gianna rankart: Brand Manager in carpinteria, CA

The Y is a nonprofit like no other. That’s because in 10,000 neighborhoods across the nation, we have the presence and partnerships to not just promise, but deliver positive change. The Y is community centered. For nearly 160 years, we’ve been listening and responding to our communities. The Y brings people together. We connect people of all ages and backgrounds to bridge the gaps in community needs. The Y nurtures potential. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. The Y has local presence and global reach. We mobilize local communities to effect lasting, meaningful change.

Managed campaigns of in-store and street marketing for organic food, tea and skincare lines. North Bay, Sonoma and Ventura County territories.

I manage aggregation of contributor submitted stories on surf, cycle and snow culture; as well as managing client relationships and product placement for future produced content. Spearheading the launch of our print version of the publication, I manage layout schedules, stockist research, reach-outs and invoicing, and produce coinciding launch events.

Scheduling, communications between departments, conflict resolution

English and Arts instructor for 8-11 year olds in the south of France. Responsible for lesson planning and execution of daily activities for up to 30 children at a time.

Maintained student and scholarship payment schedules, enrollment and course credit evaluation for short and long term study abroad programs and exchanges.

Assisted photographers Mark Seliger, Paul Gilmore and Pete Thompson.

Facilitated gallery installations, designed and implemented archive system and social media presence, assisted with book layout, website design and image naming. Coordinated travel arrangements and gear rentals for shoots. Communicated with artist's representatives and gallery owners. Prepped job orders and receipts for accountant. http://drewdoggett.com

Worked numerous editorial and fashion shoots, trained as a photographer's digital technician, proficient in CaptureOnePro. Communicated needs of client/art department on set whilst ensuring integrity of image to the retouching team. Designed gear ordering system, coordinated drop offs/pickups and billing with delivery services and rental houses. Packed rounds of proofs for clients, ensured on time delivery and communicated approvals/workflow with retouching team. Arranged in-house travel, maintained organization and integrity of in-house gear and prepped folders for accountant following shoots. http://blankdigital.com

Pre and Post production intern for Emmy-nominated documentary film production company. Credited on PBS NOVA film "Secrets of the Viking Sword." http://www.panglossfilms.com

Maintained half and full day shoots at two Brooklyn studio locations. Communicated with teams of stylists, talent, set designers and photo/video. Billed estimate quotes, overtime and managed drop offs/pick ups between runners and rental houses. Assisted studio owner/photographer http://kirstenkaythoen.com

In-house photographer for events and classes. Prepped images for use in print advertisement and web.