Distill Creative is a curated service that connects artists and businesses for site-specific art installations, public realm artwork, and creative activations. We are an NYC Minority and Women-Owned Certified Business (M/WBE) based in NYC.https://distillcreative.com

Stephanie Eche, b. Gilbert, AZ, 1986, is a Chicana artist based in Brooklyn, NY. She uses found materials and natural fibers to create sculptures and paintings. Eche has held solo exhibitions in Mexico City, MX and has taken part in group exhibitions at Maake Projects in State College, PA, Form and Concept in Santa Fe, NM, Untitled Space in NY, NY, and Site: Brooklyn Gallery in Brooklyn, NY. Eche’s work has been written about in Vantage Art Projects, Artsy, Art Spiel, and Hola Cultura. Eche is the founder and CEO of Distill Creative, where she curates and produces equitable and inclusive public art projects. She is the creator and host of the First Coat podcast, where she interviews artists and creators about art in public space. Eche also runs Eche Verde where she curates experimental exhibitions, pop-ups, and creative events in her home. Eche has been a teaching artist for the Center for Urban Pedagogy, the SU-CASA program in Lower Manhattan, Root Division, and the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts in San Francisco, CA. She was a Creative Community Fellow with National Arts Strategies and a Healthy Places Network Leader for Urban Land Institute.

Oversee content strategy, social media and creative projects focused on growing 2U brand and solidifying company culture at mid-sized education technology company. — Ideate, create and manage branded digital media (and offline) content, including employee-generated Medium series, mission-driven videos, and topical Twitter chats. — Manage freelancers and interns, collaborate across departments with creative teams, executive management and external agencies. Manage expectations of multiple stakeholders at public company. — Ideate and execute content strategy, brand measurement, marketing plan and strategic projects.

Plan, strategize and execute a comprehensive communications plan for the Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education and Doctor of Education programs offered online through the University of Southern California Rossier School of Education to drive audience awareness and engagement across online marketing channels. Deliverables include quarterly content calendars and major outreach projects. — Develop and manage online relationships in the education industry and execute link-building campaigns to drive SEO results and organic leads.— Edit and write high quality content for the USC Rossier Online blog and write articles focusing on education for other publications. — Lead innovative content strategy and assist team members with their content strategy. — Maintain a strong, brand-appropriate voice in social channels. — Report on key performance indicators such as organic leads, referral traffic (school and social media), and the growth of social media profiles on a weekly and monthly basis.

• Manage website, social media and email marketing. • Copywriter for newsletter (40% open rate), blog, website, and social media posts. Design and produce all marketing material.• Build relationships with bloggers, retail stores, birth centers, hospitals, and press.• Organize and implement pop-up shops, mommy meet-ups, workshops, cradle-to-cradle and affiliate programs.• Managed successful Kickstarter campaign, reaching 150% of original goal.

• Oversaw design, development and manged local production of over 100+ new products from initial idea to final product. • Worked in a fast paced environment independently and with a creative team, turning new clothing products and projects around in 3-4 month cycles.• Performed administrative tasks such as expense reports, accounting, travel planning and scheduling. • Created products that are socially relevant and gained online media buzz. Led story development and overall product presentation.• Spearheaded research and reports of trends, product development, and target market. • Managed costing, specifications/spec sheets, quality control and production calendars. Manage shrink tests and lap dips.• Worked closely with pattern makers, sample sewers, screen printers, sew shops and various vendors in development and production. • Directed technical designer and production assistants on all aspects of design starting with initial design research through final product: source fabrics, prepare inspirational photos, develop concept ideas, develop color stories, details, silhouettes, prints, colors and trims.• Assisted in overall creative direction, occasional stylist on photo shoots.• Led new idea meetings and development meetings.

• Wrote for column & managed Clubs page. • Researched and listed club and nightlife events in San Francisco.

• Created and managed all online marketing, including a bi-monthly email newsletter, 3 websites, 3 blogs, multiple Facebook pages, and other online social media.• Created press kit, organized press assets, wrote press releases and organized travel and appointments. • Performed administrative assistant tasks and managed a virtual assistant.• Wrote and managed email newsletters.• Assisted in event planning.• Managed photo editing.

• Developed and managed initial online social media strategy.http://www.creativityzentrum.com/

• Taught comprehensive understanding of the English language and North American culture in a secondary and adult school.• Planned lessons and managed curriculum for students grades 5 - 12. • Taught online media literacy skills including effective and engaging usage of Wordpress, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Youtube.

• Taught conversation and grammar for kids and adults. • Planned lessons and managed curriculum.

Assistant Director, Art in the Village (2007 - 2008):• Coordinated distribution of art supplies, art submissions, judging of artwork, development and distribution of awards for program dedicated to encouraging art production amongst children in 8 elementary schools in South Central, Los Angeles.• Managed installation, promotion, and execution of 4 exhibitions, opening ceremonies and receptions of 120+ attendants.• Maintained database of over 400 entries and developed positive relationships with over 40 Principals, Facilitators and Administrators of schools.• Produced, filmed and edited 25-minute documentary about the non-profit arts organization.• Managed program for 8 elementary schools, managed 5 student & independent contract employees and served as main contact for all affiliated vendors .Assistant Public Relations Director (2007 - 2008):• Assisted in planning, production and promotion of 10+ exhibition events and developed and managed press contacts for local and national print, online, television and new media outlets.• Created and produced all online activity for Museum programs via social networks such as Myspace.com and Facebook.com• Organized all press clips and maintained documentation of all media coverage.Gallery Receptionist and Office Assistant (2004 - 2007):• Performed administrative and executive assistant tasks for gallery and staff.

• Assisted in marketing campaigns for various documentary films. • Assisted marketing manager and marketing executives with administrative tasks and event planning.

Feature Liaison: • Assisted in management of entire Latino Producers Academy (LPA).• Directed group of 12 Feature Producer & Director Fellows in a 10-day intensive academic program for independent film production.• Maintained positive relationships with and ensured enjoyment of over 150 Mentors, Film Producer Fellows, Actors, Crew, Interns, Volunteers and other staff members.Program Manager: • Coordinated travel, meals and hotel arrangements for entire LPA of 150+ people involved from around the world.• Received verbal praise from individuals in all involved areas of LPA for excellent hospitality.