Co-Founder and Managing Director at GrowHouse NYC, an arts and technology incubator and artist residency program for creators of color.• Develop, communicate, and execute long-term strategy, mission, vision, goals• Communicate with our community via social media, email, events and online• Ensure adequate funds are available to develop and execute workshop, exhibits, and travel programs aligned with GrowHouse’s mission• Develop, lead and maintain a culture that attracts, keeps and motivates a diverse community of volunteers, partners, members and stakeholders• Maintain sound records and ensure GrowHouse is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Artist in Residence at the Laundromat Project - for The Black Utopia Project - a collaboration with Aisha Shillingford of Intelligent Mischief, Genel Ambrose, and Faith Hannah.

Recent Clients: Victoria’s Secret Direct & Nest Fragrances (2009), Astor Center & Sinema Films (2013 - present)• Product Development• Packaging & Logo Design• Event Strategy & Production• Print & Video Production

• Build and maintain production budget and schedule• Develop creative guidelines and select appropriate vendors, including storyboard artists, photographers, videographers, editors and directors• Facilitate client meetings to develop business leads, build relationships and refine content• Hindsight productions from creative direction to execution in order to inform future opportunities and processesBlack Madonna Productions for Sinema Films

Key objective: Manage all associate training, client service projects and nationwide events from concept to production, including budget management, vendor selection and talent resource allocation.• Create seasonal and long term education and event strategies to align with objectives from senior leadership• Develop, cast, produce and deliver comprehensive brand and product education via print, web and video • Communicate strategic initiatives to 200+ stores via intranet, social media, quarterly events and conference calls • Collaborate with regional management to execute in store and offsite event activations with companies and colleges• Supervise and coach direct reports and vendors on performance using performance reviews and feedback• Work cross-functionally with Store Operations, Design, HR and Merchandising on planning, executing and revising training and communication strategies based on business needs• Manage training and events budget

Production Management, Cost of Goods, Sample ReviewBlack Madonna Productions for Victoria's Secret Direct

Domestic and International Sourcing and Pricing, Fragrance Diffuser Development and Testing, Competitive Surveys, Presentation Creation, Product Lifecycle Management, Prototyping and Sampling, Vendor Management, COGsBlack Madonna Productions for NEST Fragrances

Key objective: Manage visual creative projects, including budget & calendar management, vendor selection and talent resource allocation.• Plan and execute quarterly corporate events including invitations, gratis and presentations• Create and deliver field education materials to 1000+ stores and to support all seasonal launches • Manage visual creative projects during 20 new store openings and conduct seasonal visits to monitor execution• Work with senior leadership to revise visual operations process, gaining alignment across departments• Facilitate meetings from kickoff to status and hindsight with senior leadership and colleagues• Manage and lead team of 3 members, provide long term and immediate feedback and coaching

Presentation Creation, Sample Closet Management, POS Signage Archival, Store Planogram Management

Key objective: Manage front and back of house operations for 2 sites.• Develop infant/toddler and preschool curriculum, and substitute teaching duties as needed• Hire, develop and train team members in state standards and curriculum requirements• Conduct seasonal parent open houses and facilitated in house training sessions• Manage budget, including payroll, supplies, equipment and maintenance• Write, submit and manage Universal Pre-K grant application according to New York state requirements