Experience

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  Bumble and bumble

  • Michigan and Ohio

  • Regional Business Consultant

    • Mar 2013 - Present
    • Michigan and Ohio

    Responsible for developing sales and maintaining relationships with more than 50 salons and prestige retailers across Michigan and Ohio as the key representative for the luxury hair care brand based in New York. Achieve sales goals, deliver exemplary customer support, drive sales, and create and execute business plans. Handle merchandising and new product launches. Serve as primary liaison between clients and the company. Promote brand’s image and culture with network salons and retail partners. Facilitate educational training for stylists and industry professionals.

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  J.Crew

  • Troy, MI

  • Sales Associate

    • Sep 2012 - May 2013
    • Troy, MI

    Exceeded daily sales goals and delivered excellent customer service as a sales associate who worked one-on-one with clients. Used creative fashion sense to select key wardrobe pieces for clients while educating them about the J. Crew brand and aesthetic. Demonstrated the ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment. Developed client relationships and utilized key interpersonal skills.

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  kate spade new york

  • Troy, MI

  • Sales Associate

    • Nov 2011 - Sep 2012
    • Troy, MI

    Cultivated clientele through effective sales techniques and one-on-one client outreach. Exceeded daily sales goals. Ensured exemplary customer service while celebrating the Kate Spade brand philosophy and lifestyle with the customer.

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  Village Green

  • Public Relations Manager

    • Mar 2010 - Mar 2012

    Responsible for developing sales and maintaining relationships with more than 50 salons and prestige retailers across Michigan and Ohio as the key representative for the luxury hair care brand based in New York. Achieve sales goals, deliver exemplary customer support, drive sales, and create and execute business plans. Handle merchandising and new product launches. Serve as primary liaison between clients and the company. Promote brand’s image and culture with network salons and retail partners. Facilitate educational training for stylists and industry professionals.SPECIALTIES· Communication & branding· Risk & crisis control· Public image management · Relationship management · Media placement & planning· Event planning· Reinventing and enhancing company image · Increasing visibility in target segments

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  R*Works

  • Trackside Communications Supervisor

    • Mar 2008 - Jan 2010

    Developed and implemented comprehensive public relations and communications programs to effectively position and promote Chevy trackside events at NASCAR races. Managed 3 full time freelance PR professionals. Administered and tracked a $1 million operating budget, ensuring objectives were met. Held full accountability for drafting and distributing press releases and pitching television, radio, newspaper, and Internet media stories. Led initiatives to increase and expand Chevy product and brand exposure by identifying and developing innovative publicity opportunities and story ideas.

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  WJBK-TV FOX 2, Detroit, MI

  • General Assignment Reporter

    • Jul 2004 - Mar 2008

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  WRTV-6 ABC, Indianapolis, IN

  • Freelance Reporter

    • Sep 2002 - Nov 2004

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  WXYZ-TV Channel 7 ABC, Detroit, MI

  • Freelance Reporter

    • Nov 2002 - Apr 2004

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  WXIX-TV FOX 19, Cincinnati, OH

  • Freelance Reporter

    • Apr 2002 - Aug 2002

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  WANE-TV Newschannel 15 CBS, Fort Wayne, IN

  • General Assignment Reporter

    • May 1999 - Apr 2002

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  WFXL-TV FOX 31, Albany, GA

  • General Assignemnet Reporter

    • Jan 1997 - Apr 1999

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  The Heritage Foundation

  • Government Relations Assistant

    • Jan 1995 - Dec 1996

    Assisted and facilitated the involvement of the organization in government affairs, by working with staff members in support of organizational goals. Planned forums and events for members of Congress and congressional staff. Liaised between government relations and staffers.

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  National Media Research, Planning & Placement, Alexandria, VA

  • Media Coordinator

    • Aug 1994 - Dec 1994

    Placed, confirmed, and monitored on-air paid spots for congressional, senatorial and gubernatorial candidates.