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Burbank, California, United States

Burbank, California, United States

Los Angeles

• 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

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

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.

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.

El Segundo, CA

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Marina Del Rey, CA

• 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.
• Provided enhanced customer service by becoming proficient with company created software programs.
• Created and maintained new support systems and documents for clients.

Orange, CA

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Orange, CA

• 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.

Masters, English Literature

Bachelor Of Arts, English; English Literature