Elisa Iacono Mears

Experience

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  Lesley Goring

  Jan 1991 - Apr 1991

  Event Management Intern
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  Hecht's Department Stores

  Sept 1991 - Dec 2003

  - Responsible for planning and styling of corporate storewide newspaper advertising and seasonal catalog shoots- Collaborated regularly with divisional managers and buyers regarding merchandise selection, color direction and apparel styling- Negotiated with outside vendors to acquire accessories for use in advertisements - Managed on-set stylists and authorized model casting and production decisions for all studio and location photo shoots- Assisted Creative Director on film editing and selection to ensure final presentations met fashion directives.- Corporate liaison to national and local media publications and television networks Show less

  • Fashion Manager / Lead Stylist

    May 1995 - Dec 2003

  • Fashion / Special Events Manager

    May 1992 - May 1995

  • Event Manager Intern

    Sept 1991 - Apr 1992
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  Filene's

  Jan 2003 - Apr 2004

  Head Advertising Coordinator

  - Developed and coordinated all aspects of store wide promotions and fashion advertising.- Strategized monthly with advertising executives to develop and finalize campaigns.- Worked with senior advertising managers on execution of daily release goals.- Consultant to fashion and special special events producers.

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  Michael Hayes Clothing

  Apr 2004 - Mar 2007

  Specialty Retail Manager/Buyer

  - Men's department manager responsible for day-to-day main store operations, including receiving, sales and promotions- Ensured excellence in customer service.- Buyer for Mens lines including Canali, Hickey Freeman, Tommy Bahama and Vineyard Vines. - Directed loss prevention initiatives.- Worked directly with vendors to confirm and verify shipments and facilitate returns.- Planned and executed advertising strategies.

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  StyleWeek, LLC

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2014

  Operations & Managing Director

  - Collaborated daily with CEO on company direction and development- Planned and executed operational aspects of a bi-annual, regional fashion week; secured and mapped venues, negotiated vendor fees, managed load in and strike- Sourced and fostered relationships with potential, elite sponsors; maintained established sponsor relationships- Established and maintained seasonal budgets- Created working time line each season for StyleWeek employees, styling teams and contracted workers- Responsible for management of staff members and interns Show less

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  Candita Clayton Gallery

  Dec 2014 - Dec 2015

  Gallery Coordinator
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  WSBE Rhode Island PBS

  Jan 2016 - now

  • Senior Events Manager

    Jul 2020 - now

  • Events Manager

    Jan 2016 - Jul 2020