Eugenie Baghdadlian

eugenieEugenie (Genie) Baghdadlian is the founder and co-owner of this family jewelry business. She is Multi-lingual, speaking and writing Armenian, and also speaking both Arabic and English fluently. She was born and raised in Damascus, Syria, where she met, Khajadour (Koch) Baghdadlian.

While living in Annapolis, Genie has been promoting fine jewelry and exclusive watch lines for the past 21 years. She consistently generates the highest retail sales revenue in the company. Genie's personal attention to customer needs has enabled her to secure key clients that maintain long-term relationships with the business. Those clients rely on Genie for assistance in selecting memorable gifts for their spouses, children, and parents. She is responsible for buying, pricing, and displaying the merchandise. Her designs for window displays enhance the view and accessibility of select jewelry/watches, and always result in increased customer traffic. She also supervises the recruiting, hiring, training, and managing staff initiatives. Genie is responsible for selecting, organizing and managing store participation for charity fundraisers and also travels annually to jewelry conventions.

1987-1990

Sales Professional, Alexander Jewelers, Annapolis, MD

Generated leading sales record for 3 consecutive years

1986-1987

Residential Real Estate Agent, Mike Glikman Realty, Van Nuys, CA

Certified Real Estate License in the State of California

1984-1986

Sales Professional, Elba Jewelry Company, Los Angeles, CA

Experience in fine jewelry manufacturing and retail sales

1980-1983

Sales Professional, Bloomingdales, New York, New York

Experience in luxury retail sales promoting furs and dressy clothing

Education

1983-1984

Gemology Classes, Gemological Institute of America
New York, NY

1976

English Language Classes, Queens Community College
Queens, NY

1966-1970

Graduate, Evangelical High School
Damascus, Syria (British School)