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New York, Ny, Us

Accounts + Field/Productions Lead for boutique minority owned, lead and operated agency. Involved in the ideation, management and execution of a wide range of; campaigns, events, programs, activations and initiatives. Leads large scale live events with multiple agency, vendor, and client involvement. Plays a key role in the strategy, development, presentation, tactic and execution. Instrumental involvement in P&L and revenue goals and ensures budgets, schedules, documentation and account profitability stay on track. Work on both consumer and executive-facing successful integrated marketing programs at the client and agency level. Develop and maintain relationships with a diverse and complex client base. Responsible for ensuring that clients continually receive superior service, thinking and quality and ensure deliverables are fulfilled on time, at a high standard. Manages multi-market campaign and production activations.

================================YellowBird ProductionsCultural Emissary and Principal Performing Artist for an international traveling troupe within a professional family dance and entertainment company providing unique and authentic entertainment and cultural education through Native American cultural stories, songs, dances, arts and craft presentations. Entertain groups of various sizes, ranging from 12 to 3,000. Member of a tour group selected by The U.S. Department of Defense to provide entertainment for Peace Keeping Forces and Allies at a NATO Military Base in Kosovo. Completed tours for the U.S. State Department to U.S. Embassies/Consulates in Central Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and South America.Previous Performance Tours: Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Colombia, Italy, Kazakstan, Kosovo/Serbia, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Romania, Turkmenistan, Venezuela================================Redhawk Indian Arts CouncilPerforming Artist with The Redhawk Native American Dancers. Share Native American dance, music, art and history with audiences worldwide. Participate in programs created for large theater groups to smaller school assemblies - combining traditions from various Nations to assist audiences in understanding the vast differences between Native American Nations.Previous Performance Tours:Japan================================Previous Cultural Goodwill Ambassador PositionsMiss Indian Nations XIWorld Indigenous Delegate - YWCA81st Miss Intertribal Indian Ceremonial Queen

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

SR Producer and Event Manager for Miami Broward's largest mas band, 3-time champion (2015, 2016, 2017) Band of the Year - One Island Band. Miami Broward Carnival is an annual event and one of the largest cultural spectacles in North America - a festival of the peoples of the Caribbean.Contribute to the company's mission of providing the best consumer experience through superior promotional and experiential marketing efforts. Complex project management. Responsible for production (lead and execution) of all One Island Band's large scale signature Miami live event activations and One Island Band's Miami Carnival production activations, with specific focus on the consumer beverage experience. Develop and maintain program budgets. Extremely busy and fast-paced environment with an extensive volume of work, within a tight timeline and high level of client and consumer service. Directly strategizes with, and reports to the CEO. Signature Live Events:Wake Up MiamiSunset MiamiHookie Miami - (collaborative event)One Island Production: Miami Carnival J'ouvert Miami Carnival Parade & Concert

Atl - South Africa

Atl - Nyc

Account Supervisor and National Event Manager at KTC, a contemporary boutique creative agency providing an extensive range of marketing and creative services for clients seeking a creatively active, innovative, and socially forward agency that evolves at the forefront of trends in business and culture. Providing services in: Brand Marketing, Experiential Marketing, Influencer Marketing , Social Media Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Creative Design and Development (Print, Web, and Content), Strategy Development and Implementation Team Assessment and Training. Develop and maintain program budgets.Manage multi-market production activations. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, DC, LA, Miami, Philadelphia, St. Louis

Atl - Chi - Nyc

Client List: Beam Suntory - Courvoisier, Cruzan, DeKuyper, EFFEN, Laphroaig, Midori, Sauza 901Diageo - Don JulioBacardi USA - Bacardi RumsBig & Strong Inc. - One Island BandCiroc VodkaNYC's Hot 97Kellogg's NYCCamelot - Illinois Lottery (FCG)Jack Daniels (FCG)Miller Coors (FCG)Senior Producer, Project Manager and National Event Manager within a boutique marketing and creative agency - specialties: Experiential activations, branded content production, creative services, sound & lighting, beverage consulting (wine, beer & spirits), strategy & insights.Lead in event activation, logistics & entertainment - complex project management. Develop and maintain program budgets. Manage relationship between client and agency team. Manage and evaluate the overall event production process and design. Work with a team to plan, develop, coordinate and implement nationwide experiential marketing, branded content & product sampling programs. Manage multi-market production activations. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, DC, Los Angeles, Orlando, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Tampa

Client: Diageo - GuinnessEvent Manager for the "Guinness Live It Up" experiential marketing program. Promoted into nationwide activation, event management. Managed and evaluated the overall event production process and design. Worked with a team to plan, coordinate and implement the nationwide experiential marketing program, Guinness Live It Up. Program included branded content, social media component, beverage experience, consumer education and product sampling. Managed multi-market production & activations; Atlanta, Houston, New York, Miami.

Atl - Nyc - La - Chi

Client: Diageo - GuinnessBackstage talent coordination for the New York City "Guinness Live It Up" program. Manage backstage and artist green room logistics for the headlining performing talent. Maintain open communication as liaison from the talent (and/or the talent’s agent) to the event producer - relaying event run of show and stage direction.

