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Experience
05/2013 - Current Independent Photo Agent and Appraiser 20th Century Fashion Photography | Los Angeles, CA
  • Represent photographers to galleries, corporations and private collectors.
  • Develop contacts with relevant individuals and institutions.
  • Provide input on photographers portfolios.
  • Assist with collection management services by connecting clients with appropriate vendors to organize framing, proper packing and shipping, delivery and installation. 
  • Stay current with market trends and valuations by attending gallery shows, auctions, biennals and art fairs including Art Basel, Frieze New York, The Armory Show and Paris Photo.
  • Write appraisal reports including those on the works by Helmut Newton, Richard Avedon, Cecil Beaton, Mario Testino, Rankin and Patrick Demarchelier.
02/2008 - 04/2013 Director, Brand Marketing and Creative Services Not Soap, Radio bath.body.beauty. | Los Angeles, CA
  • Spearheaded press campaign promoting high end bath and body care range by producing written materials including press releases and pitch letters for media.
  • Coordinated press events, desksides and mailings to support new product launches for key editors and publishers.
  • Worked with PR Coordinator to secure coverage on editorial in beauty and lifestyle press including Tatler, British Vogue, Elle Decor, WWD, Allure and LOVE Magazine, among others.
  • Collaborated with LACMA, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Harvey Nichols and The Beverly Wilshire Hotel on private label and spa amenities projects.
  • Developed content for social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.
  • Hired photographers and prop stylists for photo shoots and catalogues.
  • Managed visual merchandising production for retail and trade shows.
  • Implemented and oversaw celebrity outreach program.
07/2006 - 01/2008 Curator G. Ray Hawkins Gallery for Vintage and Contemporary Photography | Los Angeles, CA
  • Represented the estates of Hollywood photographers Clarence Sinclair Bull and George Hurrell.
  • Assisted with contracts regarding licensing, trademark and royalty fees agreements.
  • Developed and executed exhibition schedule which included annual budgets for art fairs, gallery openings and traveling shows.
  • Oversaw loans to private and corporate collections.
  • Served as primary contact for gallery artists, organizations, collectors, gallery managers and press.
01/2005 - 04/2006 VIP Coordinator Gucci | Dallas, TX
  • Created celebrity database and all company related VIP guest lists, events and calendars.
  • Facilitated celebrity outreach, fittings, alterations and follow ups.
  • Managed administrative work including billing and invoicing and preparing expense reports.
  • Forged relationships with stylists, publicists and editors.
Education
2003 Post Graduate Certificate, Appraisal Studies and Decorative Arts
George Washington University | Washington, DC
Bachelor of Arts: English/Art History
The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH
Memberships
  • Candidate Member, American Society of Appraisers
  • LACMA-Costume Council
  • Library Foundation of Los Angeles, Young Literati
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Summary
  • writer/marketing strategist specializing in brand experiences, augmented reality, and social/digital
  • passionate leader with experience directing film/theatre productions
  • optimistic, rock-climbing lucid dreamer
Experience
Creative Strategy 08/2017 to Current Future Colossal New York, NY
  • Managing creative and business development of all opportunities
  • Developing brand experiences using next-gen tech - interactive, social, and augmented reality
  • Organizing and leading all brainstorms
  • Creating all pitch decks and serving as lead copywriter 
  • Directing creation of assets, mock-ups, estimates, and timelines
  • Winning projects with Budweiser, PepsiCo, IBM, Target, Microsoft, Warner Bros, Bank of America
Freelance - Second Assistant Director 03/2017 to 03/2017 Lynx Point Pictures New York City, New York
  • 2nd AD for 'Next Big Thing' pilot episode. Assisted camera department as well as G&E with rigging and setup. Responsible for PA's. Managed child talent and talent logistics. Maintained continuity with Art Department, as well as on set SAG protocol alongside Co-Producer and 1st Assistant Director.
Creative / Business Development 08/2016 to 08/2017 Future Colossal New York, NY
  • Managed creative and business development of all opportunities
  • Created ~100 pitch decks, serving as lead copywriter
  • Managed website and social media content
  • Won projects with PepsiCo, Warner Bros, Microsoft, Universal Studios, Mastercard, and more
  • Tripled revenue and number of employees
Marketing and Public Relations Intern 08/2014 to 12/2014 State Theatre New Brunswick, NJ
  • Wrote copy for blurbs, press releases, social media, and email marketing
  • Managed modification of Volunteer Handbook
  • Represented the organization at 3 conferences and 15 events
  • Created and managed revenue databases
Marketing Director / Artistic Director 05/2013 to 05/2015 The Livingston Theatre Company Piscataway, NJ
  • Interviewed, selected and advised members of four staffs; 12-15 members each
  • Planned and directed 50 rehearsals, 30 staff meetings, and 55 interviews
  • Rebranded the company website and logo, and reorganized its internal structure
Education

