendors and responsible for all inventory and EOM sales reports

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  William Noble Rare Jewels

  Jun 2009 - Mar 2018

  - Day to day management of a luxury retail environment including but not limited to:-Completes store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning 10-15 employees; following up on work results.-Increases management's effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; developing incentives; providing educational opportunities.-Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.-Overseeing all marketing: social media, print advertising, online advertising and developing and maintaining company website.-Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.-Strategically planning and budgeting for yearly expenses.-Identifies current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.-Formulates pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; determining additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance sales; studying trends.-Secures merchandise by implementing security systems and measures.-Maintains operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.-Maintains professional and technical knowledge and trends by attending trade shows; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Show less Organize and keep track of daily operations on behalf of the owner including but not limited to scheduling meetings, answering and returning phone calls and e-mails on owner’s behalf, arranging travel both business and personal for the owner and employeesCommunicate on the owner’s behalf to all employees, clients and vendors including preparing documents on behalf of the ownerPrepare sales, inventory and accounting reports as neededMaintain companies’ petty cash account as well as owners personal checking accountInput and update client and vendor information in company operating system (Clarity) and interact with IT to develop and maintain this systemHandle outgoing and incoming inventory to clients and vendorsRedesigning and implementing new website and marketing direction for companyHandle all overflow sales as needed Show less

  • Director of Marketing

    Aug 2016 - Mar 2018

  • General Manager

    Mar 2014 - Mar 2018

  • Executive Assistant

    Jun 2009 - Mar 2018
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  Nicole Compton Jewelry

  Jul 2018 - now

  Managing Partner

  The goal of Nicole Compton Jewelry is to provide the very best quality of gemstones and fabrication at an exceptional value. Providing bespoke jewelry without the retail markup is our passion. Let us help you build your collection!