Keren Darlington
Boston,MA
Summary
Versatile Creative Beauty and Fashion Director with a passion for bringing brands to life through innovative vision and creative design. I am a multi-talented business leader bringing over 10 years of experience in the beauty and fashion industry, achieving success as chief executive and financial officer for growing Beauty and Fashion Brands. I've developed a unique blend of analytical thinking and artistic flair. Specializing in designing captivating and crafting compelling content, I help brands connect authentically with their audiences. My broad approach, combining expertise in design, graphics, business, and finance, ensures that every project is strategically planned and creatively executed to achieve impactful results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director, Costume Designer
Bajan Mas, ltd
London, United Kingdom
01.2020 - Current
- Created original concepts, art direction, and designs for multimedia projects.
- Generated and presented new ideas, insights and thought leadership at industry events and conferences.
- Developed and communicated industry-leading creative concepts consistent with brand.
- Coordinated with hair and makeup artists regarding color palettes used in costuming.
- Coordinated photo shoots of finished products for catalogs and websites.
- Managed relationships with vendors to secure materials needed for production runs.
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed
Boston, MA
05.2018 - Current
- Organized photo shoots, including scheduling, equipment setup, and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Edited and retouched photos using Adobe Photoshop to meet client specifications.
- Conducted research on locations, subjects, and trends in photography prior to assignments.
- Performed basic troubleshooting on camera equipment when necessary.
- Prepared invoices for payment after completion of projects.
- Monitored emerging trends within the field of photography.
- Photographed special events, parties and portraits.
Creative Director, Founder
Keren Kezia Beauty, LLC
MAYNARD, Massachusetts
01.2014 - Current
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
- Examined and conducted market analysis to discover target market and demographic audience.
- Developed and implemented innovative strategies to increase brand awareness.
- Increased credibility and client awareness by developing marketing collateral and presentations and public relations campaigns.
- Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging Healthy and Beauty trends.
- Utilized full range of marketing tactics and tools to drive lead conversion and quality across multiple channels.
- Created original concepts, art direction, and designs for multimedia projects.
- Organized cross-functional teams to produce creative content for campaigns.
Beauty Director
Freelance (USA)
03.2013 - Current
- Stayed up-to-date on current and emerging trends to increase professional value and meet diverse client needs.
- Applied makeup to clientele to cover imperfections and create new looks.
- Suggested personalized skin care routines for clients, keeping skin type and skin conditions in mind.
- Researched makeup trends to learn about new products and techniques by using YouTube, beauty blogs and magazines.
- Handled appointment booking, canceling and rescheduling.
- Trained and mentored new makeup artists.
- Provided makeup services for weddings, proms and other special events.
- Developed new styles and techniques.
Fashion Stylist
Anthropologie
Natick, MA
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Assisted clients in selecting and purchasing fashion items that match their style preferences.
- Created visual displays to showcase clothing, accessories and other fashion merchandise.
- Organized styling sessions for editorial photoshoots and advertising campaigns.
- Collaborated with photographers, models and makeup artists to execute fashion shoots for print, television and digital campaigns.
- Directed creative teams on styling concepts for lookbooks, videos and product launches.
- Developed seasonal collections based on current trends in the fashion industry.
Registration Specialist/Technical Support Representative
Salesforce World Tour
Boston, MA
04.2015 - 04.2015
- Asked various questions from clients to obtain the information necessary for paperwork.
- Welcomed patients to facility and assisted with registration sign-in process.
- Greeted visitors and ascertained purpose of visit, issuing needed credentials and directing to appropriate staff or department.
- Provided customer service support and advice on regulations and requirements regarding various registration programs.
- Listened actively and responded quickly to client needs to handle associated challenges.
- Coordinated and allocated equipment, supplies and staff for events.
- Handled customer service issues by providing guidance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wayland High School
06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Corporate Finance And Accounting,BSBA(In Progress)
Suffolk University
Boston, MASkills
- Property Research
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Articulate and Persuasive
- Market Tracking and Research
- Financial Management
- Executive Leadership
- Annual Planning
- Budget Planning
- Leadership and People Development
- Team Building
- Photography Direction
- Strategic Thinking
- Project Coordination
- Time Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Visual product development
Accomplishments
- Suffolk University IP pitch 1st place winner
- Suffolk University Business Pitch 3rd place winner
- Suffolk University Design-a-Thon 1st place winner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Creative Director, Costume Designer
Bajan Mas, ltd
01.2020 - Current
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed
05.2018 - Current
Fashion Stylist
Anthropologie
09.2016 - 07.2018
Registration Specialist/Technical Support Representative
Salesforce World Tour
04.2015 - 04.2015
Creative Director, Founder
Keren Kezia Beauty, LLC
01.2014 - Current
Beauty Director
Freelance (USA)
03.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Wayland High School
Bachelor of Science - Corporate Finance And Accounting,BSBA(In Progress)
Suffolk University
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