Experience

St. Andrew's School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Admissions, Graduate Support and Community Engagement

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Responsible for all duties related to admissions and graduate support, including but not limited to establishing and maintaining relationships with and providing support and guidance to the families applying to, enrolling in and graduating from St. Andrew’s School; developing and maintaining relationships with preschools, middle schools and nonprofits. Managing community programs. Responsible for all duties related to admissions and graduate support, including but not limited to establishing and maintaining relationships with and providing support and guidance to the families applying to, enrolling in and graduating from St. Andrew’s School; developing and maintaining relationships with preschools, middle schools and nonprofits. Managing community programs.



Virginia Union University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Teaching Assistant & Content Consultant

  • Aug 2021 - May 2023

  ● Serve as a consultant to adjunct professors to co-teach an upper-level 3-credit hybrid course on Hip Hop Culture in the African-American South (HIS 466/PSC 490) and Introduction to Hip Hop ● Curate relevant and unique course content for students to engage with, using a variety of mediums ● Facilitate class discussions to ensure learning objectives are met ● Design lesson plans and develops assignments to showcase student knowledge in creative ways ● Serve as a consultant to adjunct professors to co-teach an upper-level 3-credit hybrid course on Hip Hop Culture in the African-American South (HIS 466/PSC 490) and Introduction to Hip Hop ● Curate relevant and unique course content for students to engage with, using a variety of mediums ● Facilitate class discussions to ensure learning objectives are met ● Design lesson plans and develops assignments to showcase student knowledge in creative ways



Freelance Marketing and Creative Services

• Marketing Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Community Organizer

  • Apr 2020 - Mar 2022

  ● Develop and implement social justice and fundraising campaigns to support non-profit organizations ● Define the scope of social justice initiatives, design implementation strategies, and guide execution of final plans ● Utilize strategic influence to bridge relationships and provide connections between community partners and non-profits ● Design and manage social media campaigns to increase engagement and target specific audience ● Organize, plan, and manage events to advance organizational mission and vision ● Work directly on the ground in disenfranchised communities to provide support and resources Key Achievement/Projects: ● Mobilized over 100 Norfolk State University (NSU) Alumni to join the University’s Alumni Association in only 4 days; this effort was to support HBCUs with successful and diverse alumni networks ● Negotiated a partnership between a Richmond art collective, Random Object Gallery, and a local non-profit, Dreamers Academy Foundation, for a charity initiative; directly impacted sales of a t-shirt by organizing support from community influencers and using all proceeds to support local organizers and black businesses affected by COVID-19. ● Recruited and managed volunteers for Trey Songz’ “Black Lives Matter Weekend” in Richmond, VA on June 20-21, 2020; volunteers participated in a food distribution event that served over 2,500 families ● Curated partnership with a local community organization to plan and participate in an 11-mile Father’s Day bike ride, where attendance was well in excess of 10,000 individuals ● Consulted with Chesterfield Education Association to organize a car rally to lobby for a fully virtual school opening in the midst of COVID-19; recruited and managed a design team to create social media assets and protest materials; efforts were successful and the Chesterfield County School Board voted 4-1 on July 18, 2020 for a fully virtual school opening Show less



Virginia Commonwealth University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Admissions Counselor

  • Jan 2021 - Feb 2022

  ● Evaluate data and applicant credentials for admission and counsel prospective students on their admissibility and ability to be successful once at VCU ● Represent VCU at various student recruitment events and activities for the assigned area or student base including attending college fairs, career fairs, visits to high schools and community colleges ● Maintain appropriate follow-up communication with these students and their families regarding the status of their applications for admission and financial aid ● Plan, organize, and conduct information sessions, interviews, and counseling sessions with prospective undergraduate students and their parents to provide information about the University, admissions processes, and university policies and procedures in both English and Spanish ● Maintain relationships with secondary school counselors, community college counselors, and community-based organization leaders Show less



Partnership for the Future, Inc.

