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Top-rated podcast with a fashion news / business focus. Recognized by: *Southern Living, "Innovators Changing the South." *Vogue Brazil, "8 Fashion Podcasts for You to Favorite Now" *Harper's Bazaar, "8 Podcasts Every Fashion Girl Should Download"*Pret-a-Reporter, "8 Podcasts to Feed Your Appetite for Fashion" *Open Source Fashion, "5 Fashion Podcasts that You Need to Listen To" *Livingly, "7 Podcasts Made for Fashion and Beauty Lovers" *Bustle, "7 Podcasts You'll Love"*Bustle, "8 Must-Listen Podcasts for Fashion and Beauty Lovers"*Frockadvisor, "Listen to these 5 Podcasts to Channel Your Inner Zen" *Who What Wear, "7 Perfect Fashion Podcasts for Your Commute" *Chronicles of Nadia, "7 Podcasts You Need in Your Life" *Her Campus, "6 Podcasts You Should Be Listening To"*Sheerluxe, "10 Fashion & Style Podcasts to Download" *Harper's Bazaar Singapore, "7 Podcasts Every Fashion Girl Should Download"*Refinery29 UK, "Podcasts Every Fashion Fan Should Listen To" *Elle (Spain), "10 Podcasts You Should Be Listening To" *The Gloss, "7 Style Podcasts Every Fashionista Should be Listening To" *Marie Claire (France), "3 podcasts mode a telecharger sur son smartphone" *Telegram.com, "Oh Boy and the Best Fashion Podcasts to Listen To" *Fashion Fix Daily, "Top Ten Fashion Podcasts"

Washington, Dc

Wrote the weekly column, "The Indy List." Wrote, photographed, and curated the weekly column "Buy D.C." to highlight products from independent stores. Researched and reported on retail developments in D.C. *Wrote and photographed the 2014, 2015, 2016 Holiday Shopping Guide cover story. *Wrote retail stories / picks for the 2015, 2016, 2017 Best of Washington issue.

Washington, Dc

Fashion and wardrobe consulting company that helped people match who they are internally with what they present externally in order to live a more joyful and authentic life.Encouraged clients to make conscious decisions with everyday clothing options through a variety of fashion services. Offer wardrobe editing, style workshops, and personal shopping assistance. Educate clientele on basic wardrobe items, shopping for body type, and means of identifying personal style. *Featured in Washingtonian, Washingtonian.com, The Baltimore Sun, Fashion Washington, the Washington Post Express, TBD.com, Plum District, and Military Spouse Magazine. *Featured in a Washingtonian video about closet editing. *Acted as an assistant stylist on the regional Spring 2015 Verizon print advertising campaign.

Washington, Dc

Identified merchandising strategies to increase sales growth. Trained, coached, and gave straightforward feedback to employees. Spearheaded merchandising strategies that emphasized color story, mood, and sense of discovery to increase customer interaction. Oversaw product placement, receiving, and display. *Developed process improvements which cut down merchandising time from 3 days to 5 hours.

Washington, D.C.

Spearheaded services for arts-based and nonprofit organizations. Focused on an integrated approach to internal communications, social media planning, public relations, and branding projects. Led outreach for art galleries and provided administrative / strategic support for programs that benefited the disability community.*Performed research analysis regarding internal communications for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. *Launched promotional campaigns for multiple art exhibits, resulting in coverage by the Washington Post and successful show openings attracting 200+ guests in attendance. *Wrote the official guide to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial opening. *Managed logistics for the, "Lights! Cameras! Access!" conference that brought together leaders from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Emmys) and the U.S. Department of Labor. *Created an e-newsletter prototype for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and conducted employee focus groups to springboard internal communications efforts.

Contributed articles focused on DC while supporting the overall Shoestring brand. Conducted interviews for local and national stories while providing research / fact checking services to ensure story accuracy. Wrote and edited fashion and retail articles for an online column.

Washington, D.C.

Wrote a monthly column about relationships / fashion that focused on body image issues.

Washington, D.C.

Created a variety of promotional materials for programs and events. Developed print / online content and generated e-newsletters and email blasts. Delivered presentations to cross-functional teams. Researched key constituents, identified new audiences, and conducted in-depth surveys to provide comprehensive marketing research. Identified means of delivering Museum products online. *Coordinated the writing and production of the Museum Accessibility Guide. *Oversaw marketing, coordination, management, and production of materials for "We Honor and Remember Days," resulting in record-breaking audiences during a historically slow season. *Designed a strategic marketing plan for a podcast series. *Earned multiple Program Achievement awards for outstanding work performance. Administrative Assistant, Public Programs Department (2004 to 2005)Supported program development and oversaw logistical planning for events including lectures, films, and presentations by Holocaust survivors. Assisted with promotional efforts and performed outreach to niche audiences including Holocaust survivors and victim groups. *Instituted a department-wide study of surveys and training on survey software. *Received an Institutional Award for team contributions to an innovative Electronic Field Trip. *Attended conferences on topics including email marketing promotion and survey analysis.