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Victoria Esparza

New York,NY

Summary

Driven and Creative Go-Getter inspired to contribute. Seeking to develop more extensive experiences working in a fast pace and creative oriented environment that develops opportunities to achieve organizational goals. Extremely team-oriented and ambitious with a positive outlook. Focused, resourceful, eager and responsible completing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Director

Brookwood Companies
Manhattan, New York
09.2023 - Current
  • Created presentations using design software such as Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
  • Reviewed existing designs to identify areas for improvement.
  • Brainstormed ideas for new campaigns or marketing initiatives.
  • Edited images, videos, and audio files for various projects.
  • Organized and maintained digital assets, including photos, videos, and graphics.
  • Coordinated with vendors to obtain necessary materials for projects.
  • Ensured brand consistency across all creative materials.
  • Proofread copy to check accuracy of spelling, grammar, punctuation.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure that projects were on time and within budget.
  • Monitored project deadlines and communicated updates with stakeholders.
  • Provided administrative support to the Creative Team.
  • Assisted in the development of creative concepts and strategies.
  • Communicated effectively with clients regarding their needs and expectations.
  • Created mock-ups of proposed designs prior to implementation.
  • Prepared proofs of artwork for client review and approval.
  • Managed the design process from concept through completion.
  • Managed creative projects from concept to completion for diverse client needs.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely project execution and delivery.

Social Media Content Creator

The Bushwick Market
Brooklyn, New York
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Tracked performance of social content using native platform analytics, various social listening tools and regular reports to inform strategy.
  • Run tik-tok and IG account
  • Monitored and managed brand reputation through social listening services.
  • Stayed up-to-date on social media and digital content trends to engage on trending topics and share best practices.
  • Used social media to engage consumers, respond to questions or complaints and promote company initiatives.
  • Help take photos and post to Shopify account

PR/Marketing & Social Media Strategist

Passfeed/Metarpise
Manhattan , NY
06.2019 - 07.2023
  • Drove social media and marketing growth across all marketing and social media channels.
  • Assist with coordinating all public relations activities revolving around offline and online PR/Marketing, leveraging existing media relationships and creating new branding opportunities,
  • create social media and video content daily, create graphics and marketing banners, develop and implement media relations and influencer relations on social media platforms,
  • develop strategies on outreach to influencers, investors and journalist via social media,
  • improve traffic to site and app,
  • work with graphic design team to create new marketing collateral including the company website, sales material and swag, contribute to marketing analytics reporting,
  • provide input on recommendations to grow social media platforms, monitor and engage with social media community,

Social Media Strategist/Photographer

Holsten Jewelers
Scarsdale, NY
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Developed and implemented strategic social media marketing plans.
  • Directed social media and digital marketing strategy and initiatives to promote brand building, guest retention and revenue-focused activities.
  • Aligned visual design and brand messaging elements to deliver consistency across digital advertising and marketing platforms.
  • Utilized platforms such as Twitter and Facebook to promote products, services and content.
  • Proposed innovative storylines for digital content and developed unique campaigns to promote brand engagement.
  • Supported sales process by engaging appropriately when responding to online audience inquires and posted comments.
  • Planned and obtained original shots using innovative thinking and new techniques.

Assistant Event Coordinator

Done & Done Personal Assistant/Concierge Services
San Antonio, TX
01.2017 - 01.2018

Assist with organizing events , assist with set up & tear down, coordinate and run errands prior to events to include grocery shopping, pick up party supplies, address invitations, follow-up with calls to ensure success of event, engage with event attendees in fast paced environment, capture photography moment shots during events of attendees, edit and enhance images and email images to owner for business use.

Fashion Stylist/Social Media Marketing Intern

Montage Vintage
San Antonio, TX
09.2016 - 12.2016

Manage social media platforms, including internet forums, blogs, social networking and message boards, hand select outfits including accessories and organize for models prior to photo shoots, photograph models for social media platforms and advertising sites, edit and enhance photo images using creative techniques, organize, upload and save for future use.