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• College Success Manager

  • Nov 2019 - May 2020

  ● Ensured the success of students who were first-generation college students and those who come from challenging situations during the college application and admittance process ● Developed partnerships with colleges and universities to build lasting relationships and experiences for high achieving students from various backgrounds ● Fostered relationships with 800+ alumni from colleges and universities from across the country to increase engagement ● Created and managed relationships between volunteers and community partners ● Designed and produced informational materials to cater to a variety of audiences, including students, alumni, stakeholders, college/university representatives, and agency staff ● Performed a variety of writing and editorial duties, including plans, designs, text, edits and copy for social media posts and newsletters ● Planned, implemented, managed, and monitored the non-profit social media strategy which resulted in increasing brand awareness, improving fundraising efforts, and increased alumni engagement ● Supervised and mentored 47 seniors from high schools in Richmond City, Henrico, and Goochland, resulting in students receiving over $9 million in scholarships and awards for the 2019-2020 school year ● Managed Altria scholarship recipient and provided support and academic counseling to ensure students maintained GPA needed to keep the scholarship ● Launched and managed alumni networking platform Graduway into alumni relations and successfully recruited over 25% of alumni to join the platform ● Coordinated National College Attainment Network (NCAN) lobbying event on Capitol Hill with Virginia’s Senate and House of Representatives members, where former students and staff participated in meetings and advocacy training with elected officials Show less



Richmond Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructional Assistant

  • Feb 2018 - Nov 2019

  ● Assisted the teacher and designated supervisors with instructional activities in an exceptional education classroom and one-to-one setting● Created specialized action plans to foster student success for students in K-12 classrooms● Motivated students with various methods to promote self-care, build independence, and overcome academic obstacles● Prepared, maintained and filed reports on student progress● Completed Autism/Dyslexia and CPR training

• PALS Reading Tutor

  • Feb 2017 - Nov 2019



PLAY CLOTHS

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• West Coast Marketing Manager

  • Oct 2013 - Aug 2015

  Conceptualize, develop, and strategized all marketing-related projects, including but not limited to brand partnerships, collaborations, lifestyle activations, public relations, social media marketing, brand events, and more. Managed product placement and seeding to celebrities, artists, and influencers. Generated and maintained overall brand visibility via social media, press releases, product placement, network relations, collaboration projects, and much more. Proactively generated and shared ideas with Senior Account Manager and brand owner on ways to develop the vendor line & maximize sales to achieve or exceed goals Show less



REVOLT

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Freelance Contributor

  • Nov 2014 - Jul 2015

  Recruited and onboard artists and influencers to communicate a cohesive and strategic brand message of music, freedom, and expression, to leverage millennial audiences and online subscribers. Contributed long-form profiles, interviews, and event recaps centered around topics in entertainment, fashion and culture in the Los Angeles area. Implemented influencer seeding activities and product sponsorship for AQUAHYDRATE. Worked directly with Senior Editorial staff to provide digital content. Consulted Sean "Diddy" Combs with personal social media plans for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. Covered events including live performances and private events providing exclusive content. Show less



Fred Segal Santa Monica

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Jul 2013 - Mar 2014



Flagship Agency

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Marketing Intern

  • Jun 2013 - Feb 2014

  Creating campaigns for showroom brands. Merchandising product displays. Curating brands through social media. Gifting influencers and bloggers Creating campaigns for showroom brands. Merchandising product displays. Curating brands through social media. Gifting influencers and bloggers



Agenda Trade Show

• Long Beach, CA/ Las Vegas, NV

• Registration Coordinator

  • Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

  I worked Agenda show Long Beach in February and July also their inaugural show in Las Vegas. Used database to register and allow entry to buyers and guest. I worked Agenda show Long Beach in February and July also their inaugural show in Las Vegas. Used database to register and allow entry to buyers and guest.



