Bunkhouse Appoints Gabriella Ainslie as Buyer & Retail Coordinator
AUSTIN, TX (June 3, 2013) - Kevin Osterhaus, Bunkhouse Vice President of Operations, announced today the appointment of Gabriella Ainslie as Buyer & Retail Coordinator.
“Bunkhouse is thrilled to welcome Gabriella to our team,” says Osterhaus. “She has a keen sense of design, a discerning eye and a retail background that fits Bunkhouse's aesthetic and retail vision.”
Ainslie comes to this position with many years of product development, merchandise selection and sourcing for industry leaders. She has served as a key member of the buying and product development teams for Christie's Auction House, Terrain (Anthropologie's sister store) and ABC Home. Ainslie is the owner and founder of Tendenza Consulting, where she has worked with clients nationwide as a freelance buyer and strategy consultant to designers as they enter the world of wholesale sales. She is also a contributor to Design Sponge and writes a recurring column focused on sourcing and buying.
Ainslie studied Gemology at the Gemological Institute of America in New York City and has a BA from George Washington University. In her free time, Ainslie serves on the Advisory Committee for the Fresh Chefs Society, a local organization that connects youth who are aging out of the foster care system with local food resources. She lives in Austin, Texas.
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