Kendra O'Brien Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Collaborate with the project design teams in the development of door hardware solutions from Schematic Design (SD) through Construction Administration (CA).•Oversee the project lifecycle, ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, and within scope and budget.• Assist in developing project scope of services and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.• Manage Allegion Architectural Services team resources to deliver on project commitments effectively and efficiently.• Perform risk management, such as quality control, on time delivery of project schedule, participation in key meetings, and managing to the agreement to minimize project risks.• Establish and maintain open communication and ongoing collaboration with third parties including the general contractor/construction manager, security consultants, security integrators, specialty door manufacturers, interior designers, and other consultants on the project.•Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and file management, detailed reports and presentations on project status, issues, and successes to all stakeholders, and manage the project invoicing process.• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues through regular audits of CRM data and Project Management Software including incorrect, missing, or late delivery of information required to deliver services, quality control of Allegion supplied documents, and proper coordination and collaboration with security requirements and other related products.• Pre-screen RFP (Request for Proposal) requests to determine suitability and alignment. • Create and customize proposals based on scope of services requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information to be incorporated into proposals.• Ensure delivery of proposals by specified deadlines and timely follow up until agreement execution.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Promote Allegion products and professional door hardware specification services to Architects• Create demand and establish new relationships within architectural firms in the Los Angeles market • Present engaging and informative architectural continuing educational training• Collaborative closely with end users reps, distribution reps, specification writers, and project sales team for effective project coordination

Southern California

• Develop and execute strategic partnerships between Schlage Residential distribution strategy in Southern CA with both “direct dealer”, “indirect dealer” and “wholesaler” distributors. • Create and implement creative marketing programs and selling strategies to align with profit goals and increase builder market-share. • Collaborate with builders and dealers to gain specification information and convert business from competitor brand through Builder Partnership Programs. • Build relationships and expand network with all types of end-users and influencers, including Single-Family Builder, Architects and Interior Designers to develop brand awareness and loyalty.• Maintain excellent industry and Southern CA territory knowledge by understanding market data and competitive activity. • Teach and consult customers about new and existing Schlage Residential products with interactive presentations.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Manage all project phases for 10+ brands including planning, scheduling, creative styling, and client requests. • Communicate between 10 cross-functional teams daily including licensing and internal to lead weekly meetings discussing project plans and status updates.• Schedule, prioritize and manage multiple calendars for large volume photo requests from top brands including GUESS and Trina Turk. • Produce visuals and create content for social media platform for Trina Turk Accessories to drive sales, build brand awareness and promote marketing initiatives. • Streamline image processing system and distribution resulting in increased productivity by 200%.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Consult on branding, event coordination, and styling for 35+ individuals and local businesses ranging from online retailers to non-profits.• Manage time, project budgets, client requests, scheduling, and reducing overhead.• Act as liaison with marketing and public relations organizations to promote events for non-profits including Gen Art and The Art of Elysium.• Manage non-profit charity event and fundraising auction; Red carpet gala media relations, press books, seating charts, after-event coverage, social media reporting.• Oversee wedding event planning and managed day-of logistics including creating and implementing client timeline, designing décor, and vendor relations/communication.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Styled lookbooks, e-commerce catalogs, editorial shoots for fashion brands and educated clients on brand identity, styling, photography, marketing tools and overall website direction.• Created customized lookbooks with Keaton Row, online personal styling platform, to fit the style needs, budget, body type, lifestyle and personal taste of each client.• Achieved Elite Stylist status based on sales and developed an online client book through matching, networking and referrals.

Universal City

• Systemized costume inventory and rentals for background and 12 principal cast. • Supervised costume budget, complied research, sourced fabrics and findings to create custom looks for NBC TV comedy.• Orchestrated with department heads and production staff to breakdown script and schedule fittings.

Los Angeles

• Coordinated 1,000+ high volume flash sale photo shoots for Nordstrom’s luxury brands, ranging from consumer products to apparel. • Conducted daily research on branding, customer, and price points for each brand.• Provided product images to improve customer experience and clear product images, increasing sales and website traffic.• Collaborated with multiple teams such as photographers and creative directors to complete projects and manage time effectively.• Researched market trends, company and brand directive, and brand positioning.

Hollywood, Ca

• Coordinated all aspects of clients print and online media coverage, including collaborating with stylists, overseeing product launch events, and writing marketing copy.• Oversaw celebrity gifting, editorial clippings and maintained clothing return databases.• Conducted research on new blogs and formatted online press for monthly client reports.

• Pitched and created monthly column, conducted interviews, pitched story idea.• Produced and styled fashion photoshoots, increasing readership and distribution by 34%.• Developed relationships with local designers and boutiques for sample pulls.

• Provided exceptional customer service to generate over $50,000 of sales for Gap Inc. • Used knowledge of current styling trends to assist customers with clothing selection and fitting.

East Lansing, Mi

• Communicated with media outlets including broadcast, editorial, and social media to ensure press coverage • Acted as liaison in collaboration with marketing and public relations organizations to promote events.• Managed backstage, VIP list, media, red carpet and volunteers for spring fashion show.• Organized showroom visits at ELLE Magazine, Vera Wang, Rachel Roy and Missoni.

• Promoted University of Dreams summer internship programs to Michigan State students.• Developed a marketing campaign targeting students toward enrollment.• Executed marketing an Public Relations tactics and strategies using social media, campus groups, and advertising.

London, United Kingdom

• Supported fashion team in press events, launches and runway shows. • Provided monthly editorial reports for clients such as Versace and Elie Saab. • Merchandised showroom, acted as inventory manager, organized and tracked sample pulls for editorial shoots.

• Orchestrated models, clothing samples, hair, make-up, location, and photographer. • Contributed to the art direction and editing of photo shoots.• Managed clothing credit and return to stores.

• Assisted in customer service, clothing and accessories selection, and fittings. • Visually merchandised the store windows and displays, drawing customers in and showcased new products. • Proficient in point of sales systems, inventory assessment and buying.

Bachelor Of Science, Apparel And Textile Design

Activities and Societies: Sigma Kappa Sorority, Student Apparel and Design Association (SADA), Public Relations Student Society of America.

Certification, Life Coach

High School Diploma With High Honors

Activities and Societies: Student Council, Tennis, and Musical Theater.