Schaeffer Kuzman: Director, Business Development in Los Angeles, CA
Schaeffer Kuzman

Director, Business Development
Los Angeles | United States
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CYLNDR Studios
Director, New Business | 10/2024 - Current
McKinney
Account Supervisor | 02/2023 - 10/2024
Laundry Service
Account Supervisor | 08/2022 - 01/2023
Pulse Creative
New Business & Account Lead | 06/2018 - 08/2022
-Directed internal and external Social, Web, Video, Research, PR and Design teams. Leading and executing multiple projects from concept to final launch
- Analyzed industry & competitor best practices with research team and implement key findings into digital campaigns and projects
- Developed full brand design identities
- Produced photo & video shoots, and experiential & PR events
- Forged relationships with clients, securing long-term contracts and surpassing financial goals by targeting project add-ons
- Led new business pitches, winning 20+ new project and retainer clients in 2022
Missy Farren & Associates
Account Executive | 05/2016 - 10/2018
- Maximized top-tier media exposure for brand products or initiatives through collaborative events and personalized outreach to editors
- Managed client social channels, tracking performance, coordinating influencer outreach programs and creating detailed analytics reports
- Wrote technically on behalf of the client for press releases, announcements and collateral
- Coached media-facing clients, guiding their on-air or in-person interviews with Cheddar, Complex, GQ, Gear Patrol, SELF & more
Summer Sessions Surf Shop
Brand Manager | 01/2010 - 12/2015
- Oversaw brand direction in private label launches, store openings and seasonal buying
- Built relationships with the goal of collaborating with unique brands(ex: Summer Sessions branded beer by Peak Organic)
- Successfully ideated, negotiated and produced special events to drive sales, strengthen existing
- Constructed and measured performance of email marketing campaigns and newsletters
- Created content and shaped on social media accounts, achieving 67% increase in following and consistent high engagement
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