Retail Advisor - Warby Parker. New York, NY (2013-Present)
• Engage in daily customer interactions, give input on process ideation and improvement, and assist with various small projects
• Focus on delivering the best possible overall customer experience
• Constant exposure to all functional areas of the retail business including sales, merchandising, design, finance, and partnerships
• Worked as a mobile tour associate during the DC stop for the Warby Parker Class Trip; used my local social media influence and my personal networks to drive traffic to the pop-up

Specialist and Events Coordinator – Apple. Washington, DC (2010-2012)
• Assisted up to 20 customers per day on the sales floor and in the Family Room
• Repaired mobile devices and provided recommendations on Apple and third-party products
• Led the Workshop team and helped team members become more knowledgeable facilitators; was responsible for creating the business and consumer workshops schedule for the store
• Led Events team in executing a number of music performances, including Black Music Month performances, and lectures with speakers from FotoweekDC, DC Tech Week, and the DC Shorts Film Festival

Social Media and Communications Coordinator – Rock Creek Social Club. Washington, DC (2010-2011)
• Maintained the team’s social media presence through our Tumblr, Facebook, and Twitter accounts
• Created all social media profiles, online media kit, event proposals, email templates and verbiage, and mission statement
• Responded to all media inquiries and coordinated media coverage
• Collaborated with all team members on the creation of event concepts and promotional strategies
• Received major support from Tequila Don Julio, whose partnership allowed us to hire top DJ talent and execute more sophisticated events

Public Relations Assistant - Armand de Brignac Champagne. New York, NY (2010)
• Prepared packages for shipping, delivered small packages to clients, and set up our office for all in-house media events
• Increased visibility among general market consumers by providing lifestyle media outlets such as Wine Spectator, New York Magazine, Uptown Magazine, and Town & Country with brand news and updates
• Tracked all press mentions of Armand de Brignac Champagne and created our annual wrap report

Chief Strategist and Editor-in-Chief - The Glass House. Washington, DC (2009-2010)
• Urban alternative blog focused on bridging the gap between mainstream and underground interests in music, art, and fashion
• Worked as chief strategist, Editor-in-Chief, and writer to plan content ranging from on-location interviews, event recaps, music reviews, and op-ed submissions
• Led a staff of 14 which included writers, photographers, and videographers
• Hosted monthly social gatherings, music events, and assisted with media promotions for major events such as the Sneaker Pimps Tour
• Used Twitter and Facebook to promote our activity and communicate with readers

Marketing Intern - AV Lifestyle Group. Washington, DC (2008-2009)
• A boutique events agency known best for introducing the city to the rooftop party concept with The Coolout
• Assisted with acquiring sponsors for their presidential inauguration party by sourcing contacts, learning how to create proposals and decks, and leveraging partner opportunities when speaking with brands
• Maintained the agency’s Facebook page with consistent posting of news and updates