KRISTEN PAVASKO
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Marketing professional with background in producing location and studio projects. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, specializing in creative development, budget management, and pre & post-production processes. Demonstrated ability to enhance final product through innovative and effective collaboration with cast and crew. Successfully delivered projects on time while maintaining artistic integrity and audience engagement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
SR. PRODUCER, PHOTO STUDIO SR. MANAGER AE & AERIE BRANDS
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.
02.2022 - Current
- Determine and manage the shoot schedule for e-commerce and seasonal shoots.
- Oversee the production process, monitor, and adjust the schedule as needed.
- Book all talent, and schedule travel; issue purchase orders for talent, freelancers, and vendors; approve invoices.
- Write and maintain talent contracts, location permits, and COIs; sustain an index of talent, agency, freelance, and vendor contacts.
- Plan and maintain yearly budgets; provide cost estimates.
- Identify cross-functional shot needs; own pre-production; confirm that the creative concept, product, and workflow are handed off on time.
- Ensure post-production deadlines and retouching are on time.
- Oversee sample management, sample status, and reporting; ensure all products make the seasonal go-live.
PRODUCER, PHOTO STUDIO MANGER AE & AERIE BRANDS
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.
01.2014 - 01.2022
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CHIEF MERCHANDISING OFFICER AE BRAND
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Provided sole support to the CMO/SVP of AE Brand - Men's, Women's, and Accessories Divisions; served as back-up assistant to the EVP of AEO.
- I traveled with the CMO to the New York design office during brand milestone meetings.
- Organized a full itinerary for domestic and international executive travel.
- Prepared, edited, and distributed executive communication to be used in strategic communication meetings, correspondence, company-wide announcements, etc.
- Prepared visual presentations for meetings and conferences.
- Created and maintained the merchandising department's annual budget.
- Prepared and managed expense reports, as well as approved direct reports' expense reports.
- Aided in coordinating company-wide off-site meetings, conferences, and merchandising-related events.
SALES ASSOCIATE
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Cross-sold throughout all departments.
- Built strong relationships with customers, including one-on-one appointments and personal shopping; corresponded with customers to communicate upcoming events.
- Utilized the Customer-Centric Ambassador contact management system to better serve each customer based on individual needs and lifestyles.
PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT
GOOD CHEMISTRY DESIGN
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Prepared PR packets; Styled visual merchandise displays and POS props; Attended apparel trade shows
Education
B.S. - FASHION MERCHANDISING
ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH
Pittsburgh01.2009
Skills
- Microsoft Office & Outlook
- Google Workspace
- Mondaycom
- Ariba
- Concur
- Communication
- Organization
- Time Management
- Budget Management
Timeline
SR. PRODUCER, PHOTO STUDIO SR. MANAGER AE & AERIE BRANDS
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.
02.2022 - Current
PRODUCER, PHOTO STUDIO MANGER AE & AERIE BRANDS
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.
01.2014 - 01.2022
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CHIEF MERCHANDISING OFFICER AE BRAND
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.
01.2011 - 01.2014
SALES ASSOCIATE
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
01.2009 - 01.2011
PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT
GOOD CHEMISTRY DESIGN
01.2008 - 01.2009
B.S. - FASHION MERCHANDISING
ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH