Queen Abia

Experience

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  RAW MODEL MANAGEMENT

  Feb 2017 - Jan 2020

  Co founder | Talent Manager
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  ANANI MODEL MANAGEMENT

  Nov 2020 - now

  Founder | Talent Manager

  Talent Scouting & Recruitment- Identify and recruit new modeling talent through social media, scouting events, and referrals.- Assess potential models for industry fit, marketability, and brand alignment.- Conduct interviews and portfolio reviews to evaluate a model's skills and potential.Career Development & Management- Guide talents in building strong portfolios and comp cards.- Offer training on posing, runway walking, and industry etiquette.- Secure bookings for editorial shoots, commercials, fashion shows, and brand campaigns.- Provide career counseling, helping models set and achieve career milestones.- Organize and schedule test shoot, photoshoots, casting calls, and fashion shows.- Assist with travel arrangements, accommodations, and itinerary planning for international bookings.- Provide on-set support during shoots, ensuring models are comfortable and prepared.- Oversee branding, ensuring models maintain a professional and marketable image.Industry Networking & Marketing- Act as the primary liaison between models and agencies, designers, brands, and photographers.- Build and maintain relationships with fashion brands, magazines, advertising agencies, and casting directors.- Develop strategic marketing plans for models to increase visibility and career growth.- Oversee social media presence and engagement strategies for models.- Pitch models to agencies, brands, designers, and publications for collaborations and paid work.- Coordinate press coverage and PR opportunities to enhance models' public profiles.Contract & Financial Management- Review and negotiate contracts with modeling agencies, brands, and production houses.Ensure models understand their contracts, rights, and obligations.- Manage payment collections, invoicing, and commission structures.- Advise on financial planning, including budgeting and investment for career sustainability. Show less

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  The Beulah Events

  Feb 2024 - now

  Creative Director & Lead Planner
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  SAIT Women in Business Club

  Oct 2024 - now

  Vice President of Events

  Event Strategy & Planning:- Collaborating with the executive team to define the annual event calendar, ensuring abalance of educational, social, and networking events.- Identifying themes and goals for each event that align with the club's mission ofempowerment, community, and innovation.Event Coordination:- Managing all event logistics, including venue booking, budgeting, marketing, andvolunteer coordination.- Ensuring events run smoothly by overseeing set-up, event flow, and on-the-dayoperations.Partnerships & Sponsorships:- Collaborating with external partners, guest speakers, and sponsors to bring added value toclub events.- Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in the business communityto enhance event offerings.Team Leadership:- Leading a team of event volunteers or committee members, providing guidance anddelegating tasks to ensure efficient execution.- Mentoring junior members of the team and fostering a collaborative, creative atmospherewithin the events team.Member Engagement:- Creating interactive, inclusive events that engage both recent high school graduates andindividuals at various stages of their careers.- Gathering feedback from members to improve event quality and ensuring events cater todiverse interests and professional needs.Innovation & Creativity:- Introducing new and exciting event formats, such as workshops, panel discussions, socialmixers, field trips, and more, to keep events fresh and exciting.- Staying ahead of trends to ensure the club’s events are relevant, engaging, and valuablefor attendees. Show less