Short Story:Leading marketing initiatives; setting direction and creating measaging for the company; event management. I am also the Producer the Memphis Police Department initiative Breaking Bread with the Chief and the Critical Conversations townhalls as well as Her Journey (Memphis). The audio podcasts I produce are: Best in Blue (MPD), Grindset (Epicenter), Humans Being with Kirk Whalum, Blues in the Basement, Riffin on Jazz, I Was Told There Would Be Snacks. Former producer of Funky Politics and 3BC/3 Black Chicks, which are extended hiatus for now. Responsibilities include: Show clock and direction, guest booking, messaging and content. Some guests: Raheem DeVaughn, Avery Sunshihe, Wright, Lenny Wiliiams, Terrance Simien, Craig Brewer, Lodric Collins/The Oval, Avery Sunshine, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, White House Correspondent April Ryan, Pastor Jamal Bryant, The O'jays, TV/radio personality Willie Moore Jr., and MSNBC correspondent Jonathan Capehart.

East-West PR provides its clients with comprehensive Public Relations and Event Planning services. Effective Public Relations is predicated on well-timed, strategic execution. East-West PR is dedicated to getting it right -- finding the right solution for the right client at the right time. We are the small company that delivers big results. Our team does not believe in the “one size fits all” approach to client service. We work with our clients to customize a plan to meet their specific needs, goals and budget. East West PR offers a variety of services including: Media Strategy and Plan Development; Message Development; Content Generation; Social Media Strategy and Execution; Media Outreach; Event Planning and Management; Concepting and Curating Signature Events; Full Service Photo Shoot Production; Personal and Brand Driven Public Relations; Brand and Personal Imaging; Reputation Management; Development and Design of Marketing Assets.Clients serviced/Consulting projects (partial list): Memphis Education Fund National Convening; Essence/My City 4 Ways; NAACP Image Awards/TV One Viewing Party; Memphis Jazz Workshop; Contigo Creative/Ampro; Ray Rico Freelance/CashSaver; Kudzukian Network; Playback Memphis; Pique PR/Achievement School District/Wolf River Conservancy/Sister Pact; LSPR/EleVen by Venus Williams/BRAG gala; Boost Mobile RockCorps; designer Jedda Khan; Samanta Shoes; Rusk Haircare; Kanye West Foundation; African American Literary Awards; National Black Writers Conference/Medgar Evers College; Carter Malone Group/National Civil Rights Museum (relaunch)/SARP 10 program/NBCSL conference. Received Gold Vox Award for leadership on the National Black Conference of State Legislators event with the Carter Malone Group.

Responsible for PR development and implementation of PR strategy for the RedRover client roster. Architect of signature events. Work covers all categories from lifestyle to corporate.Clients serviced: Bleu Restaurant and Lounge, The MED Foundation, Rice Law, DreamCatcher Hotels/Hnedak Bobo, Memphis Chemical, Boneheads, MED Adult Special Care Clinic, FAcademics, ServPro of East Memphis, Memphis Business Group on Health. Achievements: Built PR department from the ground up, first dedicated PR person at the agency; coined the term “Soul-ed Out” for the MED Night of Soul gala; 90% PR placement rate; Awarded silver International Communicator Award for Marketing Effectiveness for the launch of Bleu; Produced and managed most successful YLC event for MED Foundation since inception (guest attendance and media coverage); Secured nearly $250K in PR value for the launch of Bleu Restaurant and Launch; Secured approximately $100K in PR value for MED Gala including first ever artist performance for news segment; Secured first 5-page cover story for the MED Foundation in November 2012 issue of MBQ; Wrote, produced, secured talent and negotiated ad buy for MED ASC public service announcement featuring local news personality Kontji Anthony.