Tami R. Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Partnered with celebrity makeup artist to transform her homemade beauty product—originally mixed in the kitchen and brought to set in Tupperware—into a cult-fav brand loved by glam squads, celebrities, influencers and.
• Recruited a small team of 5 people—leading team and external cross-functional stakeholders.
• Established company culture, SOPs, workflows, and fostered positive environment—ensuring production / operational success.
• Introduced brand to key entertainment industry contacts—resulting in significant mentions across press / social media.
• Led high-profile collaborations / partnerships—expanding brand reach and visibility.
• Negotiated / secured distributor / retailer terms—driving YOY sales.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Shaped and evolved brand identity—illustrating creative vision and mission through visuals, strategic messaging and product R/D—within constraints of self-funded budget.
• Leveraged customer communications and feedback for website and eComm platform design, updates and rebuilds—boosting consumer satisfaction and brand loyalty.
• Ensured and scaled consistent brand alignment across images, messaging, product descriptions, identity—improving brand recognition and product comprehension—meeting consumers where they are.WEBSITE / eCOMM
• 2024 / 2025: Developing roadmap for mid-2025 brand relaunch—including website design update, platform migration to Shopify, leverage AI to optimize e-commerce functionality / streamline supply chain.
• Curating / editing a library of images, while researching / brainstorming new photo / video shoots.
• Implemented / managing rapidly growing global waitlist—sustaining customer engagement and anticipation during brand restructuring phase.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• NEW PRODUCT CONCEPTS
• Defined over 30 new product concepts—creative directing the design and identity, shaping their aesthetic and strategic vision through digital mockups, branding elements, and comprehensive development plans—outlining.
• Initiated, organized and led R/D brainstorming sessions with PP creator, focusing on innovation and brand development—contributing to the brand’s long-term value.
• Leveraged sales data, customer feedback, and future cultural and generational consumer behavior research—to identify opportunities for product updates and new product concepts.ACTIVE PRODUCT
• Led the transition from a predominantly wholesale model to a direct-to-consumer (DTC) focus in the US, while planning an international B2B strategy.
• Conducted thorough research to determine and implement domestic and international retail pricing strategies, factoring in currency exchanges, shipping costs, promotions, and price increases—while balancing both.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• 2024
• Strategically planning the end-to-end production and operations roadmap for a mid-2025 relaunch.2011 — 2023
• Collaborated cross functionally in strategic production planning, including—sales forecasting, demand planning, inventory management, material availability and pricing.
• Prepared the brand's monthly and annual sales projections and production budgets.
• Conducted thorough research to determine competitive wholesale and distributor pricing for international and domestic markets—ensuring competitive margins and establishing agreeable MOQs.
• Prepared wholesaler and distributor cost estimations—projecting retailer sales and budget needs, negotiating wholesale and distributor pricing, and finalizing and formalizing wholesale and distributor agreements.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Led negotiations, securing high-profile partnerships, collaborations, distributors and retailers.
• Directed press and media relations—providing strategic oversight to ensure all communications aligned with the brand's mission—driving extensive global coverage resulting in increased visibility, accelerated growth.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Researched positioning, strategized and established a presence in the emerging clean beauty and wellness categories, shaping a consumer resonant brand identity.
• Oversaw digital media and marketing—ensuring brand consistency across brand and product messaging.
• Guided social media plans—directing thoughtful tone and engagement.
• Creative directed press kits and graphic design projects.
• Implemented a targeted Facebook advertising strategy in 2013, acquiring over 25k followers within 3 months.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Led planning, development and delivery of printed collateral and digital assets for retailers, e-commerce and social media.
• Produced photo shoots, handled post-production and delivery.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Set up remote office systems to support daily operations.
• Developed relationships with vendors including suppliers, warehouse and 3PL, built external network.
• Built and nurtured relationships with customers, retailers and sales reps—developing brand connections and loyalty.

• Collaborated with wardrobe stylist Linda Medvene, Paramount Pictures' PR team, and Oscar-nominated actress Melissa Leo’s PR team to define styling objectives and requirements for a global publicity tour promoting The.
• Prepared comprehensive bid proposals, and negotiated detailed terms of each project (look) on behalf of the stylist, including but not limited to—the stylist's daily rate, overtime breakdown, wardrobe budgets, number.
• Secured finalized details for each project by drafting deal memos confirming agreed upon terms, getting signed approval from the studio, and updating terms as project needs evolved—ensuring smooth execution of styling.
• Wrapped final billing of each project—driving smooth communication between client and agency accounting departments, eliminating delay of payment.

