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United Kingdom

South Africa

Global

Global

London, England, United Kingdom

I use storytelling and narrative arts to combine indigenous knowledge, technology, and healing practices to power the next wave of grassroots organizing for liberation. Focus on philanthropy, social justice and environmental revolution.

Remote

Raised the profile of Astraea and led the Communications team to deliver unprecedented growth across all communications platforms: Managed multiyear campaigns. Repositioned org visually. Leader on campaign to raise $20M in 3 years. Launched a video library & Blog. Developed org Style Guide. Social media following increased by 450% ● Developed comprehensive, goal-based, strategic communications plans to drive increased funding and engagement.● Oversaw all strategic media engagement, press outreach & public relations, & developed press strategies; cultivated relationships with target reporters and bloggers. ● Collaborated with Development to deliver 360 donor engagement and fundraising strategy● Oversaw and edited communications materials & reports; donor & funder communications, speeches, articles, publications, website content, promotional messaging, and press releases and outreach materials, concept papers, briefing materials, internal memos, online content, annual reports, white papers, print, & digital promotions.● Represented Astraea at conferences & speaking opportunities, author op-eds, and blog posts for print & online media.● Supervised the pre-production, production, & post-production for all film/video● Led creative development of Astraea visual language and supervised design & development for all digital platforms including style & content of the website, and video content. ● Supervised a team of 4 and all vedors and consultants, in alignment with progressive feminist values.● Served on the Executive Leadership team for 5 years, and stewarded the org through unprecedented growth in alignment with values.● Managed the annual communications budget & reported directly to ED.About AstraeaA global foundation based in NYC that provides critical resources to LGBTQI organizations and individuals in the U.S. and Global South working for racial, economic, social, and gender justice.

New York, United States

New York, United States

As an artist-activist my passion has been to share stories that are not often recorded and documented in mainstream media, with a specific focus queer and trans narratives and grassroots activism. I worked with Visual Aids, Love Life and other grassroots orgs.

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Clients: Distell, Parmalat, Ackerman's, Goodhope FM, Masterfoods• Brand strategy, origination and implementation • Strategic campaign development • Workshop facilitation • Research analysis and implementation • Category reviews and analysis • BBDO Newsletter custodian.

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Clients: Diageo (Brandhouse), Pfizer, Futuregrowth Asset Management and Touchline Media• Brand communication strategy development • Brand architecture mapping • Trend and consumer tracking • Creative Brief generation • Brand and competitive reviews • New business pitch strategies.

London Area, United Kingdom

ClientsNestlé (Confectionary, Ice Cream)• Developed communication strategies, brand Plans, NPD and portfolio optimisation, based on quantitative research. Compiled global communication reviews, trend and data analysis. Provided strategic direction and support to the international network and coordinated international and regional campaigns.

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Fine/Studio Arts, General, A+

Hcp, Photography

Activities and Societies: Top national Photography student

Post Grad, Marketing

Post Graduate Diploma In Advertising & Marketing, Advertising, A+

Top 10 student

Ba, Psychology And English

Activities and Societies: Genesis Society outreach, RAG charity committee

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