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Jarek Riewer

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

I am Jarek Addison, a dedicated Business Manager with a comprehensive background in customer service, project coordination, and business development. Known for swiftly building strong relationships with clients and business audiences, I possess excellent multitasking abilities and a quick grasp of emerging technologies. I am a creative problem-solver adept at addressing business and personal challenges, backed by extensive experience in various facets of the Entertainment industry.

Over the past 18 years, I've thrived in roles ranging from mentee to producer and lead in business development and negotiations, working closely with the CEO. My expertise extends to overseeing diverse areas within the Entertainment industry, including large and small-scale events, retail merchandising, e-commerce, commercial and fashion photography, advertising campaigns, and digital media.

As the Project Director at Troy Jensen Photography, I've successfully managed the production for clients in fashion, jewelry, and beauty for 18 years. My capabilities include creative management for various projects, demonstrated by my proficiency in budget management, logistics coordination, and successful collaboration with renowned figures in editorial and advertising assignments for print and e-commerce.

My portfolio includes collaborations with celebrity clients such as Nicole Scherzinger, Jewel, EnVogue, Mariah Carey, and beauty and fragrance campaigns for Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton fragrances. I've also worked with esteemed beauty brands like Dior, Revlon, Benefit Cosmetics, BeautyBlender, Gucci Beauty, and Troy Jensen's signature Pro Artist Luxury Brush Collection, featured in publications like Harpers Bazaar and Glamour.

In addition, I've successfully marketed and managed projects for jewelry clients, including Jordin Sparks Fine Jewelry and Monique Lhuillier, Twila True Fine Jewelry. My experience extends beyond the entertainment industry, as I've worked with professionals from various fields to enhance their social media presence and create compelling branding visuals.

My skill set encompasses marketing, advertising, social media management, operational leadership, budgeting, employee management, contract and project management, negotiation, consulting, staff management, client relations, SEO, PPC, email marketing, photo retouching, packaging and manufacturing processes.

I’ve worked with many kind's of professionals aspiring to make their mark in the entertainment industry, enhance their social media presence, and craft compelling branding visuals. This includes doctors, television hosts, comedians, authors, fashion designers, Brand founders, Dentists, Aesthetic Injectors, Dermatologist and jewelry designers.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Management & Development

Troy Jensen Inc
09.2012 - Current
  • Created, managed and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
  • Produced Projects upwards of $150,000 for Album Packaging, and Beauty and Product Advertisements and commercials.
  • Orchestrated licensing agreements for Photography and Video, talent releases and distribution contracts.
  • Negotiated Rates for Talent including celebrity talent for Brands, Televisions and Appearances.
  • Developed and Launched products which generated $30,000 in sale with two months, recovering all costs to create and launch said brand.
  • Scheduled meetings to identify business obstacles, establish financial goals and tailor products to individual markets.
  • Anticipated financial impact from operational issues and worked to develop solutions.
  • Drafted reports and documents to improve correspondence management, schedule coordination and record keeping.
  • Created social media and marketing campaigns.
  • Developed initial sales roadmaps and market strategies to promote successful product launches.
  • Brought in new business connections and revenue generation opportunities by improving networking strategies.
  • Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
  • Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
  • Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems.
  • Presented production ideas.
  • Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
  • Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
  • Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
  • Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
  • Directed sales and marketing management staff in successful use and development of business plans and strategies

Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Troy Jensen Inc
01.2008 - 09.2012
  • Handled all scheduled meetings and bookings with A-list Talent, Manager, Agents representing top Actresses, Actors, Singers, Producers and Directors.
  • Contributed to smooth business operations by planning and organizing meetings and conferences.
  • Created presentations to support executives using Adobe software.
  • Completed invoicing for all projects.
  • Accounting and payments to all staff or crew which sped up payments by about 20 days.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and briefing papers for members of board of directors and executive team.

Assistant

Troy Jensen Inc
01.2006 - 09.2008
  • Spent time on set of Music Videos, Television Show, Commercials, Advertisement Campaigns and Editorials with A-List Talent and their representatives.
  • Set up conference rooms, technology and materials to facilitate meetings.
  • Helped management with business operations to align teams, set goals and execute initiatives.
  • Documented and distributed meeting notes to identify, analyze and improve workflows.
  • Prepared mail and packages for shipment, pickup and courier services to expedite delivery.
  • Ran Social Media Blogging and graphic designs for said blog
  • Connected with Brands related to all thing Beauty to accommodate clients needs and stock of products.
  • Answered phones to process requests, transfer calls or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Conducted research to assist with routine tasks and special projects.
  • Maintained well-stocked and organized office supply room to aid in inventory management.
  • Interacted with vendors to purchase and set up equipment and services.

Education

High School Diploma -

Frazee High School
Frazee Minnesota

Skills

  • PPC, Marketing/Advertising, Google Ads
  • Social Media Management
  • Email Marketing
  • Product Development
  • Budgeting
  • Employee management
  • Project Management
  • Negotiation
  • Consulting
  • Client Relations
  • Packaging
  • Manufacturing Processes

Timeline

Business Management & Development

Troy Jensen Inc
09.2012 - Current

Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Troy Jensen Inc
01.2008 - 09.2012

Assistant

Troy Jensen Inc
01.2006 - 09.2008

High School Diploma -

Frazee High School
Jarek Riewer