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Hi, I'm Lynn Chuba, Freelance Designer and Marketing Specialist
Lynn Chuba's Bio:
Lynn Chuba's Experience:
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Designer Relations Manager and Merchandise Coordinating Manager at Google/Like.com
October 2009 - December 2010⢠Vendor relations and account management- researched, communicated and provided promotional information to prospective clients; attained high-end clients such as: Lanvin, Rachel Roy, and Milly ⢠Attained product samples from over 300 different brands through relationships developed with designers, PR Agencies, retail groups, and showrooms; tripled the amount of incoming product within 30 days of hire ⢠Effectively coordinated photo shoot schedules, and project timelines to insure project accuracy and completion ⢠Integral member of original team responsible for creating and launching Couturious.com and Boutiques.com ⢠Developed daily, weekly, and monthly reports for measuring productivity ⢠Developed and maintained logistics system for inputting garment information ⢠Selected product samples based on current trends and market research ⢠Effectively arranged merchandise to provide website continuity ⢠Developed effective email marketing campaigns ⢠Website development, copywriting and QA
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Wardrobe Supervisor/Project Manager at Stiletto Entertainment
May 2007 - August 2009⢠In charge of millions of dollars worth of wardrobe and props aboard 14 cruise ships in various global ports ⢠Continuously used knowledge of garment fit and function to facilitate use of costumes for stage and quick changes ⢠Hired and trained wardrobe staff, planned yearly schedule, and booked travel for wardrobe staff ⢠Organized all worldwide shipping and logistics to ships at various national and international ports ⢠Built 5 Broadway inspired shows from concept to completion ⢠Purchased, assembled, and designed props and costumes ⢠Vendor relations and account management
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Co-Manager at Forever 21
2006 - 2007⢠Maintained daily functions of store location while highly motivating staff by providing a fun and challenging environment. ⢠Employee training and leadership as well as Interviewing and team scheduling ⢠Problem solving ⢠Daily cash reconciliation ⢠Stock and inventory control
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PR & Sales Rep at Independent Contractor for Various Brands
2003 - 2005⢠Generated new business and maintained current clientele ⢠Actively prospect via outbound sales calls and field sales ⢠Effectively communicated product information ⢠Conducted customer follow-ups to ensure satisfaction ⢠Building press packets and other marketing materials
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Buyer at Crossroads Trading Company
2002 - 2003⢠Trend forecasting and market research ⢠Purchasing, setting price points and sales ⢠Visual merchandising ⢠Trained new staff members while supervising sales floor ⢠Maintained high company standards and professionalism of staff
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Assitant to Branch Manager at South Pacific Financial Corp
January 2012⢠Office administration ⢠Marketing and Internet Strategy ⢠Website and blog updates ⢠Client relations
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Freelance Designer and Stylist at Sweet Lady Lynnie's Design & Styling
2001⢠Designed juniors, womenâs wear and handbags from sketch to finished product ⢠Used marketing and advertising strategies to further product line development ⢠In charge of all material and hardware sourcing ⢠Supervised production at all stages ⢠Market research, account management and sales
Lynn Chuba's Education:
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Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
1999 – 2001AA -
Alta Loma High School
1995 – 1999DiplomaConcentration: General Ed
Lynn Chuba's Interests & Activities:
photography, professional networking, travel, gourmet cooking, writing, architectural history, reading, playing mandolin, singing