Channing & Company is an entrepreneurial brand design studio in New York City. We partner with visionary entrepreneurs, CEOs, CMOs, and creative teams to harness the infinite power of design and collaboration to transform ambitious ideas into industry-defining brands that shape culture and improve lives.From high-growth startups like Coffee Uplifts People to global icons like Nike and Adidas, we proudly partner with a diverse range of clients to create brands that stand out and make a difference. At Channing & Company, we believe in the power of design to make the world a better place—one brand at a time.At A Glance: 14+ years creating brands, 257+ brands transformed, over $170M in enterprise value trusted to us. 3 Successful Acquisitions and Exits, and over $88M in Brand Value created.

As Chief Creative Officer, I oversee brand strategy, design, marketing planning and implementation, team leadership, communications, and market research for four agency sectors: Education, Business, Sports, and Lifestyle. Lead the development and implementation of Aspire’s Dream BLDRS program, an award-winning SEL and data-driven college and career readiness curriculum recognized as the top SEL program in the country. Focused on improving academic performance, increasing retention, and developing leadership through high-impact workshops and comprehensive training. Spearhead client relationships and partnerships with world-renown brands like Starbucks Teavana and prestigious educational institutions such as Vanderbilt University, Meharry Medical College, Howard University, Spelman College, and the University of Louisville to expand the program’s impact, providing students nationwide with access to transformative resources and opportunities for personal and academic growth.We’re not just teaching; we’re shifting culture—mainstreaming social-emotional learning (SEL) in schools and corporate America alike. By fostering collaboration across education, media, and business, we spark dialogue and ignite change where it matters most.Craft forward-thinking methodologies and programs that empower organizations to grow and thrive. From curricula and workshops for seven disciplines to immersive in-person, remote, and hybrid experiences, I design learning environments that meet people where they are and elevate their skills to the next level.Lead a dynamic, cross-disciplinary team to execute Aspire initiatives, development workshops, brand partnerships, and high-impact digital and social campaigns. Through developing clear frameworks, decision trees, and training tools, I streamline operations and cut through the noise, making it easier for our team to deliver with excellence.

As Head of Brand & Marketing at Coffee Uplifts People (CUP), I spearheaded the end-to-end development of the CUP brand, driving 7-figure revenue growth through strategic B2B and B2C initiatives. I crafted a cohesive brand architecture and identity system that positioned CUP as a market leader in the competitive coffee industry, celebrated for its commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Representation, and Equity (DIRE) from crop to cup.After almost 4.5 years of building CUP into an industry-leading coffee brand, I've transitioned to the next phase of my career in Brand Design & Marketing working closely with visionary entrepreneurs, CEOs, CMOs, and cross-functional teams (Agency, Brand, Creative, Publicity) to develop fully integrated brands, campaigns, and products.

Silver Spoon Foundation's mission is to level the playing field of corporate competitiveness between financially challenged emerging professionals and students born into wealth and access. We support by providing financially challenged college students scholarships to attend industry conferences and career related internships. These career shaping experiences aid by strengthening a student's career exposure, industry insights and professional networks that will ultimately help them navigate both their college-to-career transitions and their career ascendance in general. • Contribute creative direction and experience in the design of large-scale branding efforts and cohesive campaigns, working within and developing defined visual/brand systems.

Action Bracelet is an innovative photo-capturing system that delivers uniquely branded on-ride photos directly to guests. This cutting-edge technology enhances the attraction-guest experience, offering a new dimension in marketing, engagement, and interaction. As Head of Brand & Marketing for Action Bracelet, I built the brand from the ground up, crafting its identity, positioning, and strategy to establish it as a market leader. Successfully sold the company to private equity in 2015 for high seven figures, highlighting the brand's strong market position and growth potential. This achievement was the culmination of strategic brand development, effective marketing, and consistent execution.

United Parcel Service is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including the transportation of packages and freight, the facilitation of international trade, and the deployment of advanced technology to manage the world of business more efficiently.• Manage a team of 15-35 employees• Internal and External Customer Quality Assurance• Employee Health and Safety Committee• Facility Coordination• Hardware Design/ Integration• Labor Analysis• Daily inspection and evaluation of equipment• Local Engineering Support• Team Training and Development• Personnel Management• Expense Control• Ensuring appropriate and accurate shipping and storage of all production, construction and maintenance materials, including transit/ imports and exports.• Accurate and Complete Information Sharing Assurance