Sophia Grillo
Sales Manager and Freelance Artist at Whalebone Media- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Whalebone
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United States
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Community Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Manager and Freelance Artist
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Jan 2021 - Present
• Maintain constant presence on sales floor to satisfy customer needs and educate consumers about Whalebone Magazine and our New York City location • Created a one of a kind watercolor print featured in the Whalebone shop as a new product line • Maintain constant presence on sales floor to satisfy customer needs and educate consumers about Whalebone Magazine and our New York City location • Created a one of a kind watercolor print featured in the Whalebone shop as a new product line
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Cured Cactus
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New York City Metropolitan Area
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Marketing and Social Media Manager
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Jan 2022 - Present
• Design and execute social media strategy across multiple platforms to engage a wide range of target markets including Gen Z and Millenials • Use Adobe Photoshop. Illustrator and InDesign to create compelling visualizations used for social media, packaging and digital branding • Create platform specific content utilizing photography and videography within Instagram, Pinterest and Tiktok • Developed a strong understanding of Startup Culture and work dynamics • Optimized content calendar to prepare for launch Show less
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SG Creative
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New York City Metropolitan Area
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Freelance Artist, Photographer and Graphic Designer
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Apr 2020 - Present
• Design, develop and market art pieces to clients according to specifications and deliver product quickly and effectively • Utilize marketing skills to create a small business which generates year after year revenue growth • Opened an online storefront selling my photography prints as a result of a viral TikTok featuring my digital photography • Specializing in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva to create social media graphics, and personal branding to increase brand awareness to consumers • Design logos and professional illustrations for client websites, clothing, vehicles, and other goods • Assess and analyze client requirements and deliver product quickly and effectively Show less
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Anthropologie
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Visual Merchandising Associate
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Nov 2019 - May 2021
• Responsible for product placement according to seasonal trends at Anthropologie’s Flatiron District store • Created unique and visually appealing product displays and store layouts to promote and increase marketing and sales • Daily team collaboration to achieve optimal product appeal • Responsible for product placement according to seasonal trends at Anthropologie’s Flatiron District store • Created unique and visually appealing product displays and store layouts to promote and increase marketing and sales • Daily team collaboration to achieve optimal product appeal
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Temple St. Clair
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing, Design, and Public Relations Intern
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May 2018 - Nov 2019
• Assisted in design and development of marketing strategies for internationally acclaimed jewelry designer • Assisted with administrative duties and product oversight in designer’s New York City studio • Assisted in design and development of marketing strategies for internationally acclaimed jewelry designer • Assisted with administrative duties and product oversight in designer’s New York City studio
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The Collegian UR
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Photographer
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Jan 2016 - May 2019
• Captured and edited photographs for the University of Richmond Newspaper • Captured and edited photographs for the University of Richmond Newspaper
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Anthropologie
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Visual Display and Design Intern
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
• Designed and experimented with display elements for the store’s windows, signage, and interior displays • Developed strong knowledge for the creative role in a company and had a ‘hands on’ professional experience with the physical advertisements of Anthropologie • Designed and experimented with display elements for the store’s windows, signage, and interior displays • Developed strong knowledge for the creative role in a company and had a ‘hands on’ professional experience with the physical advertisements of Anthropologie
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Spoon University
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Photo Director
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Sep 2016 - May 2017
• Manage, edit and choose all the photographs provided by the Richmond photographers for each article • Manage, edit and choose all the photographs provided by the Richmond photographers for each article
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Education
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University of Richmond
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration with a Marketing Concentration, and a Minor in Studio Art -
University of Sydney
Marketing, International Business -
IES Abroad
Marketing -
Parsons School of Design - The New School
Certification, Digital and Graphic Design