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22 | The Jewelr y Book Read Michael Shulman's review of BOW ... .. the new monograph by acclaimed designer Katey Brunini! (See page 38) K A R A A DA NALIA N CREATIVE DIRECTOR As owner of Acme Graphics and a veteran of the Bay Area graphics scene, Kara craves tackling projects that are a feast to the eyes ... from her hands-on experience in the culinary arts to the visual appeal of jewelry. Her clean style and passion for typography are recognizable in designs that communicate, entice and inspire. DA NIELLE BA RBER Danielle's first job out of col- lege was in the art department of Krementz & Co., a large fine jewelry manufacturer, doing ads, catalogs, copywriting, and large format photography. Flash forward 25 years, she was fully immersed in our glittering industry, and had a childhood fascination for gemstones. She found a second home at Suna Bros. doing the same thing: all things creative and sparkling. K ATHLEEN CUTLER Founder of the Private Client Method and a profit expert for high-end jewelry brands, Kathleen specializes in helping jewelers retain top clients through personalized clienteling, combining modern technology with timeless relationship-building techniques. With a degree from GIA and a track record of coaching hundreds of fine jewelers, she brings deep industry knowledge and practical insights to her work. KYLIE A DA NALIA N SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR What appeals to Kylie when it comes to jewelry is simply… everything. When she's not leading the marketing of specialty foods and coffees, she is teaming up with her aunt Kara, snapping photos that highlight her love of distinctive jewelry for social media. A rising star in the industry, Kylie secretly dreams of designing her own jewelry line. LA NNY UDELL SENIOR EDITOR Lanny is a versatile writer/ editor who started out as a copywriter in NY ad agencies. Since making the leap to the Bay Area she's specialized in website and digital marketing. Lanny loves being part of the TJB team and having the opportunity to interview the people who are creative forces in the industry. CONTRIBUTORS & STAFF PETER SMITH Peter Smith teaches Sales Training Masterclasses and Hiring Workshops in retail stores, and consults jewelry suppliers, brands, and retailers. He is the author of three books (Hiring Squirrels, Sell Something, and The Sales Minute) and a columnist for The Jewelry Book and National Jeweler. He has more than 40-years in leadership positions in the industry including companies such as Memoire, Hearts On Fire, VIBHOR, and Tiffany & Co. Fall 2024 | Contributors

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