Luci K.

Experience

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  Varsity Theater Arts

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2017

  Event and Catering Manager

  •Work with clients (Corporate, Weddings, University) to integrate their vision with the venue's capabilities•Create proposals and contracts to meet customer's budgets while maximizing venue profits•Preplanning including venue map and floor plan, vendor coordination, rental, menu creation, and staff assignments•Staff hiring, training, and on site management of staff through the duration of the event•Trouble shot time sensitive technical and aesthetic issues seamlessly•Conscientious and friendly customer servicehttp://varsitytheater.org/ Show less

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  Calpurnia Peach

  Oct 2007 - Dec 2010

  Co-owner and Founder

  • Co-designed and manufactured clothing and prints for sale in 3 boutiques, earning Best Piece Award in Ikea product competition.• Prepared and presented speech to internationally attended conferences including Mao to Now symposium.• Led community screen-printing workshop for Walker Art Center with 300+ attendees.

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  Soybu

  Oct 2007 - Jun 2008

  Graphic and Clothing Design Intern and Freelance Designer
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  Walker Art Center

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Intern
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  Split Rock Arts Program

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2010

  Assistant
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  Faux Poco

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2012

  Co-Founder and Managing Director

  • Led all aspects of operations for 4K square foot arts production studio focused on accessibility.• Managed $24K annual memberships • Created flexible leases and attended networking events to increase membership across 6 small private studios.http://fauxpoco.blogspot.com/

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  Creative Apparel Concepts, inc

  May 2014 - Jan 2019

  • Lead art direction for programs including Will Call, managing all aspects from concept and sales pitch to first test order and expansion with 6 impressions throughout Target stores.• Design garments for novelty-based sleepwear brands (including Munki Munki and Nite Nite).• Prepare and present product lines to buyers, successfully winning programs.• Direct new website development and manage content, increasing sales by 40%+ year over year. • Coordinated tradeshows including Magic in Las Vegas with 85K attendees.• Designed sleepwear line apparel with 200 new garments annually.• Developed and sketched novelty prints with 75% resulting in buyer purchases.• Directed catalogs, marketing materials, and photoshoots, successfully reducing photo shoot costs by 30%.

  • Designer and Creative Strategist

    Sept 2016 - Jan 2019

  • Associate Appparel Designer

    May 2014 - Sept 2016
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  Girl Friday

  May 2019 - Aug 2021

  Assistant Creative Director
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  Kandler

  Aug 2019 - now

  Creative Strategist and Project Manager

  Expert at leading diverse teams to find creative solutions that decrease costs and increase business growth. Industries include food, apparel, events, education and home improvement.

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  University of Minnesota

  Jan 2020 - now

  Teaching Specialist

  Teaching apparel design, graphic design and presentation using Adobe programs and analog techniques.Passionate about teaching and creating opportunities for students to develop their skills and their unique voice. Winner of the 2020 Legacy Award for Apparel Design Mentorship.Nominee for the 2022 Outstanding Student-driven teaching award (College of Design)

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  Sünabloom

  Sept 2021 - now

  Head of Marketing and Creative Strategy