Lisa Zenkel-Sheldon

About Me

• Recognized for having strong design sensibility and discerning fashion sense with ability to establish business relationships with leading retailers, including Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. Applied creativity and artistic vision to bring ideas from concept to execution.
• Created brand of jewelry to attract luxury shoppers to Portero, the first pre-owned luxury online retail site with guaranteed authenticity. Served as strategic advisor in connection with merchandising and photography to provide venue for luxury consumers to purchase scarce used, as well as ‘still in the box’ handbags, jewelry, watches, and designer vintage items.
• Achieved domestic and international exposure in leading publications, including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Wear Daily, Departures, Hamptons and O: The Oprah Magazine. Leveraged entrepreneurial spirit to launch successful knitwear and fine jewelry design companies.

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Experiences

Founded and launched Amantani New York, a fashion label comprised of bohemian luxe knits crafted in modern aesthetic. Collaborated with local artisan couple from Cuzco, Peru to design line. Created designs utilizing Peruvian techniques and materials. Donated percentage of proceeds to provide needed revenue source to help sustain Amantani School in Andes Mountains of Peru; supported efforts to help transform education provided to children in remote, resource-deprived location.
• Engaged Peruvian couple to execute production with small group of locals conducting looming. Collaborated on development of designs and managed manufacturing of knitwear.
• Sold products via Indagare Souk and planned and executed various trunk shows in which designs were showcased and purchased by notable celebrities.
• Coordinated consortium of women entrepreneurs to execute pop-up shops, including 4-day event at Mark Hotel with 7 vendors from US and London, as well as online proprietors.
• Led development of show, which included coordinating invitations, art work, set up, and execution.
• Delivered successful show attended by 650 people, including editors and consumers from well-known companies.
• Directed creative process to define vision for development and launch of new products.

Conceptualized and created line of fine jewelry featured exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus (San Francisco). Applied professional background in decorative arts and fashion, as well as passion for culture and travel to create line of fine jewelry from semi-precious stones sourced from India, Latin America, and Asia.
• Garnered attention from notable celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, Scarlett Johansson, Brooke Shields and Virginia Smith, Vogue’s fashion and market / accessories director all of whom purchased and were seen wearing designs.
• Created designs using unusual and natural stones that reflected a natural appeal. Developed inspiring wearable pieces focused on style influences, including fashion, art, nature, texture, and color.
• Designed pieces with intense colors using raw, un-manufactured gem cuts of semi-precious stones and diamonds as key signatures. Delivered balance between timeless collectable jewelry and statement in modern luxury.

Collaborated as member of women’s design team, which included selecting and reviewing prints and colors for upcoming season for Baby Gap, Gap Kids, and Women’s to drive seasonal product development and product strategy. Maintained knowledge of trends to incorporate ideas into brand for future collections. Demonstrated skills in merchandising.

Joined startup with team from Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Office of Film and Television to launch independent entity, a nonprofit executive production company that uses film and digital media to create quality films on visual art and culture. Served as liaison between board of directors and prospective donors to drive program production. Designed and implemented Muse Film and Television affiliates program.

Contributed to expanding and promoting affiliates program for this independently funded Office of Film and Television within The Met. Created visually appealing and content rich annual newsletter that generated interest and support of programs. Drove efforts to raise money and organized and implemented annual gala, which included securing underwriters and coordinating design and décor of event. Worked with curatorial departments and executive administration to secure approvals for projects.

Led execution of vision that defined in-store presentation for development and launch of flagship store in Texas. Purchased all props and accessories that reflected Calvin Klein’s vision. Identified photo campaigns to accentuate ideal vision.
• Engaged with antiques vendors, Peter Marino Architects, designers, and Calvin Klein to reflect corporate philosophy aligned with Calvin Klein’s style.
• Worked with architects and Calvin Klein to develop premier brick and mortar location to serve as official template to house Calvin Klein collection, fragrance, and home furnishings to reflect Calvin's Klein's retail universe.
• Disseminated Calvin Klein retail concept to all retail stores and divisions within Calvin Klein Industries.

Recruited prospective clients and served as liaison between consignors, purchasers, and expert departments. Assisted in organizing special events, including benefits and promotions.

Assist in teaching extracurricular class to adolescent boys creating science-‐related
hand-made projects.

Responsible for The Brunswick School's bi-yearly fashion show and premier school fundraising event attended by 2500+ people.

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Creative Strategist | Designer | Entrepreneur

Founder and Designer

Founder and Designer

Associate Product Manager, Women’s Product Development

Director of Development and Program Manager

Director of Development, Office of Film and Television

Retail Development

Client Services Representative

Clinical Social Worker, Development Officer

Payne Whitney Clinic, Social Work Rotation/ Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, Dual Diagnosis Team

Social Work Rotation / Outpatient Substance Abuse Clinic

Volunteer: Children's Villiage Dobbs Ferry NY

Volunteer: Chairperson, Design and Decor Committee

Volunteer: Clinical Social Worker