STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / Purchase PURCHASE, NY

Bachelor of Fine Arts, ‘98 - Summa Cum Laude Graduate JCG DESIGN SERVICES - March 2020 to Present LOS ANGELES, CA Marketing services to create online access points via social media for small businesses. Concepting artwork and messaging with focus on building responsive brand identity. Identifying goals to create a strategic map and schedule for marketing roll out. Creating brand aligned copy that is strategic and compelling. THE HIVE SALON- General Manager - February 2018 to May 2020 LOS ANGELES, CA Identified business goals and training team to achieve them. Developed client communication and expansion program. Developed top performers and worked closely with underperformers to assist achievement. Curated training for staff from our outside vendors to broaden skill sets. Designed visuals for all in-house marketing and staff news posts. FOREVER 21- SR. Designer/Global Creative - May 2012 to March 2016 LOS ANGELES, CA Concepted designs seasonal campaigns for over 800 locations globally and online. Designed assets to integrate multiple team initiatives for multi-channel retail. Scheduled global rules, regulations and translations. Directed graphics and production team as well as flagship design teams. Presented campaigns to owners and all branches of campaign involvement. Produced in-house installation directives and training videos for mutli-tiered market. Worked with Expansion Team on new store openings, directed and installed store display. HITCHCOCK MADRONA - Retail Visual Design - May 2009 to March 2013 SEATTLE, WA Concepted interior design for complete interior overhaul twice yearly. Sourced display pieces, furniture, artwork and props. Remapped shop floor each install to create unique client engagements. Installed interior and window design.

JUICY COUTURE - Visual Design - November 2009 to May 2012 LOS ANGELES, CA Produced props for interiors and window campaigns across multi-tiered stores. Fabricated impactful design prototypes that meet budget and ease of implementation. Created written directives for interior and window design installations. Installed flagship interiors and windows.

PRIMO BISTRO LOS ANGELES, CA

General Manager - December 2008 to October 2009

RUDY’S BARBERSHOP LOS ANGELES,CA

General Manager - June 2004 to December 2008

J & H PRODUCTION LOS ANGELES, CA

Producer and Marketing - April 2008 to January 2016 Proficient with MAC/PC, Adobe Design Suite and Outlook Suite. Corporate Management and Employee Developement training with The Gap, Inc. and Bumble&Bumble. Excellent communication and listening skills. JARET Los Angeles, CA GARDINER

323-***-**** / ad1cem@r.postjobfree.com EDUCATION

Highly motivated leader with a proven track record for driving positive results and exceeding expectation. Seeking a dynamic position where my experience, communication skills and ability to connect and mobilize can be utilized.

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