Some time ago I was approached and presented with the opportunity to provide some artwork and designs for a tech startup. The company specialized in utilizing NFC technology (which was new and foreign to me at the time), in order to better connections between people. They wanted me to provide a signature artist series for their products. I did some research and due diligence and was amazed at what the company was doing and their intended mission; it immediately struck me as the future standard and a revolutionary step into elevating connectivity and interaction. Fascinated, I went further down the rabbit hole in my research and discovery, and found myself utilizing my knowledge from my past lives and industry experience in developing some strategies for new product development, horizontal and vertical market penetration, and new use cases for the HiWave products. After sharing my designs with a member of the HiWave team, I also shared these market insights. That member put me in contact with HiWave’s Founder and CEO. A few zoom calls and 1 on 1’s at the Harvard Club later, I became a part of the team. A brief fast forward and I’m now hands on and knee deep in all sorts of revenue generation, multilevel influencer campaigns, local and global brand partnerships, event planning - from renaissance workshops to art exhibitions to hospitality rebranding and all types of networking functions, luxury fashion and merchandise, high end swag bags, artificial intelligence software integration and viral social media content creation. We’ve even secured a partnership with an organization dealing with rare antiquities, wherein a museum patron can use our product to scan a megalodon tooth fossil in order to play an augmented reality video showing the size and scale of the ancient creature. With HiWave the connections are boundless and the future is bright.

- Featured Artist in 2023 Bitcoin Miami- 13 Shows in Miami Art Basel- Fine Art Resident for EmpireDAO in SoHo's Germania Building located at 190 BoweryPolyArtist specializing in visual fine art, music production, poetry, writing, acting, and immersive art experiences. Along with the ArtBoy brand, Ken Forbes Art utilizes different artistic mediums to create interactive artistic experiences that give voice to the marginalized. The brand and art are about creating understanding, bettering oneself - so that we may all be better together.

- Awarded Best Actor at the 2020 Detroit Black Film Festival- Booked commercial work for various brands including Keurig, Adidas, and LIQs- TV and Film consideration for roles on films/shows including Euphoria, Emily in Paris, and Bodies Bodies Bodies

- Licensed with Series 7, Series 63, and LAH- Ranked #8 in New Clients in a field of 380 agents- Established portfolio from hot and cold markets and various CRM methods with high profile clientele including Managing Directors and C Level clients

- Generated new business through nearly 1000 daily cold calls and consistent follow up- Performed market research and utilized knowledge in technical, fundamental, and sentimental analyses to provide profitable investment advisory services

I was one of the highest recruited in my class and decided to take a position with J. Alexander's - an upscale but trendy boutique restaurant chain. Upon being hired, I asked if I would be able to open up their newest Jacksonville location when I finished my training 3 months later. I was told, "we don't send trainees to open our restaurants. We not only send our veterans, but only the best of the best." I asked, "what if I do really well and prove myself?" They replied, "Sure. We'll see." Three months later, I received the call - "You're going to Jacksonville." For those unfamiliar, opening a restaurant is an insanely intense task - particularly in a saturated market. There are zero days off until months 6-12, 14-18 hour days. I managed, hired, and trained a staff of over 70 employees. I started off as a Front of House Manager and quickly became the "face" of the restaurant. On my days "off" it was my job to go business to business and build business - meeting people all over the city and getting them to come and give us an opportunity. On my days "on", it was my job to make sure that every single person who entered our doors came back. And I did. I instituted the Guest Relations Program which identified and personalized the guest experience, to take curated guest experiences to an unprecedented level. We had gotten rid of our Assistant Chef and so I was asked to replace him. Shortly thereafter, I was Assistant Chef, Front of House Manager, and running five departments in total. We managed to get in the black our first year. The local NFL players would text or call me personally for reservations. We increased revenue by 34%in successive years and were able to keep other restaurants in the company's lights on. From guest relations to new business partnerships, hospitality management to P&L analyses, operations management to promotion and product development - opening a business, especially in hospitality - is an invaluable accelerator for life.