Joseph S Sipos
JOSEPH SIPOS
LinkedIn: ------------/in/josephsipos------------
Mobile: ------------ 100 Beekman Street, Apt.5G, New York, NY 10038 ------------
Sales • Client Experience • Management • E-commerce • Administration
Throughout my career I have focused on improving the services that support quality customer relationships. I have worked with a diversity of jewelry, luxury brands and fine art establishments. I bring a hands-on and story-based approach connecting with my clients and guests. I assist from the heart, with empathy and sincerity.
• Client Experience Management • Customer Service • Client Development
• Management/ Administration • Digital Marketing & Sales • Product Education / History
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Private Consultant Luxury Sales Administration, Management Liaison April 2019 - Present
. Assist clients with Art Administration - Management, Merchandising, Multi-Channel E-commerce, Social Media
. Private Collection Management, Luxury Sales, Inventory Placement, Administration, Management, Digital Marketing
Blick Art Material Sept. 2020 – Jan. 2021
New York, NY Associate Store Manager- Sales Key Holder
. Responsible for selling and maintaining outstanding customer service to our guests and local community
. Generating revenue through expert product knowledge and education on product application
. Oversee team by working with and supporting daily operations to include management, merchandising, POS operations
. Consistently deliver superior customer experience by guiding customers through their purchases
. Work with universities, schools, students, teachers, galleries, art professors and educators selecting appropriate supplies
Nordstrom Sept. 2019 – Sept. 2020
New York, NY Sales Specialist Fine Jewelry- Luxury Designer Brands
· Responsible for selling Luxury Fine Jewelry, Watches and Designer Luxury Brands
. Ability to communicate the brand aesthetic, philosophy and lifestyle to customer, after sales follow up
. Built client relationships in accordance to company’s vision, operational support, open and close, maintenance, repairs
· Accomplished POS, data entry, invoices, cash handling, cashiering, payments, CRM and SS for daily operations
Independent Consultant April 2019 – Present
New York, NY Client Services Professional – Consultant
. Guide and assist private clients with art administration, art management, e-commerce and social media venues
. Private Collection Management, Sales, inventory placement and management
Sotheby’s April – July 2019
York Ave, New York, NY
. Client Services exhibition and sales support, interacting with clients, assist auction team; full-time temporary contract
. Welcome Host – Front of House, greet, guide and assist guest through Sotheby's new gallery spaces
. Support sales at auctions and exhibitions with excellent communication skills and catalogue payments
Jackson Dawson Communications - Ford Motor Company Jan. 2017 – Feb. 2019
FORD HUB – WTC, New York, NY Key Holder
Guest Experience Marketing Management Host
. Recruited to help launch the first experience center for Ford Motor Company - integrated marketing and communications
. Engage, guide, educate clients with networks, blogs, search engines and social media experiences
. Supported the development of personal and future transportation while promoting Ford’s Smart Mobility Initiative
. Public Relations team member that drives this new frontier in customer experience, seeding and gifting brand
. Host public events, press previews, partnership presentations, new product launches and promotions, top in sales leads
Cartier Mansion July 2016-Feb. 2017
Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
Client Experience Management Host
. Assist clients and press with general inquiries through the possession of brand knowledge, front of house
. Acknowledge and welcome guests at flagship mansion, direct sales and assist in acquisitions, sales liaison
. Deliver customers the Cartier Mansion experience through excellent communication skills, words and actions
. Educate guest about history of company, art, architecture, time pieces, and jewelry collections
. Give tours of the Cartier Mansion - act as primary gatekeeper and liaison with flexibility daily and at special events
. Presented merchandise to clients with highest level of customer service and privacy
. Support and assist sales and hospitality team with private viewings in salons with top most professionalism
Tiffany & Co. Sept. 2014 – Aug. 2016
SoHo Store, New York, NY
Store Ambassador
. Greet and assist clients with general inquiries and sales through the possession of brand knowledge, front of house
. Accountable for establishing the strategy to support sales with client relations management services, sales liaison
. Deliver exceptional customer service, cultivate relationships, excellent communication with highest professionalism
