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Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, De

Developed and managed a comprehensive two-year footwear design curriculum for Adidas’s SEED program, aimed at advancing women of color in the industry. Facilitated design workshops and educational content in collaboration with Adidas’s Purpose Team, enhancing participant learning and program value. Implemented a Digital Asset Management system and utilized Smart sheet and Miro for effective management and tracking of project timelines and details.Engineered partnerships and collaborations for projects like "CultureCon x NYC" and "Caribana x Adidas," significantly amplifying brand engagement and cross-cultural interaction.Estabished internal and external communication strategies, informing adidas communities about mentorship, special project, and collaboration opportuities.Credits:- Honoring Black Excellence - Miami -CultureCon x NYC-Caribana x Adidas collaboration - Toronto -NASA x Axiom x SEED Moonboot Project

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Founded in 2017, CAD develops creative marketing strategies and brings them to life through campaigns, events, and content.• Wrote the host script for Lizzo, and the presenter scripts, at the 2017 Spotify Secret Genius Awards.• Stage directed the Secret Genius Awards. Gave talking points to Quincy Jones, Babyface, Shawn Mendes, Halsey, Kelis, and Frank Ocean.• Given the name “MerchGAWD” due to my ability to pitch, creative direct and produce exclusive items that clients find to be useful during brand events. Produced item for brands in LA, NYC, and Miami.• 2019 Host, Spokesperson, Lead Runner and Emcee for adidas Running x Ultraboost19 sneaker campaigns at adidas retail channels, Foot Locker and Champs.• Coordinated Logistics and on-sight production for music, sneaker, sports and community activations, trade shows and events. • Used cultural marketing tactics to establish community connections, find target demographic to kick-off and run campaigns highlighting target demographics.• Talent and client management. Athletes, musicians, actors, community figures and stockholders. • Brainstorms, pitches, presentations, and budgets. Perspectives and ideas are heard and digested.• Developed procedures for handling large- and small-scale client requests and production task. i.e. (RSVP, Seating, Social Media, Venues, F&B, Talent, ROS)NOTABLE PROJECTS• Go West Fest (Troye Sivan, Charlie XCX & Guests)• adidas x Kylie Jenner Falcon: Sneaker Release• adidas x Pusha T x Complexcon Trade Show Booth• adidas x MLS Fashion Show/ Jersey Reveal 2019/2020• adidas Running Ultraboost19 Campaigns• adidas Footlocker and Champs Sports Retail Campaigns• adidas Superstar x Community Superstar 2020 Campaign

Ada, Oklahoma, Us

• Laid the foundation for creative marketing operations with Front-End UX/UI Design teams• Managed LS and IDS creative design operations for several businesses within the organization, including D2C, B2B, and MLM teams• From project kick off to development, launched a number of successful design campaigns while working with stakeholders, UX/UI, copy, and creative teams• D2C/ Marketing: Home & Landing Page, PDP, TOF, MOF, BOF, and eCommerce Design & Enhancements Initiatives / Front End UX Component Standardization• Product: Member Portal + Backoffice (Lawyer Connect) Enhancements/ Digital Migration of Products (Wills/Forms)/ Retention Initiatives/ Site Navigation & Plan Name Standardization• Group Sites and Marketing: Backoffice Enhancement Initiatives for Network CSR teams (System-I)/ UX and Content Updates for Marketing Sites• Network Marketing: Associate on-boarding + Content Marketing Initiatives/ Backoffice Navigation and System Interface Standardization (LSEngage)• Worked with VPs, Engineers, Program Managers, Development & QA teams to ensure new digital and UX programs rolled out on time, at optimal functionality.• Took on Sr. roles to ensure VPs, System Engineers, Stakeholders and PMs knew about potential opportunities for customer acquisition and retention• Project and program managed teams outside of UX; Video, copy, email marketing, paid social, paid media and SEO teams, for several internal and external campaigns• Developed, curated, and managed content database for internal and external teams to use (Digital Asset Management System)• Facilitated relationships between internal and external teams through multiple communications channels, making way for interdepartmental syncs and collaboration.• Sharpened skills while with Project Management and Design Tools (Jira, Asana, Smartsheets, Bynder, Confluence / Adobe, Figma)• Contributed to scalability with documentation + process optimization reviews and enhancements

El Segundo, Ca, Us

UX/ UI Creative Project Manager

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Quick deadline, quick turn around, high output culture.• Managed budgets, myself and others in high stress work environments• Main client Samsung. Provided support for American Express and Kettle One brand activations.• Produced decks that included creative timelines, production timelines, logistics, and ROS for activations including:• Samsung Galaxy Phone Release (CES Trade Show, Lincoln Center Samsung Galaxy Launch)• Samasung Kitchen Brand - Dacor• Samsung Cannes Festival - Used French Skills to coordinate travel, lodging, and event logistics,• American Express Platinum Lifestyle Event Series - Exclusive Promo Item Production Manager• Learned how to produce merchandise and meet deadlines for a brand during these acitvations

Detroit, Mi, Us

•Facilitated community engagement through outreach to communities and families in Detroit and metro-Detroit with heavy senior citizen presence•Handled social media for organization•Curated imagery and content for website and social media accountsCoordinated Logistics and ROS for events hosted by the organization. •Major press campaigns for meals on wheels campaign during major holidays•Weekly newsletters created and delivered through constant contact - Increased newsletter viewership•Coordinated meals on wheels delivery logistics and delivered meals to seniors

Detroit, Michigan, Us

· Provide assistance to customers with their vehicle purchase process.· Consulting with potential customers to help them in their buying decisions.· Learn and stay current with various procedures, product information and online resource tools· Adhere and contribute to defining processes that produce best-in-class consumer care experiences.· Data Entry· Data Processing· Introducing new vehicle models to potential consumers· Develop marketing content to assist with quarterly sales

Detroit, Michigan, Us

- Represent Build at events through tabling and speaking for recruitment- Manage registration, communications, and payment collection of classes - Set up each class weekly- Outreach to various organizations on recruitment/partnership opportunities. - PR/press releases - Assist with grant and funding opportunities when necessary