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Marketing Extraordinaire
Charlie Okada
Vancouver, WA
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About
I am a creative individual who thrives in fast paced environments that challenges me. Attending the Art Institute of Portland helped me find my passion with all things graphic design and marketing. I'm also experienced in social media, business management and creative direction. I'm enthusiastic, ambitious, a quick learner and a bit of a perfectionist. Smiling is something I can't help doing and my best trait is my unfailing optimism.
Specialties: Business Management, Marketing, Social Media, Creative Direction, Page Layouts, Graphic Design, Styling and Branding. -
Education
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BFA Fashion MarketingThe Art Institute of Portland2007 - 2011
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Experience
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MerchandiserChloe + Isabel Inc.Jun 2013 - Present (11 years 5 months)Schedule, Organize and Host Pop-up shops
Market and Sale C+I Jewelry
Create visually appealing jewelry displays
Manage online jewelry boutique
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Executive DirectorOra Nui Tahitian Dance TroupeAug 2011 - Present (13 years 3 months)Assisted with start up of company
Branded company and designed all collateral
Managed daily operations and administrative work
Handled all financial aspects of company
Brainstormed and executed marketing campaigns
Designed all marketing materials used
Updated the company website, all social marketing channels and blogs
Planned and produced summer showcase
Organized workshops, fundraisers and events
Answered all correspondences directed to the business
Assisted with instructing classes -
Marketing AdvisorFillyFeb 2012 - Jun 2012 (4 months)Consulted on social media
Expanded online presence
Advised for marketing campaigns
Assisted with planning and executing photoshoot
Edited photos in Photoshop
Created online catalog for Fall collection -
Art Director for PDX Scene MagazineThe Art Institute of PortlandJan 2011 - Jun 2011 (5 months)Helped with branding of AIPD fashion department's magazine
Created page layouts and designs
Edited photos with Adobe Photoshop
Wrote "Say Something" article used in magazine -
Creative DirectorCollected SpacesMay 2010 - Jan 2011 (8 months)Redeveloped Company Branding
Designed Collateral, Marketing Products, and Other Print Material
Creative Direction -
Sales AssociateJC PenneyAug 2008 - Jan 2010 (1 year 5 months)Provided excellent customer service to better our customer's shopping experience
Re-ticketed, replenished and rearranged merchandise
Used planogram to arrange fixtures and merchandise on the floor
Adept at using point of sale unit to complete transactions
Handled money at opening and closing of store
Styled and made suggestions for customers
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Production Team MemberAIPD's Fine Art of FashionApr 2008 - Jun 2008 (2 months)Communicated with associated companies
Designed stage and runway
Arranged transportation of goods and equipment
Assisted Production Director in all needs
Coordinated Live Feed projection
Helped with set up of various equipment
Provided Executive Director with quotes from associated companies
Managed inventory of all equipment used and rented -
Guest Service RepresentativeMary Charles and AssociatesSep 2005 - Aug 2006 (11 months)Provided customer service to passengers
Greeted customer at arrival gate
Assisted customer through the Honolulu Airport
Arranged transportation to hotel or car rental offices
Provided porterage of baggage to transportation
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Jr. Varsity Cheerleading CoachRadford High SchoolJun 2004 - Jun 2006 (2 years)Supervised, motivated and encouraged cheerleaders
Instructed and improved cheerleading skills and techniques
Choreographed routines and cheers
Organized meetings and trips
Prepared cheerleaders and related objects for rallies, trips and competitions
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@charlieokada, member since 2011
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