Tempe, AZ, US

• Managed media requests and coordinated press inquiries—facilitating interviews with university experts and faculty.
• Monitored Cision for real-time media coverage, gather insights, and to create data-driven reports.
• Created visually compelling PowerPoint presentations and data-driven Excel reports of ASU’s media highlights and analytics for key stakeholders, including University President, University Provost, Department Vice.
• Contributed to the University's social media presence on Facebook and Twitter, driving engagement and promoting the University’s brand.
• Wrote quarterly profiles highlighting achievements of students, faculty, and groundbreaking innovations within the School of Sustainability.
• Authored profiles on summa cum laude graduates of the Urban and Metropolitan Studies program at the School of Public Affairs with a focus on Sustainability—prominently featured in the speech / read in its entirety by.

Tempe, AZ, US

• Organized and managed communications with the White House Press Pool, local and national press, and foreign press regarding event attendance—coordinating credentials, press passes and approval lists for President.
• Coordinated communications and instructions from the U.S. Department of State's Office of Press Relations and the Bureau of Global Public Affairs' Foreign Press Center—to the inquiring press and media.
• Managed press and media lists, coordinated passes at the event.
• Worked closely with the University’s Director of Communications, Sharon Keeler.

Boston, MA, US

• High-profile account management, handling key client relationships within a diverse portfolio of healthcare providers, including plastic surgeons, cosmetic dentists, ophthalmologists, oral surgeons, and veterinarians.
• Facilitated clear and effective communication channels, ensuring client needs were met and issues were resolved promptly.
• Contributed to the anti-fraud research team, assisting in the development of strategies to identify and prevent fraudulent activities.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance the overall client experience.
• Maintained a comprehensive understanding of the CARE CREDIT financial system—offered at 250,000+ providers, clinics, hospitals, and health and wellness retailers nationwide.
• Completed General Electric's extensive training in customer service, ethics and diversity.

New York, NY, US

• Represented and managed celebrity artists in the entertainment industry across film, television, music, fashion, advertising, press and red carpet events.
• Expanded West Coast wardrobe styling and men's grooming segments by up to 50%, enhancing artist diversity and attracting new clients.
• Collaborated with prestigious clients such as Warner Music Group, Sony Music, Universal, Paramount, EMI, Warner Bros, Disney, management and publicity firms, brands, designers, photographers and directors—playing a.
• Prepared comprehensive bid proposals, and negotiated detailed terms of each project on behalf of the artist, including but not limited to—the artist’s daily rate, overtime breakdown, kit or wardrobe budgets, number.
• Managed non-union projects, and union projects under IATSE union regulations.
• Secured finalized details for each project by drafting deal memos confirming agreed upon terms, getting signed approval from the studio, and updating terms as project needs evolved—ensuring smooth execution of hair /.

New York, NY, US

• Managed commercial models and actors, advocating for their best interest.
• Worked closely with clients to define and facilitate their talent needs for various projects.
• Analyzed project concepts; determined talent needs and budgets.
• Managed communications, experiences and relationships with global entertainment and advertising clientele.
• Negotiated contracts, prepared proposals, budgets and agreements, formulating deal memos and finalizing contracts.
• Curated portfolio images, designed layout—marketing and selling models' work.

New York, NY, US

• Represented and managed celebrity artists in the entertainment industry across film, television, music, fashion, advertising, press and red carpet events.
• Managed multiple fast-paced, overlapping projects, contributing to a 30% year-over-year growth for the West Coast agency.
• Collaborated with prestigious clients such as Warner Music Group, Sony Music, Universal, Paramount, EMI, Warner Bros, and Disney, defining and achieving project objectives.
• Prepared comprehensive bid proposals, and negotiated detailed terms of each project on behalf of the artist, including but not limited to—the artist’s daily rate, overtime breakdown, kit or wardrobe budgets, number.
• Managed non-union projects, and union projects under IATSE union regulations.
• Secured finalized details for each project by drafting deal memos confirming agreed upon terms, getting signed approval from the studio, and updating terms as project needs evolved—ensuring smooth execution of hair /.

