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Brooke Darrow
brooke.darrow@gmail.com
310.686.7195
oklahoma city ok 73132
www.styleportfolios.com/bdarrow
www.instagram.com/nosleeptilbrookelyn_

SKILLS
Digital & Modeling
Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign & Acrobat, Rhino 3D modeling, Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, & Exchange, BaseCamp, DropBox, materials (brass, paper, wood, plastic, fabric, styrofoam, edible, vinyl), laser cutting & engraving, rapid prototyping

EXPERIENCE
LF&Co
Art DIrector, July 2013- Present
Brand Identity
Design vital brand experience elements for food, beverage, & specialty goods clients through graphics, merchandising, web, & marketing platforms

Mathis Brothers
Graphic Designer, April 2013- Present
Marketing
Create weekly promotional campaigns in digital & print medias that drive sales, elevate the brand, & expose to a broad nation-wide audience

Bottega Louie
Director of Visual Merchandising, January 2010- 2013
Concept
Create & design bimonthly merchandising brand guide with color palettes, Illustrator renderings, 3D spatial layouts, custom fixtures & props, marketing signage, window displays
Brand Identity
Oversee aesthetics of 10,000 sq. ft. space with attention to consumer behavior & experience, financial goals & brand direction using tools such as a weekly audit system & formal training
Management
Lead merchandising team to yield high productivity & cost effective results in timely & positive manner while working on/ organizing multiple projects in fast paced environment
Communication
Collaborate daily with various creative, operational & culinary managers/directors, & vendors to maintain brand vision

B&D Fine Art, Inc
Apprentice, July 2012- Present
Concept
Create molds for jewelry pieces, bronze, brass, & silver decor through direct training from President of B&D Fine Art, Inc

Anthropologie
Sales Associate, May 2009- August 2009
Communication
Meet daily sales goals using various techniques while building client relations & maintaining selling floor, stock & fitting rooms

Anthropologie
Display Coordinator Intern , July 2008- May 2009
Concept
Team member who executed intricate displays while upholding high quality craft standards with resourceful materials

EDUCATION
Otis College of Art & Design, Los Angeles CA
B.F.A. Majoring in Product Design 2005-2009
Graduated with Honors

ONGOING STUDY
Volunteer at Beryl Heights & St. Finbar schools, Manage team for CultivateLA, Attend Dieline, Braid Creative & Wired Conferences

ACHIEVEMENTS
Ben Maltz Scholarship, Hannon Scholarship, The Group Scholarship; Liaison for Elle Decor, Dwell Magazine, Martha Stewart Living Magazine, Travel & Leisure Magazine, GQ Magazine, American Express, Juicy Couture, Vera Wang; Featured in LA Time Magazine