BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & MARKETING STRATEGIST

Strategic Brand Marketing Director with 8+ years of experience driving brand growth through social media, influencer relations, content creation, e-commerce, and experiential marketing. Proven expertise in developing and executing impactful brand strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and managing large-scale influencer and PR initiatives. Skilled in optimizing brand performance, scaling social media efforts, and delivering measurable results while ensuring effective budget management.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


Creative Director/Brand Strategist

BMH Studios // July 2016 - current
Lead brand and marketing strategy, creative direction, and digital execution for clients across the beauty, lifestyle, and wellness industries through BMH Studios.


  • Creative Direction & Content Strategy
    • Direct high-impact photoshoots, video campaigns, and seasonal launches to ensure all creative assets aligned with brand objectives and deeply resonated with target audiences.
    • Oversee art direction and aesthetic development across platforms to strengthen visual identity and drive consistency.
    • Spearhead rebrands and creative overhauls that resulted in up to 40% increases in traffic and sales.

  • Brand Growth & Strategy
    • Increased client revenue by growing influencer-led conversions from 2% to 6% through optimized ambassador programs, content refinement, and smart partnerships.
    • Boost organic social revenue by elevating brand messaging, creative direction, and storytelling frameworks.

  • Social Media & Digital Engagement:
    • Drive a 20% increase in engagement and 18% follower growth by implementing a data-driven content strategy, leveraging trends, and refining audience segmentation to convert engagement into measurable revenue.
    • Build customized social media calendars, branded decks, and campaign playbooks that support product launches and seasonal storytelling.

  • Influencer & Partnership Management
    • Execute end-to-end influencer campaigns—from sourcing and briefing talent to content approvals and post-campaign analysis—resulting in increased brand visibility and audience growth.
    • Maximize ROI by managing multi-channel budgets and strategically allocating resources across influencer partnerships, social content, and brand campaigns.
    • Secure high-value partnerships and collaborations by negotiating contracts that expanded brand reach and drove audience growth.
  • Experiential & PR Marketing
    • Conceptualize and produced branded pop-ups, press events, and influencer activations that generated buzz, secured media placements, and drove consumer engagement.
    • Integrate digital and in-person strategies to build immersive, loyalty-driven experiences.

  • Budget Oversight & Campaign Performance
    • Manage multi-channel marketing budgets to maximize ROI across paid social, influencer partnerships, and content production.
    • Continuously optimize efforts through campaign analysis, platform insights, and strategic pivots.


Director of Brand Marketing and Social Media 

12th Tribe // September 2024 - current

  • Brand Growth & Strategy
    • Increased influencer-driven revenue from 2% to 6% of total company revenue by transforming the ambassador program, optimizing partnerships, and refining content strategy.
    • Boosted organic social revenue from 2% to 6% of total company revenue by refreshing creative direction, refining brand messaging, and enhancing digital storytelling.
    • Strengthened brand positioning by executing innovative marketing strategies that drove engagement, consumer loyalty, and business growth.

  • Social Media & Digital Engagement
    • Drove a 20% increase in social media engagement and an 18% increase in followers by implementing a data-driven content strategy and leveraging emerging trends.
    • Enhanced brand visibility by introducing creative content formats and interactive campaigns that deepened consumer connections.
    • Optimized social media platforms to convert engagement into revenue by refining audience segmentation and improving content performance analysis.

  • Creative Direction & Content Strategy
    • Directed high-impact campaigns, photoshoots, and video productions to ensure all creative assets aligned with brand objectives and resonated with the target audience.
    • Elevated brand identity by overseeing art direction, refining brand aesthetics, and ensuring consistency across digital and print assets.
    • Amplified storytelling and community engagement through performance-driven marketing initiatives that aligned with consumer behavior insights.

  • Budget & Partnership Management
    • Maximized ROI by managing multi-channel budgets and strategically allocating resources across influencer partnerships, social content, and brand campaigns.
    • Secured high-value partnerships and collaborations by negotiating contracts that expanded brand reach and drove audience growth.
    • Improved marketing efficiency by analyzing campaign performance, leveraging data insights, and refining budget distribution to enhance impact.
  • Public Relations & Experiential Marketing:
    • Strengthened industry presence by overseeing PR strategy, securing media placements, and ensuring consistent brand storytelling.
    • Increased consumer engagement through experiential marketing by leading high-impact brand events and activations.
    • Integrated digital and experiential marketing efforts to build brand loyalty and create immersive consumer experiences

Brand Partnerships Manager

Poosh by Kourtney Kardashian Barker // March 2022 - September 2024
  • Execute successful brand strategies and influencer partnerships from inception to delivery, exceeding client expectations by 30% and surpassing KPIs by 20% with AVEDA, Shark Beauty, SmartSweets, Slip Silk, Hulu, Eucerin, and Rite-Aid
  • Sucessfully plan, produce and execute experiential influencer events:
    • Poolside with Poosh 2022 & 2023
    • Valentine's Day Influencer Dinner + PR Mailer 2023 & 2024
    • Camp Poosh 2023 & 2024
  • Lead creative projects and PR initiatives, including events, photoshoots, and media relations, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetics while maintaining positive brand perception.
  • Coordinate deliverables/manage contracts, overseeing digital media, editorial, and social launches, ensuring timely execution, payment allocation, establishing impactful client relations

Senior Marketing Manager

FashionNova // April 2018 - March 2022
  • Spearheaded the implementation of brand strategies with a fashion-forward audience, contributing to a 45% increase in social media engagement and a 20% boost in sales.
  • Strategized/managed influencer programs with 600+ top-tier influencers, generating high-quality content across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, effectively reaching 20.8 million followers while driving brand visibility.
  • Negotiated/managed budgets for influencer collaborations, photoshoots, and creative projects, ensuring optimal resource allocation and accuracy in tracking orders, placements, and financial reports.
  • Developed and led social media strategies across platforms, creating compelling content leveraging creative copywriting skills and fashion industry knowledge.

Social Media/Marketing Manager

American Threads // July 2016 - March 2018
  • Successfully launched first Influencer/Affiliate programs and tracked performance via Shopify, increasing sales by 56%
  • Enhanced team productivity by creating marketing and social media calendar, and integrating project timelines into Asana.
  • Increased brand presence and social engagements through daily social media management, and prompt community interactions with comments and DMs.





EDUCATION


Bachelor of Science: Business Management Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Services

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM)
919 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015


Associate of Arts: Visual Communications 

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM)
919 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015



SKILLS


  • Data-driven strategic planning
  • Budget management & negotiations
  • Event planning/production
  • Social/Digital media strategy
  • Campaign management 
  • Editorial Copywriting
  • Influencer Marketing/Relations
  • Content Creation
  • Trends Forecasting
  • Talent influencer/celebrity scouting
  • Public and media relations
  • Influencer relations management
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe InDesign & Photoshop
  • Mac OS
  • Google Ad Manager, Google Analytics