Writer and Editor; Self-Empoyed
Afsoon Z. is a creative writer and editor currently self-employed since May 2021. With extensive experience in the cosmetics and skincare industry, Afsoon served as a business manager for brands like Lancôme and La Prairie at Nordstrom from August 2015 to September 2018, as well as a business specialist in skincare and cosmetics at Nordstrom and Lord & Taylor during the same period. Prior to this, Afsoon worked as a freelance makeup artist from 2003 to July 2013 and contributed as a beauty writer and translator for OCPC Magazine from July 2004 to November 2008. Earlier experience includes a role as an assistant store manager at Hallmark Coach House Gifts from April 2000 to October 2004. Academically, Afsoon holds A’levels in Foreign Languages and British Literature from Davies Laing & Dick in London, as well as a cosmetology license from Lake Forest Beauty College in California.
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Writer and Editor; Self-Empoyed
Karen wrote and recently sold a feature screenplay. The project is in development with an independent producer. She is the author of five self help books on family and relationship issues, such as, sexuality, alcoholism, divorce and moving beyond dysfunction. Her books have won awards and have been translated into Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Braille. She created and line-produced three videos also marketed worldwide: a children’s aerobic program, an exercise/play tape for pre-school-aged children and a peer counseling session for teens. Her current portfolio consists of six completed screenplays and a completed novel. Other projects are in various stages of development. As the former Corporate Head of a $5M Food & Beverage Department at a racetrack and casino with 187 staff in her charge, Karen brings a uniquely positive spin to the creative process. Her cognizance of financial concerns helps get the most out of both budgets and stories. She is the recipient of an International Cultural Diploma of Honor from the Biographical Institute at Cambridge, England. Karen lives on the central coast of California with her husband, Bill, whose private security career includes protecting many high profile clients, traveling on assignment throughout the world and contracts in Sudan and Djibouti, Africa.