CHRISTOPHER LUKAS

6434 YUCCA STREET HOLLYWOOD, CA

CHRISTOPHERLUKAS@LIVE.COM (631) 317 0033
AUTUMN COMMUNICATIONS LA, CA (January 2015 March 2015)
PR COORDINATOR
In charge of coordinating full lifecycle PR operations for popular LA startup with Fortune 500 clients
including David Todd Model Management, Birchbox, Haute Living, and Treats! Magazine.

Liaised with domestic consumer/lifestyle publications to maximize publicity for Autumn clients
Crafted pitches and press releases and send to various editors, journalists, reporters and stylists
Documented press clippings for weekly press reports and created brand books for clients
Organized invites/RSVPs and curated small to large scale events for 15+ clients

KARLA OTTO NEW YORK NY, NY (April 2013 December 2014)

SHOWROOM / PR ASSISTANT
Managed show room flow/activities, PR events and supported global clients at the headquarters of
renowned international fashion PR company specializing in brand consultancy, digital strategies, event
production, and VIP services. Managed 6 direct reports and introduced effective and innovative new
way of sample inventory and traffic.

Responsible for all domestic and international sample traffic between Karla Otto New York and Karla
Ottos 7 offices worldwide as well as top tier publications across the globe
Managed a team of 6 to maximize sample traffic and ensure global coverage for 30+ clients
Successfully receiving, maintaining, trafficking, and archiving samples in Fashion GPS for the
following luxury clients: Celine, Erdem, Emilio Pucci, Marni, John Galliano, Viktor & Rolf, Viktor &
Rolf Haute Couture, Jil Sander, Off White, and all samples for VIP and celebrity services
Built and maintained relationships with top tier media to ensure Karla Ottos client
placement on the industrys best and fastest growing talent
Organized the showroom for editor/stylist pulls and celebrity fittings
Documented press clippings for monthly reports and creating brand books for each client
Organized fashion week invites, RSVPs, and seating for Karla Otto New York clients
NYLON MAGAZINE NY, NY (December 2012 April 2013)
FASHION/BOOKINGS INTERN

Scheduled pick ups and deliveries from design houses/PR firms for editors fashion pages
Checked in and itemized clothing/accessory samples and prepared them to be sent out for shoots
Conducted market research for upcoming trends and styles
Organized schedules for models being featured in NYLON magazine
Assisted bookings director with scheduling hair, makeup, and photo team for NYLON shoots
Assisted the fashion director by request in styling NYLONs Americas Next Top Model shoot
ART INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK CITY NY, NY (Graduated July 2013)
FASHION MARKETING AND MERCHANDISING