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Marketing & Communications Manager
Beverly Hills, CA
Jul 2015 - Present (11 years)
Oversees brand identity and communications for all chamber programs and events.
• Exceeded 2015 email marketing sales goals of 12K
• Redesigned chamber website, email communications and logo
• Managed the production of the Chamber's annual directory publication, "Beverly Hills: The Guide"
Delivered an array of services including:
– Posting member and Chamber press releases and advertising to local and regional media outlets
– Tracking the performance of our Chamber’s websites, member and Chamber eBlasts and Chamber eNewsletters
– Creating branding for events and programs for both digital and print applications
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Co-Owner & Creative
Grow Kid Grow - Children's Resale Clothing Boutique
Jan 2009 - Present (17 years 6 months)
Proactively using my knowledge and experience in fashion, retail, buying, merchandising,
store layout and design, logistics, staffing and event planning to make this store the best it can be.
– Developed, cultivated, and grew this new and gently used children's clothing and assessors store to be known as one of the best in Los Angeles.
• 2014 Best of LA, by "LA Magazine"
• 2013 Best of LA, by "LA Weekly"
• Doubled profits in its first year and continues to grow
– Generated store branding and advertising
– Created procedures across business
– Managed employee relations
– Oversaw buying and layout of merchandise
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Marketing & Graphic Design Associate
Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce
Jan 2013 - Jun 2015 (2 years 5 months)
Responsible for driving digital and traditional marketing campaigns, public relations and member marketing services at the Beverly Hills Chamber.
• Exceeded 2013 email marketing sales goals of 10K
• Oversaw a successful redesign of the Chamber website
• Managed the production of the Chamber's annual directory publication, "Beverly Hills: The Guide"
Delivered an array of services including:
– Posting member and Chamber press releases and advertising to local and regional media outlets
– Tracking the performance of our Chamber’s websites, member and Chamber eBlasts and Chamber eNewsletters
– Creating branding for events and programs for both digital and print applications
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Art Director
Self-employed web & graphic designer
Oct 2007 - Oct 2012 (5 years)
FERA INTERNATIONAL CORP., Sept 2012
• Created planograms for upcoming season and CMS management for company website
THUNDERBIRD FILMS, Jul 2011
• Developed title treatments and materials for domestic and Canadian based productions
MADELYN HAMMOND ASSOCIATES, Aug 2011 – January 2012
• Produced advertising artwork for clients including Deadline.com
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT, Jan 2011 – Jun 2011
• Created concept art and designed domestic and international one sheet for Martin Scorsese’s TAXI DRIVER Digital-Restored release
BOLTHOUSE PRODUCTIONS, March 2011
• Designed concept art for new business proposal for Gatorade product advertising
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO, Oct 2010 – Dec 2010
• Drafted concept art for multiple special program for the Department of Pediatrics
KIRK"S PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, Dec 2008 – May 2010
ANDELSON CONSULTING INC., Oct 2007 – Sep 2009
• Created brand identity for start-ups
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Graphic Designer
Fera International Corp.
Jun 2009 - Jun 2010 (1 year)
• Produced new line of style guides and designs for ski catalog and trade show signage
• Designed print campaign for store distribution and ads for industry publications
• Created and designed email subscriber sales campaign
• Apparel Photo Editor for advertising
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Art Director
NAX Partners/Pegasus Media World
Jun 2008 - Jun 2009 (1 year)
• Designed hard cover and paperback book covers
• Layout Artist for print and digital book copy
• Created artwork for micro-site branding campaigns
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Account Executive | Marketing Consultant
Intaglio
Oct 2006 - Feb 2008 (1 year 4 months)
• Account Manager for several companies with annual revenue exceeding 10M including CAA, Hilton Family, Cedars Sinai, USC, Stileto Entertainment,
• Appointed art designer for select marketing and branding campaigns
• Guided and directed clients on design initiatives capitalizing brand relevancy and expansion
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Public Relations Internship
BWR Public Relations
Aug 2006 - Oct 2006 (2 months)
• Talent Media Presentations,
• Database Entry
• Library Organization
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Merchant / Management Internship
Macy's West
2004 - 2005 (1 year)
• Buying
• Store Management
• Advertising Coordination
• Sales Analysis
• Promotion Forecasting
• Product Comparison
• Team Training and Management
• Customer Service
• Operations
• Logistics
• Security Assessments
• Internal and External Relationship Development