Kiva Barry: in Vista, CA

- Responsible for building team workflow and process utilizing project management systems - Prepped department presentations on behalf of key stakeholders and reported status of marketing projects. - Oversaw all marketing projects from inception to delivery - defining and monitoring key project aspects such as scope, goals, stakeholder responsibilities, contingency plan, budget, and milestones. - Wrote copy for marketing campaigns that maintained strong brand identity and voice. - Collected project requirements from stakeholders, defined milestones and scope of projects prior to kick off. - Managed all incoming marketing project requests and worked interdepartmentally to execute. - Organized and executed photo & video shoots by working closely with the creative design team - sourced locations, secured talent. - Negotiated rates and solidified contracts with freelancers. - Collaborated with partner, Neiman Marcus, to create collateral for stylist program. - Created SOP documents to streamline internal processes. - Supported in the planning and execution of large scale events including NYC Headquarters location launch. - Handled all expenses and accounts on behalf of the marketing team. Maintained vendor & budget financial tracker. - Implemented equipment inventory management system to support video and content creative teams. - Created and updated marketing content calendar to track and manage omnichannel activations.

- Responsible for operations and logistics at art and home goods company carried in large retail stores such as Nordstrom, West Elm, and EQ3 retail stores as well as via ecommerce. - Set up and maintained project management system, vendor financial tracking and production calendar. - Worked closely with factories in the development & production of new products. - Handled all customer service requests and creatively problem solve to retain customer loyalty. - Managed input and accuracy of over 200 product SKUs, ensuring that pricing, image, quantity and product descriptions on ecommerce platform, Shopify. - Utlized project management system to collaborate with team and manage production timelines to ensure timely product launches. - Created annual marketing and sales roadmaps. - Handled all order fulfillment, shipping and inventory logistics. - Executed copywriting for social media platforms and updated monthly social media calendar. - Created email marketing newsletters. - Managed all communication with wholesale accounts. - Handled invoices, purchase orders and inventory audits through Quickbooks.

- Generated repeat business by placing a high priority on establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships and service. - Business keyholder responsible for opening and closing of the register and store. - Responsible for accuracy of all transactions, cash deposits and bank runs. - Interviewed and screened candidates for employment. - Purchased store product inventory and generating price points by monitoring and analyzing buying patterns. - Trained and managed a diverse team of staff to provide an outstanding customer service experience. - Oversaw all in-store visuals, including merchandising front window, products, mannequins, etc. - Assisted in the creation of social media content and website imagery.

Exposure Skate Non-Profit Organization – Operations/Marketing Manager San Diego, CA Feb. 2019 - Feb. 2020 - Planned and executed 2019 world’s largest all-female skateboarding event attended by 150 skateboarders from 20 different countries. - Created sponsorship decks and developed new relationships for event partnerships. Point of contact for all sponsors, handling all contracts & invoices. - Created graphics for marketing collateral. - Developed multi-pronged marketing approach to increase reach - including in-person, email marketing, partnerships - Planned and executed weekly Saturday events focused on empowering female leaders through sport. - Developed partnerships with multiple organizations such as the Paralympics, Carol’s House domestic violence shelter, Rancho Coastal Humane Society and Casa de Amparo. - Aquired over $30K in grant funding from the City of San Diego and corporate grant opportunities. - Led event planning and execution which included outlining budget, organizing vendors, and recruiting volunteers. - Secured local broadcast media coverage across several news outlets in Los Angeles and San Diego.

- Awarded “Employee of the Year” honors in 2017 for exceptional contributions. - Organized and oversaw photography & stylist team on 3-4 shoots per day. - Responsible for up to $2 million in vendor samples per day. - Produced Ready-to-Wear shoot for Acne in Paris for FW19. - Coordinated with vendors for product samples and oversaw safe product handling, creating trust with designers. - Sourced locations, models and props to execute creative vision. - Coordinated cross-departmentally with key stakeholders in marketing, merchandising, creative production and finance teams. - Project management of large, complex projects and timelines. - Created visual resources for production crew such as styling guides daily product shot lists. - Reviewed up to 1,000 images per shoot prior to post-production to ensure clarity, correct angles and naming.