MARLENA ESS
ac7r6j@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Provide creative solutions
promoting exclusive and
expanding visions of artistic &
cultural endeavors in the
Sarasota area.
Contribute public relations,
promotions, events, and
marketing expertise generating
business and community growth.
SKILLS
Event Design and Execution
VIP Relationship Networking
Music & Video Recording Artist
Promotional Marketing
Results-Driven Sales
Creative Design Muse
EXPERIENCE
MARKETING AND EVENTS CONSULTANT
STUDIO LAB - SEMKHOR PRODUCTIONS
2017 – Present
Event development & marketing consulting- building sophisticated, unique and creative solutions inspiring community economic growth. PROFESSIONAL STYLIST & BUYER
LA FEMME FATALE – LA MARIEE HAUTE COUTURE
2014 – 2018
Directed artistic and creative design of boutiques, fashion & runway shows, modeling shoots, bridal events, and office management. CLINICAL COORDINATOR
OAK TREE CENTER
2010 – 2014
Improved medical office processes and patient satisfaction through records organization, scheduling, front/back office administration. STYLIST CONSULTANT
PHASHION WITH PASHION
2008 – 2009
Launched marketing and sales initiatives, fashion shoot coordination, and buyer procurement activities- significantly increasing revenues. ART CONSULTANT
WYLAND GALLERY
2007 – 2008
Provided sales consultations and developed client lists for art shows, exhibitions, artist promotion, and VIP client interior design. ARTISTIC DIRECTOR & EVENT COORDINATOR
OPIUM GROUP / MICHAEL CAPPONI
1999 – 2005
Comprehensive VIP, party planning, & nightclub promotions that became known as “Miami’s most successful in the last two decades.” 2
ACTIVITIES
Performed in string quartets and
trios worldwide
Music recording artist with:
Narada Michael Walden
Prince
Gloria Estefan
& other artists and DJs
Teaching autistic children using
music and art therapy
CREATIVE DIRECTOR - VIP CONCIERGE
BIGTIME PRODUCTIONS
2000 – 2004
Exclusive VIP host services, special event hosting, nightclub theme design, and music DJ coordination for luxury clientele. EDUCATION
VIOLIN PERFORMANCE MAJOR 1989-1992
Cumberland College
VIOLIN PERFORMANCE B.S. STUDIES 1992-1995
MINOR PSYCHOLOGY
University of Florida
RECOGNITION
Meritorious Award for Outstanding Leadership in Music David Cohen Award for Musicianship and Leadership
Rotarian Award of Sarasota Keys for Outstanding Musicianship Primus Inter Pares Award
Sarasota and Manatee County Debutante