Creative Project Manger and Event Planner

1. Cosmetology & Esthiology
Graduated with high honors, top of class and with perfect attendance
M a r c h 2 0 1 0 - M a r c h 2 0 1 1
T h e S a l o n P r o f e s s i o n a l A c a d e m y
U n i v e r s i t y o f W i s c o n s i n - S t e v e n s P o i n t
U n i v e r s i t y o f V i r g i n i a , I n s t i t u t e f o r S h i p b o a r d E d u c a t i o n
S e m e s t e r a t S e a
J u n e 2 0 0 9 - A u g u s t 2 0 0 9
Study Abroad: Traveled 8 countries in 67 days studying the themes of human rights and social justice
of Europe and North Africa
T h e A m e r i c a n U n i v e r s i t y o f L o n d o n
J a n u a r y 2 0 0 8 - A u g u s t 2 0 0 8
Study Abroad: Lived in thriving Central London and studied courses in Communication Strategy and
Art History
M a k e - A - W i s h F o u n d a t i o n
W a g s ‘ n ’ W h i s k e r s
“Wish Granter”; Granting the wishes of children with life threatening conditions.
Dog Foster Caretaker; Finding our fury friends their “fur-ever” homes by screening adoption
applicants and reintroducing dogs into the home environment after they are surrendered.
Fashion
Travel
Reading
Fitness
Arts
Bachelor of Arts; Communication and Public Relations & International Studies
School of Communication and Public Relations B. A; 3.2 GPA (completed degree in 3.5 years)
Minor in International Studies; European emphasis
Internship: Marketing and Communications: Midwest Communications Inc. and WRIG Inc.
S e p t e m b e r 2 0 0 6 - D e c e m b e r 2 0 0 9
E D U C A T I O N
Manager of Aveda.com web refreshes. Supported Creative Operations team by streamlining
communication between global marketing and creative teams with project tracking, routing projects
for approvals, timeline management and generating launch related status reports. Responsible for
timeline development and campaign milestone tracking from concept, development and execution
phases. Co-managed Aveda Hair Care domains; Sun Care and Litreship from concept to execution.
F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 2 - J u l y 2 0 1 4
A s s o c i a t e , C r e a t i v e O p e r a t i o n s @ A v e d a C o r p o r a t i o n
E v e n t C o o r d i n a t o r @ C i n e m a B a l l r o o m
O c t o b e r 2 0 1 2 - C u r r e n t
Plans, designs and produces events while managing all project delivery elements within time limits.
Liaise with clients to identify their needs and to ensure customer satisfaction. Conduct market
research, gather information and negotiate contracts prior to closing any deals. Organize facilities
and manage all event’s details such as decor, catering, entertainment, floor plan development, event
timeline, equipment and promotional materials.
-Collaborates with Global Marketing and GBSC in order to launch global product campaigns from
inception to on counter. Coordinates Global Creative timelines to support all collateral, digital,
packaging and Guest Retention Marketing assets to support the global marketing calendar. My
domains are: Body Care, Aveda Men, Styling, Sun Care and Aveda.com.
-Distributes collateral to international regions and manages 8 global refreshes for 3 global regions.
The below are the teams I manage creative workflow for:
North America Marketing | Global Communications | Nordstrom | Shows and Events (New York Fashion
Week, Breast Cancer Awareness, Wanderlust) | Pure Privilege | New Business
Digital Landscape:
-Currently overseeing and managing the creative input for the Aveda.com Redesign
J u l y 2 0 1 4 - C u r r e n t
A s s i s t a n t M a n a g e r , C r e a t i v e O p e r a t i o n s @ A v e d a C o r p o r a t i o n
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
Develops Talent and Capabilities
Embraces and Initiates Change
Builds Collaborative Relationships
Experience in Change Management and Process Improvement
S K I L L S
V O L U N T E E R
I N T E R E S T S
Aligns and Engages the Teams with the Vision
Outdoors
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9 2 0 - 2 6 8 - 8 9 4 9
C O N T A C T
C r e a t i v e P r o j e c t M a n a g e r
f r o m M i n n e s o t a w i t h
5 y e a r s o f w o r k e x p e r i e n c e
i n G l o b a l C r e a t i v e O p e r a t i o n s a n d E v e n t P l a n n i n g .
P R O F I L E
C r e a t i v e O p e r a t i o n s & E v e n t P l a n n i n g
Brittany
Winek