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Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Represented film/television/theatre actor. Periodically attend a variety of different auditions across the greater NYC area.

*Global Flagship* New York, Ny

*Global Flagship*o Work with the marketing/visual materials for the flagship storeo Liaising with teams such as buying, design and marketing to create design themes and plans, often months in advance, including window and in-store displays, signage and pricing concepts;o Meeting with fellow visual and marketing employees in the company to discuss visual/marketing strategies;o Identifying and sourcing props, fabrics, hardware and lighting;o Working with architectural features of stores to maximise the available space;o Working with visual merchandising packs to communicate visual guidelines including layout principles, visual dressings and signageo Working with both merchandising and sales teams to interpret the guidelines and training them in the execution of the visual concept;o Assembling or dismantling visual displays in windows or in-store;o Carrying out 'comp shops' to maintain awareness of other retailers' visual merchandising concepts;o Leading and motivating teams to complete displays to tight deadlines;o Seeking feedback from colleagues and customers on the visual impact of displays and implementing changes.o Work with replenishment teams to ensure visual aesthetic of store maintains flagship standard

Greater New York City Area

*Global Flagship*o Meet a bi-weekly selling goalo Create and build a client list o Maintain knowledge of current promotion/marketing materials o Deal with international clientele in a heavily crowded and busy environmento Work events hosted by the storeo Assist clients with any and all questions and concerns they may have

Greater New York City Area

*Global Flagship*o Meet weekly selling goal of around $8,500o Create and build a client list o Open 3 credit accounts a weeko Cross-sell with high-end brandso Attend seminars with high end brands on a weekly basis o Open loyalist accountso Go above and beyond for the customer at every turn

Greater New York City Area

*Global Flagship*o Opportunity to participate in the grand opening of the store and create the first visuals for the openingo Assists in stocking sales floor, stock rotation during overnight shifts, displays and organization of merchandiseo Responsible for answering telephone in a professional manner and directing calls to appropriate partyo Maintain knowledge of current promotion/marketing materials o Deal with international clientele in a heavily crowded and busy environmento Work events hosted by the storeo Assist clients in styling and creating outfits and answer any and all questions and concerns they may haveo Work with the marketing/visual materials for the flagship storeo Liaising with teams such as buying, design and marketing to create design themes and plans, often months in advance, including window and in-store displays, signage and pricing concepts;o Meeting with fellow visual and marketing employees in the company to discuss visual/marketing strategies;o Identifying and sourcing props, fabrics, hardware and lighting;o Working with architectural features of stores to maximise the available space;o Working with visual merchandising packs to communicate visual guidelines including layout principles, visual dressings and signageo Assembling or dismantling visual displays in windows or in-store

Greater New York City Area

o Read, listen to, and decide whether submitted scripts/scores should be considered to be produced at the Yorko Work the variety of large scale charity events held by the Yorko Perform general office/secretarial dutieso Handle confidential documents on a daily basiso Log data daily and organize paperworko Graphic design work- design marketing materials/branding for the York

Flemington, New Jersey

o Opportunity to participate in the grand opening of the store and create the first visuals for the openingo Assists in stocking sales floor, stock rotation during overnight shifts, displays and organization of merchandiseo Responsible for answering telephone in a professional manner and directing calls to appropriate partyo Maintain knowledge of current promotion/marketing materials o Deal with international clientele in a heavily crowded and busy environmento Work events hosted by the storeo Assist clients in styling and creating outfits and answer any and all questions and concerns they may haveo Work with the marketing/visual materials for the flagship storeo Liaising with teams such as buying, design and marketing to create design themes and plans, often months in advance, including window and in-store displays, signage and pricing concepts;o Meeting with fellow visual and marketing employees in the company to discuss visual/marketing strategies;o Identifying and sourcing props, fabrics, hardware and lighting;o Working with architectural features of stores to maximise the available space;o Working with visual merchandising packs to communicate visual guidelines including layout principles, visual dressings and signageo Assembling or dismantling visual displays in windows or in-store

Greater New York City Area

*Took place during a production of Romeo & Juliet*o Research the attitudes and opinions of the public as relates to the company and its offerings.o Write, edit and produce newsletters, brochures, direct marketing pieces and other printed material.o Create and determine publicity/press relations plan to generate continued greater awareness for the company and support any overall marketing initiatives.o Identify the most important audiences, and decide what to communicate to them and the best media to useo Write and implement communication or promotional planso Cultivate and maintain media contacts in order to generate relevant stories, interviews and other media coverage for the company.o Solicit, arrange and organize media interviews (print, radio and TV) for general stories about the companyo Write news releases, articles, calendar listings, and public service announcements (PSA's), ensuring consistency and accuracy.o Distribute news releases to mediao Field and respond to media inquiries generated by those releases, or regarding a specific production or event.o Provide the public with information when it is requestedo Solicit, arrange and organize media interviews (print, radio and TV) for productions or about the company in general.o Coordinate and oversee photo sessions for public relations and marketing purposes.o Coordinate handling of reviewers, including contacting them, securing comp tickets, and compiling press packets.o Oversee the archiving of all press clippings, video clips, radio tapes and photo library.o Responsible for design and/or placement of ads

Bridgewater, New Jersey

o Unpack, sensor, and stock clothingo Operates cash register accurately and efficientlyo Assists in stocking sales floor, stock rotation during overnight shifts, displays and organization of merchandiseo Sorts and prices merchandise in accordance to quality, size, and pricing guidelines in a timely mannero Greets and thanks customerso Maintain knowledge of current promotions and inform the customers about themo Work as a team during overnight shifts and floor set changeso Assist clients in styling and creating outfits and answer any and all questions and concerns they may have

Basking Ridge, New Jersey

o Coordinate and run a variety of projects and community wide eventso Perform general office/secretarial dutieso Ensure all events and those working for it are doing their jobs and supervise the course of eventso Publically speak and present to large groups, professionally and publicallyo Graphic design work- design logos and marketing materials/branding for a series of community outreach programs and public eventso Handle confidential documents on a daily basiso Log data daily and organize paperwork

Digital Technologies & Emerging Media Studies, Digital Communication And Media/Multimedia

Fourth year undergraduate Communications major at Fordham University with a concentration in Digital Technologies & New Emerging Media.

Ba Theatre Arts, Visual And Performing Arts

High School Diploma