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CHRISTINA CONSTANTINE HANTHO

CHRISTINA CONSTANTINE HANTHO

Paris

Summary

Strategic PR professional with diverse experience in the luxury industry, specializing in delivering impactful communication strategies. Norwegian by origin, with professional experience in the U.S., Spain, and France. Expertise in building strong relationships and driving brand visibility across platforms, cultures, and languages.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

PR OFFICER

LANVIN
Paris
01.2024 - Current
  • Manage press and media relations across the EU, USA, and the Middle East, while overseeing agency efforts in Asia and the UK.
  • Develop global media lists, pitch to top-tier press, secure high-profile interviews, and drive media engagements.
  • Oversee press samples and strategic seeding for all collections, managing orders, budgeting, and acting as the main liaison between in-house departments and external teams.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of global press, VIP, and communication strategies.
  • Create and deliver coverage reports and internal corporate communication updates to senior leadership.
  • Manage a team of interns, overseeing recruitment, task delegation, and performance.

PR Associate

LUCIEN PAGÈS COMMUNICATION
Paris
04.2022 - 01.2024
  • Managed a diverse client portfolio, ensuring client needs were met and cultivating strong relationships with key industry figures.
  • Coordinated communication between management, clients, the press, and media outlets to ensure alignment and maximize visibility.
  • Drafted press releases, assisted with media pitching, and managed sample trafficking by overseeing worldwide requests, product gifting, and coordinating global deliveries, transfers, and returns to support press and KOL initiatives.
  • Organized guest lists, seating plans, and invitations for Fashion Week and shows, handling both digital and physical follow-ups.
  • Delivered monthly coverage reports to clients and post-event/show summaries to track media impact and results.

PR Assistant

RITUAL PROJECTS
Paris
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Managed sample trafficking and product placement to align with brand positioning and vision.
  • Compiled weekly media coverage and delivered monthly reports to managers and clients, highlighting key press mentions.
  • Oversaw showroom operations, coordinated stylist appointments, and assisted with VIP dressings and gifting.
  • Handled press loan samples and coordinated transfers and returns to ensure smooth processes and timely delivery.

Assistant Visual Merchandiser

THE ESTÉE LAUDER COMPANIES INC.
Paris
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Monitored store performance, products, and launches across the EMEA region for Clinique.
  • Assisted designers in creating visual merchandising guidelines and contributed to the redesign of the brand’s makeup line.
  • Coordinated orders, organized meetings with markets and suppliers, and presented ongoing projects to management.

Education

Master of Arts - Global Communication

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PARIS
Paris
05-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

UNIVERSITY OF AGDER
Kristiansand
06-2017

One-Year Program (Study Abroad) - Media Arts

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, MONTEREY BAY
Monterey Bay
06-2017

Skills

  • Strategic Communication Planning
  • Media Engagement and Relations
  • Event Management and Coordination
  • Showroom and Collection Organization
  • Brand Strategy and Identity Development
  • Corporate Communications and Messaging

Hard skills

  • Fashion GPS
  • Microsoft Office
  • KolSquare
  • Lefty

Languages

Native, Bilingual, Proficient, Advanced, Advanced, Basic

Languages

Norwegian
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Swedish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
Danish
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

PR OFFICER

LANVIN
01.2024 - Current

PR Associate

LUCIEN PAGÈS COMMUNICATION
04.2022 - 01.2024

Assistant Visual Merchandiser

THE ESTÉE LAUDER COMPANIES INC.
06.2021 - 09.2021

PR Assistant

RITUAL PROJECTS
01.2021 - 12.2022

Master of Arts - Global Communication

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PARIS

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

UNIVERSITY OF AGDER

One-Year Program (Study Abroad) - Media Arts

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, MONTEREY BAY
CHRISTINA CONSTANTINE HANTHO