. Host guest events, public relations events, sales assistant, handle cash transactions, improve brand experience
. Facilitate External Vendors: Event planning: assisting, administrate, organize catering services and purchases
. Hospitality Services: food, beverage, high-end viewings, salon tours, boutique events, gallery viewings and facility tours
Allen Edmonds Co. May 2013– Feb. 2016
Rockefeller Center, New York, NY Sales – Key Holder
Lead Sales Management Professional
· Responsible for selling and customer care for luxury shoes & furnishings for men
. Create and order customized shoes. Articulate communication skills custom fitted footwear – custom master fitting
. Ability to communicate the brand aesthetic, philosophy and lifestyle to customer, after sales follow up
. Built client relationships in accordance to company’s vision, operational support, maintenance, repairs, top sales lead
· Accomplished POS, data entry, invoices, cash handling, cashiering, payments and SS for daily operations
Tiffany & Co. Sept. 2011 – Jan. 2012
Flagship Store, Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
Sales Professional
· Responsible for selling luxury good items from Tiffany & Co.’s Gift, Jewelry & Watch Collections
. Professional customer service, built client relationships in accordance to company’s guidelines
· Accomplished in store POS System for daily operations and quality service
Hooky Vintage Lifestyle
SoHo, New York, NY Feb. 2003 – June 2007
Vintage Couture Designer Fashion, Accessories, Estate Jewelry, Vintage Watches and Fine Art
Creative Director | Sales Manager
. Lead Sales – managed staff /vendor consignments, scheduling, events and daily operations.
. Collaborate with fashion stylist, historians and designers to research and resource fashion
. Liaison with general public, celebrity clientele, stylist and archivist for HBO, Conde Nast & Weinstein Productions
. Operated Trade Shows, Archive Showroom, Ecommerce Sites and Expositions; special events
. Curated and record inventory for sale and rental for film, TV & Fashion Reference; Press /Publication Liaison
. Outstanding Client Development with recurring provision and service
_________________________________________________________________________________________________EDUCATION
• New York University, New York, NY
• M.A. Art Administration /Public Relations / Business Management
• B.S. Art Education - Art Management / Art Administration
• Gemology Institute of America (GIA) – New York, NY
• AJP Applied Jewelry Professional Program
JOSEPH SIPOS
LinkedIn: ------------/in/josephsipos------------
Mobile: ------------ 100 Beekman Street, Apt.5G, New York, NY 10038 ------------
Sales • Client Experience • Management • E-commerce • Administration
Throughout my career I have focused on improving the services that support quality customer relationships. I have worked with a diversity of jewelry, luxury brands and fine art establishments. I bring a hands-on and story-based approach connecting with my clients and guests. I assist from the heart, with empathy and sincerity.
• Client Experience Management • Customer Service • Client Development
• Management/ Administration • Digital Marketing & Sales • Product Education / History
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Private Consultant Luxury Sales Administration, Management Liaison April 2019 - Present
. Assist clients with Art Administration - Management, Merchandising, Multi-Channel E-commerce, Social Media
. Private Collection Management, Luxury Sales, Inventory Placement, Administration, Management, Digital Marketing
Blick Art Material Sept. 2020 – Jan. 2021
New York, NY Associate Store Manager- Sales Key Holder
. Responsible for selling and maintaining outstanding customer service to our guests and local community
. Generating revenue through expert product knowledge and education on product application
. Oversee team by working with and supporting daily operations to include management, merchandising, POS operations
. Consistently deliver superior customer experience by guiding customers through their purchases
. Work with universities, schools, students, teachers, galleries, art professors and educators selecting appropriate supplies
Nordstrom Sept. 2019 – Sept. 2020
New York, NY Sales Specialist Fine Jewelry- Luxury Designer Brands
· Responsible for selling Luxury Fine Jewelry, Watches and Designer Luxury Brands
. Ability to communicate the brand aesthetic, philosophy and lifestyle to customer, after sales follow up
. Built client relationships in accordance to company’s vision, operational support, open and close, maintenance, repairs
· Accomplished POS, data entry, invoices, cash handling, cashiering, payments, CRM and SS for daily operations
Independent Consultant April 2019 – Present
New York, NY Client Services Professional – Consultant
. Guide and assist private clients with art administration, art management, e-commerce and social media venues
. Private Collection Management, Sales, inventory placement and management
