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Rachel Newman

New York,NY

Summary

Fashion stylist and PR specialist adept at capsule wardrobe, general event and editorial/advertorial styling, media relations and writing. Highly deadline-driven and detail-oriented, with excellent record of managing emergent priorities with grace and efficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Fashion Stylist & PR Professional

Rachel Newman Style
09.2022 - Current
  • Conduct fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients
  • Design mood boards and lookbooks displays to enhance consumer interest
  • Cultivates and styles full and capsule collection wardrobes for clients
  • Creates mood boards and look books for client projects
    Styles celebrity and high-profile clientele for red carpet events, award ceremonies, etc.
  • Writes and provides quotes for top-tier media outlets including Bustle, Insider, The Zoe Report, USA Today and People Regularly provides outfit and trend forecasting updates to Instagram followers
  • Develops and maintains relationships with PR firms and other industry professionals to stay informed about new developments and resources available

Account Executive

The TASC Group
11.2020 - 03.2023
  • Introduced pitch strategies and presentations for new clients
  • Continued maintaining relationships with top-tier lifestyle media
  • Created and edited press releases, bylined articles, pitch materials, award submissions and all other necessary collateral
  • Prepared strategic communications plans to generate media coverage and ensure client messaging is top of mind with media and the public

Associate

Baretz+Brunelle
11.2019 - 06.2020
  • Spearheaded pitch strategies to ensure consistent media coverage
  • Assisted with strategies to mitigate potential risk and provide crisis communications assistance if/when necessary
  • Built and cultivated relationships with legal, financial, business and lifestyle media

Account Supervisor & Director of Media Relations

Cindy Riccio Communications
09.2018 - 07.2019
  • Led efforts to grow strategic influencer partnerships to increase engagement across social media platforms
  • Assessed and anticipated market trends, competitive shifts and adopted strategies to drive optimal campaign performance
  • Continuously analyzed consumer trends, category and competitor insights, fostering a data driven approach.

Account Supervisor

Fox Greenberg Public Relations
04.2016 - 08.2018
  • Crafted messages that resonated with clients and consumers, to elevate their brands' emotional connection

Assistant Account Executive

Lippe Taylor
06.2013 - 05.2015
  • Prepared and executed events, including NYFW

Advertising Assistant

GQ Magazine
11.2012 - 06.2013
  • Managed schedule and supported Global Fashion Director

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
01.2012

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Cision & Muckrack
  • Collaboration & Communication
  • Content Creation & Social Media
  • Creativity
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft Access, Excel & Outlook
  • Photoshop / Powerpoint
  • Presentations
  • Relationship Building
  • Styling & Trend Forecasting
  • Writing & Editing

Philanthropy

  • NYU FACES
  • Steve's Camp at Horizon Farms, Board Member

Timeline

Freelance Fashion Stylist & PR Professional

Rachel Newman Style
09.2022 - Current

Account Executive

The TASC Group
11.2020 - 03.2023

Associate

Baretz+Brunelle
11.2019 - 06.2020

Account Supervisor & Director of Media Relations

Cindy Riccio Communications
09.2018 - 07.2019

Account Supervisor

Fox Greenberg Public Relations
04.2016 - 08.2018

Assistant Account Executive

Lippe Taylor
06.2013 - 05.2015

Advertising Assistant

GQ Magazine
11.2012 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Tulane University
Rachel Newman