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Dorian S.

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Marketing consultant, with a background of 10 years that spans extensive experience in marketing and public relations.

  • New York, NY, United States
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Dorian S.
New York, NY, United States
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Content Marketing Copywriting SEO Social Media

Experience

Summary

For the past 6 years I have worked as a marketing consultant, assisting with diverse projects including launching Japanese music acts in the US, assisting fashion brands with marketing and production needs, and enhancing consumer outreach & market share.

Work history

Big Apple Style Marketing
Owner/Marketing Consultant (2009 - Present)
PR & marketing consultant that primarily focuses on marketing initiatives & corporate acceleration services for clients in hospitality, fashion & technology industries. Work with hospitality brands, tourism organizations, fashion designers mobile & tech.
Bedrock Marketing
Marketing Coordinator (2007 - 2009)
Marketing Administrator for a direct internet marketing firm, representing clients in the finance, insurance and mobile sub-industries.
BGB New York
Project Coordinator (2006 - 2007)
Project coordinator at medical education marketing company for high profile pharmaceutical clients.

Portfolio

East Meets West Charity Event Series

East Meets West is a charity benefit concert series that kicked off in NYC at The Studio in the iconic Webster Hall on Monday, March 26th, 2012. The event highlighted how music easily bridges the gap between cultures and genres.

MAGIC B2B Trade Show Brand Launch for SLIP&Co

Slip&Co, a nine year strong Japanese men's street wear line, debuted in the US at s.l.a.t.e. - MAGIC trade show. Designer/rock artist/music producer Jesse McFaddin debuted the line, connect with other attendees and provide insights into his vision for the line, his music and what the future holds.

Buzztala - Talent Network Coordinator Consultant

Assisted a new media search optimization internet agency with developing a highly specialized talent pool to increase content production and client retention.

Robert Comstock Designs - Production & Merchandising Consultant

Consulted as a merchandising/production coordinator to source and produce two core collections (a median and couture collection) and oversee private program development for Macy's/Hudson's Bay & Lord & Taylor for an iconic menswear brand from conception to receipt in their New York showroom.

Education

Accreditations

Duke University
Psychology - BA

Skills

Skills

digital marketing content marketing public relations Event management marketing strategy product marketing social media marketing blogger outreach blogger relations blogging HTML social media email content creation

Tools

Instagram Mailchimp

Availability

Not seeking work

Available

  • Available during business hours and evenings

Commitment

  • Can work 25hrs per week
  • Can commit to 3-6 months

Interests

Industries I love

Advertising & Marketing Entertainment Fashion

Side projects

The Anti Bridezilla is a couture bridal fashion & destination wedding inspiration website I launched in 2012. I cover NYFW, Bridal Fashion Week and organize independent media trips to domestic and international locales for destination wedding insperation

Ideal team

I enjoy working on small teams and with management/startups that are comfortable with delegation.