KALA JERZY
646-***-**** ****.*****@*****.*** *** Hart Street, Apt. #3L, Brooklyn, NY 11237
SKILLS
Technical: Familiar with a broad range of software and computer-based technologies. Languages: Polish (native), English (fluent), Hebrew (fluent), Russian (advanced), German (basic). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WRITING
Editing : The Burgundy Journal No.3
Non-Fiction - Interviews, Reviews, News Articles, Features: Konbini, Galore, The Vlad TV, Blog Column “Konversations with Kala”, The Jewish Voice, The Wild Magazine, The Blaaah Magazine, Brokelyn, Obtrusiv Online Magazine
Non-Fiction - Scripts, Treatments for Music Videos: Daniel Rico, “Casual Feeling;” A$AP TyY,
“OWELL;” Lil Freckles, “Us Over Everything; ”Mizgin, “Get U Off” Fiction - Short Stories: “Oranges” published in The Burgundy Journal No. 3; “Horoscopes Colliding” published in The Bodega Monthly: April 2014 Anthology Readings: The Bruise Storytelling, Big Irv’s, The Bodega Monthly, Sycamore Stories TEACHING
Private Tutoring 2014-2018
Primera Languages for Business 2015
Fluent City 2014
BRANDING / SOCIAL MEDIA
Compass 2017-2018
Creatively consults a broker. Involved in marketing campaigns. Choices 2016
Involved in building a social media campaign for the largest pro-profit women’s facility clinic in the US. Made Real (The Absolut Company / Pernod Ricard) 2014-2016 Co-created the new vodka brand and launched the product in the US market. Hosted events. Engaged as a brand ambassador and writer.
ArtCondo 2013-2015
Assisted with the founding of the company. Created the brand and built social media & marketing campaigns.
Fruzen Ice 2013-2014
Designed advertising & social media campaigns. Drafted press releases. Built relationships with vendors
& potential clients. Promoted the product. Prepared presentations. Organized networking & PR events. Affaire 2013
Helped build a marketing campaign and social media strategy. Coordinated events. Ran the venue. SALES / FASHION
Think Closet 2017-2018
Sales Associate, responsible for merchandising, designs displays, builds relationships with local clients. The Lud
Sales Associate at a luxury leather boutique on the Lower East Side, Manhattan 2015-2016 Maneesha Ruia / Charlene K / Squadra Nera 2015-2018 Represents the brands at different high-end fashion trade shows. Designs social media and online presence. Involved in sales. Works closely with the East-Coast boutiques and department stores. JNCO 2015
Assisted the company with PR and sales. Managed the office and production. Yankee Dog Denim, Nicholas Gamarello Apparel / Arts LLC 2014-2015 Creatively directed the brand and built its presence in the New York fashion industry. Involved in the start-up’s operations. Built relationships with prospect clients (department stores and luxury boutiques). PRODUCTION
The Marcy North 2017-2018
Plans, organizes and hosts private events with Wolf + Lamb (Crew Love). American Montage 2015-2017
Assists director and filmmaker Eric Marciano with film shoots and all aspects of production. NY Arts Magazine / Broadway Gallery NYC 2014
Managed clients and artists relations. Curated art shows. Edited articles. ILB TV 2013
Assisted with all aspects of production. Drafted contracts. Attended meetings with investors. Drafted treatments and prequels for new shows. Directed a casting. Worked closely with a creative team. LEGAL
Osbornes Law 2011-2012
Represented clients at county court hearings in London, UK. Successfully conducted negotiation and litigation proceedings. Opened new case files and advised private clients on finances and tax planning. Marriott Harrison 2010
Worked closely with the PR Department. Produced written report on music piracy for BBC. Mishcon de Reya 2009
Conducted legal research for Anthony Julius, Princess Diana's divorce lawyer, who fought off a libel suit from Holocaust denier David Irving. Assisted with his new book on the history of antisemitism. The Jerusalem Centre for Public Affairs 2007-2008
Undertook legal research for the preparation of quality academic international publications. Attended political and international human rights conferences. Conducted interviews with different authorities. EDUCATION
The University of Law 2010-2011 London, UK
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice
BPP University Law School 2009-2010 London, UK
Graduate Diploma in Law
University College London 2005-2009 London, UK
Bachelor of Arts in Hebrew and Jewish Studies