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Portland, OR, US

Portland, Oregon, United States

Currently supporting the Instrument Wizard design vertical, overseeing the social(LI, X) and ad-hoc workstreams. Working directly as the client liaison to funnel communication and project requests. Intake briefs to kick off the design team, steering timelines, reviews, approvals, and file management. Contributor in process refinement to sharpen internal.

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Formerly I managed the photo production for Albertsons’s Sincerely visual rebrand along with circular ads for division banners; Safeway, Pavilions, and Andronico's. Processed the client's briefings and managed the.
• Developed project organization processes and outlined folder and file systems.
• Refined production schedule for seamless tracking and shot request clarity.
• Established the internal process for client briefing requests.
• Aligned internal cross-functional communication to establish a transparent and collaborative team environment.
• Self-managed defining and refining how to maximize efficiencies for client and internal teams.

New York, United States

• In previous work, I drove end-to-end project management and tracking for Ford Motor Company, Ford Bronco, and Ford Mustang social campaigns on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and LinkedIn..
• Collaborator in building traffic decks that enhance project processes and visibility of key milestones for publishing posts.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Worked closely with the Creative Directors to manage the project from inception to production delivery. Facilitated and led the project kickoff meeting, including the distribution of the creative brief(s) and key information to the team. Tracked and managed open communication across all agency disciplines including Creative, Design Studio, Production.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Worked closely with the Creative Director managing the consulting services for the HeART of Portland annual event, a Portland Public Schools K-12 arts showcase in partnership with the Portland Art Museum. Developed, implemented, and monitored day-to-day operational systems and processes that provided visibility into goals, progress, and obstacles for the.

Portland, Oregon, United States

• In-house Producer overseeing the Partner Services division for This. agency. Provided account and project management for branding, strategy, marketing, and digital projects for the retail, hospitality, technology.
• Collaborator with developing standard scoping and budget procedures that streamlined the agency’s project onboarding process, increased productivity, and enhanced profit growth.
• Established internal workstream processes that supported project tracking and completing deadlines efficiently within the SOW.
• Implemented project management best practices for clients to sustain internal momentum post-project deadline.CLIENTS SERVED:Rivian, Fox Racing, Teva, Nike, Elevate Outdoor Creative, Natural Selection Tour, H5 Events.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Former Co-Chair, responsible for board meeting facilitation, working directly with the Executive Director and Staff to carry out operational duties, communications liaison between the organization and the public, and.
• Refined meeting facilitation that streamlined efficiency and punctual agenda management
• Developed a more civil and engaged board by navigating focused meetings (28 Board of Directors / 5 Staff Members)
• Leadership involvement with updating the organization's bylaws and processes
• Oversaw grant approvals that impacted BIPOC community members and southeast nonprofit start-ups
• Partnered in the launch of the Houselessness Action Committee (HAC)

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Primary point-of-contact for the Portland studio, managing projects, setting milestones and deadlines, and overseeing bids, budgets, and billing responsibilities. Established best practice procedures that strengthened.
• Developed standard operating procedures that drove studio efficiency and strengthened partnerships by 75%.
• Grew the studio business by 15% with top-level management and client relationships.CLIENTS SERVED:Ace Hardware, Tillamook County Creamery Association, ARB Corporation Ltd, Under Armour, Pendleton, Hanna Andersson.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

Established new sales opportunities by building relationships with technology managers and identifying clients’ pain points. Provided an efficient, high-touch approach to recruiting candidates by sourcing, resume evaluating, submitting, interviewing, and negotiating offers to fill staffing needs.

Portland, Oregon Area

• Managed and developed new and existing partnerships to expand the brand’s reach on a national level within the apparel marketplace. Oversaw the onboarding process for new accounts to establish an inclusive and seamless.
• Led wholesale sales growth to $1 million in the first year, grew the brand’s annual wholesale revenue by 22% in two years, managed roughly $2 million in three years, and exceeded yearly sales goal of 10% growth.
• Grew account base by 56% in the first year, 70% in the second year, and 34% in the third year, managing the support for 515 accounts. Established partnerships with majors such as REI, Free People, and Von Maur.
• Developed a KPI-driven reporting system informed by sell-through analysis and P&L data that led to a 10% increase in reporting accuracy on seasonal and YOY growth that established yearly department budgets.
• Built RA and Swap-Out processes to optimize cross-functional decision-making between the Sales and Operations teams, recovering 8% in lost sales.
• Merchandised category assortment to facilitate SKU positioning strategies for inventory optimization that developed the layout for a core collection.

Portland, Oregon Area

New York, NY

• Executed sales strategies for US and Canada territories while directing six account managers for six premium children’s brands: Versace, Little Marc Jacobs, Hugo Boss, Marie Chantal, Cabana Life, and Scotch & Soda..
• Exceeded sales quotas up to 18% a season, beating 7% yearly growth expectations set by the showroom owner.
• Recovered $20 thousand in lost revenue within the first year by improving damaged customer relationships with the showroom.
• Led a team that increased the account list from 150 to 500 in 2 years which contributed to the YOY growth for all brands.
• Managed merchandising strategies to determine future consumer needs and fill in the gaps in the marketplace that contributed to the 18% seasonal growth.
• Oversaw delivery allocations and department store vendor guides with no chargeback fees.

New York, NY

• Joined Betsey Johnson’s design team for the filming of her reality T.V. show on the Style Network to help her daughter Lulu Johnson launch a vintage-inspired ready-to-wear collection. RESULTS:
• Managed operations between brand and licensors; AHQ, Carrini.
• Developed a collection and accessories assortment for brand launch to present to Lulu Johnson on episode eight.
• Strategically problem solved for the brand and Network to deliver a strong narrative of Lulu’s journey of becoming a designer to capture the Network’s viewers.

Los Angeles, CA

• The bridge between the design, pattern makers, sample room, and sales team to bring to life seasonal collections. Managed design resources and cataloged data that supported the lead designer. Provided fit feedback in.
• Coordinated design room to strengthen the workflow of four different departments.
• Designed women’s dresses and knits that generated high sales volume and reorders.
• Lead color forecaster for print development.
• Sketched flats and gave spec measurements for sample making.
• Developed knitwear tech-packs for production.

Los Angeles, CA

• Assisted in design feedback to help the lead designer develop seasonal collections for the women’s contemporary market. Sourced and led vendor meetings with fabric suppliers. Main point of contact between the brand and.
• Provided the design team an organized workflow process and support.
• Discovered new fabric trends that grew seasonal sales revenue.
• Offered forward-thinking strategies to resolve vendor setbacks.
• Took initiative to self-direct and be the liaison between the brand and production contractors.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Design

Activities and Societies: Student Government President, Fashion Club Vice President, Alpha Beta Gamma Treasure.Graduate of the Colorado.

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