Leni Calas

Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at Ward 5 Design
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(386) 825-5501
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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James Cavanaugh

Leni is a very creative person, always innovating and looking for that which is original. She leaves a lasting impression.

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Experience

    • United States
    • Design Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Creative Officer (CCO)
      • Jan 2017 - Present

    • United States
    • Media Production
    • Chief Creative Officer (CCO)
      • Apr 2009 - Jan 2017

      The Mamas Network provides boutique marketing services and event production to companies wishing to target NYC parents. -Worked closely with web developers & graphic artists to maintain creative collateral.-Pitched and presented customized creative solutions to a wide variety of clients including the Wildlife Conservation Society, USDAN, New York Hall of Science, Babies ‘R’ Us, and the March of Dimes. -Determined ideal brand partnerships, and event product placements.-Lead and managed internal projects associated with campaigns and partnerships. -Targeted and engage bloggers, industry insiders, event planners, online media and cross promoting them through various social media outlets to expand the Mamas Network brand.

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Vice President Of Business Development
      • Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

      Developed and increased revenue & engagement across multiple channels of print, news, digital, social media, and design throughout Long Island's largest business network awards competition. Developed and increased revenue & engagement across multiple channels of print, news, digital, social media, and design throughout Long Island's largest business network awards competition.

    • United Kingdom
    • Law Practice
    • Sr. Project Manager
      • Jan 2002 - Jan 2016

      Key decision maker who worked closely with designers, directors, and producers to conceptualize, budget, and track creative elements for film and television productions.-Provide detailed, hands-on, expert project management of business-critical solutions from initiation through stabilization. -Manage complex projects where deadlines and scope shift frequently. - Utilize flexibility, agility, and the ability to adapt to change while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and project team members.

    • Germany
    • Online Audio and Video Media
    • Creative Director
      • Jan 2012 - Jun 2014

      Worked with independent quarterly publication targeting urban parents in planning & producing visually compelling editorial layouts & photoshoots. Worked closely with sales and editorial staff to ensure creative integration of sponsored articles and products. Worked with independent quarterly publication targeting urban parents in planning & producing visually compelling editorial layouts & photoshoots. Worked closely with sales and editorial staff to ensure creative integration of sponsored articles and products.

    • Communications Consultant
      • Nov 2012 - Jul 2013

      Worked with local government agencies and NGO's to form strategies and actionable plans that could be immediately implemented in response to Hurricane Sandy.Met with local government bodies such as the NYC Department of Health, Public Advocate's Office, and State Senators to advocate for the needs of local affected communities. Organized local events such as Thanksgiving celebrations and holiday gift drives to funnel resources to the affected areas. Mobilized local volunteer efforts via social media and coordinated their efforts based on their individual time frames and abilities. Utilized industry connections to obtain donations, press coverage, and services for local communities.

    • Project Manager
      • Oct 2010 - May 2011

      Responsibilities:-Collaborated with other high level creative decision makers to establish and determine the specific design of physical elements needed for the production.-Regularly attended ongoing production meetings.-Hired, managed and coordinated a staff of creative freelance professionals.-Attended meetings as needed to discuss departmental progress. -Spearheaded on camera product integrations with outside brands. Responsibilities:-Collaborated with other high level creative decision makers to establish and determine the specific design of physical elements needed for the production.-Regularly attended ongoing production meetings.-Hired, managed and coordinated a staff of creative freelance professionals.-Attended meetings as needed to discuss departmental progress. -Spearheaded on camera product integrations with outside brands.

    • Australia
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Jun 2008 - Apr 2010

      Responsibilities:- Establish and determine the design of key on camera elements.- Manage large scale projects with budgets over $1M.- Spearhead creative on camera integration of sponsored branded elements.- Hire, manage and coordinate a staff of creative freelance professionals. - Maintain quality control, and unite talent to achieve the best and most efficient results. Responsibilities:- Establish and determine the design of key on camera elements.- Manage large scale projects with budgets over $1M.- Spearhead creative on camera integration of sponsored branded elements.- Hire, manage and coordinate a staff of creative freelance professionals. - Maintain quality control, and unite talent to achieve the best and most efficient results.

    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Guest Lecturer
      • Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

      Gave lectures on managing creative teams on film sets. Gave lectures on managing creative teams on film sets.

Education

  • SUNY Levin Institute
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
    2013 - 2015
  • RCC Institute of Technology
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design
    1994 - 1998

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