Strategic Partnerships & Experiential Marketing Leader

I build bridges between brands and creative communities through experiential events, artist partnerships, and campaigns rooted in authenticity. With over a decade spanning Fortune 500 partnerships, festival production, and grassroots cultural work, I bring both corporate expertise and community credibility to every project.


Experience

THE GATHERING SPOT

Head of Partnerships & Marketing | 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

Core Expertise:

  • Brand Partnerships & Sponsorships

  • Experiential Event Production

  • Artist & Influencer Relations

  • Community Engagement & Activation

  • Creative Strategy & Campaign Development

  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership

  • Budget Management & ROI Optimization

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