Ola Munia

Experience

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  DNR Men's Fashion Trade Publication

  May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Fashion Intern

  Managed fashion closet, assisted and organized fashion shoots including styling and calling in samples.

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  Mulberry USA

  Sept 2006 - Mar 2009

  - Executed national/local media schedule and tracking of advertising materials and results- Managed and monitored PR and Marketing budgets- Increased brand exposure by garnering key placements in prominent media outlets- Managed and executed special events including in-store exhibitions, movie screenings and after party, charity events and television appearances, private shopping evenings- Coordinated planning of New York Fashion Week presentations and editor preview events, including logistics, charity tie-ins, catering, direct mailings and decor- Directed planning and execution of key marketing initiatives including: direct mail, conferences, seminars, and data management- Designed and developed all seasonal communication including look books, press reports, invitations, direct mail and VIP program Show less

  • Marketing and Public Relations Associate

    Feb 2008 - Mar 2009

  • Public Relations and Marketing Assistant

    Jan 2007 - Feb 2008

  • Public Relations and Marketing Intern

    Sept 2006 - Dec 2006
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  Gap Inc. Canada

  Sept 2009 - Jul 2010

  Public Relations Coordinator (maternity leave contract)

  - Managed men's and women's RTW and accessories product placement and news placement in all long-lead press for Banana Republic, Gap and Old Navy in Canada- Conceptualized and directed production and execution of seasonal press previews including sourcing of vendors- Lead and developed production of seasonal look books and press kits- Developed and maintained relationships with key editors to produce quality editorial coverage and provide feedback of current collections to business partners- Secured seasonal PR sample collections and oversaw all Gap Inc. brands individual showrooms- Supported coordination and execution of all special events - Managed and collaborated with PR agencies on initiatives/strategies including placements in publications, press events and previews- Managed Public Relations interns Show less

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  French Connection Canada

  Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

  Public Relations and Marketing Manager

  - Developed and managed marketing and PR plan relevant to Canadian market- Spokesperson for French Connection brand lifestyle, consumer and trend stories in Canada- Pitched and secured significant features/editorial placements in national and regional print, online and broadcast outlets- Oversaw and managed all branding on Canadian French Connection site and all social media outlets in Canada- Developed strategic partnerships to conceptualize and execute special events/initiatives relevant to brand- Organized and managed press days across multiple markets and produced press kits for fashion media seasonally- Researched and secured media buy to complement overall campaign direction- Created and executed email communications and promotions strategy, content and schedule- Responsible for communicating current marketing message and press/collection updates with store managers and head office Show less

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  Freelance

  Oct 2011 - Sept 2012

  Personal Style and Wardrobe Consultant
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  Ola Munia Image Consulting, www.olamuniaconsulting.com

  Sept 2012 - now

  Image Consultant, Founder and President

  OLA MUNIA IMAGE CONSULTING is an image consulting business based out of Boston, MA.Specializing in image & style development, and overall wardrobe management. OLA provides a personalized service to create a simplified, guilt and stress free wardrobe with style while helping you gain the confidence and knowledge to express your authentic, true self. Whether you are looking for:Guidance on improving your personal imageAssistance creating a wardrobe that provides clarity and balanceSolutions on revamping your current style and wardrobeA styling session within your own closetTo learn more about creating and defining an image that represents your best self, contact Ola today. Show less

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  HireStyling, LLC

  Mar 2013 - Nov 2013

  Image Consultant

  I train new hires on how to develop their personal and professional brand plan, while keeping in mind their company brand image and dress code. New hires gain the tools to dress for meetings, travel and daily routines. New hires are trained on image best practices such as: style fundamentals, wardrobe staples, grooming, garment care and more.