-Create brand activation concepts and work with vendors to execute as well as manage onsite.-Planned and executed reception for over 1600 attendants with help of the hotel hospitality team and organization.Managed vendors and designers and provided additional graphic-designed renderings and signage displays; digital and paper.Met with stakeholders and partners and ensured all needs and branding expectations were met.Processed and reviewed contracts.Staged and supported brand activations.Automobile display management from delivery, display then via ground transportation.Created run of shows.Talent handler

- Create and execute Facebook ad copy, plan, design, and standard operating procedures for Facebook community pages -Manage communities and correspondence on Facebook pages-Review analytics to influence future posting practices -Maintain and build out Trello Boards for various projects-Track and maintain deliverables to clients via Smartsheet-Meet with internal team and external clients weekly to ensure all needs and deliverables are met-Quality assurance of user experience with web page design on mobile devices and web browsers-Provide and update meeting notes

Co-host and produce bi-weekly podcast that blends music with interviews inspired by current and local world events. • Plan and develop shareable content for social media and podcast’s website for followers, including generating memes, hashtags, and weekly trending topics. o Acquired nearly 3,500 impressions and 5 star ratings via event promotion plans, content calendars, and podcast program scripts.• Produced and edited video "roundtable discussion" content "The Conversation" with Premiere Pro boosting engagement by 75%.• Serve as point of contact for all publicity regarding the podcast, schedule interviews and events, industry contacts as well as cultivate ongoing relationships with them via email, events and social media. • Doubled size of attendance for Cognac, Cupcakes, and Conversations benefit events through Mailchimp correspondence with attendees after 1st event. o Reached 3,000+ people within our niche market by producing quality multimedia content for social media promotion pre and post events

Being the marketing and events coordinator has granted me the opportunity to plan and execute corporate and benefit events, manage online campaigns, build an e-commerce store, and gain experience in project management.• Manage Foundation President’s twitter accounts and Foundation Facebook account. Trained and developed Twitter presence for AARP Foundation leadership increasing followers by 70%. • Develop online e-commerce store housing Foundation branded premiums to streamline staff orders of a variety of items for conferences and events.• Manage annual online calendar contest campaign designed to drive charitable contributions for Foundation and provided strategic social media guidance promote the contest. Improved and increased contest entries from 400 entries to 5,000+.• Plan, execute experimental marketing at the bi-annual membership event expo and annual donor reception with 10,000+ AARP members in attendance in various cities for 4 years. o Boosted donations for AARP national membership event 50% with the use of interactive activities and attractions. • Manage communications, marketing support and volunteer recruitment for the Annual September 11th Celebration of Service 1 million meal-packing event on the National Mall in D.C. with 4,000+ volunteers.• Manage production of print collateral partnered with clients and vendors to negotiate rates and services. • Liaison to AARP’s print publication ad buyers; and online channels to ensure Foundation programs ads are featured in each monthly edition with a readership of 22.5 million.

As the creator of Glamaworks, I am a branding and social media consultant. Also, I plan and execute private, social, and corporate events for a variety of industries. In addition to this, I use my experience to create youtube content. Each year, I host an annual fundraising event entitled "Cognac, Cupcakes, and Conversations"; which is a panel discussion ticketed gathering that features cognac and cupcake tastings. Proceeds from each event go to a local organization.Glamaworks services include but are not limited to:+ Brand Consultations+ Social Media Content Creation and Strategy+ Content Calendar Planning + Video Editing (Premiere Pro)+ Podcast Production + Social Media/Press Plans and Execution+ Decor+ Event Coordination

The Global Spin Awards (GSAs) were created to award and honor the world’s most dynamic and talented DJs for their contribution to the culture of music and entertainment: past, present, and future. From the influential DJ pioneers and innovators to the trendsetters and entrepreneurs; elite DJs across the globe will be recognized and honored, amongst their peers and other industry professionals for their contribution to the entertainment industry and the ever expanding DJ Culture. (Via http://globalspinawards.com/ )As a production team member, I coordinated private events ensuring that all deliverables and needs were met. I was responsible for positioning branding for Global Spin Awards at pre/after party, decorated nominee dinner and ensured all VIP guests were accommodated.Additional tasks include:•Liaison to event sponsors ensuring that all deliverables and needs were met. Responsible for meeting with sponsors prior to the event and ensuring the logos and content of sponsors appeared properly on branding.•Created and successfully executed social media plan for the 2015 Global Spin Awards weekend events (November 14 – November 17).

A bi-weekly podcast discussing popular cultureAs the co-founder, I co-hosted and produced the bi-weekly guest line up for a one-hour podcast that blends music with several on-air interviews inspired by current and local world events. •Point of contact for all publicity regarding the podcast, scheduled interviews and events with local and national celebrities interviewees and industry contacts as well as cultivate ongoing relationships with them via email, events, and social media. In addition:•Coordinate community events and media coverage for various local events such as Capital Heights Night Watch, Howard University Homecoming, For Sisters Only and many more. •Plan and develop shareable content for social media accounts and show’s website to 2000+ collective followers. (including generating memes, hashtags, weekly trending topics).•Promote and advertise the client’s products and services via social media and web, therefore, increasing client revenue over $500. •Create storyboards; wrote introductions, outro’s and selected music bed for the show. Developed and formulated blog content as well as record and edit video footage on weekly basis.

As the non-profit management intern, I handled clerical duties, listserv management, budget and deposit management, newsletter editing, graphic design for website and advertisement, website maintenance, and photography and promotion of events.

As the marketing intern my duties included, but weren't limited to creating press releases, assisting in creating and updating their blog site, editing proposals and assisting in telephone media pitches.