Founder & CEO at Monsoon LLC
Allentown, Pennsylvania Area
Founder & CEO at Monsoon LLC
Allentown, Pennsylvania Area
My background and experience in the art industry enables me to provide my clients with a wide array of expertise concerning everything from art consultation and interior design, to jewelry selection and sales. I am available for coordinating art purchases for homes and offices throughout the country.
Art Consulting, Jewelry Sales, Interior Designing, Graphic Designing, Business Plan Development
(Fine Art industry)
July 2009 — Present (5 months)
An eCommerce company committed to the fine art jewelry industry. Because of its forward thinking client based portal, it boasts a website like no other within the industry today. Artfully Elegant is poised to become the fine art jewelry industry's eCommerce leader.
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
March 2007 — Present (2 years 9 months)
I played an integral role in designing the curriculum for a new series called The Business of Art. The course is geared towards providing art professionals with the business tools necessary to enter and work within the fine art industry.
Topics covered include Value Chain Analysis, Effective Marketing and Selling Techniques, and Business Plan Creation.
(Fine Art industry)
October 2006 — Present (3 years 2 months)
As primary contact for the Monsoon Art Group, I both develop and market a unique collection of artists to leading art galleries around the country. The organization operates as a wholesaler of original works of art within the fine art industry.
(Fine Art industry)
May 2003 — Present (6 years 7 months)
As the gallery's principal coordinator between artists and clients, my duties include everything from art acquisition to art placement. Essentially, Monsoon is an entrepreneurial endeavor requiring my full time and expertise in the fine art industry.
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering industry)
2003 — Present (6 years )
I operate as the Lead Graphic Designer for varied advertising and marketing projects. Duties include on-site photography, brochure design, and ad creation for each of the company's lines of business.
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering industry)
2002 — 2003 (1 year )
I was brought in to design and implement a new branding and marketing campaign for the organization.
BS , Entreprenuership & Marketing , 1992 — 1998
Minor: Medical Ethics
Graduated: Cum laude
HS Diploma , 1988 — 1992
Recently, I co-authored a book focused on improving the sales, marketing, and leadership skills necessary for developing a successful company. Title: Cutting Edge Sales All profits go towards charities selected by the contributing authors.
Obama for America
Member of Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Winner of Best of Gallery to Buy: 2004 - 2009
Winner of Best of Gallery to View: 2005 - 2009