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Nadya Taittinger Gardner

New York,NY

Summary

Seasoned Communications Manager with proven success in devising and executing comprehensive communications strategies. Bring skills in team leadership, campaign management, and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated ability to enhance brand awareness and improve corporate messaging. Notable impact includes increased audience engagement across multiple platforms in previous roles.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

PR & Communications Manager

RALPH LAUREN
Paris, France
09.2021 - 11.2024
  • Oversaw PR and communications for women's and children's ready-to-wear collections in continental Europe, except Italy.
  • Secured press placements in top-tier European fashion magazines and newspapers (reviews, editorials, product placements, launches, and new projects, celebrity dressings).
  • Identified and fostered relationships with celebrities, influencers, and industry tastemakers to increase brand awareness, establish relevance, and stimulate conversion.
  • Conducted regional events that enhanced audience outreach and accelerated customer acquisition.
  • Worked in tandem with stylists and Global VIP Department to facilitate celebrity dressings, leading to high-profile figures donning Ralph Lauren.
  • Facilitated celebrity partnerships to enhance visibility for fashion events, campaigns, and shows, resulting in millions of impressions across print, online, and social media.
  • Directed strategic gifting initiatives to elevate Ralph Lauren Collection and Polo Ralph Lauren brand awareness across diverse target audiences.
  • Managed logistics for high-profile gatherings such as the Cannes Film Festival and Berlin Film Festival.

Junior PR & Communications Officer

PR CONSULTING
Paris, France
05.2017 - 07.2021
  • Key clients: Emilio Pucci, Calvin Klein, Roberto Cavalli, Akris, Courrèges, Rokh, Thom Browne
  • Designed comprehensive PR strategies for diverse media outlets.
  • Collaborated with stylists and talent representatives to fulfill high-profile client needs.
  • Organized fashion shows and events during Paris, Milan and London Fashion Weeks
  • Handled shopping requests, visuals, press releases, showroom appointments and events such as Press Days in Paris and London.
  • Organized and coordinated high-profile events including Vogue Paris Foundation Gala and LVMH Prize.

Press & Communications Assistant (Internship)

KENZO (LVMH)
Paris, France
09.2016 - 03.2017
  • Contributed to management and execution of three successful fashion shows.
  • Engaged in multiple PR activities involving coordination of KENZO x H&M collaboration.
  • Oversaw showroom operations, including handling shopping requests and samples.
  • Facilitated communication with Kenzo's press offices across Tokyo, Hong Kong, Milan, London, New York.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - French Literature and History

Saint Olaf College
Northfield, MN, USA
06-2015

Year Abroad - Media History and French Literature

Université Paris IV La Sorbonne
Paris, France
01.2014

Skills

  • Launchmetrics
  • Lefty
  • Media relations
  • Press strategy
  • Brand partnerships
  • Event management
  • Target audience analysis
  • Social media engagement
  • Networking skills
  • Fashion industry knowledge
  • Project management
  • Communication strategy
  • Client relationship management
  • Influencer outreach
  • Social media campaign oversight
  • Style guide development

Accomplishments

  • French Honors Distinction at St. Olaf College, 2015

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

PR & Communications Manager

RALPH LAUREN
09.2021 - 11.2024

Junior PR & Communications Officer

PR CONSULTING
05.2017 - 07.2021

Press & Communications Assistant (Internship)

KENZO (LVMH)
09.2016 - 03.2017

Bachelor's Degree - French Literature and History

Saint Olaf College

Year Abroad - Media History and French Literature

Université Paris IV La Sorbonne

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