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  • Philosophy
    • “I believe that through an open, generous dialogue of ideas and resources, that companies and individuals can achieve their full potential. I am so possessed by this belief, in fact, that it has become the central passion in my career and personal life alike… The idea of nurturing a concept; developing it, and seeing its impact on multitudes of people in many walks of life. Being able to measure the results of a single concept as it transforms into a more inclusive, healthier reality is something that still gets me jazzed.”

      -Cynarah

  • Experience

    • Cynarah is a marketing consultant with more than 13 years of experience working among top advertising firms in New York City, San Francisco, and Seattle. Her clients have included international brands such as Lancôme, Matrix Hair Products, Murad, PetsMart, the Clorox family of products, and Microsoft. Cynarah managed and grew relationships with Microsoft as an Account Director for various agencies, and developed the strategy for Telly Award-winning web and video projects. Among other milestones, Cynarah helped increase the annual revenue of one client from $100k to $2 million.

      After year at traditional advertising and digital agencies, Cynarah spent a majority of 2009 working as an independent consultant to the winner of the “Seamless in Seattle” competition, strategizing the launch and promotion of a debut collection.

      The Seattle fashion industry is an integral part of Cynarah’s personal community and professional network. This blend of fashion professionals, retailers, interest groups, and municipal government has lent invaluable support to the personal knowledge Cynarah offers her clients. After becoming COO and CMO of Fashion Network-Seattle (FNS) in 2010, and beginning work with EnterpriseSeattle in the same year, Cynarah ensured the voice of independent fashion designers was included in the 2010 Fashion & Apparel Industry Economic Study commissioned by Washington State University. As head of marketing for FNS, Cynarah’s team was able to increase site traffic from 100 visitors per day, to over 85,000 per month, with page views increasing from 20,000 to over 400,000 per month over the period of a year. Additionally, Cynarah helped establish FNS’ social media presence, improving the site’s Alexa ranking by 700%.

  • My Involvement
  • Testimonials

    • “Cynarah has undoubtedly proven herself to be one of the brightest and tenacious event and marketing managers the Seattle area has seen. Well-connected and incredibly hard working, I watch Cynarah single-handily put on a fashion show that drew hundreds of Seattle’s elite fashion mavens and press. I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking to elevate their event, brand or product. She’s a marketing star and anyone lucky to acquire her service, will be grateful.”

      - Jessica V. Piha, Fashion Publicist, Blue Nile

      “Cynarah is one of my favorite people to work with because she is honest, has great follow through, and always works hard to deliver A+ quality work. The thing that sets Cynarah apart from most anybody I come across in work is that she is a self-starter that also doubles as a great team player. Everything Cynarah touches turns out to be successful, high quality, and leaves a great feeling of accomplishment after the fact. When I work with Cynarah, I never have to think back and ask myself if we could have done the project any better than we did.”

      - Andy Karuza, CEO, Brandbuddee.com LLC

      “If you want an actual, informed, and valuable opinion rather than the famous Seattle gloss over, Cynarah is your go-to professional. She is a marketing expert who is unafraid to ask the tough questions and get a brand back on track. Well connected, fast-acting, with vision and kindness, Cynarah is a value to any team.”

      -Amalia Martino, Owner, BlueShoes Media

      “If you want an actual, informed and valuable opinion, rather than the famous Seattle gloss over, Cynarah is your go to professional. She is a marketing expert who is unafraid to ask the tough questions and get a brand back on track. Well connected, fast-acting, with vision and kindness, Cynarah is a value to any team.”

      - Morgan Carson, Owner/Designer, Rene Ropas

      “I have had the pleasure of bringing in Cynarah to help with events and campaigns launched by a couple of my organizations. She has more taste and aesthetic in her little finger than I do as a whole person. if you have the chance to work with her, jump at it!” 

      - John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, Executive Director, Foster Promise

      “There are few people as smart and capable as Cynarah. She has got it going on and is not afraid to let you in on a few secrets! Cynarah is a fantastic connector and has a warm heart to go with her fabulous image. She brings amazing one-of-a-kind strengths and talents to any endeavor.” 

      - Arushi Sinha, President, Big Think Media, Inc.