Greater New York City Area

Management of operations for a lifestyle, branding, content, documentation company. (Video & Photo Documentation)

Greater New York City Area

Management of a top-volume & flagship retail hat shop.Handled all retail operational and merchandising management aspects.Formulated advertising and marketing policies.Communicated, executed, and managed marketing and merchandising programs.Built lasting clientele relationships by creating memorable customer service experiences.Maintained an exceptionally high level, dynamic visual merchandising standard.Provided and set an exceptionally high level of internal and external customer service.Resolved internal and external customer issues or complaints by determining optimal solutions. Utilized labor management tools to maximize productivity, profitability and margins.Created, planned and executed in-store and pop-up events.Responsible for sales and revenue management; store revenue included cash handling, deposit reconciliation and deposit delivery to shop bank account.Responsible for employee staffing, recruitment, & training; hired & trained an engaged, top-producing sales team. Developed, implemented and oversaw employee schedule, timekeeping, and performance evaluations and improvement plans. Encouraged ownership for performance and career development of employees; conducted regular individual follow ups and store meetings.Effectively managed employee turnover; provided a positive, upbeat working environment and handled employee issues appropriately and timely. Created and interpreted all retail reports for district and nationwide reporting. Executed and monitored loss prevention & shrink programs.Continually lead in key national sales metrics & KPI's: Top Volume, Top Sales, Top (ADS) Average Daily Sales & Top (ADT) Average Dollar Per Transaction

Brooklyn

Host & Event CoordinationLive Events: Fly Fridays (DJ's Natasha Diggs/GizmoVintage Honey) Back to the Raw (DJ Monk One)Nova Fridays (Hosts: Asen James/Ant Marshall with Various Special Guest DJs including: DJ Evil Dee, DJ Kamala, DJ Moma, DJ Reborn, DJ Rich Medina, DJ Tony Touch)

Greater New York City Area

Management of a fast paced, mission critical, boutique litigation and corporate law firm office.

Tempe, Arizona

Management (human & financial) of one of the university's most essential academic departments; Mathematics & Statistics, Undergraduate Studies. Coordinated & overseen activities of the; University Testing Center, Math Tutor Center & Undergraduate Math Office. Hired, trained, lead, supervised & evaluated classified subordinate staff. Approved & submitted all time & attendance records in accordance with rolling deadlines.Department Scheduling Designee & Rostergrades/Faculty Center contact. Coordinated preparation of a large & complex course schedule in accordance to budget control, department & college goals, objectives, priorities, time & funding limitations. Prepared, drafted, edited, proof read & submitted official dept course schedule & catalog for university publication.Peoplesoft Implementation Administrator— chosen to work with new CRM application for university wide transition from SIS.Provided advanced administrative support to Associate Chair & Director, UG Studies. Assisted department staff & faculty in resolving issues regarding course & classroom requirements; classroom & technology requirements/changes.Provided various data & statistical info for department using various office automation software.Responded to high level administration inquiries for information requiring comprehensive knowledge of university policies & procedures, using effective verbal & written communication; interpreted administrative decisions & policies to faculty, staff & students. Built & maintained working relationships, served as liaison to faculty, staff, students, general public & management. Represented the college/department on various department & university committees. Planned & implemented special department activities & event participation within college. Academic advisor for undeclared science and declared mathematic and statistic majors and minors. Overseen & approved all official and unofficial academic & advisement forms for department.

Tempe, Arizona

Management of the university's busiest, fast-paced sections within the university's Registar's Office; served as supervisor, responsible for management of the Registration Sites and as the assistant supervisor for Records Information.Led on high level projects of special registrations; Distance Learning, Extended Education, Board of Regents, Intercollegiate Athletics and Summer/Winter sessions.Provided full range of supervision for staff; assist in interviewing/selection, training, performance evaluation, discipline, schedule development and timecard approval/submission.Evaluated daily work prioritization for self and staff.Provided quality internal & external in-person, multi-line telephone & fax request customer service.Performed Registrar front line, high volume traffic duties as necessary using the university's mainframe database systems.Translated and communicated University & Registrar Office policies & procedures.Assisted in on & off campus registration for New Student Orientation Workshops and Programs.Observe problems & trends, reporting to next level with recommendations for process improvements.Managed office fiscal budget allowance.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Level II back-up supervisor for nationwide communications, technical support call center & its clientele.Supported the end-user client using MAC, PC, Unix & Linux Operating Systems.Resolved computer technical issues while utilizing troubleshooting & analytical skills.Troubleshooted & supported v90, dial-up, DSL & ISDN internet connectivity.Provided premier customer service, handled escalated issues providing solution to customer or escalated to next tier level of technical support (Level III).Queried & updated call problems & resolutions using electronic trouble ticketing mainframe GBX databases.Supported OS systems Macintosh 7.6.1 & higher, MS Windows 3.x, 95/98/ME, 2K, NT.Worked on special projects as assigned by upper management.

Scottsdale, Arizona

Studio management; administrative lead within the gallery. Assist in; art curation & exhibition; art restoration and lithograph production. Eye for detail and experience with the creative process. Followed up and researched projects and ideas. Assistant to gallery owner & gallery director.

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Native American Student Association (NASA), American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), American.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Symphonic Band, Solo & Ensemble, Varsity Marching Band, Jr Varsity & Varsity Basketball, Varsity Track & Field.