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Dublin, Ca, Us

Dublin, Ca, Us

Dublin, Ca, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Waalwijk, Noord-Brabant, Nl

• Gained practical knowledge and insight into the process of creating leather products for the purpose of being sold to luxury companies• Assisted with the product assistant manager during the internship to be able to see the project from the beginning with raw materials until it is completed upon distribution• Worked to maintain partnerships with large luxury companies who utilize Stahl as their main source of leather production

Raleigh, Nc, Us

• Worked closely with the client to define their vision and develop marketing materials through storytelling techniques.• Started social media platforms for the brand using marketing materials and real-time production photos to express the expertise and craftsmanship of the brand towards the consumer.• Worked with local showrooms and small businesses to create supportive partnerships and increase the visibility of the brand within the geographical area.• Completed research on the modern and luxury furniture industries, as a whole, to create blog submissions in order to expose the new brand to influencers and potential consumers.

Raleigh, Us

• Worked closely with the start-up company’s CEO to innovate operations for a unique mobile retailing location to create a sustainable business model• Established a custom and user-friendly subscription interface for the e-commerce platform alongside the graphic designer that will be launched in Fall 2017• Created a broad product portfolio based off of market research of the men’s fashion & apparel industry to be able to attract new customers

Us

• Building & maintaining spreadsheets to monitor labor costs and costs of good sold.• Hiring, training & managing the staff, to create to best possible customer experience.• Tracking inventory, managing variable costs, and forecasting business patterns to create an accurate weekly budget• Indentifying and collaborating with strategic partners to grow Centro and Gallo Pelón’s brands through community outreach, business relationships, and local events• Working with customers to plan events that exceed their expectations while staying within their budget and our budget

Raleigh, Nc, Us

• Assisted guests through their dining experience ensuring the quality of their food and their happiness with the restaurant• Managed event related work including a successfull charity event with “Share Our Strength: No Kid Hungry” where we raised $90,000 in one night to be used in efforts to end childhood hunger in America• Followed project manager orders to complete a community outreach project, “Stir the Pot,” where awareness was raised for the Southern Foodways Alliance, expanding the tradition of southern food experiences

Los Angles , California , Us

• Managed all social media platforms for the franchise and naturally increased the number of followers by over 8,300 for Facebook, 1,600 followers for Instagram, and 600 followers for Twitter over the course of the internship• Created marketing programs individually for the franchise and also as a team with advertising partners including radio stations, bridal companies, restuarants, and catering companies• Planned and managed charity events including “Breathe Deep Cary Cupcake 5k,” “Paint it Pink: a 1-in-9 Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser,” and wine and dessert pairing events at local restaurants• Managed multiple events at once that required attention to detail and efficient completion upon the given deadlines• Assisted with Southern Bride & Groom photo shoots and magazine advertisements that were distribuited regionally across the Southeast

Master’S Degree, Global Luxury Management

Master’S Degree, Global Luxury Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration, Marketing Concentration