New Business Development, Startups, Relationship Management, Branding, Marketing, Account Management, Public Relations, Social Media, Team Management, Presentation Strategy, Project Management
Lightning in a Bottle is a film and TV production company currently immersed in post-production of their feature film, "ADDicted." We foster collaboration, chaos and creativity daily.
• Secured full financing for "ADDicted" through private investors
• Currently networking to secure distribution for the release of "ADDicted"
• Aided in the production process by scouting locations, obtaining permits and solidifying the shooting schedule
• Responsible for hiring and contract negotiations of the casting director and camera crew
• Responsible for updating and engaging fans and investors through social media and IMDb.com
• Organized and implemented a Kickstarter campaign that raised the initial $50,000 to begin production on the feature film
• Secured entry and acceptance into the 2013 Newport Beach Film Festival for the short-film version of "ADDicted"
Freelance Communications Manager/Consultant
Mamie + James
Dec 2011 - Present
Mamie + James is a charming bridal fashion label comprised of dresses and accessories made to be danced in, laughed in and loved in. Lots of champagne, sequins and romanticism. Perfect!
• Currently maintaining friendly relations with vendors, the press and the public
• Featured in the following magazines: British Vogue’s January 2013 edition, WellWed Magazine and Mississippi Magazine
• Featured on the following blogs: Style Me Pretty, Utterly Engaged, Bridal Musings, My Creative Reality, One Fab Day, The Collection Event Studio, Grey Likes Weddings, Ruffled, Glamour and Grace, Style Unveiled, Dash of Blonde, A Good Affair
• Featured as a 2013 nominee for Martha Stewart’s American Made Award
• Showcased in the following events: Something Lovely Wedding Event, Something Turquoise Wedding Event and the Fizz & Frills Menagerie
• Contributed to the development of our NY Fashion Week marketing strategy
• Responsible for online content, media strategy, branding, outreach, online promotions and trunk shows
Advertising Account Manager
Cooking.com (part of TCC Cooking Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Target Corp.)
Sep 2013 - Apr 2014 (7 months, 1 day)
• Managed over 30 accounts from initial sale through end of campaign
• Pulled and translated data into monthly client reports using Doubleclick for Publishers (DFP), Omniture and Strongmail
• Oversaw multiple departments while leading a 2013 project for the creation new marketing and advertising material
• Collected creative assets from clients and agencies in a timely manner to assure ad placements dropped on schedule
• Coordinated approval processes by serving as a liason between internal teams - brand, email, design and tech
• Clients have included: Pillsbury, the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Quaker Warm & Crunchy, Kate Somerville, the National Pork Board, Bushel Boy, Born footwear, Bravo/Brio restaurants, Café Britt, Campbell's, Chase, Colgate, Craftsy, Dermstore, Di Bruno Bros., Direct Wines, Feeding America, Ford Edge Canada, Herdez, Idahoan, King Size, Lemishine, Lifescript, McCormick's, Minute Rice, Ortega, New York Health, Olio Carli and Voskos
Education
Communication - Mass Media
Kennesaw State University, United States 2004 - 2009