A communications specialist with extensive experience, superior oral, written and visual skills as applied to editorially-oriented efforts. A high degree proficiency working with diverse creative talents to produce clear focused reports, support and programs for print and Internet mediums. Outstanding problem and solving, organization and motivation abilities.
DIANE SUSTENDAL, EDITOR-AT-LARGE
Writer, Editorial Consultant and Creative Director
Conceive, develop, report, write and/or supervise coverage and photography of fashion, beauty, home, design and entertainment trends, profiles and travel articles.
Produced editorials and sections for magazines, including: The New York Times Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Robb Report, Town & Country, Forum, Esquire, Modern Bride, Travesias (Mexico), Vogue (Asia), Associated Press, International Herald Tribune, Time-Warner Books, i.beauty.com, The Hindu (India), etc.
Advise, create, direct and execute communication efforts and image campaigns for clients including Giorgio Armani, Elizabeth Arden, Amsale, Fragments, Federated Stores, Henri Bendel, Alexander Julian, Hartz & Co., Lurssen Yachts, Lenox China, Reebok, Revlon, etc.
THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE, New York
Responsible for biannual "Men's Fashions of The Times." Developed concept, theme and story assignments from analysis of national and international market coverage. Supervised and directed teams of creative independents including stylists, photographers, models, writers.
Produced significant increases in number of pages by applying efficient editorial efforts. Created first Men's Style Pages as a bimonthly feature for The New York Times Magazine.
Aldo Award, The Fashion Association
Moda International Award, Italian Trade Commission
FAIRCHILD PUBLICATIONS, New York
Editor-Reporter
Part of team assigned to turn a trade publication into a new luxury/lifestyle consumer magazine for men. National and international market coverage, interviews and profiles, upscale lifestyle reportage.
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans
Fashion & Beauty Editor
Reported women's and men's fashion and beauty trends and developments in three columns a week and produced regular portfolios for Sunday magazine. Conceived and executed biannual Women's and Men's Fashion Sections including all aspects of design and copy
Established national and international reporting of during market and press weeks.
Awarded two Louisiana Press Association First prizes.
Women's News Editor
First such position established by newspaper. Duties performed while retaining responsibilities of Fashion Editor.
Special Assignment: Create a lifestyle section to appeal to a broad number of readers. Supervised, trained and redirected staff from society news writers into a team of award-winning journalists capable of reporting on substantive issues, editing, art directing and overseeing production of a Sunday section ranging from 18 to 32 pages.
Louisiana Press Association 2nd Place Prize
Louisiana Press Association Art Direction
EDUCATION
John McCrady School of Fine and Applied Arts, New Orleans
Tulane University, Newcomb College, New Orleans
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
Loyola University of the South, New Orleans
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Creating an image campaign is a cross between a history, a story and a mission statement. Its shelf life is longer than a press release; shorter than a book.
Executed in print, on the web or a podcast, it’s a reflection of a person or company’s philosophy and approach toward products or programs being produced.
It employs all manner of skills …the ability to interview, understand purpose and concept, and, communicate the client’s message clearly. It extends from writing to working with executives, art directors, archivists, designers, and product developers … an opportunity to work with diverse creative talents to create a single focused profile, report, or brand.
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LURSSEN YACHTS
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- Giorgio Armani
- Elizabeth Arden
- Alexander Julian
- Bill Kaiserman
- N. Peal Cashmere
- Details Magazine
- Fortune Magazine
- The Hearst Group
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- Hearst Magazines
- People Magazine
- The Federated Stores Group
- Henri Bendel
- Lurssen Yachts
- Lenox China
- Reebok
- Revlon
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