Simone Brooks

Simone Brooks

Assistant to Owner: Wholesale, Retail, Marketing, Events

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Junior Manager at Karla Otto

  • Education

    • Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School

      2009 - 2013
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Art Club, Stage Crew, Glee, Chorale, Theater

    • London College of Fashion

      2016 - 2016
      Study Abroad Fashion Business
    • Drexel University

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Design & Merchandising

      Activities and Societies: West Indian Student Establishment, Drexel Art, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Drexel University's Black Student Union

  • Experience

    • Nicole Miller

      Sept 2015 - Mar 2016
      Assistant to Owner: Wholesale, Retail, Marketing, Events

      •Assisted the owner of two Nicole Miller Philadelphia Stores•Assisted in preparation for events•Dressed models for New York Coterie fashion show•Worked effectively in a fast pace environment•Took pictures at events for social media •Monitored social media traffic on Facebook and Instagram with Crowdfire and Mailchimp•Monitored press activity after events.•Assisted in Visual Merchandising and store sales

    • Gap

      Dec 2015 - May 2019
      Sales Associate

      •Visual Merchandised displays •Managed money as cashier•Prepared new merchandise to be placed on sales floor•Maintained knowledge about the store merchandise•Enthusiastically assisted customers about merchandise and product promotions•Cooperated with other sales associates to make daily sales and gap card registry goals

    • Modern Luxury

      Sept 2016 - Dec 2016
      Sales & Marketing Intern - Philadelpha Style Magazine

      •Researched information for upcoming online article publications and print content•Fact checked information for print and online content•Reviewed advertiser contracts using Datatrax•Contacted advertisers via email•Took pictures for social media •Updated calendar information online •Assisted at cover party events.

    • Armarium, Inc.

      Sept 2018 - Feb 2019
      Marketing Assistant/Intern

      • Assisted with the company’s overall multi-channel marketing strategy• Designed graphics for email campaigns, social media campaigns, and pop-up events• Monitored website and email analytics using Google Analytics and Campaign Monitor• Assisted with website and email marketing QA• Updated product information on the ecommerce website and monitored website for errors• Completed the duties of the Marketing Coordinator until the position was filled; trained interns• Assisted with social media content calendar development• Helped with developing company partnerships Show less

    • ANN INC (Ann Taylor | LOFT | Lou & Grey)

      May 2019 - Jul 2019
      Brand Marketing Coordinator Temp

      - Assisted with creating the marketing strategy for all 170 Ann Taylor stores incollaboration with visual merchandising, creative, social media, digital, publicrelations and store communications teams.- Briefed in and fully executing various project, campaigns, and new productlaunches- Worked with merchandising teams on naming, in store signage, matchbook andhangtag creation for each season- Developed brand partnerships by liaising with various companies, vendors, andinfluencers- Maintained brand values and brand story within each developed marketingcampaign- Managed quarterly budget Show less

    • Salvatore Ferragamo

      Aug 2019 - Mar 2020
      Marketing Coordinator Temp

      - Assisted with creating the marketing strategy and events for 39 North AmericanFerragamo stores with the the Marketing Director and Marketing and Events VP.- Coordinated media plan and asset delivery for local and national advertising.- Oversaw mall marketing and wholesale co-op communication and advertising.- Acted as the main point of contact for CRM related communication and marketinginitiatives.- Created event invitations and outlet store email newsletters- Managed marketing budget and created purchase orders for all advertising,wholesale co-op, and collateral invoices Show less

    • Condé Nast

      Jul 2020 - May 2021
      • Logistics Coordinator

        Sept 2020 - May 2021
      • Fashion Assistant

        Jul 2020 - May 2021
    • Vogue

      May 2021 - Sept 2022
      Fashion Coordinator
    • Condé Nast

      Jul 2021 - Sept 2022
      Lead Fashion Assistant
    • KARLA OTTO

      Sept 2022 - now
      • Junior Manager, Fashion Comms

        Jul 2024 - now
      • Account Coordinator

        Sept 2022 - Jul 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Simone Brooks
      Dean's List Allen Sabinson, Dean May 2017 Winter Term 2016-2017
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member

      Issued by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated on Nov 2015
      Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, IncorporatedAssociated with Simone Brooks
    • Corresponding Secretary & Social Media Chairman

      Issued by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated on Nov 2015
      Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, IncorporatedAssociated with Simone Brooks
    • Cat Care Volunteer

      Issued by Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society on May 2015
      Philadelphia Animal Welfare SocietyAssociated with Simone Brooks
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Mercy Neighborhood Ministries on Jan 2012
      Mercy Neighborhood MinistriesAssociated with Simone Brooks