Experience

THE GATHERING SPOT

Partnerships Director | March 2021- Present

  • Spearheaded and developed the partnerships department by identifying strategic collaborators and building a portfolio of clients

  • Lead partnership development, negotiation, and collaboration management resulting in substantial client retention annually

  • Strategically plan and manage collaborative activations including budget oversight and logistics

  • Notable clients include: SheaMoisture, Delta Air Lines, The Coca-Cola Company, Amazon, Hulu, and Diageo

Marketing Director | October 2019 - March 2021

  • Developed and executed marketing strategies for brand enhancement, revenue growth, membership acquisition, and retention strategies, resulting in a 1600% increase in social audience

  • Led the creative team and contractors to produce graphic assets and communication materials across all departments, improving cross-departmental collaboration

  • Managed national department budget and made data-driven decisions based on ad performance, club visits, and sales

Brand Engagement Manager | October 2017 - October 2019

  • Developed and maintained brand identity, managed communications, and coordinated events

  • Curated and executed 20+ monthly programs for the membership community

  • Fostered member engagement and satisfaction while maintaining budgets

A3C FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE

Creative Director | January 2016 - October 2017

  • Developed and executed creative vision and artistic direction for the annual festival

  • Managed marketing team and freelance designers

  • Planned and executed social media strategies including social collaborations with content creators which resulted in a 400% increase in engagement

  • Led and creative graphic assets for marketing materials, campaigns, and branded properties

  • Collaborated with the partnership team to fulfill client obligations

Digital Marketing Director | March 2015 - January 2016

  • Developed and executed digital marketing strategies for annual festival

  • Managed social media, content creation, paid advertising, email marketing, and partnerships

  • Negotiated and managed partnerships with relevant brands and organizations to leverage their audiences and marketing channels to drive buzz

  • Produced activations leading to the festival to increase awareness, engagement, and ticket sales

THOR EQUITIES

Marketing Assistant | November 2013 - March 2015

  • Planned and produced 30-40 in-mall events throughout the year

  • Distributed marketing collateral to tenants

  • Managed social media accounts and generated mall traffic reports

Education

MAY 2022

PRATT INSTITUTE

Master’s in Professional Studies

Design Management

With Distinction

JUNE 2015

CREATIVE CIRCUS

Art Direction

JUNE 2013

WILLIAMS COLLEGE

Bachelor of Arts in History &

Concentration in Africana Studies

With Honors

Awards

MAY 2024

TELLY AWARDS

Bronze Winner, Long Form Documentary

Associate Producer

MARCH 2023

ATLANTA MARKETING ASSOCIATION

AMY’s Award Finalist

Event – B2B, B2C, or Non-Profit

JUNE 2022

CORE 77

Design for Social Impact Award

APRIL 2015

4A’s INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED

ADVERTISING STUDIES

First Place in Collaborative Pitch Competition