Lauren Schmidt

Experience

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  Freelance Stylist and Fashion Expert

  Jun 2010 - Oct 2016

  Fashion Stylist

  Curating customized lookbooks for clients Utilizing personal fashion expertise, photography skills, and knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, illustrator, InDesign, & Lightroom Creating an aesthetically pleasing customized book with a collection of personally styled outfits tailoring to each client’s style and body shape Personal Shopper understanding clients fashion goals, executing client’s fashion aspirations through careful selection special occasion outfits while staying within budgetSkills include knowledge of fashion trends, styles, working alongside other creative influencers, maintaining organization, and focusing on brand awarenessPartnering with photographers assisting on set photoshoots, styling all models with a complete wardrobe with the addition of accessoriesCollaborating with local boutiques providing personalized wardrobe consultations Show less

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  Riot Hospitality Group

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

  Cocktail Waitress, Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row

  Managed server training processes for live country music bar and restaurant; provided training on company history, venues and key staff roles, as well as food preparation, bartending and promotions, while emphasizing the company’s brand and providing excellent customer experiences. Demonstrated opening and closing, inventory tracking and tip accounting procedures.• Appreciated by customers and servers alike for knowing ASL and communicating easily with deaf patrons, adding to a large group of loyal regular customers.• Recognized by GM for rewriting the restaurant’s server training manual, including quizzes and tests; improvements to the training process increased training efficiency and access to needed materials. Show less

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  Evening Entertainment Group

  Dec 2014 - Apr 2015

  Bartender, Livewire

  Provide customer service to patrons of a high-volume nightclub/concert venue with big time performers including Steve Aoki, G-Eazy, Tyga, Pretty Ricky and Joe Jonas just to name a few. Nightlife and event planning company; clientele included celebrities and VIPs. Obtain beverage orders from patrons and prepare mixed drinks. Stock bar and clean bar equipment. Assist intoxicated customers to arrange for safe transportation. Use RPower Point-of-Sale to record sales and ring up orders.• Appreciated by customers and servers alike for knowing ASL and communicating easily with deaf patrons, adding to a large group of loyal regular customers. Show less

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  IT Cosmetics

  May 2016 - Jun 2017

  Cosmetic Sales Rep, Makeup Artist

  Taking initiative and creating ways to add to sales volume through demonstration and knowledge of productsBuilding/Maintaining store and client relationships to maximize sales and encourage repeat businessSurpassing selling efforts by upholding the look and image of the brand by enforcing standards of the displaysExceeding performance and sales goals while displaying prompt, courteous, knowledgeable and professional customer service

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  J.Hilburn

  Oct 2016 - now

  Independent fashion stylist

  Passion for design and fashion is my driving force for creating great looks that are true to each client's personal styleMaintained a broad knowledge of clothing and accessory inventory including fit, age appropriateness, price points, and fabric typeFocused on building relationships and delighting clients with personal notes, styling tips and styling suggestionsHelping men of all shapes, create custom wardrobes that accommodate specific needs while addressing wardrobe aspirationsSaving my clients time by providing top of the line serviceIncorporating unique fashion styles, taking 12 different physical measurements, creating a head to toe bespoke outfit with our top of the line Italian fabrics Utilized customer service resources to ensure every client has a positive experience and frequently follow up with client issues Show less

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  Huff Construction Company, Inc.

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2018

  Sales Marketing Administrative Assistant

  Working regularly with cross-functional team members such as sales, operations and marketingAttending networking opportunities and tradeshows to create successful, on-going business relationships.Utilizing photography skills to acquire digital content for social media platforms, trade newsletters and blogs.Leveraging Salesforce.com for territory management (pipeline, reporting, and measurement).Regularly attending community events on behalf of the company.Modesto Economic Development Committee Member. Show less

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  Gallo Center for the Arts

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2020

  Digital Marketing Manager

  Digital Media Management & Content Production · Manage the production of digital content from concept to final production, working closely with photographers, graphic designers and the marketing team· Lead the development and management of paid digital media and digital content needed for galloarts.org including graphics, photography and video· Capture photos of events and our company culture to give our community a clear visual understanding of all that happens at the Gallo Center Social Media Management· Oversee the development of editorial content for www.galloarts.org· Create engaging content and manage day-to-day execution and communication needs across all social media platforms· Grow and retain an attentive audience for all social media platforms· Engage audiences by participating as an active member in relevant online communities, social networks, blogs and websites· Work with Director of Marketing to develop clear social media guidelines· Collaborate with marketing team to develop a comprehensive digital marketing strategy that outlines core objectives across its website and social media channels and digital campaigns· Build and maintain a content calendar; work cross-functionally to develop content for all programming priorities, while managing any rapid response needs in communicating across social media channels Show less

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  Air Hugs Media

  Aug 2020 - now

  President & Creative Director