Rutgers: The State University of New Jersey - New Brunswick, NJ

Bachelor of Science Geology GPA: 3.8/4.0

 

Scarlet Scholarship; National Merit Scholarship School of Engineering Dean's List School of Arts and Sciences

Qualifications and Skills

-Event planning -MS Word -MS Powerpoint -Public Speaking (Toastmasters) -Report/Technical writing -Red Cross CPR & First/Aid Certified -ARCGIS10 -OSHA 40hr -Novel writing -Rockclimbing

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Summary
Driven and energetic manager with 6 years experience in real estate. Highly adept at building excellent working relationships with real estate agents, lenders, appraisers, builders, title companies, surveyors and attorneys.
Highlights
  • Exceeds sales goals
  • Excellent communicator
  • Highly professional
  • Escrow management
  • Client management
  • Sales presentations
  • Lead follow up
  • Honest and ethical
  • Tech-savvy
Accomplishments
$60 million in sales -  Lexington branch in 2016, substantially exceeding expectations and average sale price for the area.
 
Experience
Manager Feb 2013 to Current
 Coldwell Banker McMahan － Lexington, KY
Managed the day to day operations of real estate office -30 active agents.
Assisted clients with corporate relocation services.
Advertised properties to the general public via networking, brochures, ads and multiple listing services to maximize exposure.
Promoted property sales through advertisements, open houses and participation in multiple listing services.
Gathered, created, distributed and maintained all the materials for marketing plans.
Marketing Manager Apr 2012 to Feb 2013
 Keller Williams Bluegrass － Lexington, KY
Gathered, distributed and maintained all the materials for marketing plans.
Managed REO process for multiple properties simultaneously.
Creative Director Jul 2011 to Feb 2012
 The Lane Report － Lexington, KY
Designed unique print materials, including advertisements, brochures and logo designs.
Contributed ideas during strategic and conceptual brainstorming sessions.
Prepared layouts and drawings in compliance with established templates and design standards.
Developed creative graphics that simplified complex messages.
Prioritized graphic workload and effectively coordinated multiple projects.
Adhered to all corporate brand guidelines when preparing graphic materials.
Created graphic materials for the company website.
Determined styles, size and arrangement of illustrations and graphics.
Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations for Multiple Clients May 2010 to Jul 2011
 Self Employed － Lexington, KY
Identified, developed and evaluated marketing strategies based on knowledge of client objectives and market trends.
Compiled comprehensive lists describing product and service offerings.
Collaborated with advertising and promotion managers to promote products and services.
Collaborated with marketing and communications teams on standardization, design and production of marketing materials.
Completed strategic competitive analysis by assessing strengths and weaknesses of competitors.
Managed new product and content releases.
Worked effectively in a heavily cross-functional, fast paced environment. 
Produced engaging online marketing campaigns.
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Developed innovative product solutions grounded in clear understanding of customer needs.
Marketing and Communications Director Apr 2008 to Apr 2010
 Clotfelter-Samokar, Architects － Lexington, KY
Initiated promotional activities, including contact with clients, business development and proposal development.
Analyzed ratings and programming features of competitors to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing strategies.
Developed onsite body content, meta descriptions and page titles in support of SEO strategies.
Designed and created marketing collateral for sales meetings, trade shows and company executives.
Managed the in-house advertising program consisting of print and media collateral pieces.
Coordinated pre-show and post-show activities at trade shows.
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Marketing Manager Mar 2006 to Mar 2008
 Infinity Realty Consultants Schneider Designs and Briggs Homes － Lexington, KY
Created branding for new construction developments.
