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About Business Coach (Caliper Certified), Kate Szirmay

Kate Szirmay’s journey into the world of business and fine jewelry began at an early age, steeped in the traditions of her family's legacy. Raised amidst the glittering showcases of Jaymark Jewelers, founded by her great-grandfather in NY, Kate's formative years were immersed in the intricate workings of the jewelry industry. This early exposure ignited a lifelong passion for the business, and a desire for precise inventory management.

From her beginnings as a sales associate, Kate quickly distinguished herself with an aptitude for numbers and analytics. Driven by a yearning to optimize business performance, she leveraged her expertise to delve into sales forecasting, demand planning, stock balancing, and smart purchasing strategies.

Armed with her innate business acumen and a wealth of fine jewelry expertise, Kate founded Kate The Concierge Inc., an online retail brand that flourished under her leadership. Her entrepreneurial spirit and strategic vision were instrumental in navigating the business through challenges, and triumphs!

Kate's multifaceted career journey has awarded her with a diverse skill set, ranging from operations and analytics to product management and process improvement. Kate's commitment to excellence is further evidenced by becoming a Graduate Gemologist from the esteemed Gemological Institute of America, and her attainment of a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, solidifying her expertise in process improvement and cost reduction strategies.

Kate is a dynamic professional whose unique blend of jewelry industry experience, analytical prowess, and strategic foresight, help her assist Edge Retail Academy clients to overcome their challenges and reach the next level.

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