True Religion Brand Jeans

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• TRIM PULLER

  • Mar 2013 - May 2013

  Assisted trim/fabric buyer pulling trim needed to fill vendor orders. Used Full Circle, Microsoft Excel and other software daily. Filed trim tickets and maintained stock of trim on hand for company daily. Used e-mail to communicate with vendors and other employees of the company regarding trim pulls. Assisted trim/fabric buyer pulling trim needed to fill vendor orders. Used Full Circle, Microsoft Excel and other software daily. Filed trim tickets and maintained stock of trim on hand for company daily. Used e-mail to communicate with vendors and other employees of the company regarding trim pulls.



The Foundation

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales and Markeing Intern

  • May 2012 - Mar 2013

  Work directly with sales reps for various brands including Keds, Urbanears, Playcloths and Incase. Creating and maintaining account list using excel. Completed daily office task in an efficient manner. Managed social media for Retrosuperfuture eyewear. Assisted in marketing activities and at tradeshows. Work directly with sales reps for various brands including Keds, Urbanears, Playcloths and Incase. Creating and maintaining account list using excel. Completed daily office task in an efficient manner. Managed social media for Retrosuperfuture eyewear. Assisted in marketing activities and at tradeshows.



DTLR, Inc.

• United States
• Apparel & Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Oct 2003 - May 2012

  Sales Associate since 2003 worked in stores in Richmond and Norfolk, VA. I also have had the chance with the marketing director on several projects and in 2008 to help bridge a relationship between DTLR and NSU athletics for men's basketball midnight madness. Sales Associate since 2003 worked in stores in Richmond and Norfolk, VA. I also have had the chance with the marketing director on several projects and in 2008 to help bridge a relationship between DTLR and NSU athletics for men's basketball midnight madness.



2010 Spartan Echo

• Writer

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Developed entertainment news stories and ideas. Developed entertainment news stories and ideas.



Democratic National Committee

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Campus Coordinator 2008 Presidential Election

  • Mar 2008 - Nov 2008

  Lead campus coordinator at Norfolk State University helped organize rallies, voter registration drives, and campaign drives on campus and local community. Organized student volunteers to work in campaign office and in local community. Worked with college students at various universities in the state to organize campaign events. Lead campus coordinator at Norfolk State University helped organize rallies, voter registration drives, and campaign drives on campus and local community. Organized student volunteers to work in campaign office and in local community. Worked with college students at various universities in the state to organize campaign events.



Norfolk State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Events Coordinator, Student Government Association

  • Aug 2007 - May 2008

  I worked directly with student government to create events that would benefit tthe student body. Events that include homecoming, securing sponsorship for student elections, organizing community service events for local area also assisted with sporting events. I worked directly with student government to create events that would benefit tthe student body. Events that include homecoming, securing sponsorship for student elections, organizing community service events for local area also assisted with sporting events.



2005-2008 Universal/Motown

• college campus representative

  • Jan 2005 - May 2006

  Created marketing handbook for all music related events and businesses in Hampton Roads. Managed college street teams that promoted music, television and movie releases. Used digital marketing to promote artist on Universal/Motown Created marketing handbook for all music related events and businesses in Hampton Roads. Managed college street teams that promoted music, television and movie releases. Used digital marketing to promote artist on Universal/Motown



Black History Museum of Virginia

• Museum Coordinator

  • Mar 2000 - Dec 2004

  Conducted daily museum duties from operations to office task. Working for this non-profit offered me great insight into art and african american culture. While there I was developed a charity cereal box for the museum and Ukrops grocery store. Curator "Black sitcoms in America" exhibit that focused on black actors on American tv comedies. Conducted daily museum duties from operations to office task. Working for this non-profit offered me great insight into art and african american culture. While there I was developed a charity cereal box for the museum and Ukrops grocery store. Curator "Black sitcoms in America" exhibit that focused on black actors on American tv comedies.