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Write SEO-optimized articles, trending news stories, and reported featuresPublished by BuzzFeed, HuffPost, Michigan News, SheFinds, Yahoo News, MSN, Bond Collective, Road.TravelTopics I have written about include: Fashion, Culture, Food, Celebrities, Weddings, Travel, Events, Work

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Wholesale, Collection & Outlets

New York City Metropolitan Area

Advanced & Contemporary Denim, Sportswear

New York, United States

Ann Arbor, Michigan

- Wrote event-based and informative articles to communicate arts news on campus, reaching over 25K+ impressions per article

- Assistant to the Arts & Culture Communications Lead for the Arts & Culture sector of the U-M News Department- Maintained daily operations of the @umicharts Instagram account, including drafting and conceptualizing content for each post - Actively grew the campus arts social media presence (i.e. Twitter, Instagram, Facebook via @umicharts and.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

- Elected to lead an organization of 161 members, direct 15 editorial positions, and manage an annual budget to conceptualize and execute a bi-yearly fashion, arts & culture print magazine, monthly online issue, and all digital content- Managed all content production and execution by directing relations between business and editorial - Edited monthly.

Ann Arbor, MI

Oversaw all fashion content related to the print magazine.- Executed 30+ photoshoots by scouting locations, models and styling final looks- Observed fashion trends through market research on multimodal platforms such as fashion brands, fashion publications, ad campaigns, etc. - Facilitated collaborations with local and national brands including Shinola.

Greater New York City Area

- Directly assisted the CEO and Founder with the e-commerce brand’s digital presence and PR outreach - Coordinated relationships with external partners including PR relations and editors- Designed and produced digital content, creating look-books, email campaigns and social assets- Spearheaded the founding of Garni’s blog, writing and editing articles for.

New York, New York

HRY Group focuses on investing and cultivating projects that will have a long-lasting impact on spectrums such as art, fashion, beauty, fitness on a global scale.

SIMPL MAG is a luxury lifestyle magazine based in NYC.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Successfully led Winter-Fall 2018 apparel projects for 250+ members, consisting of 25+ custom items through consistent communication with vendors. - Used previous sales data and surveys to react and push efficiency in the new season- Established deadlines for vendors and designers to ensure design completion and timely distribution- Conceptualized designs.

Ann Arbor, MI

Assisted lab managers in the Emotion and Self-Control Lab at the University of Michigan on Dr. Ethan Kross' research regarding the effects of Facebook use on psychological health.- Findings sought to uncover ways in which our social-driven age of technology affects the mental conditions of users and inquire ways in which users can use media to protect them.

- Engaged with customers to deliver a positive shopping environment - Worked with frequent clients to style full looks and keep them informed about new product launches fitting their needs - Enhanced customer experience by remaining knowledgable about BR's unique product features and digital offerings

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba With Distinction, Communication Studies, Art History

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP), SHEI Magazine: Fashion Editor/Editor-In-Chief, Zeta Tau Alpha.

Fashion, Art History, French, 4.0/4.0 Gpa

Awarded a full scholarship to study in Paris, France. - Examined generational shifts in culture and dress in accordance to French history.

High School Diploma, General, 4.1/4.0 Gpa Weighted; 4.0/4.0 Unweighted

Student Government Senator, National Honors Society, Math Honors Society (Mu Alpha Theta), Varsity Dance Team, Newspaper Columnist.