Stylist/Sales/Social Media (Seasonal Position)

Free People
San Antonio, TX
11.2015 - 01.2016

Maintain merchandise standards to maximize sale goals, support the visual store presentation, including floor-set, maintain the sales floor reflective of sizes, organize and clean, apply fashion knowledge to make product recommendations and style customers on the sales floor and in the fitting room ensuring a smooth sales process and processed transactions, assist with social media strategies via Instagram, hand pick and coordinate fashion outfits for photo shoots for the local store promotion on social media platforms to grow followers, photograph models, edit and enhance images, save and upload on local social platforms.

Buyer

Buffalo Exchange
Austin, TX
07.2014 - 08.2014
  • Researched competitors and sourced new vendors.
  • Performed detailed reviewed of high and low-performing products.
  • Assessed trends and inventory usage to provide maximum product coverage for different time frames.

Sales Associate/Seasonal

The Buckle
San Antonio, TX
12.2012 - 01.2013

Greet incoming customers, provide immediate assistance, retrieve alternate items and sizes on request from dressing room, organize items in visually appealing manner on floor, create attractive floor and window displays, complete purchase transaction, execute expert fashion & accessory trend suited for the individual shopper experience.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences - Fashion Merchandising & Business

Texas State University

Skills

  • Social media strategy
  • Customer engagement
  • Time management
  • Administrative support
  • Logistics and schedule management
  • Presentation creation
  • Campaign development
  • Project management
  • Team collaboration
  • Client relationship management
  • Print design
  • Marketing communications
  • Shopify Skills
  • Create and track social media metrics
  • Develop Brand marketing strategies for the company
  • Premiere Video Pro Editing
  • Analytical Reports
  • Social Channels Ad experience
  • E-commerce management
  • Youtube content/Video Creation
  • Product Photography
  • Email Campaigns/Marketing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Drive
  • Excel Spreadsheets
  • InDesign & Canva
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Premiere Pro Video
  • Influencer Campaigns
  • Hootsuite & HubSpot
  • B2B & B2C Marketing
  • Merchandising
  • Content Writing
  • Creative Photography

VOLUNTEER WORK & OTHER

Volunteer/Other Experience:

Texas State University {Fashion Merchandise Association Member & Historian Officer} - Duties; attend all officer meetings, implement strategies to obtain higher membership enrollment, plan and coordinate club events, photograph and capture moments at all events and meetings, edit and enhance photo images, create content and upload photos to the FMA clubs social media platforms and historian book.

International Volunteer HQ - Madrid, Spain - Duties; provide after school support working in a local center with the common goal of providing care and educational support to children ranging from 7 to 17 years of age coming from disadvantage backgrounds, assist the local social workers through helping children with homework, tutoring English, running educational workshops, organizing games and recreational activities with the children, positive key role model interacting and sharing new cultures, requirement of using initiative to develop activities and provide resources to assist with activities.

People to People International Travel Program

Given the opportunity to step outside my comfort zones, including outdoor team-building and leadership activities. Encouraged to be more self-aware, help discover my own interests and strengths, and become more independent. Giving back to the communities we visit is a meaningful component of the program and helps make a positive contribution. Earned a certificate for at least 10 hours of community service. Connect students to local families, students and community leaders to become immersed in the local culture.

Timeline

Creative Director

Brookwood Companies
09.2023 - Current

Social Media Content Creator

The Bushwick Market
06.2023 - 08.2023

Social Media Strategist/Photographer

Holsten Jewelers
04.2021 - 07.2021

PR/Marketing & Social Media Strategist

Passfeed/Metarpise
06.2019 - 07.2023

Assistant Event Coordinator

Done & Done Personal Assistant/Concierge Services
01.2017 - 01.2018

Fashion Stylist/Social Media Marketing Intern

Montage Vintage
09.2016 - 12.2016

Stylist/Sales/Social Media (Seasonal Position)

Free People
11.2015 - 01.2016

Buyer

Buffalo Exchange
07.2014 - 08.2014

Sales Associate/Seasonal

The Buckle
12.2012 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences - Fashion Merchandising & Business

Texas State University
Victoria Esparza