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Savannah College of Art and DesignSchool of Fashion – Special Projects Manager | Special Projects Coordinator
Jan. 2010 - Jun. 2024Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesSchool of Fashion – Special Projects Manager [2021 – June 2024] Special Projects Coordinator [2010 – 2021] Led the planning and execution of the annual runway show for graduating students, coordinating logistics for eight large department events and up to 20 events annually. Created and managed advisory boards for the School of Fashion and School of Building Arts. Directed daily operations of the Atlanta fashion resource library, overseeing part-time staff. Managed 70 models annually, handling recruitment, scheduling, payroll, and training, while organizing the annual Jury Show and arranging travel for industry professionals. Spearheaded runway shows with attendance ranging from 450-1000, contributing to the production team's success. Maintained a pool of up to 75 models, achieving a 60% return rate due to high satisfaction. Doubled the number of students selected for the runway show over 14 years, enhancing SCAD's reputation in prestigious design competitions. Supported SCAD departments in creative direction, museum initiatives, events, visual media, branding, and alumni relations. Oversaw fashion students participating in over 20 prestigious design competitions, organizing and promoting in-class presentations for scholarship and competition launches.
Savannah College of Art and DesignExecutive Assistant to the President/ Co- Founder , Event Liaison
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2010Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesManaged calendar, schedule, travel arrangements, and correspondence for the President and Founder. Supported developmental events and Institutional Advancement initiatives. Coordinated 10 SCAD-Style events annually, achieving the most successful SCAD-Style week in the institution's history. Organized 30-40 travel itineraries annually, including trips to SCAD Lacoste and Hong Kong, and accompanied the President on domestic and international trips. Represented the Executive Office at approximately 25 community events annually, including charity events, art openings, student exhibitions, luncheons, and fundraisers. Provided stylistic and costuming support for the college's performance ensemble group, the Honey Bees, and styled President Wallace for various events. Collaborated with event and communications teams to uphold Presidential standards for SCAD-Atlanta events and college publicity. Supported the President’s office across SCAD campuses, including Savannah and Lacoste.
Jeffrey Atlanta • New YorkExecutive Assistant to CEO/ Founder, Fashion Operations in Corporate Office
Jan. 1999 - Dec. 2006United StatesManaged relationships with over 85 vendors, doubling the number after the New York store opened. Negotiated payment terms and handled international shipping logistics. Coordinated around 12 trunk shows, promotions, private sales, and special orders annually, doubling event attendance and sales through intimate in-store moments with designers. Cultivated relationships with fashion editors and journalists, resulting in significant press coverage and frequent store credits and product placements in magazines. Improved shipping and transport logistics efficiency for merchandise through customs. Organized the annual Fashion Cares charity event, raising $2.5M over four years and exceeding annual fundraising targets, with the best year raising $500K through high-value donations from brands like Gucci and Prada.
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