I am an integrated marketing and public relations specialist with more than 12 years of progressive experience creating and executing multi-platform advertising, branding and public relations strategies for national magazines and high-end/ luxury fashion and home retail brands. With a Masters in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern University, I began my marketing career in the magazine industry where I was a Sr. Merchandising Manager at Marie Claire and a Marketing Director for ELLE and ELLE DECOR. With six years of RFP experience behind me I left the magazine world to pursue opportunities in retail marketing where I was the Marketing and Public Relation Director for Intermix and Pierre Deux. My most recent professional accomplishments include launching and managing Pierre Deux’s VIP client program and launching and directing the social media program for ***** , Pierre Deux’s , online-only, home décor boutique. I have a passion for creative thinking, internet strategy and consumer behavior, especially as it relates to fashion & beauty brands. I mix all of the ingredients listed above to create innovative marketing programs and partnerships with the objective of making the brand stand out from its competition and in return, generating sales and providing the customer with a unique experience.