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.

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.