• Brand Development: Successfully built and launched a brand from the ground up, managing all facets of marketing, sales, and product design to achieve significant market presence • Comprehensive Marketing Strategy: Developed and executed effective marketing strategies, utilizing social media to enhance brand visibility and engage diverse audience • Product Design & Merchandising: Designed innovative products and merchandise that resonate with target customers, contributing to brand identity and sales growth • Team Leadership & Development: Recruited and cultivated a high performing "dream team" fostering collaborations and maximizing individual strengths for team success • Public Speaking and Thought Leadership: Served as a keynote speaker at industry events and participated as a guest on various podcasts, sharing insights on branding and entrepreneurship • Author & Illustrator: Authored and illustrated a children's book series, creating engaging storylines that promote creativity and imagination • Intellectual Property Management: Finalized trademark and copyright registrations to protect brand assets and ensure compliance • Art Gallery Curator: Established and art gallery showcasing over 35 New England artists, enriching visual appeal and driving sales through effective design • Photography & Visual Communications: Photographed merchandise, captured impactful portraits, landscapes, seascapes and product images for marketing and advertising • Graphic Design Proficiency: Utilized graphic design skills to create, and enhance compelling visual content for marketing campaigns and fundraising initiatives

Grace Marchese

• Brand Development: Successfully built and launched a brand from the ground up, managing all facets of marketing, sales, and product design to achieve significant market presence • Comprehensive Marketing Strategy: Developed and executed effective marketing strategies, utilizing social media to enhance brand visibility and engage diverse audience • Product Design & Merchandising: Designed innovative products and merchandise that resonate with target customers, contributing to brand identity and sales growth • Team Leadership & Development: Recruited and cultivated a high performing "dream team" fostering collaborations and maximizing individual strengths for team success • Public Speaking and Thought Leadership: Served as a keynote speaker at industry events and participated as a guest on various podcasts, sharing insights on branding and entrepreneurship • Author & Illustrator: Authored and illustrated a children's book series, creating engaging storylines that promote creativity and imagination • Intellectual Property Management: Finalized trademark and copyright registrations to protect brand assets and ensure compliance • Art Gallery Curator: Established and art gallery showcasing over 35 New England artists, enriching visual appeal and driving sales through effective design • Photography & Visual Communications: Photographed merchandise, captured impactful portraits, landscapes, seascapes and product images for marketing and advertising • Graphic Design Proficiency: Utilized graphic design skills to create, and enhance compelling visual content for marketing campaigns and fundraising initiatives

Available to hire

• Brand Development: Successfully built and launched a brand from the ground up, managing all facets of marketing, sales, and product design to achieve significant market presence
• Comprehensive Marketing Strategy: Developed and executed effective marketing strategies, utilizing social media to enhance brand visibility and engage diverse audience
• Product Design & Merchandising: Designed innovative products and merchandise that resonate with target customers, contributing to brand identity and sales growth
• Team Leadership & Development: Recruited and cultivated a high performing “dream team” fostering collaborations and maximizing individual strengths for team success
• Public Speaking and Thought Leadership: Served as a keynote speaker at industry events and participated as a guest on various podcasts, sharing insights on branding and entrepreneurship
• Author & Illustrator: Authored and illustrated a children’s book series, creating engaging storylines that promote creativity and imagination
• Intellectual Property Management: Finalized trademark and copyright registrations to protect brand assets and ensure compliance
• Art Gallery Curator: Established and art gallery showcasing over 35 New England artists, enriching visual appeal and driving sales through effective design
• Photography & Visual Communications: Photographed merchandise, captured impactful portraits, landscapes, seascapes and product images for marketing and advertising
• Graphic Design Proficiency: Utilized graphic design skills to create, and enhance compelling visual content for marketing campaigns and fundraising initiatives

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Artist Founder/Creative Developer at The Grace Factor/Studio 50-Salisbury
June 1, 2011 - Present
Designs and creates artwork including original paintings, illustrations, limited prints, greeting card designs, wearable art, and imagery on multiple products; writer/poet developing inspirational word art; in process of completing children’s book “The Princess Type” and short animated film “Remembrance”; creates one-of-a-kind repurposed and vintage furniture and home décor; maintains day-to-day operations and leads sales and marketing; participates in local chamber of commerce and networking to aid lead generation and relationship-building.
Sales and Marketing Director at The Grace Factor/Studio 50-Salisbury
June 1, 2011 - Present
Attends Chamber of Commerce and business networking groups to aid in lead generation and building lasting business relationships; leads marketing initiatives and client outreach.
Campus President at Seacoast Career Schools
March 1, 2010 - May 1, 2011
Plans, directs, organizes, and controls all facets of school operations; manages revenue over $4 million in tuition; ensures compliance with institute, state, federal, and accreditation policies; provides leadership, motivation, and mentoring; responsible for annual budgets and performance against budget.
Director of Sales & Marketing / Corporate Director of Enrollment / On-Site Director at Spa Tech Institute
May 1, 2007 - March 1, 2010
Grew overall revenue to exceed $7,000,000 annually via enrollment and ancillary revenues; improved enrollment growth; led campus-wide plans to exceed growth expectations; managed P&L and controlled costs; led admissions and financial aid processes; trained staff and directed corporate advertising projects.
School Director at Learning Institute for Beauty Sciences (L.I.B.S.)
June 1, 2005 - June 1, 2006
Directed admissions and enrollment operations; recruited and trained staff; supported financial aid processes; ensured regulatory compliance; delivered counseling and career road maps; contributed to campus growth.
Admissions Representative at R.E.T.S. Technical Center
July 1, 2004 - June 1, 2005
Met or exceeded admissions goals; interviewed prospective students; presented curriculum and career opportunities; toured facilities and managed enrollment process.
Admissions Representative at Blaine: The Beauty Career School
June 1, 2003 - June 1, 2004
Increased enrollment; provided career counseling; achieved high admissions records.
Registration Representative at Bunker Hill Community College
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2002
Directed and advised students; processed registrations; supported tutoring and lab supervision; assisted with computer lab operations and instructional aids.

Education

Entrepreneurial Training Program Graduate at Northern Essex Community College / State of Massachusetts
October 1, 2006 - March 1, 2007
Visual Communications/Graphic Design at Bunker Hill Community College
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2002
Dean's Scholarship at Suffolk University
September 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998
Painting Certificate at Bunker Hill Community College
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1996

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services