Samantha Mimi Nguyen
Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York
nguyensamantha@gmail.com
Key Qualifications:
- Extensive writing experience in fields of Academics, Press and Media, Travel, Fashion, Socially Conscious features, and Lifestyle editorials.
- Media specialist, SEO, HTML, Social Media Networks, Community Development, and Online Marketing.
- Event and Production work– Photo Shoots, Look books, LA Fashion Week, Boutique/Gallery Openings, and Shiver Events.
- Represented by Global Business Development Agency, Wardour and Oxford: http://www.wardourandoxford.com/
Educational History:
University of California, Irvine Spring, 2005
Bachelor of Arts, English & Comparative Literature
Minor in Humanities & Art, GPA of 3.68
University of California, Irvine Spring, 2007
Master’s in Comparative Literature, Emphasis in Literary Theory
Magna cum Laude, GPA of 3.89
Employment History:
Freelance – Writer and Editor 05.2005 – Present
- Edit, write, and produce content for online outlets and print publications. [Please refer to site for list of published work].
- Copy for websites includes corporate company bios, CEO/designer bios, product descriptions, search engine optimization, blog posts, press releases, newsletters, etc.
- Expertise in developing fashion and beauty content, designer dossiers, runway pictorials, interviews with world political leaders and prominent figures, red-carpet coverage, travel guides, as well as editorial and lifestyle features.
P3R Public Relations – Media Specialist 11.01.2011 – Present
- Manage fashion and consumer goods clientele: Leigh and Luca, Sseko Designs, C.Z. Falconer, Watergeeks, The Bohemian Society, Max Rich, Karen Caldwell Design, Camelia Skikos, Nine in the Morning Denim, etc.
- Placed clients in numerous online and print publications including: Teen Vogue, People Style Watch, Shape, Zooey, Esquire, Maxim, Malibu Magazine, Redbook, Style.com, Howard Keating Radio, and many others.
- Celebrity placement including: Denise Richards, AnnaLynn McCord, Christina Applegate, Kristin Davis, Nicole Richie, Malin Akerman, etc.
Harvard University – Research Asst to William Mills Todd, III 09.2010 – Ongoing
- Assist professors and faculty in Department of Comparative Literature with development of Literary Theory workshops and daily curricula for undergraduate students.
- Unique emphasis on Literary Theory within Narrative, Cultural, and Semiotic dispositions.
Everywun.com – Vice President of Media & Entertainment 01.2009 – 06.2009
- Create and develop online content: encompasses all aspects from maintenance of blog, writing articles, to the creation of web pages and layout using HTML.
- Write and edit newsletter called, “Everywun’s Daily Good”, a socially conscious newsletter.
- Marketing and branding campaigns in social media networks.
- Online community management: problem-solving, mediation, utilization of analytics and metrics, as well as growth and retention.
Cool Hunt, Editorial Press Agency – Editor-in-Chief 07.2007 – 07.2009
- Oversee office and staff of 25 writers, editors, photographers, stylists, and interns – both domestic and international freelance staff members.
- Develop features for clients: fashion trend-spotting, luxury travel trends, bar, restaurant, hotel, store and venue reviews, brand stories, celebrity interviews, editorial lifestyle features, etc.
- Production work on photo shoots: concept development, location scouting, casting, permits, bookings, time management, and shoot budget.
- Business development: pitch stories to clients, develop marketing strategies, attain new clients, build partnerships, and syndicate content.
ABC News, Washington D.C. – Intern/ PA 01.2005 – 04.2005
- Inaugural Press for ABC News.
- Scouting, article development, Interviewing, script writing, and research
Freelance Work and Special Projects
Frame PR – Satellite-MagOnline.com – Senior Editor, Events Coordinator
- Fashion and political features on designers, eco-conscious topics, and runway reviews.
- Produce events on behalf of Frame & Satellite-Mag: store openings, trunk sales, cocktail parties, red-carpet events in Hollywood, showroom events, and LA Fashion Week
The Hollywood Weekly – Associate Editor & Contributing Writer
- Reoccurring column called, “Aesthetic Prose”.
- Online content: fashion, product, and venue reviews, interviews, and event coverage.
MTV News
- Freelance Fashion Writer, Event Coverage.
- http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1588460/20080601/story.jhtml
BCBG Max Azria – Freelance Writer
- Turning copy, as well as marketing and branding materials
- Fashion reviews, runway, catalogue, and online print.
Creative Circle – Freelance & Part-time Copywriter
- Specializing in content development and copywriting for Ad, Branding, and Fashion Agencies in both print and online mediums.
Examiner.com – Los Angeles, Fashion Contributor
- Develop articles, stories and news content on Fashion issues across Los Angeles.
SELF (China) – Fashion Editor
- Regularly provide content for “Celebrity Do’s & Don’ts”
Demand Studios Contributor: About.com, HowTo.com, etc.
- Contribute content for numerous websites on various topics ranging from “How To” articles to information on products, history, lifestyle, textiles, etc.
LA2DAY.com – Contributing Writer
- Published articles on various topics including: Fashion, Lifestyle, Culture, etc.
| Published Articles in Print | Published Articles Online | Interviews |
| Vogue (China, Korea, France) | MTV News | Leonardo DiCaprio, Actor |
| Cosmopolitan (USA, Hong Kong) | LA2DAY.com | Ai Tominaga, Actor |
| Self (China) | TravelSkoot.com | Russell Wong, Actor |
| Marie Claire (France, Thailand, Taiwan, Spain) | Satellite-MagOnline.com | Kimora Lee Simmons, Celebrity |
| In Style (USA) | eHOW.com | John Cho, Actor |
| Swindle Magazine (USA) | Examiner.com | Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Designer |
| Nylon (USA, Japan) | Everywun.com | Roberto Cavalli, Designer |
| Ray Li (China) | BCBG Max Azria | Carolina Herrera, Designer |
| LA Weekly (USA) | Normal Kamali, Designer | |
| Time Magazine (USA) | Nancy Pelosi, Congress | |
| Esquire (China) | Doris Lessing, Nobel Prize Winner | |
| Luire (Japan) | Monica Frassoni, European Parliament | |
| Elle (China, USA) | Jane Goodall, Primatologist |
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