Ian Friske

Minneapolis, MN ▪  Ian.friske@ymail.com ▪  763-354-4164  ▪  Ian Friske | LinkedIn ▪ Portfolio | Ian Friske 

EDUCATION

• University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, MN, Carlson School of Management

• B.S. in Business & B.A. in Spanish December 2026 

• Major: Marketing, Spanish Studies                                                                       GPA:  3.67/4.00

• Relevant Coursework: Marketing Research, Business Statistics, Buyer Behavior, Business Excel, Spanish Communications, Advertising & Promotion, Portuguese studies, Data Driven Business Decisions, Leading Self & Teams.  

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Social Media Marketing Intern, RoyoFritz, Barcelona, Spain     January 2026 – Present

• Tasked with developing and executing spring collection marketing campaign. Executed product and model shoots with a team of stylists for the website. 

• Managed and developed content over the span of 3 months for Instagram and Tiktok Platforms. Increased reach of social media posts by 150%, increased followers by 1000% in the last month and a half. Organized collaborations between local UGC creators and developed a content strategy for the following year. 

Lead Marketing Manager, FashionMSP,  Minneapolis, Minnesota September 2025 – Present

• Lead Marketing and PR relations for the fashionmsp The Experiment, mean´t to drive community engagement with a fashion fundraiser show through IMC, SEO, and PR relations through local magazines and news. 

• Charged with organizing 12 committee members in a cohesive marketing campaign, editorial campaign, and billboards. 

Styling Experience Associate, Edina, Minnesota

Anthropology August 2025– Present

• Maintained quality and satisfaction among top-tier clients through personalized styling services while handling diverse responsibilities, including procuring specialized looks and maintaining a cohesive wardrobe for clients.

• Responsible for ensuring each client receives tailored and impeccable styling solutions, increasing productivity and customer satisfaction margins by 110%.

• In addition to reaching a sale goal of $21,000, leveraging strong leadership, and decision-making abilities to deliver exceptional service to clientele.

Creative Director & Couture Designer, 2BFrisk, Minneapolis, Minnesota September 2023 – Present

• Creative director and producer for the fashion house Iridescence, which highlights issues in the community with fashion fundraising events.

• Production Specialist, leadership, marketing, conflict resolution, collaboration, fashion directory, project management. 

Personal Stylist, Plymouth, Minnesota

Freelance April 2022 – Present

• Maintained quality and satisfaction among top-tier clients through personalized styling services while handling diverse responsibilities including procuring specialized looks and executing targeted marketing campaigns.

• Sewed, altered, and fit models, ensuring each client receives tailored and impeccable styling solutions, successfully increasing productivity and customer satisfaction margins by 110%.

• Fostered collaborative relationships with clients and industry partners, leveraging strong networking, leadership, and decision-making abilities to deliver exceptional service.

Lead Stylist & Production Specialist Minneapolis, Minnesota

Golden Magazine September 2023 – May 2024

• Led a team of stylists for the magazine's photoshoots, ensuring the safety of garments and designing concept photoshoots, partaking in a collaborative environment to allow for better workflow. 

• Organized collaboration between Minnesota Fashion Week and Golden magazine, ensuring smooth event organization and clear communication between event planners and production.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

FASHION WEEK MINNESOTA, Golden Revival show, Minneapolis, Minnesota January 2024 – May 2024

• Executed a collaborative fashion show with Fashion Week Minnesota and Golden Magazine, featuring ten designers, thirty models, and teams of photographers and videographers, stylists, production assistants, decor companies, and venue staff. 

• Brand management, marketing, creative direction, decision-making, collaboration, and project management.

IRIDESCENCE FASHION COLLECTION, Minneapolis, Minnesota September 2023 – December 2023

• Developed a fashion fundraiser in collaboration with the undergraduate student government, and guided a team of designers, hair stylists, photographers, and production assistants in raising over $3000 in funds for the UMN Boyton food shelf

• Strategic management, conflict resolution, creative direction, decision-making, project management, and marketing. 

SHOWS/ACHIEVEMENTS/EXHIBITIONS

GOLDEN REVIVAL LOOKBOOK, Saint Paul, Minnesota April 2024

• Designed and constructed a collection of five formal gowns inspired by vintage 1950s Dior aligning.

• The collection was published in the Star Tribune and used in marketing for Fashion Week Minnesota, published on billboards around the greater Twin Cities area. 

EVOLVE, Minneapolis, Minnesota August 2024

• Researched and developed a new prototype collection based on chemistry and resin, designing five distinct pieces. 

WALK THE LINE, Saint Paul, Minnesota September 2024

• Designed and constructed a collection of five distinct avant-garde-inspired garments. 

• Production was produced by Dual Studios company and featured in local MNSPG magazine.

Language: Fluent in Spanish; English Native, Proficient in Portuguese.

Technical Skills: Translation, Pattern making, Microsoft Teams, Product design, Adobe Illustrator, market research

Awards: Iron Range Scholarship, Minnesota State Platinum bilingual Seal Spanish, Eagle Scout Honors, High honors Dean list