Get to Know: Anne Todd

Anne Todd is the general manager or Beads Incorporated, a local source for beads, jewelry, supplies and instruction. She and her husband Andrew Todd are parents to Warren, 3, and Mia, 1

- Michele Huggins

Where in Charlotte do you live and where did you grow up? I grew up in Charlotte. We live in the Cotswold area and have been in our house for eight years. Our neighborhood has tons of children and there is always someone to play with.

Tell us about your job. What’s it like? What do you like most about it? What are the challenges? I am the general manager of Beads Incorporated in Myers Park. My sister Christine owns the company, and I have worked with her for over 10 years. I manage a team of 20 ladies. We teach customers how to make their own jewelry. We also help create custom jewelry. Clients are inspired within our store, and I love helping them learn new techniques. The personal relationships we have with our customers make my job even more special. We help customers of all ages, including children.

Scheduling staff is the hardest part of my job. We have 20 team members, and almost all of them have another job or schooling that to plan around.