Melissa Joseph

Experience

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  Riviera Orange County Magazine at Modern Luxury

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Editorial Intern

  - Crafted editorial stories for monthly issues. - Researched trends, shops, and people to profile. - Aided in fact-checking and acquiring images for each story.

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  RVCA

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Merchandising Intern

  - Organized line plans and prepped garments for photoshoots. - Ensured highest quality of visual presentation in company showroom. - Updated the company database (new style images, style number, colorways, sizes, price at manufacture, price at retail). - Prepared tech pack binders and assisted with organizing Pantone color palettes

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  Subdued

  Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

  Freelance Copywriter

  - Delivered words and verbal content to accompany visual elements of website lookbook campaigns. - Created copy on an as-need basis for Facebook posts, Instagram posts, press releases, retail store job postings, contests, etc.

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  RAJ Swim

  Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

  Social Media & Copywriting Coordinator

  Top Orange County swimwear retailer and manufacturing company ~~• Partnered with Marketing Team to concept and execute marketing plan• Worked side by side the Marketing Manager and Graphic Designer on all digital, web, email, and print marketing from concept to completion• Wrote and edited all copy for emails, digital ads, in-store & web banners• Planned and executed social media calendars for SwimSpot and Raj Swim’s 5 in-house swim brands, collected and analyzed data reports• Supported e-commerce team with writing product descriptions, editing photos, uploading to content management system, and merchandising Show less

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  United Nude

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2019

  Marketing, PR, & Communications Coordinator

  International architectural footwear brand founded by Rem D Koolhaas ~~• Member of the brand’s first US team, working hand in hand with the company’s Creative Director/Founder to establish the brand in Los Angeles• Facilitated the workflow and communication across company’s three multinational offices (US, Amsterdam, China) supporting departments in marketing, sales, ecommerce, creative, and design, while creating close relations with the team and encouraging teambuilding• Utilized Asana to manage projects - ensuring deadlines, budgets, and all teams were constantly on track and in the loop• Acted as the main point of contact with outside partners including retail spaces, press agencies, stylists, tech companies, and other industry creatives• Managed a 4-month project for the brand’s first pop-up in Los Angeles at Westfield Century City, working as the primary communicator between our team and the mall’s operations, marketing, & press teams. Helped to reach the highest gross sales of any brand that had previously held the retail space• Managed and organized safekeeping of company database including contacts, marketing materials, documents, and presentations• Collaborated in the development of digital marketing campaigns and PR strategies including social media, email marketing, partnerships, and media, working directly in the Content Management System, Mailchimp, etc. Show less

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  International Travel

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

  International Travel Experience in Southeast Asia
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  TargetClose

  Oct 2020 - now

  • Senior Project Manager

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Project Manager

    Jul 2021 - Aug 2023

  • Junior Project Manager

    Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

  • Project Coordinator

    Oct 2020 - Feb 2021