ERIN DEVINECofounder & CEO, Emense21 rue Bergère, Paris, France 70059 630.453.1782 edevine@emense.is

Business Development•Created Branding 101 class to educate target startups on branding and how to use it as a business development tool•Developed Emense pricing models specifically for startup target clientsCreative Strategy & Account / Project Management•Conducting relevant research, writing creative briefs, and developing communication strategies for execution, revised client business plans and pivoted projects and categories of product/service•Assembled and managed creative and technical teams •Researched and developed creative directions• Led critiques and client presentations•Negotiated licenses and contracts with skilled partnersGraphic Design•UX/UI, package, icon, infographic, identity, greeting card, social media promotion, business card, and stationary design for clients•Developed all company presentation content and design, templates, digital content and design, and promotional materials•Became brand manager of startup ThreadFarer

EMENSE Cofounder 2013-presentManage branding firm, raising $3.5MM in 2 years for startup clients in nonprofit, tech, food,

fashion, and CPG industries in the US and China. Developed diverse management, strategic, communication and creative skills as partner.

THE GUILD Designer 2012-2013Designer in 15 person creative team that created brand experi-ences for clients including Nike, Martha Stewart, Adidas, TEDActive, Target, Acne, and SXSW.

Experimental, 3-D, and 2-D Design•Client work: designed retail spaces, storefronts, tradeshow booths, concert and conference installations, promotional events, exhibits, posters, signage, vinyl, vinyl wraps.• In-House Needs: client presentations, capabilities deck, and instructional installation construction manuals, and interior office graphics.• Photographed and photo-edited company work• Promoted to lead designer on TEDActive exhibit with Lincoln Motor Company.

CATHERINE MALANDRINO Imaging and Social Media Intern 20123 month internship with French-American luxury fashion brand as a design and PR intern

Designer & Photo-Editor•Website content management and design• Product and model photoshoot assistant and editing •Designed and updated Run of ShowPublic Relations•Managed Public Relations operations, garment leasing, and communication for a portion of internship•Trained new Public Relations hire•New York Fashion week team member

MARY ANN SHAW CENTER Account Manager 2011

Represented creative team and managed client communications over 15-week project rebranding CAPES, the Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement and Scholarship, at Syracuse University. •Account Manager leading client presentations, creative team liaison• Strategic Lead collaborating with creatives to ideate and execute promotions and event design

DESIGN RESOURCE CENTER Intern 2008

Documented a history of pro-bono projects, participated in naming new products for Home Depot, and prepared maquettes for client presentations.

WALLACE CHURCH Intern 2007 Updated client database and participated in preparing client presentations.

EXPERIENCE AS CANDIDATE FOR Strategist, Account Manager, Brand Manager, Art Director, Copywriter, Designer Positions

HOBBIES & AWARDSFortune Cookie Fortune CollectorRunner: 60minute 10kWriter: novelSecret Bar/Club FinderPinterest Fashion Addict

Artist: draw monsters,painter, Book Art in Everson Museum, Syracuse, NY 2010Art Show at XL Projects 2009Video Art in Everson MuseumSitting Still contest 2009

Entrepreneur: 3rd Place Google Startup Weekend , First Place Audience Choice Award

SKILLSBrand Strategy, Account Management, Art Direction, Copy Writing, Business Development, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Traditional Illustration, Public Speaking & Coaching

THINGS TO REMEMBER THAT SET ERIN DEVINE APART FROM OTHER CANDIDATES

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ERIN DEVINECofounder & CEO, Emense21 rue Bergère, Paris, France 70059 630.453.1782 edevine@emense.is

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY Teacher’s Assistant 2010

Introduced 2-D design elements to first year students in a visual arts foundation class. Presented software tutorials and critiqued concepts and execution to aid students in developing design vocabulary.

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NOTES: from the interviewer

THINGS I FIND IMPORTANT ABOUT ERIN DEVINE

TESTIMONIALS“You’re so smart, you’re probably gonna take my job!”- Matt Tarosky, Creative Director @ The Guild

“Branding 101 was both insightful & fulfilling. I really learned a lot. Your definitely a difference maker in regards to your craft/marketing.”- Akhtab Muhammad Founder @ Stam1na Apparel

REFERENCESRob WallaceMeng Shui> contact on request

OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE Resident Advisor, Wellness

Learning Community 2009-2012

Led a student community around the concept of wellness, conducted community meetings, managed teams to organize building-wide programs, and expanded my understanding of managing large groups of people to encourage enthusiasm and cooperation.

Bound & repaired archive books and documents in Special Collections Library. I personally preserved a hand-written letter from Malcolm X at Mecca.

LIBRARY PRESERVATION

Syracuse University 2010

EDUCATIONSYRACUSE UNIVERSITY College of Visual and Performing Arts BFA Communications Design & Concentration in Illustration 2012

VOLUNTEER WORKAngel Hack, Code for Good Design Hacker 2013 & 2014Unleashed NY Volunteer Designer 2013Prime Produce, Prom for Good Coordinated Marketing, PR, and Event Design 2013Syracuse University After School Elementary Creative Writing Program TA 2009-2010Syracuse University School of Visual and Performing Arts Tour Guide 2008-2012Church Choir Director, Lector, and Eucharistic Minister

SKILL & CHARACTER-BUILDING EXPERIENCE

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