Experience

Travel 6 Degrees

• United States
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Vice President of Sales and Partnerships

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Senior Vice President of Sales and Partnerships at a leading Virtuoso travel agency, headquartered in Tennessee & the UK with representation throughout the world, our advisors create tailor-made itineraries for a diverse global clientele - providing a wide range of services to both leisure and corporate travelers as well as the thrill-seeking adventurists.On top of maintaining a personal 2 mil+ in leisure travel sales, responsible for sales development for our extremely motivated and talented team of 15 and growing, new talent recruitment, product development and strategic partnerships.

• Senior Luxury Travel Designer

  • Jul 2016 - Present

  6 Degrees is a team of travel experts with a passion for the unknown and the undiscovered. Headquartered in Tennessee & London, UK with representation throughout the world, our advisors create tailor-made itineraries for a diverse global clientele - providing a wide range of services to both leisure and corporate travelers as well as the thrill-seeking adventurists.

• VP of Social

  • Apr 2018 - Jul 2022



Anna's Armoire

• Apparel Designer and Sourcer

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2022

  • Design and implement Anna's Armoire's "chic tee" line. • Responsible for all communication with manufacturers• Provide promotional strategies and advertising campaigns for this apparel line

• Founder And Owner

  • Feb 2012 - Apr 2018

  • Founded a social media based accessory boutique in February 2012• Order wholesale fashion jewelry and accessories for our weekly auctions• Manage all social media sites for Anna’s Armoire including Facebook and Instagram• Host weekly jewelry auctions on Anna’s Armoire’s Facebook page with an average of 100 pieces of jewelry a week available• Mail and package jewelry orders to be shipped across the United States weekly• Respond to customers emails, messages, and Facebook posts daily• Research fashion trends to assure my customers are able to stay current with today’s latest styles



A. Gilbert Creative

• Founder

  • Mar 2015 - Apr 2018

  Social Media + PR + Creative ConsultingWork with a variety of clients in the fashion and luxury segment to help grow their social media, digital strategy, and influencer marketing. Social Media + PR + Creative ConsultingWork with a variety of clients in the fashion and luxury segment to help grow their social media, digital strategy, and influencer marketing.



Annie Griffin Collection

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing & PR Director

  • Aug 2014 - Mar 2016

  Responsible for all aspects of brand promotion, from marketing materials and press features to website maintenance and social media. In charge of growing public knowledge and opinion (retail and wholesale) of the Annie Griffin brand while maintaining a consistent image.- Established new marketing and sales strategies, both digital and traditional- Created B2B and B2C marketing materials, including postcards, flyers, eblasts, and press and media kits on Adobe Suite- Photoshopped and created seasonal lookbooks and linesheets on Photoshop Elements- Increased social media following and engagement by more than 150% - Maintained Shopify website and ecommerce: design, promotional offers, marketing, product uploads, images, featured rotations- Created and implemented all e-mail marketing campaigns and strategies - Coordinated all blogger outreach, charitable donations, and other promotional collaborations- Planned and executed a blogger and press brunch with more than a 100k social media following- Managed and instructed 3-4 interns each season

• Sales Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - Mar 2016

  - Traveled to fashion markets in Las Vegas, New York, and Atlanta. - Showed and sold upcoming season's collections- Processed purchase orders- Maintained and distributed salesman samples - Acted as a liaison between the Annie Griffin brand and press including bloggers- Created marketing materials for trade shows such as line sheets, look books, flyers, and social media promotions.



SUCCARRA Media Group

• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Showroom & Press Coordinator | Atlanta, GA

  • 2016 - 2016



Rocky Top Institute

• Brand Manager and Product Developer

  • Aug 2013 - May 2014

  • Developing products for the Rocky Top Brand to be sold at the UT Bookstore, Walgreens, Alumni Hall, and Knoxville area retailers.• Promote these products through press releases, innovative marketing tactics, and social media. • Currently working on an Interactive Children's E-Book titled "Rocky Top Tales" • Developing products for the Rocky Top Brand to be sold at the UT Bookstore, Walgreens, Alumni Hall, and Knoxville area retailers.• Promote these products through press releases, innovative marketing tactics, and social media. • Currently working on an Interactive Children's E-Book titled "Rocky Top Tales"



Spring Appalachian Auction - University of Tennessee

• Board Member

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

  Plan and collection donations for the Spring 2014 Appalachian Auction at the University of Tennessee. Annually, this event raises over $70,000 for the Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management department at the University. Plan and collection donations for the Spring 2014 Appalachian Auction at the University of Tennessee. Annually, this event raises over $70,000 for the Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management department at the University.



Marie Claire

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Editorial Assistant

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  • In charge of checking in every piece of apparel and accessory and making sure to gets to the correct editor, photo shoot, or the in house studio• Organized inspiration boards for upcoming photo shoots• Visited showrooms for pick ups and pulls of apparel and accessory press samples for features in the magazine• Researched up and coming trends for a variety of upcoming features• Kept the fashion closet organized and made sure all press samples were kept in good condition• Assist with overall creative flow at Marie Claire Magazine• Attended market appointments on lei of editors



31 Bits

• Campus Representative

  • Aug 2012 - May 2013

  • Manage the 31 Bits: University of Tennessee Facebook page and host 31 Bits trunk shows• Spread the word around campus about the new 31 Bits products and initiatives and inform students of the financial need to help Ugandan women rise above poverty • Manage the 31 Bits: University of Tennessee Facebook page and host 31 Bits trunk shows• Spread the word around campus about the new 31 Bits products and initiatives and inform students of the financial need to help Ugandan women rise above poverty



Maggie's Pharm

• Social Media Manager/Buyer/Sales Associate

  • May 2008 - May 2010

  • Assisted customers • Started Maggie’s Pharm’s Facebook page and regularly posted photos and announcements of new merchandise as well as responded to customer’s questions• Assisted with buying new merchandise for the store • Assisted customers • Started Maggie’s Pharm’s Facebook page and regularly posted photos and announcements of new merchandise as well as responded to customer’s questions• Assisted with buying new merchandise for the store