New York, NY, US

• Junior agent to celebrity artists in the entertainment industry across film, television, music, fashion, advertising, press and red carpet events.
• Assisted West Coast Director and Senior Agent Tracey Mattingly—contributing to building the LA division, which had higher-than-average growth of over 70%.
• Developed relationships and managed projects with a prestigious client list, including Warner Music Group, Sony Music, Universal, Paramount, EMI, Warner Bros, Disney, and more.
• Identified and implemented new billing procedures, leading to a 90% reduction in delayed billing and accounts receivable.

New York, NY, US

• Assisted Bethany Karlyn, division Director, on formation and launch of the "MAC Cosmetics Professional Support Services" West Coast department.
• Worked closely with East and West Coast Department Directors and MAC Cosmetics' newly hired President to strategically prioritize artist and celebrity relations and facilitate the brand's transformation from a niche.
• Cultivated industry relationships with key makeup artists on the top 30 television shows, celebrities, production designers, celebrities, publicists and fashion houses, securing and coordinating product placement in tv.
• Managed MAC makeup artists on collaborations on multiple projects and events.
• Coordinated job details for teams of MAC makeup artists on prestigious events, including:New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 1999 and 2000London Fashion Week Fall/Winter 1999 and 2000Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 1999.

• Supported Executive Producer, Oliver Fuselier, on high-budget commercials and music videos—with a strong focus on micro-organization, highly efficient planning and execution.
• Monitored and tracked production actions and status—reporting updates to EP, keeping production on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinated end-to-end production activities between EP, above the line, and below the line crew.
• Organized and facilitated pre-production meetings aligning all stakeholders on production goals and requirements.
• Coordinated EP's review of dailies and rough cuts, ensuring timely feedback and revisions.
• Served as the primary contact for EP, coordinating communication with advertising agencies, directors, and producers—maintaining clear and effective communication channels.

• Provided comprehensive support to film and commercial Director, Tom DeCerchio (Nitro/Incubator) on large-budget commercial shoots.
• Monitored and tracked actions and status throughout production, facilitating effective communication.
• Managed below-the-line crew holds, bookings, and releases.
• Managed Director’s daily production schedules.
• Coordinated teams and updates for the Director during pre-production and post-production phases, with a strong focus on micro-organization, highly efficient planning and execution.
• Organized post-production viewing sessions for dailies and rough cuts.

• PRE-PRODUCTIONCasting
• Assisted with end-to-end casting process.
• Read scripts, provided support to Casting Director and Show Creators.
• Distributed breakdowns and sides to talent agencies.
• Organized auditions and callbacks.
• Operated casting camera, coordinated casting footage with editors.

• Assisted with prep, fittings, and wrap during the production of "Shadow of Doubt."
• Managed bookkeeping tasks, tracked receipts, and prepared expense reports.
• Effectively communicated and coordinated with producers and the director.
• Organized and maintained costumes and clothing at Rita's workspace on 3rd Street, The Loft.

• In-House Assistant to Casting Director Joey Paul Jensen
• Reviewed scripts to support the casting process.
• Compiled and maintained actor lists.
• Coordinated meetings, auditions, and callbacks with talent agencies.
• Efficiently organized auditions, callbacks, and actor scheduling.
• Managed headshots and sides for auditions.

• Provided essential support to producers and external production/post-production crew.
• Managed production workflows and schedules, ensuring projects met deadlines.
• Facilitated viewings for editing cuts and final versions of projects.
• Organized and managed a public test screening event, including a Director Q&A session.
• Assisted Production Accountant/Controller, Raymond Chung, with bookkeeping tasks by tracking invoices and receipts, and preparing expense reports.
• Managed and coordinated phone communications for production and post-production teams.

Post-production voice over work, “The Legend of Galgameth”

• Assisted Ms. Stapleton with preparations for her upcoming multiple location film schedule, ensuring all necessary arrangements were made.
• Drove Ms. Stapleton to appointments, meetings, and various errands, prioritizing her comfort and punctuality.
• Ran essential errands on behalf of Ms. Stapleton, such as picking up supplies, handling deliveries, and managing administrative tasks.
• Demonstrated utmost discretion and professionalism in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Provided assistance to Ms. Stapleton in packing and organizing for her professional engagements and personal needs.