Drives strong leadership and excellent visual communication skills through marketing multimedia designs for promotions and events using various programs: Canva, Adobe Suite, Publisher, and PowerPoint.- Directs marketing content for digital and print signage within several units for the corporate segment: Cafes, Coffee shops and Pop-up tabling events.- Design all material for all units, social media, collateral and messaging for promotions and events including posters, plasma screen messaging, promotional monthly calendars, table tents, fliers, newsletters, themed menus, and e-mail blasts.- Plans and directs event and promotions working with outside vendors to enhance dining café experiences.- Works within Point Of Sale systems: Nextep, Dynamify among others.- Evaluate market needs and trends by using analytic tools to track weekly sales.- Ensure all units adhere to corporate standards for marketing and retail style.- Conducts focus groups and surveys.- Supports Catering team with all signage and administration details.- Oversees the day-to-day operations of main unit retail.- Evaluate market needs by using analytic tools to track weekly sales.- Directs daily operations of retail café & customer service.- Manages cash handling protocols & control procedures. - ServSafe Certified.

- Drives growth through planning, development, and execution of growth initiatives, including Non- Mandatory Sales: Voluntary Meal Plan Growth within Campus.- Develops and implement plans intended to increase customer insight/satisfaction through Surveys/Focus Groups/Engagement Promotions and relevant technology.- Develops and implements internal/external communication through Websites/Social Media/Innovation Sharing/Best Practices.- Creation and Implementation of a cohesive Marketing plan. - Develops relationships with vendors for new products.- Develops Desktop publishing of digital slides, signage all graphic design images.- Maintains online presence through social media: Instagram, Website, and Facebook.- Running and planning unit promotion events with Executive Chef.- Coordinates with in-unit teams to ensure offerings are properly executed. - Coordinates with Campus Registered Nutritionist. - Coordinates with Vendor Restaurant Partners.- Manages Marketing Interns.- Mentors the Onboarding of regional marketing managers. - Establishes program awareness through a physical presence at site Tabling and other Events.

Designer, fabricator, and installer of high-quality custom brewing systems. -Developed company rebrand, including a new name and corresponding marketing collateral and advertising strategy.

Digital eCommerce website design and development agency, combining a customer-centric approach with technical expertise. - Created long-term value with customers through strong relationships.- Focused on business growth – researched potential growth opportunities, supported and monitored the execution of prospective opportunities.- Formed and maintained strong relationships with new and existing partners.- Identified new sales leads – using networks and online research. Followed up on any sales opportunities, clearly communicating relevant information.- Represented the company at conferences, meetings, and industry events.- Experience using a variety of website CRM, project management, and time management software and applications

International, sports branding firm focused on managing the end-to-end purchase order cycle, collaborating among internal departments, suppliers, and sales. - Created marketing collateral for a new brand.- Led rigorous supplier sourcing program, which identified new suppliers with optimal price points.- Key contributor to a major new system for efficient management of information across the product lifecycle.

I've completed a year's sponsorship in the UK, a non-paid migrant worker as an International Fundraiser, Event Project Manager, and Print Designer. A full-time Volunteer for a charity in the UK.A charitable organization that assists members of the African and Caribbean community in Bedford by providing relief from financial hardship and social-economic disadvantages.Event Planner/Print DesignerEvent Planner for Community and Charity Designer 1 year of successful experience in event management and planning Developed new revenue stream. Created projects in arts and crafts for youth. Maintained event budget spreadsheets including tracking revenue and expense line items. Conducted research, gathers information, and identifies resources on each project to achieve quality event productions. 1 year of successful experience in event management and planning. Created projects in arts and crafts for youth. Conducted research, gathers information, and identifies resources on each project to achieve quality event productions. Developed a new revenue stream. Outsourced design projects to local businesses. Produced all marketing material.

Visual Design and Marketing Consultant - Logo and Branding Design various business markets

Steered delivery of in-store marketing programs on a wide range of products; engaged consumers through unique product stories and demonstrations. Built strong local sales force, recruiting and interviewing candidates.- Consistent top-performer, regularly surpassing four-day targets within two days. Won-Top Product Sales award numerous times. - Penetrated new geographies; identified and directed first in-store marketing programs in multiple new stores across US northeast. Conducted market and consumer research to target stores with highest sales potential.

Completed a Certicate in Finance and Accounting with highest honors

Built positive relationships with vendors, negotiating terms, priority ordering and merchandising department. Collaborated with the 14 Retail Store Managers, Advertising and General Merchandising Manager to identify targeted. merchandise assortments and related merchandising presentations.Focused on high-end fashion, contemporary, missy-fit, and children’s wear merchandise.Merchandised sales floor and displays to maximize sales. Improved sales performance thru promotional outside advertising.

Increased Revenue and Gross Profits by 14% and 12% yr/yr respectively for the department.Improved departmental profits and customer satisfaction through creative merchandise assortments that met demographic mix, regional needs and industry trends. Built positive relationships with vendors, negotiating terms, and priority ordering.Collaborated with the Resort Retail Directors and General Merchandising Manager to identify targeted merchandise assortments and related merchandising presentations.

North American Distributor for Dal Negro (Italy) Product Line: retail/whole sale. Managed retail and show room sales for $2M dollar companyWhole sale/retail merchandising.Maintained positive relationships with all vendors.Designed all in-house/national print media.

Specialized in children’s formal outerwearDesigned and helped promote several successful products, earning the firm over $100K yr/yr.Improved operational effectiveness for the products.Exhibitor at major trades shows in New York and Las Vegas. Designed all in-house/national print media.