Chase Turnof

Bachelor's

Marketing

College Bling Bottles

Founder/Owner

- Featured in Wall Street Journal, Bravo TV, and Yahoo Entertainment - Design, create, and produce custom college and special event bedazzled bottles, candy jars, shot glasses, beer mugs, and graduation caps - Generated over $65,000 in sales over last 12 months - Managed staff of 5 seasonal employees - Sell online through Etsy Shop and company website (www.collegeblingbottles.com - Participate in college trunk shows at retail locations, schools, and house parties - Established wholesale relationships with retail stores, Royal Varsity and Sugar Crazy - Created exclusive product lines with college retail businesses, Kicks by Sammy and MbBubbly - Market and run business through Instagram ( 4,500 followers) using Venmo platform - Reduced product costs by over 50% by shifting from Amazon suppliers to independent wholesalers - Partner with other college-themed companies for joint marketing/advertising - Worked directly with Jon Bon Jovi's Hampton Water Wine, S. Martinelli & Company, and 40 Boxes/Good Morning America, and collaborated with Melissa Gorga from The Real Housewives of New Jersey - Recognized by Etsy as "Star Seller" and "Best Seller" across multiple categories