Creative Director for women's apparel start-up company that specializes in pop art and pop culture designs on printed spandex.• Oversees product development, marketing, and customer service.• Primary contact for licensors.• Contributes to design and development

part-time Customer Service team memberpart-time order fulfillment assistant in warehouseAssisted with sales and booth set-up at various tradeshowsDesigned clothing items and accessories for geek fashion line. Worked with CEO at marketing events to communicate company philosophy, and promote and sell products. Assisted in design, set-up and tear-down of tradeshow booths.

Co-created blog devoted to geek girl fashion, style and home décor. Generate content on a weekly basis, including coordinating outfits, do-it-yourself tutorials, and reportage on what’s new in geek fashion.

Provided character atmosphere in costume for fundraising/charity events, hospital visits, and LFL-approved Star Wars related events.

Assisted the VP of Business Affairs & Development and the VP of National Sales. Managed artists, vendors, fan communities, cosplay talent, and coordinated onsite events and programming for touring pop culture comic conventions around the country.• Managed day to day interaction with artists – scouting artists who were a good fit for the conventions, recruiting, database entry, email communication.• Coordinated outreach to fan communities. Managed day-to-day interactions with fan… Show more Assisted the VP of Business Affairs & Development and the VP of National Sales. Managed artists, vendors, fan communities, cosplay talent, and coordinated onsite events and programming for touring pop culture comic conventions around the country.• Managed day to day interaction with artists – scouting artists who were a good fit for the conventions, recruiting, database entry, email communication.• Coordinated outreach to fan communities. Managed day-to-day interactions with fan communities and managed programming and special events involving them.• Oversaw cosplay related activities as researcher and point person. Provided insight based on 14 years of experience.• Managed all paperwork involved for show prep (exhibitor packets, info sheets, welcome letters, name tags) as well as onsite check-in for all artists, exhibitors, fan communities and cosplayers. • Assisted in overseeing show floor set up. Designed artist area of convention by placing vendors strategically.• Supervised and maintained show floor with VP of Business Affairs & Development. Interacted with artists, fan communities, cosplayers, and managed stage programming and events. Show less

Assisted internationally recognized expert CEO and Director of Sales, managed vendors, accounting, supplies, customer support, corporate documentation, and written communication for entrepreneurial start up. • Implemented a comprehensive, streamlined organizational system for company paperwork, which improved productivity and administrative efficiency by estimated 60%.• Overhauled marketing materials and corporate communication documents and designed sales presentations. • Provided… Show more Assisted internationally recognized expert CEO and Director of Sales, managed vendors, accounting, supplies, customer support, corporate documentation, and written communication for entrepreneurial start up. • Implemented a comprehensive, streamlined organizational system for company paperwork, which improved productivity and administrative efficiency by estimated 60%.• Overhauled marketing materials and corporate communication documents and designed sales presentations. • Provided enhanced customer service by becoming proficient with company created software programs.• Created and maintained new support systems and documents for clients.• Conducted human resource activities including hiring, training and employee relations. • Handled international travel schedules for CEO’s promotional and Sales presentations. • Consistently recognized by management staff for above-excellent performance of duties and assigned additional duties of increasing responsibility and value. Show less

Managed daily operations and sales at all levels at a branch of the nation’s largest book retailer and top bookseller brand. Provided exceptional service to customers in a fast-pace environment, and managed special events. • Managed booth at Crafts & Hobbies Association Winter Convention and Trade Show; ordered materials, handled publisher/author communication and book signing schedules, transportation of materials, and on-site sales and management.• Established local school… Show more Managed daily operations and sales at all levels at a branch of the nation’s largest book retailer and top bookseller brand. Provided exceptional service to customers in a fast-pace environment, and managed special events. • Managed booth at Crafts & Hobbies Association Winter Convention and Trade Show; ordered materials, handled publisher/author communication and book signing schedules, transportation of materials, and on-site sales and management.• Established local school, art/literacy organization involvement and sales through book-fairs, book-drives, special events programming and book orders.• Led team in charge of running special store events including advertisement design, community outreach, event management and supervision, entertainment coordination and participation.• Increased sales of products by merchandising company products in gift department with minimal direction from management. Show less

Assisted graduate studies professor in one of the most prestigious universities in California by instructing undergraduate class in literary analysis. • Conducted research, generated presentations and provided aid to students. • Created lesson plan and led class instruction. • Gathered resources for classroom demonstrations and assisted in grading, analysis and critique of student work.