BS Business Administration, University of Southern California

Focus: Entrepreneurship and Global Strategy, 2008

International Finalist, Business Case Team, 2006

National Silver and Bronze Medalist, Speech and Parliamentary Debate, 2005

JV and Varsity Coxswain, Rowing Team, 2003 — 2005

 

Branding Consultant, Freelance

January 2015 — Current

Provide business and branding consulting for Afavre GroupMatrix Models, LLCQuench Staffing.

Cast and direct social influencers for multiple branded campaigns.

 

Editor-in-Chief, Lookbook

March 2014 — Current

Spearheaded Lookbook’s first digital editorial initiative.

Ideated and implemented influencer and editorial brand campaigns.

Developed and managed international community of contributors, drawing over 100k UVM and doubling Instagram following to over 1m.

Coordinated with photographers, videographers, graphic designers, writers, developers and UX designers to rebrand digital content.

Provided creative direction and storytelling services for fashion week, music festivals and other travel and lifestyle related events.

 

Event Coordinator, Freelance

July 2012 — February 2014

Provided branding, creative direction and media coverage services for Freedom & Fashion.

Coordinated Aosa Image Holiday Trunk Show and Concert, bringing in highest daily sales revenue for the year. 

 

Development Assistant, USC School of Public Policy

June 2008 — June 2012

Worked with 6-person development team to raise over $50m for the Price School.

Supervised administrative assistants, work-study students, temps and volunteer staff.

Cultivated relationships with discerning, high profile donors and clientele, including Max Azria, Alex Dillard, Rick Caruso and Robert Price.

Rebranded design, layout and presentation of tribute books, videos, multimedia and digital content for stewardship program, resulting in $3m ROI. 

 

Public Relations Assistant, Ruder Finn Communications

February 2008 — June 2008

 Assisted in brand management for Bank of America’s Museum on Us nationwide campaign.

Provided media outreach for LACMA, BCAM’s Grand Opening event, NHM First Fridays series with Kid Sister and A-Trak.

 

Donor Relations and Special Events Assistant, Dream Foundation

March 2008 — June 2008

Assisted in publicity efforts for Dream Foundation gala at Grammy Award winner Diane Warren’s home. 

 

Public Relations Manager, Chase Edler Foundation Africa Dream Project

January 2008 — May 2008

Received Click for Change award for most innovative use of film, digital and social media at an NGO.

Managed creative direction, marketing, branding and publicity for interactive Experience Kibera event.

 

Special Events Assistant, Swellegant Events

May 2007 — December 2007

Provided event assistance for Laura Baden’s Runway to Success Thank You at Oakley Headquarters.

 

Student Filmmaker Program, Cannes Film Festival, American Pavilion — AMPAV

April 2006 — May 2006

Assisted in media production and trading for producers, publicists, agents and studio executives.

 

Student Producer, Trojan Vision

September 2005 — December 2005

Trained and coached incoming producers and talent in new processes. 

Collected and evaluated feedback data to improve episode content and viewership.  

Developed script protocol and set design for to advance programming quality and improve ratings. 

 

Fashion Ambassador Program, Nordstrom

August 2001 — August 2002

Assisted with coordination of runway shows, concerts and celebrity events. 

Participated in trend forecasting meetings to brainstorm and implement promotional campaigns.