Arnold Chavez
Los Angeles, CA *0065
Phone: 310-***-****
Email: ******.******.**@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Seasoned communications expert with 5+ years experience working in the
fashion and lifestyle industry. Knowledgeable background working in
various capacities of marketing that includes public relations, promotions,
product launches, in store events, social media and advertising. Strategic
brand manager with successful track record for positioning clients within
fashion media and retail landscape to achieve project goals and deliver
sales and results.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Press Relations Social Media E-
Commerce Strategies Campaign Development
Retail Marketing Print Advertising
Celebrity Gifting Product Placement
Online Marketing Online Advertising Event Execution
Brand Equity Knowledge
EXPERIENCE
7/10 - 2/13, Marketing Manager, Fluxus, LLC.
. Pitched and secured fashion related segments on national TV shows such
as The Oprah Winfrey Show and coordinated Steals and Deals segments
via outside booker for Today Show and Good Morning America generating
over $500k in online sales
. Drafted marketing materials such as company profiles, bios, pitches,
news releases and inspirations sheets for editorial and stylist
outreach resulting in top tier press placements
. Strategized with and oversaw outside agency on talent giftings with
successful placements on 50% of target list thereby increasing sales
orders and celebrity brand awareness
. Identified and initiated partnerships for cross promotional retail
marketing opportunities driving 20% of revenue via in store promotions
and holiday sales
. Developed and executed consumer marketing events with retail staff and
oversaw creative collateral for POP, local in store events,
promotions, email marketing efforts and advertising
. Directed and supervised design, operation, functionality, promotions
and advertising of E-commerce store yielding over 75% increase in
sales and web traffic
. Oversaw marketing campaigns across multiple social media platforms
such as Facebook and Twitter resulting in increased fan base and
growing online brand recognition
7/08 - 7/10, Senior Account Executive, Spin Shoppe PR
* Led staff of Assistant Account Executives and interns on media
outreach and consumer events for fashion and lifestyle clients
* Organized and produced print and online promotional initiatives to
build brand awareness, expand product sales and secure media coverage
in relevant outlets
* Created and developed marketing collateral as tools for partner sales
team and internal agency for outreach efforts and media pitching
* Researched, analyzed and secured advertising opportunities for print
and online media as part of comprehensive communications plan
* Interfaced and collaborated with client design, production and sales
teams to construct compelling marketing and public relations plans
* Directed and managed outside digital media freelancer to boost social
presence and create awareness on appropriate networking sites
7/05 - 7/08, Account Executive, RL Public Relations + Marketing
* Key player for agency's largest account, GOT MILK?, participating in
team brainstorms and offering strategic input
* Team lead for media pitching, developing press lists, marketing
materials and pitch letters and consistently securing morning show
segments and interviews with California top-tier media
* Coordinated partnerships with radio stations for live remotes, on-air
mentions and street team marketing efforts to support client campaigns
. Brainstormed, conceptualized and supervised vendors for launch events
and marketing and public relations initiatives
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Communication Studies, San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communication, California State University Long
Beach