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Myrtle Beach, Sc, Us

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Area

Responsible for all marketing collateral, branding, advertising, digital advertising, and public relations for CCNB, Coastal Carolina National Bank.

South Carolina, United States

Yoga Simpatico's goal is simple; to make you feel better than you do today. The site was established to make the benefits of yoga more accessible to you, regardless of age, fitness level, physical ability, yoga experience, time of day, or geographic location. Through yoga, somatic movement, and other fitness and therapeutic strategies, you will unleash your body's healing potential.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

A true brand champion responsible for all marketing and product development for Colonial Candle's extensive portfolio of products. Oversaw, designs and implemented all aspects including: revamping brand strategy, designing support, ad collateral, video production and developing innovative products and showroom/fixture/POS design. Developed and managed all special events, PR and media campaigns to promote the brand domestically and internationally. Worked closely with sales, operations, e-comm… Show more A true brand champion responsible for all marketing and product development for Colonial Candle's extensive portfolio of products. Oversaw, designs and implemented all aspects including: revamping brand strategy, designing support, ad collateral, video production and developing innovative products and showroom/fixture/POS design. Developed and managed all special events, PR and media campaigns to promote the brand domestically and internationally. Worked closely with sales, operations, e-comm, and fundraising to ensure a cohesive brand voice. Show less

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Singlehandedly, created, marketed and produced this new division within MVP's family of brands. Spearheaded the division while overseeing the global manufacturing for this over-arching lifestyle brand. Within one year, 250 unique products were designed, manufactured and sold at independent retailers. Achieved Board’s mission to create natural, chemical-free products that complement healthy living and get ahead of this industry trend. Brand launched at national gift shows across the US in 2012… Show more Singlehandedly, created, marketed and produced this new division within MVP's family of brands. Spearheaded the division while overseeing the global manufacturing for this over-arching lifestyle brand. Within one year, 250 unique products were designed, manufactured and sold at independent retailers. Achieved Board’s mission to create natural, chemical-free products that complement healthy living and get ahead of this industry trend. Brand launched at national gift shows across the US in 2012 with profitable results and media attention in trade publications. Show less

Charleston, South Carolina Area

VP of Marketing for MVP Group International Inc., the world's largest private label candle company whose affiliations are global. Developed products and marketing collateral across many channels of distribution. And various industries. Responsible for building strategic alliances with a variety of licensed and private label big-box retailers, celebrity brands, and specialty brands, while looking for new ways to streamline workflow procedures and reduce costs. Worked with buyers, merchants… Show more VP of Marketing for MVP Group International Inc., the world's largest private label candle company whose affiliations are global. Developed products and marketing collateral across many channels of distribution. And various industries. Responsible for building strategic alliances with a variety of licensed and private label big-box retailers, celebrity brands, and specialty brands, while looking for new ways to streamline workflow procedures and reduce costs. Worked with buyers, merchants, staff and factories worldwide to create innovative products and marketing support. Show less

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Area

Waccamaw Pottery was a home furnishings business that began in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The company expanded and merged with HomePlace in 2000 and quickly expanded to 120 retail locations nationwide. Oversaw a staff of graphic designers, copywriters, advertising coordinators and photographers to produce magazine ads and weekly newspaper circulars distributed nationwide. Created bridal registry, outdoor/print ad campaigns, in-store signage programs and the company’s first website -- all of… Show more Waccamaw Pottery was a home furnishings business that began in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The company expanded and merged with HomePlace in 2000 and quickly expanded to 120 retail locations nationwide. Oversaw a staff of graphic designers, copywriters, advertising coordinators and photographers to produce magazine ads and weekly newspaper circulars distributed nationwide. Created bridal registry, outdoor/print ad campaigns, in-store signage programs and the company’s first website -- all of which contributed to the company’s largest uptick in sales in the history of the company. Significantly reduced expenses through creative printing strategies. Show less

Danbury, Connecticut

Hired to achieve Ethan Allen's corporate goal -- attract a younger demographic to preserve brand’s longevity. Successfully revamped the brand’s image with a multipronged marketing plan that combined TV, print and billboard advertising. For added impact, redesigned the company's logo to complement this newly established brand image. Instrumental in launching the company's first website to establish an online presence. Also responsible for creating annual reports, and the Ethan Allen "Treasury",… Show more Hired to achieve Ethan Allen's corporate goal -- attract a younger demographic to preserve brand’s longevity. Successfully revamped the brand’s image with a multipronged marketing plan that combined TV, print and billboard advertising. For added impact, redesigned the company's logo to complement this newly established brand image. Instrumental in launching the company's first website to establish an online presence. Also responsible for creating annual reports, and the Ethan Allen "Treasury", an international catalog featuring all products offered. Created seasonal monthly catalogs, flyers and newspaper advertising for all domestic and international markets. Worked closely with photographers, interior designers and case-good designers to support this "new look" campaign. Also developed in-store signage, wedding registry, training videos and TV commercials, some of which is still being used today. Team received a Bronze EFFIE award for Ethan Allen’s "Creature Comforts" TV Ad Campaign. Show less

Hartford, Connecticut Area

Began as a graphic designer and then promoted to Art Director in less than a year. Responsible for all aspects of newspaper advertising for both fashion and home store divisions. Coordinated all in-house/location photo shoots. Responsibilities included booking models, stylists and selecting photographers. Worked closely with buyers, in-house photo studio and copywriters to produce daily ads, circulars and magazines promoting all retail locations.

Bfa, Fine Arts, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi National Honor Society

Pursued Master Of Arts (Mfa), Yale University (Adjunct Program)

Activities and Societies: Drama Matriculated into Master of the Arts program at Weslyan University, and studied at Yale University.