Ryan Dees

Experience

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  Carnival Cruise Lines

  Aug 1996 - May 1999

  Social Host / Assistant Cruise Director
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  LVMH - On Board Media

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2008

  Sales & Marketing Manager

  ► Accountable for sales account management, creating brand awareness, marketing luxury brands to the public, advertising, and marketing. Crafted marketing and promotions for in-house TV channels, delivered live events for up to 1k people, and supported marketing programs for up to 50 retailers and major international luxury brands in each destination.

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  Global Fine Arts

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2013

  Art Director - Sales and Marketing

  Brief Overview:► Led and delivered the fine art connoisseur program onboard the ship. Orchestrated the development and execution of a comprehensive marketing plan designed to generate interest among guests and drive artwork sales. Asked to manage art program for 6 ships in South Pacific and Australia territory.► Identified and coordinated on-board arrival of high-net-worth clientele. Functioned as a strong, collaborative, one-on-one sales professional, to include hosting clients who request personal appointments to discuss potential acquisitions. Cultivated business relationships with other shipboard concessionaires.► Supported the art program through supplemental enrichment lectures, gallery exhibitions, and other events. Developed marketing programs that met the approval of major cruise lines and worked with the Marketing team to craft high-impact materials and promotions in line with brand quality/QC standards. Show less

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  ADG Jewels / Consultant

  Sept 2014 - Mar 2023

  Executive Director, Marketing (Gem Bleu, NAVARATNA)

  Brief Overview:► Deliver the vision, insight, and operational leadership needed to drive the successful start-up and development of multiple international brands. Advise the president in all aspects of marketing (people, strategy, and process) needed to drive attainment of corporate goals and objectives.► Provide inspirational leadership, coaching, and mentoring for an international sales team of up to 18 people in the planning, management, and execution of the full marketing strategy to drive outstanding results and ensure alignment with overarching business strategy. ► Grew a brand from start-up with zero revenues into an established $5M/year brand (Gem Bleu). Invented, built, and grew the NAVARATNA brand from zero to $4M within 3 years. Led rebrand of ADG and parent company, and managed marketing and business development for both.Brief Overview:CEO, Founder / Marketing Consultant – Buzz Bear Media ► Delivered consultative advice and guidance to clients as diverse as HP Western Canada (Business Solutions), Analucia Beltran, and KORITE Ammolite. Pioneered the development and management of high-impact marketing/public relations programs and campaigns.► Provided the vision, strategy, and commercial acumen needed to build brands while driving exceptional sales results and delivering a seamless customer experience both online & in-store. Instrumental in helping generate millions of dollars in additional sales for a diverse client base.► Designed and managed implementation of comprehensive marketing program for online portals. Led a strategic team brainstorming session with internationally recognized brands to develop new product lines and programs. Ensured compliance with stringent brand standards of major multinational corporations. Show less

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  KHR Jewels Inc Chromia

  Jan 2024 - now

  Sales and Marketing Director

  Brief Overview:Build upon the success of the Chromia brand and expand to new markets. Delivering the vision and operational leadership to develop the Chromia brand. Coordinate with the President and operational team on aspects of marketing and branding. Education and training of the rare and exotic gemstones in new and existing markets. Expand the current wholesale operations of the KHR Jewels brand. Utilizing my 25+ years of experience and connections to open new channels for the wholesale KHR and BTC brands to grow in cruise ship and retail markets. Establish the Chromia brand as a name in the 18K fine gemstone and jewelry industry featuring rare and exotic.Coordinate the set up and implementation of trade shows, trunk shows and special events in lline with the corporate vision, goals and objectives.Expand in the broadcast and multi-media networks. Present brand on national and international shopping channels. Show less