Experience

Wedding Chicks

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Editor

  • März 2021 - –Heute

  - Write ten posts per week on advice, real weddings, sponsored content, and styled photoshoots- Pitch topics for original content based on current industry and lifestyle trends- Review article performance and adapt future content- Collaborate with sales team to understand goals and CTAs for sponsored posts- Manage SEO keywords for articles and ensure Skimlinks is enabled- Review submissions, fact check, and edit for content, grammar, and flow- Curate photos for features and ensure that vendor credits are correct and links are functioning- Collaborate with editorial team on internal CMS



Style Me Pretty

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Content Writer

  • Apr. 2019 - –Heute

  - Authored Style Me Pretty's Ultimate Dress Guide- Write articles for the Weddings 101 category to educate readers and provide resources for planning weddings, specializing in fashion-related articles- Write original descriptions for products on the Style Me Pretty online store and provide styling tips in the company's voice- Pitch and write original articles on wedding and fashion related topics- Source photos for articles and ensure they are credited properly- Interview other industry professionals for content and sourcing in articles- Manage SEO keywords on WordPress for articles and product descriptions- Update product slides for web developers and advise on related products

• Freelance Editor

  • Jan. 2021 - Feb. 2021

  - Edited Ultimate Wedding Guides for strategic product placement- Wrote product placement in existing guides



Elaya Vaughn by Kate Pankoke

• United States
• Apparel & Fashion

• Creative Director

  • Nov. 2011 - –Heute

  - Grew business from a fashion start-up to an internationally recognized wholesale and retail brand in the bridal and evening wear sector- Successfully opened and managed profitable design studios in Chicago and Washington, D.C.- Competed in three seasons of Project Runway to gain brand recognition - Secured and produced large orders for BHLDN and other retailers, successfully meeting all deadlines and quality standards- Manage in-house and remote design and production teams- Design, pattern, fit, and sew runway samples for each collection- Grade patterns for production and check graded patterns to ensure accuracy- Source, contract, and manage national and international vendors- Create tech packs for dressmakers and factory- Enforce quality standards and garment specs during factory production- Developed and maintained fit and sizing standards for the brand- Monitor the aesthetic trends in the market and analyze their staying power- Plan and orchestrate annual marketing campaign for new collections- Developed a project management system utilizing the Podio app to communicate goals and deadlines with my team and other vendors

• Public Speaker

  • Nov. 2013 - –Heute

  - Travel nationwide as a motivational speaker at universities, large companies including Wedding Wire, and charity functions- Write, edit, and deliver speeches on fashion, weddings, and entrepreneurship- Provide expert opinions on wedding and fashion related news on notable media outlets such as The Today Show, Lifetime, ABC, FOX, WGN, and Windy City Live



Self-employed

• Educator and College Consultant

  • Nov. 2013 - –Heute

  - Achieved 100% placement for students at top fashion schools including Parsons, FIT, and RISD- Develop portfolio development classes in illustration and garment construction- Develop a personalized plan for specific college design programs and consult with students throughout their application process - Achieved 100% placement for students at top fashion schools including Parsons, FIT, and RISD- Develop portfolio development classes in illustration and garment construction- Develop a personalized plan for specific college design programs and consult with students throughout their application process



Honore´

• Brand Consultant

  • Dez. 2013 - Juni 2016

  - Consulted with online fashion start-up company during their formation - Worked as a contractor creating designs, patterns, and samples for testing the concept- Researched current and future technology in the fashion industry and presented insights for client- Advised on required inputs to provide accurate and executable data for customer interface - Consulted with online fashion start-up company during their formation - Worked as a contractor creating designs, patterns, and samples for testing the concept- Researched current and future technology in the fashion industry and presented insights for client- Advised on required inputs to provide accurate and executable data for customer interface