Sonya Azeemey
Summary
Results-driven management professional with extensive experience in retail, sales, and account management. Ability to lead creative projects, teams, and produce high-quality deliverables. Known for reliability, adaptability, and collaborative approach that ensures successful outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director
Pro Artist
01.2018 - Current
- Manage and execute editorial photoshoots with fashion designers and the LA Fashion Show, applying makeup and ensuring identify emerging trends and cultural shifts
- Mentorship of junior artists and successfully coordinated projects, utilizing excellent time management skills to ensure 100% of client satisfaction
- Successfully manage photoshoot requirements and deliverables (includes budget and inventory of props, outfits, and accessories), costs, and overall improvements for quality
- Developed strong working relationships with vendors, coordinating product placement and promotional materials effectively.
- Providing art direction that contributed to a 25% increase in publication features for photoshoots
Senior Proposal Manager, Sales and Enablement
JLL
05.2023 - Current
- Managing proposals as part of the Sales and Enablement team for retail, technology, and financial services clients on a global scale, based in US, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regions, for integrated marketing & operations
- Train and mentor team members, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration
- Work closely with the design team, creating compelling visual presentations and marketing strategies
- Streamlined project management processes for improved efficiency and timely completion of projects
Regional Marketing Specialist
Stantec
04.2019 - 05.2023
- Led and managed marketing strategies in collaboration with Architects from various disciplines in CA, NV, AK, HI, and CO for projects ranging from 5k up to $1 Billion in cost
- Project managed proposals from initial phase through completion and crafted team specific brochures and presentations
- Conducted market research and analysis to identify consumer trends and preferences.
Creative Director / Account Management
DirectSpot
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Oversaw implementation of editing, color correction and other post-production processes on website layout with continuous updates
- Developed client relationships, reached out to vendors or other firms for opportunities and teaming
- Additional projects included, creating SOQs, brochures, PPT presentations, and email announcements
Regional Marketing Specialist
AECOM
02.2011 - 10.2016
- Led marketing initiatives for architects, interior designers, and engineers
- Developed compelling content that resonated with target audiences while driving brand visibility and recognition.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
Color Director / Account Management
Dior Cosmetics
01.2005 - 12.2010
- Responsible for accounts throughout the Los Angeles region, managing sales budget and productivity against LY
- Accountable for seasonal and annual targets, including retail sales, net sales, demos, co-op, promotions for seasonal products
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers and maintained stock levels
- Trained counter representatives and increased sales productivity by creating events with counter managers at Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Sephora, Macy's & other various retail stores
- Monthly feedback process for stock and sales plans, ensuring that changes in sales trends are considered in demand and supply plan
Business Manager / Regional Makeup Artist
Laura Mercier Cosmetics
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Created, managed, and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams
- Accountable for employee sales productivity and scheduling and maximized ROI and sales by creating events to promote products
- Supply planning to forecast inventory needs, including planning for product launches
- Achieved #1 increase in volume award
Education
MA - International Relations
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA09-2005
BA - Social Sciences (Sociology)
UC Irvine
Irvine, CA01.2003
Skills
- Adobe CS (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- MS Office Suites (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Wixcom (Invoices, Budgeting)
- Dropbox
- Salesforce (CRM)
- Canva
Languages
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Senior Proposal Manager, Sales and Enablement
JLL
05.2023 - Current
Regional Marketing Specialist
Stantec
04.2019 - 05.2023
Creative Director
Pro Artist
01.2018 - Current
Creative Director / Account Management
DirectSpot
01.2016 - 01.2019
Regional Marketing Specialist
AECOM
02.2011 - 10.2016
Color Director / Account Management
Dior Cosmetics
01.2005 - 12.2010
Business Manager / Regional Makeup Artist
Laura Mercier Cosmetics
01.2003 - 12.2005
BA - Social Sciences (Sociology)
UC Irvine
MA - International Relations
Pepperdine University
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