Managed the in-house advertising program consisting of print and media collateral pieces.
Designed unique print materials, including advertisements, brochures and logo designs.
Adhered to all corporate brand guidelines when preparing graphic materials.
Designed artistic signage for special corporate events.
Created all communications collateral, including web pages, brochures and flier and weekly Homeseller advertisements to promote properties and recruit new associates.
Meticulously followed corporate brand guidelines to enable brand consistency across campaigns and marketing programs.
Created graphic materials for the company website.
Assisted in developing and maintaining user-friendly websites.
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Marketing Director Sep 2001 to Jul 2005
 Lockmasters & Lockmasters Security Institute － Nicholasville, KY
Identified, developed and evaluated marketing strategies based on knowledge of company objectives and market trends. 
Completed strategic competitive analysis by assessing strengths and weaknesses of competitors.
Designed and created marketing collateral for sales meetings, trade shows and company executives.
Managed both inbound and outbound marketing campaigns to generate new business and to support partner and sales teams.
Managed the in-house advertising program consisting of print and media collateral pieces.
Presented on current promotions to the public at events and tradeshows.
Coordinated pre-show and post-show activities at trade shows.
Collaborated with marketing and communications teams on standardization, design and production of marketing materials.
Created sales strategies to promote advertising offerings and motivate larger deals.
Managed new product and content releases.
Designed unique print materials, including advertisements, brochures and logo designs.
Designed artistic signage for special corporate events.
Planned and produced marketing materials, including catalogs, handbooks and charts.
Managed the complete redesign and launch of the company's website in 3 months.
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Education
Associate of Science, Architectural Technology 1989 Lexington Community College － Lexington, KY
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism/Marketing 1988 University of Kentucky － Lexington, KY
High School Diploma, Advanced Studies 1982 Danville High School － Danville, KY
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Summary
To obtain a position for the Summer Internship Program of HFS 2017, preferably in the HR section and learn about true experiences of working as a HR.
Highlights
  • Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of creating timetables for projects.
  • Communication and management skills
  • Able to speak, listen, and write in English
Experience
Spartan Fair Chance Lansing, MI Client Assistant 02/2017 to Current
  • Volunteer to assist clients with a criminal background to reintegrate into the society.
  • Help with creating resumes and searching suitable jobs.
  • Contact representatives of local companies to build friendly relationships with them on behalf of the clients.
Union QSR, MSU Student Food Service Assistant 09/2016 to 12/2016
  • Helped with food preparation and provided service for students.
  • Maintained the sanitation of cafeteria.
JNC Study Abroad Platform Shenzhen, China Teaching Assistant and Administrative Assistant 07/2016 to 08/2016
  • Assisted professor to provide better teaching experience for American Literature and helped students to understand subjects.
  • Printed exams, made copies of necessary documents, kept track of attendance of the students.
Student Activity Association Shenzhen, Guangdong Creative Director 09/2012 to 07/2014
  • Led members of strategic planning in the association to build schedules for Annual Carnival of Shenzhen Middle School and the music competition. 
  • Managed to cooperate with members from different sections of the association and practiced communication skills with school officials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology and IDS June/2018 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
GPA 3.6/4.00; Target to receive a bachelor degree in Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science with a concentration in Social Capital.

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