Schaeffer Kuzman

Schaeffer Kuzman

Director, Business Development · CYLNDR Studios

Los Angeles, CA

In My Own Words

<p>Hiya - Currently drumming up new business for CYLNDR Studios. A creative studio that creates a lot of rad stuff with rad people. We do just about everything over there - Brand Design, Production/Content, Influencer Marketing.</p><p><br></p><p>I'll chat NBA anytime, enjoy the outdoors and wearing clean sneakers.</p>

Work Experience

Director, New Business

CYLNDR Studios

2024 – Present

Account Supervisor

McKinney

2023 – 2024

Account Supervisor

Laundry Service

2022 – 2023

New Business & Account Lead

Pulse Creative

2018 – 2022

-Directed internal and external Social, Web, Video, Research, PR and Design teams. Leading and executing multiple projects from concept to final launch - Analyzed industry & competitor best practices with research team and implement key findings into digital campaigns and projects - Developed full brand design identities - Produced photo & video shoots, and experiential & PR events - Forged relationships with clients, securing long-term contracts and surpassing financial goals by targeting project add-ons - Led new business pitches, winning 20+ new project and retainer clients in 2022

Account Executive

Missy Farren & Associates

2016 – 2018

- Maximized top-tier media exposure for brand products or initiatives through collaborative events and personalized outreach to editors - Managed client social channels, tracking performance, coordinating influencer outreach programs and creating detailed analytics reports - Wrote technically on behalf of the client for press releases, announcements and collateral - Coached media-facing clients, guiding their on-air or in-person interviews with Cheddar, Complex, GQ, Gear Patrol, SELF & more

Brand Manager

Summer Sessions Surf Shop

2010 – 2015

- Oversaw brand direction in private label launches, store openings and seasonal buying - Built relationships with the goal of collaborating with unique brands(ex: Summer Sessions branded beer by Peak Organic) - Successfully ideated, negotiated and produced special events to drive sales, strengthen existing - Constructed and measured performance of email marketing campaigns and newsletters - Created content and shaped on social media accounts, achieving 67% increase in following and consistent high engagement

Interests

WritingReadingSurfTravelingGetting active

Industries

Creative AgenciesFashionLifestyleOutdoorSnowStreetwearSurfSwimHealth & Fitness

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