With roots in talent management and event planning, RKLS partners and consults with brands and talent to build engaging, culturally relevant platforms and campaigns. With a foundation in behavioral science and a rich understanding of emerging technology and entertainment, RKLS positions its clients to leverage market trends, building the framework for long term success.Current clients: Mari World • ApiverdeWorked with: Duckie Thot • Kazi • FPA • Dwai • Cuff: The Series • Tejesta Eyewear • Paul Rich

• Led firmware updates for Macaron devices to ensure they had the latest software before customer shipment.• Managed triage process for returned AutoPi devices to assess restock potential or factory return, improving inventory accuracy.• Performed hands-on repairs and firmware updates on salvageable AutoPi devices, including Ethereum wallet resets, enhancing product sustainability and customer trust.• Collaborated with European counterparts to monitor device performance and apply firmware updates, demonstrating international teamwork and technical proficiency.• Participated in app design feedback sessions to provide insights influencing user interface improvements, showcasing understanding of user experience principles.

• Transitioned company from manual spreadsheets to Grin and Lumanu to optimize influencer CRM and paid ad whitelisting campaigns• Doubled company's Instagram following over the course of a year by leveraging campaigns with influencers with a collective reach of 100M+

• Worked on the production team for large corporate events, including events for Google and YouTube• Collaborated with clients to execute events that met their goals and exceeded their expectations• Managed vendor relationships, negotiated contracts, and ensured all logistics were handled efficiently and professionally

• Assisted teacher in the execution of curriculum-based lesson plans and occasionally led classes and review sessions.• Responsible for grading tests, quizzes, and written assignments.

• Curated playlists and newsletters to keep clients and agency staff up-to-date with cultural trends.• Prepared client briefs and presentations after conducting research on perceived impact for consumers and culture at large.

I AM Magazine, founded in 2009, is a New York-based, globally-inspired, digital lifestyle magazine. Through our multimedia content, we celebrate life's ethos and the next wave of influencers. Relaunched in Fall 2013, I AM empowers our generation to explore their own individual passions and to be a significant vehicle for global improvement.

• Responsible for classifying and cataloging new music submissions• Assisted music supervisors with cue sheet management, licensing inquiries, and the overall song search process.

• Utilized a variety of market and research data to monitor cultural and social trends and their impact on consumers' attitudes, behavior and perceptions.• Communicated with colleagues within the agency, such as creatives and account managers, in the process of developing various campaigns, including YouTube Geek Week.• Prepared new business briefs for the agency's Marketing Director after conducting extensive research on the product or service to be advertised.

• Contributed to the creation and execution of marketing plans for several albums and projects.• Managed publishing and copyright registration for several album releases.• Provided A&R services, scouting talent for upcoming projects.• Responsible for keeping the iHipHop blog up to date with new music, videos, news stories, photos and exclusive interviews.• Organized promotional events at several venues including music festivals and clothing stores.