SYDNEY FLORIO, AGE 18, IS THE OWNER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF SYD'S RINGZ & THINGZ. FLORIO MANAGES ALL BUSINESS OPERATIONS INCLUDING DESIGNING AND CRAFTING JEWELRY, SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION, AND CUSTOMER INTERACTIONS. SHE IS CURRENTLY STUDYING ADVERTISING & MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS AT THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. APART FROM JEWELRY MAKING, FLORIO HAS ENGAGED OTHER CREATIVE ENDEAVORS SUCH AS CANDLE MAKING, FLORAL PRESERVATION, AND THE PERFORMING ARTS. SHE ASPIRES TO PURSUE A CREATIVE CAREER IN THE FUTURE.