Brian Filer

Experience

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  Dana Augustine Inc.

  Aug 1987 - Sept 1991

  Jewelry Design and Sales

  Jewelry Design and SalesDesigned and sold mountings, semi-mountings, loose diamonds and gemstones. Traveled throughout United States.

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  Christian Bernard Stores Corporation

  Sept 1991 - Aug 1993

  Manager / Diamond Buyer

  Manager / Diamond BuyerSelected and graded loose diamonds for 24 store chain. Coordinated specific diamond needs for individual stores. Instrumental in direction of diamond program, procedure and training for the company. Simultaneously managed one of the largest volume stores in the company.

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  Dana Augustine Inc.

  Aug 1993 - Feb 1994

  Sales Specialist

  Jewelry Design and SalesDesigned and sold mountings, semi-mountings, loose diamonds and gemstones. Traveled throughout United States.

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  Sterling Systems / Advent Associates

  Feb 1994 - May 1995

  Account Executive

  Recruited Presidential, Vice Presidential, General Management, Sales, Project Management, Marketing, Engineers and Consultants. / Involved in all aspects of starting a new business recruiting Oncology Physicians nationwide.

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  Brandon michaels

  May 1995 - Dec 1996

  Consultant / Manager

  This company operated a jewelry store in Galena, Illinois and wanted to expand into the Cedar Rapids, Iowa market. I was hired as a Consultant and assisted with all aspects of opening and initially managing new location until running smoothly. Build out in new location. Purchasing of showcases, safes, desks and all store fixtures; store layout and design; merchandising; advertising; computer network and POS software setup; accounting; Jewelry Appraisals; Diamond Certificates; Company Procedure and Training Manual; Hiring of sales associates; Sales training; Management of all store operations. Show less

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  Town & Country

  Jan 1997 - May 1998

  Regional Sales Representative

  Sales of diamond bridal, diamond fashion, gemstone rings and jewelry offering complete marketing and sales support materials. Consulting Jewelers on effectively marketing our jewelry and their store.

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  H.K. Schaeffer & Co

  Jun 1998 - May 1999

  Regional Sales Manager

  Regional Sales Manager and Sales Representative selling diamond bridal and diamond fashion jewelry to Independent Jewelers.

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  Various Jewelry Manufacturers - Eugene Biro Corp, M&S Jewelry Mfg

  Jul 1999 - Dec 1999

  Regional Sales Representative

  Carried two lines: Diamonds and diamond jewelry; Gemstone jewelry. Traveled Eastern US selling to Independent Jewelers.

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  Kranich's Jewelers Incorporated

  Nov 1999 - Jun 2000

  Consultant / Manager

  Consultant and Sales Management assisting with reorganization of sales staff, sales and management in their two State College locations.

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  Perry's Diamonds & Estate Jewelry

  Jul 2000 - Mar 2019

  Manager / Buyer / Appraiser

  Manager / Buyer / Appraiser Sales Management and Team Building.Client Development, Customer Service and Client Satisfaction. Estate Jewelry, Diamond, Watch, coins and bullion Buyer.Professional Appraiser.Problem Solver.Implemented POS software, Buying software, Appraising Software and managed Computer Network and information technology.Managed relocation of business after 35 years - Assisted with location selection, lease negotiation, Architect and Contractor selection, Security System and Camera vendors and installation, Computer network and phone system - management of construction and relocation.As the Showroom Sales Manager my responsibilities included recruiting, training and motivating the Sales Team to exceed monthly and yearly Sales Goals. I was ever present in the Showroom interacting with clients, assisting with closing sales, and meeting with my personal clients I had developed and retained over the years. We exceeded our yearly sales goal for 2018 and increased our gross profit. In addition to being the Showroom Sales Manager, one of the Jewelry and Watch Appraisers, and General Manager, I was the Buying Department Manager, recruiting and training Estate Jewelry Buyers, assisting the buyers with negotiating purchases, and buying. Additionally I have developed relationships with Dealers and Vendors for assistance with identification, evaluation, buying and liquidating watches, diamonds and jewelry.Perry's is a multi-operational business with a Showroom for Retail Jewelry Sales, a Jewelry Repair Department, an eBay Sales Department, a Website and Social Media Department, an Estate Buying Department, Wholesale Sales, and Administration - I scheduled the entire company with an open door policy to every one. Essentially I was the problem solver - the go to person with any issues, complaints or obstacles that required a solution - from all departments. Show less

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  Spicer Greene Jewelers

  May 2019 - now

  General Manager