Lisa Charkowick
Sales Executive @Smithsonian Enterprises
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WORK HISTORY
Sales Executive @Smithsonian Enterprises
New York, NY, US
Ranked #1 in Sales Volume (2025): Delivered $225k in revenue with a 21% increase in transactions through expert service, cultural storytelling, and a dedicated private clientele.• POS Guest Engagement (2025): Drove a 20% email capture rate at the point-of-sale to expand the museum’s digital database and support national outreach to visitors.• Non-Profit Revenue (2025): Led the district in POS donation rates and membership enrollment, generating $10k+ in direct mission-based revenue.• Merchandising & Inventory: Merchandise and manage a 500+ SKU jewelry collection and backstock; redesign displays to improve shopability and align with the museum’s mission.• Cross-Functional Support: Partner with operations and event staff during exhibitions and receptions to ensure seamless guest engagement.Core Competencies: Sales Performance | Clienteling | Visual Merchandising | Boutique Retail | Guest Relations | POS CRM Management | Inventory Management
EDUCATION
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Accessories Design
Adelphi University
Professional Studies [Credited], Marketing, Photography, Fine Arts
Fashion Institute of Technology
Continuing Education [Credited], Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Gerber Yunique PLM, Retail Math, Fashion Finance Fundamentals
ABOUT LISA CHARKOWICK
18+ years of experience in Product Development, Design, and Project Management for.Track record executing entire product development life cycle, effectively managing multiple projects of varying scope, and delivering on-time successful collections for private label, licensed, and designer brand collaborations.A performance-focused leader who leverages negotiation and relationship management skills to effectively communicate project milestones with cross-functional partners to ensure the project timeline is upheld.Excels in creativity, analytical thinking, agile, process-driven, technical design, and adapting trend analysis to fit within the brand image and target markets. A self-motivated, excellence-driven worker who strives in a fast-paced environment, contributing a luxury aesthetic, high-quality standards and ability to multi-task and problem solve efficiently: Design Direction Leadership & Management Expertise In-Depth Market Analysis Product Life Cycle Management Expert Vendor Development & Sourcing Detailed Flat Sketching & Tech Pack Creation Strategic Merchandising & Pricing Strategies Exceptional Quality Assurance Dynamic Cross-Functional Collaboration Customer-Centric Approach Engaging Presentation Skills Proven Selling Techniques : Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop | Canva Hand Sketching | Technical CAD Drawing | Tech Packs | Color Theory PLM [Product Life Cycle Management] Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams | Google Docs, Sheets, Drive : Methodologies: Product Roadmaps | Action Plans | Agile Stage-Gate | Kaizen Ideation: Research Analysis | Mitigation | Concept Development | Testing | Voice of Customer Business Analysis: Forecasting | SWOT | KPIs | Sales Projections Product Development: Prototypes | Tracking | Vendor Source & Negotiation | Compliance | BOMs Marketing: Price, Promotional, & Distribution | Assets & Sales Training | Product Presentations : l••••••@gmail.com
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