John T. Vardis
Retail Luxury Goods and Fine Jewelry It is exciting to bring my private client advisory experience and extensive industry knowledge to a larger platform at a company forever aligned with exquisite craftsmanship & design
- Role
- Private Client Advisor at Tiffany & Co.
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John T. Vardis
Design, manufacture and market luxury goods across the US and internationally. Experienced management consultant who has launched new businesses in technology innovation, manufacturing, luxury retail and service sectors. Headed teams of engineers in R&D, manufacturing and product development and customer service. Experienced in business development, project management, sales and marketing, strategic planning, process improvement, change management, global purchasing, end-to-end supply chain and new product development. Career path includes working for an industry leader in establishing valuation for commodities (diamonds) valued up to $15 million. As a management consultant, I led a complex multi-year project developing a new manufacturing prototype technology. Developed financial projections and revenue models for contract manufacturing business. Early in career, managed small businesses in the retail and service sectors handling purchasing, merchandising, inventory management and quality control and customer service. Formally trained consultant at Hult International Business School and earned Masters of Science in Management. Fluent in Greek, conversational skills in French, basic skills in Spanish and volunteer Coach for kids sports. I am always interested in expanding my professional network. Feel free to contact me at (561) or j•••••••@gmail.com
Experience
Private Client Advisor
Sep 2025 — Present · White Plains, NY, US
Education
American Institute of Diamond Cutting
Diploma, Diamond Manufacturing
2001 — 2002
Hult International Business School
Masters in Business, International Business
1999 — 2000
Boston College
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
1984 — 1988
Skills
- Market Research
- Business Development
- Sales
- International Marketing
- Marketing Strategy
- Diamonds
- Jewelry
- Diamond Jewelry
- Luxury Goods
- Jewelry Design
- Watches
- Gems
- Wholesale
- Luxury
- Gemology
- Handmade Jewelry
- Silver
- Retail
- Outstanding Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Brand Development
- Fashion
- Trend Analysis
- International Business
- Brand Management
- Styling
- Entrepreneurship
- Merchandising
- Market Analysis
- E-Commerce
- Customer Satisfaction
- Trade Shows
- Market Planning
- Marketing
- P&L Management
- Strong Business Acumen
- Quality Management
- Process Optimization
- Platinum
- Quality Assurance
- Gold
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