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Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas, United States

Transitional position after relocation to Austin, TX for school and family.-Manage store's daily operations and branding. -Successfully oversaw implementation of Tumi's newest client engagement software and successfully leveraged new tools to track and outpace past KPIs.

Lead in creative content strategy and development, including development of marketing materials and fundraising for established and rising brands. -Work closely with influencers and established brands to optimize cross-platform influence and click performance. -Launched new social strategies for clients based on social key performance indicators (KPIs) on a weekly basis.-Lead successful digital marketing campaign for NYT Best Selling Author and CNN Finance Anchor, increasing social brand awareness by over 50%.

West Hollywood, California

Led smart contract and blockchain startup, Buttrfly's Brand Vision and Marketing Strategy division through Series B funding. -Led a cross-functional team of designers, copywriters and digital social strategists to execute and deliver assets, campaigns and product material. -Owned social media engagement strategy and delivered metrics for activations on platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Google+. -Acquired over $12M in two rounds of VC funding by spearheading the creation of entertaining-yet-informative content to attract investors at public and private events throughout the United States.

Venice, California

Led music-based competition social platform, RYSE UP's content and media asset style, generation and social engagement strategy and content. -Produced short form content with brand influencers and top musical talent, increasing brand awareness by 341% over a two-month period. -Directed and implemented event marketing strategy including recruiting and liaising with sponsors and co-branding partners. -Produced, directed and edited marketing short film for investors, influencers and entertainment industry professionals that was ultimately featured at a major LA theater. -Managed a diverse portfolio of up to eight projects simultaneously, while delivering weekly presentations on project status to senior leaders.

Studio City

Managed a diverse range of projects for TV and digital through every stage of the development pipeline, overseeing nearly 30 projects at any given time. -Drove the successful pitch and sale of over 25 original formats and unscripted shows to networks including Fox, NBC, CBS, ABC, Oxygen, TLC, USA, AMC, SYFY, HGTV and E!, as well as digital and brand partners Annapurna, PG&E, CNN, Conde Nast and 7up. -Four shows sold became long-running formats for major networks contributing to over $8M in revenue.

Burbank, California, United States

Managed all aspect of C.E.O., Tom Rogan's day-to-day operations of the high profile reality TV production company, owned by Endemol Shine North America. -Pitched new prospective projects weekly and worked directly with design, production, finance and editing teams to present updated work-flow progress for current shows in production, including for Toddlers and Tiaras, Flipping Out and Ludo Bites America.

Los Angeles

Managed creative pipeline and acted as first point of contact for all TV, film and digital media projects, press junkets and commercial spots (Covergirl) as well as other business endeavors including the launch of Ms. Barrymore's wine label and beauty brand, FLOWER.

Something Borrowed, Something New - TLC; Development ManagerRecipe Rehab - ABC; Executive AssistantCharlie's Angels - ABC; Producer's AssistantAmerica's Next Great Restaurant - NBC; Production AssistantTop Chef - Bravo; Production AssistantFact Checkers Unit - NBC; Production CoordinatorBrothers & Sisters - ABC; Production AssistantThe Bad Penny (Film); Assistant Production Coordinator

Studio City

Oversaw complete Cannes Film Festival and American Film Market meeting schedules for Nasser President, and created and maintained FileMaker Pro database. Duties included interpreting contracts, research, script analysis, rolling calls, and liaison to other film companies, agencies, and clientele.

Los Angeles

Worked directly with Development, Distribution, and Foreign Affairs Executives and their assistants. Also covered desks, updated databases, rolled calls, wrote script notes and coverage, and coordinated schedules.