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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.

================================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..

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.