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Nicole Valencia

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Los Angeles | United States

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Business development
Brand development
Film & video
Fashion & apparel
Creating and communicating compelling brand stories
Editorial writing
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Nicole

Photographer and Producer with a focus on Photo / Film Production, Styling, and Photography (Editorial, Still Life, BTS, etc.).

Please contact me at nicole.de.valencia@gmail.com to say hello and discuss how we can work together.

Website: https://www.nicolevalencia.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/zikohl/

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My experience in marketing and creative departments has led me to hold key roles in the fashion, entertainment, and hospitality world.

As Brand Manager at Fox Head Mexico, I spearheaded marketing efforts into all Mexico territories. Inspired by the lifestyle of this brand, I tapped into the market and united the brand image to increase sales and visibility in all of Mexico. This position included sales, marketing, international travel, and heavy use of my bilingual skills.

At the end of 2014, I left my role at Fox Head Mexico to join DOPE, the LA based streetwear brand. I supported the Marketing and Photo departments in conception, production, and distribution of media and content assets to all major accounts and end-users via social media and digital advertising.

After solidifying my role at DOPE, I took the position of Marketing and Photography Manager, spearheading all marketing initiatives. This included creative direction and production of all digital media (lookbook, editorial, lifestyle, and eCommerce photography), overseeing all online platforms (social media, Ecommerce), shooting all E-Commerce and Wholesale Catalog photography, and directing all digital advertising campaigns. I also fostered and maintained key industry relationships with influencers, celebrity talent, production studios, and artists in order to successfully convey the brand's story. DOPE was acquired in 2017.

Despite a fruitful stint as Marketing Manager with Hakkasan Group, I decided to move on and follow my passion for photography and media creation.

Cover photo © Nicole Valencia 2017

Trajectory

May 2016 — Nov 2016
Marketing and Photography Manager · Dope
Manage all Marketing activities and Content Creation (Photography, Video, etc.) for DOPE and mnml.la: • plan, create, and coordinate production of all content for DOPE and mnml (subsidiary brand) • oversee performance on online store and ensure attainment of weekly, quarterly, yearly goals • deploy and manage digital advertising campaigns • link with wholesale and manage efficient funnel of media assets to ensure account support and big-box bookings • shoot e-commerce photography, wholesale product photography, and studio marketing photography • conceptualize, direct, and execute editorial lookbook shoots • generate creative for tradeshows, implement buildout and overall brand presence, manage wholesale support at large • communicate with all departments to ensure proper branding and product representation • manage brand copy and media across wholesale, social, online, etc. • establish and maintain relationships with artists, industry professionals, and influencers; manage promoti
Dec 2014 — May 2016
Marketing Associate · DOPE
Coordinate and provide support for all marketing efforts of this streetwear, fashion and apparel brand. -Style celebrities, artists, athletes, industry tastemakers and influencers. -Liaise with wholesale accounts for development and execution of key sales support programs. -Aid in the management of our online platform. -Assist in organizing and representing the brand at major industry events (tradeshows, events, activations, etc.). -Create and edit copy and content across all editorial platforms and marketing programs (social media, website, proposal decks, press releases, etc.). dope.com
Dec 2013 — Dec 2015
Brand Manager/Marketing Coordinator · Unlimited Trading Company (UTC)
An integral member of this action sports, lifestyle distribution company, I manage branding and marketing of the Fox Racing & lifestyle brand in all Mexico regions. Other brands: Shift, Hurley, etc. -Manage branding and marketing of the Fox Racing and lifestyle brand in all Mexico regions. -Prepare marketing assets for release to key accounts and end users via: social media, email newsletters, etc. -Design marketing activations, release POP, digital content, organize pop-up events, grassroots & endemic activations. -Brand story & strategy at: trade shows and all marketing and PR events.
Dec 2013 — Apr 2014
Sales Representative · Unlimited Trading Company (UTC)
Formed part of inside sales team at UTC. -Inside sales: close sales with existing customers, prospect and open new customers. -Design sales activations via sell through reports & business development strategy; forecasting.
Sep 2013 — Dec 2013
Editorial Assistant (Internship) · Installation Media
Editorial intern at Installation Magazine, the world's first digital contemporary arts magazine. -Edit and transcribe content, create original copy for features, research, story development and pitching, channel magazine’s brand via social media and other outlets. -Aid in contact management and weekly email newsletter. installationmag.com
Jan 2011 — Dec 2012
Staff Writer · The Daily Nexus
Contributing staff writer at The Daily Nexus' Artsweek, UCSB's daily newspaper -Pitch stories for features and articles, perform interviews for campus-specific, arts-related events. -Create and edit copy under tight deadlines. dailynexus.com
Sep 2010 — Dec 2012
Librarian Assistant, Donald C. Davidson Library · UC Santa Barbara
Student librarian assistant at UCSB’s Donald C. Davidson Library Reference & Information Desk. -Student librarian assistant, aid patrons and librarians with: research, directional assistance, procedures. library.ucsb.edu

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Education history

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Bonita Vista High School

High School Degree | 2008 - 2009

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Paris Center for Critical Studies (CIEE)

Etudes Critiques | 2013 - 2013

Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris III) logo

Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris III)

Littérature Générale et Comparée | 2013 - 2013

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University of California, Santa Barbara

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | 2009 - 2013

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