Aug 2024 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos · St Louis, Missouri, United States · Hybrid

• The Development Director grows support for the mission of Loaves and Fishes For St. Louis by building strategic and favorable relationships with donors and prospects through positive communication, personal requests to give, and disciplined follow-through.
• The Development Director fills a crucial role by applying strategy and approach to engage individuals in face-to-face dialogue about investing long-term in the organization’s mission.
• Nonprofit Leadership: Drawing on years of experience in the nonprofit sector to lead strategic fundraising efforts that support vital services for families in the St. Louis community.
• Innovative Campaigns: Integrating AI and immersive technologies to create groundbreaking fundraising campaigns that engage and inspire a broad audience.
• Community Focus: Deepening connections with local partners, donors, and volunteers to enhance our outreach and ensure that our programs continue to make a tangible difference.
• Mission-Driven Strategy: Spearheading initiatives that align with Loaves and Fishes’ commitment to providing shelter, food, and hope to those who need it most, while exploring new ways to amplify our impact.

Nov 2023 – Nov 2024 · 1 yr · Lisbon, Portugal

• Helping Fortune 500 brands utilize the power of Roblox, Fortnite, and other immersive and gaming solutions. Exclusible is one of the most reliable and forward thinking Web3 companys in the world providing Metaverse activations, Web3 CRM tech, and a Luxury NFT marketplace.

Nov 2022 – Mar 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos · Lisbon, Portugal

• Metaverse Leaders program created by Exclusible in order to grow the adoption of luxury brands into the Web3 space.
• Exclusible is one of the most reliable and forward thinking Web3 companys in the world providing Metaverse activations, Web3 CRM tech, and a Luxury NFT marketplace.

Sep 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos · Remote

• Embracing my role as an Advocate and Community Member of ForbesBLK, I am deeply dedicated to upholding and furthering its mission to champion the brilliance and aspirations of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders, and creators around the world. I continuously advocate for the values of inclusivity, equity, and collaboration that ForbesBLK stands for. As part of this vibrant community, I am devoted to driving systematic change, challenging barriers, and helping shape a brighter, more equitable business and cultural landscape. Through my active participation and advocacy, I strive to fortify our collective goal of promoting connection, collaboration, and meaningful change for Black leaders and the communities we serve.

Jul 2022 – Nov 2022 · 4 mos

Nov 2021 – Jul 2022 · 8 mos

• Ozone Universe is reimagining how the world interacts through the 3D Web & Virtual Reality.
• Bringing virtual shopping, XR-commerce shops, virtual expo's and events, entertainment, conferencing & virtual headquarters straight into the browser on any device.

Nov 2021 – Nov 2022 · 1 yr

• Breaking down the Metaverse with the ones actually building it. 🌐 We get to jam with Chief Metaverse Officers, Founders, Tech Builders and Enthusiasts around the globe. 🎙️

Feb 2021 – Aug 2021 · 6 mos · Houston, Texas, United States

• Lead client facing creative development, digital strategy and content approval meetings.
• Lead the company’s advertising activities, brand management, market research, product developmentand management, marketing communications, pricing, and customer service.
• Managed a team of design and marketing professionals. Established digital workflows, reportingsystem, and client facing procedures.
• Developed and wrote plans of promotional campaigns, preparing detailed presentation reports,and assigning various responsibilities to team members for carrying out the promotional campaigneffectively

Sep 2020 – Jan 2021 · 4 mos · St Louis, Missouri, United States

• Helped promote the organization’s identity and mission to investors, partners, the public, and team members through digital and print mediums. Developed and executed marketing, advertising strategy, and social media strategy for organization. Managed organization’s website ensuring content is updated and relevant. Designed collateral materials for fundraising campaigns, special events, annual reports, and investor updates.

Nov 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 7 mos · Greater St. Louis

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Mar 2018 – Sep 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Greater St. Louis

• Efficiently lead and administer marketing and creative design projects in support of events and programs for a r 501(C)(3) nonprofit specializing in human development that successfully meet agency needs and expectations, create impact, and strategically push the brand forward.

Jan 2016 – Feb 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Great Saint Louis Area

• Created and implemented a digital and design strategy targeted at a global client base including six continents utilizing social media, ux design, and e-commerice increasing online digital product sales and memberships for a music production start up that specializes in the performance sports industry.

Aug 2013 – Dec 2013 · 4 mos · St Louis, Missouri, United States

• Performed market analysis and research on the latest trends at a premier Midwest Recording Studio located in Saint Louis, MO. Phat Buddha has worked with the Black Eyed Peas, Nelly, Lil Wayne, Travis Barker, Fantasia, Jaden Smith, SADE, Wale, Ludacris, Ric Ross, George Clinton and many more.. Designed and presented new social media campaign ideas. Monitored all social media platforms for trending news, ideas, and feedback. Helped with the planning and hosting of events

Oct 2012 – Dec 2013 · 1 yr 2 mos · St. Charles County, Missouri, United States