Sotheby’s April – July 2019
York Ave, New York, NY
. Client Services exhibition and sales support, interacting with clients, assist auction team; full-time temporary contract
. Welcome Host – Front of House, greet, guide and assist guest through Sotheby's new gallery spaces
. Support sales at auctions and exhibitions with excellent communication skills and catalogue payments
Jackson Dawson Communications - Ford Motor Company Jan. 2017 – Feb. 2019
FORD HUB – WTC, New York, NY Key Holder
Guest Experience Marketing Management Host
. Recruited to help launch the first experience center for Ford Motor Company - integrated marketing and communications
. Engage, guide, educate clients with networks, blogs, search engines and social media experiences
. Supported the development of personal and future transportation while promoting Ford’s Smart Mobility Initiative
. Public Relations team member that drives this new frontier in customer experience, seeding and gifting brand
. Host public events, press previews, partnership presentations, new product launches and promotions, top in sales leads
Cartier Mansion July 2016-Feb. 2017
Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
Client Experience Management Host
. Assist clients and press with general inquiries through the possession of brand knowledge, front of house
. Acknowledge and welcome guests at flagship mansion, direct sales and assist in acquisitions, sales liaison
. Deliver customers the Cartier Mansion experience through excellent communication skills, words and actions
. Educate guest about history of company, art, architecture, time pieces, and jewelry collections
. Give tours of the Cartier Mansion - act as primary gatekeeper and liaison with flexibility daily and at special events
. Presented merchandise to clients with highest level of customer service and privacy
. Support and assist sales and hospitality team with private viewings in salons with top most professionalism
Tiffany & Co. Sept. 2014 – Aug. 2016
SoHo Store, New York, NY
Store Ambassador
. Greet and assist clients with general inquiries and sales through the possession of brand knowledge, front of house
. Accountable for establishing the strategy to support sales with client relations management services, sales liaison
. Deliver exceptional customer service, cultivate relationships, excellent communication with highest professionalism
. Host guest events, public relations events, sales assistant, handle cash transactions, improve brand experience
. Facilitate External Vendors: Event planning: assisting, administrate, organize catering services and purchases
. Hospitality Services: food, beverage, high-end viewings, salon tours, boutique events, gallery viewings and facility tours
Allen Edmonds Co. May 2013– Feb. 2016
Rockefeller Center, New York, NY Sales – Key Holder
Lead Sales Management Professional
· Responsible for selling and customer care for luxury shoes & furnishings for men
. Create and order customized shoes. Articulate communication skills custom fitted footwear – custom master fitting
. Ability to communicate the brand aesthetic, philosophy and lifestyle to customer, after sales follow up
. Built client relationships in accordance to company’s vision, operational support, maintenance, repairs, top sales lead
· Accomplished POS, data entry, invoices, cash handling, cashiering, payments and SS for daily operations
Tiffany & Co. Sept. 2011 – Jan. 2012
Flagship Store, Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
Sales Professional
· Responsible for selling luxury good items from Tiffany & Co.’s Gift, Jewelry & Watch Collections
. Professional customer service, built client relationships in accordance to company’s guidelines
· Accomplished in store POS System for daily operations and quality service
Hooky Vintage Lifestyle
SoHo, New York, NY Feb. 2003 – June 2007
Vintage Couture Designer Fashion, Accessories, Estate Jewelry, Vintage Watches and Fine Art
Creative Director | Sales Manager
. Lead Sales – managed staff /vendor consignments, scheduling, events and daily operations.
. Collaborate with fashion stylist, historians and designers to research and resource fashion
. Liaison with general public, celebrity clientele, stylist and archivist for HBO, Conde Nast & Weinstein Productions
. Operated Trade Shows, Archive Showroom, Ecommerce Sites and Expositions; special events
. Curated and record inventory for sale and rental for film, TV & Fashion Reference; Press /Publication Liaison
. Outstanding Client Development with recurring provision and service
_________________________________________________________________________________________________EDUCATION
• New York University, New York, NY
• M.A. Art Administration /Public Relations / Business Management
• B.S. Art Education - Art Management / Art Administration
• Gemology Institute of America (GIA) – New York, NY
• AJP Applied Jewelry Professional Program