DaNae
McDaniel

hello! I'm Danae, a creative strategist.

My foundation in human-centered work began at a performing arts high school, where studying communication and storytelling taught me to create work that connects with people. At Howard University, I learned to pair creativity with intention and think about how ideas live in the real world. That’s where my interest in culture, strategy, and execution took shape.

Since then, I’ve worked across nonprofits, tech, entertainment, and corporate environments, leading projects from planning through execution and reporting. I’ve managed programs with budgets over $400K as well as smaller, fast-moving initiatives, balancing creative vision with marketing and operational needs. I’m known for stepping in early to shape strategy and carry ideas across the finish line.

My work sits at the intersection of creative strategy, project management, and marketing execution, supporting campaigns from early planning through production and delivery alongside cross-functional teams. I have a knack for making complex ideas feel clear and usable, helping teams stay aligned internally and ensuring the work makes sense to the people it’s meant for.

Since I started client work, I’ve been exploring the same passion that began in my ninth-grade performing arts classroom, using empathy and keeping people at the center of my work to design ideas and experiences using storytelling and clear communication to bring them to life.

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Digital marketing

Supported the launch of Google’s AI Gemini by shaping the go-to-market strategy and driving cross-functional program execution, contributing to the successful partnership between Accenture and the launch of Google’s Generative AI Center of Excellence.

Role: Marketing Program manager

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YOUTUBE

Disney

Project: ai gemini launch

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Youtube

Disney

Vanity group

Google

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Google

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YOUTUBE

Disney

influencer marketing

Curated and packed personalized gift boxes for creators while helping align talent during the show, strengthening brand engagement and creator relationships.

Role: Brand Activation & Creative  Strategy Coordinator

Project: youtube fanfest

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Google

Youtube

Disney

Vanity group

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Google

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YOUTUBE

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Creative innovation

Role: creative strategist

Project: Digital twins

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Youtube

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Vanity group

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Creative innovation

Role: Business Analyst

Project: Digital twins

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Worked on the development of StudioLAB Digital Twin tools by bridging creative teams and technical execution, supporting backlog management, QA, and strategic operations to improve remote collaboration and pre-production.

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Google

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YOUTUBE

Disney

experiential marketing

Assisted with the coordination of BET+’s launch event, driving audience engagement and contributing to the successful rollout of the streaming platform.

Role: strategist

Project: BET+ Streaming Service Launch

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Youtube

Disney

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Experiential marketing

Role: strategist

Project: BET+ Streaming Service Launch

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Assisted with the coordination of BET+’s launch event, driving audience engagement and contributing to the successful rollout of the streaming platform.

walkers legacy

Google

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walkers legacy

vanity group

YOUTUBE

Disney

Brand marketing

Contributed to brand and creative strategy for Grit Before The Gram, coordinating stage design and award presentations to deliver a visually cohesive, engaging live experience.

Role: Creative strategist

Project: grit before the gram

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Google

Youtube

Disney

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Vanity group

Brand marketing

Role: creative strategist

Project: grit before the gram

walkers legacy

Google

Bet+

walkers legacy

vanity group

YOUTUBE

Disney

Google

Youtube

Disney

Bet+

Vanity group

walkers legacy

Developed the creative and campaign strategy for Moms Who Enterprise, a nonprofit initiative designed to build financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills among low-income and A.L.I.C.E mothers in Washington, D.C.

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Campaign marketing

Role: creative strategist

Project: moms who enterprise

Project: moms who enterprise

Role: Creative strategist

campaign marketing

at Scale

Case Study

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Designing 

Company: Accenture
Project: Global Email Campaigns for New Product
Client: Leading Global Technology Company
Project Duration: 2 Years
Role: Marketing Program Manager
Tools Used: Figma, Workfront, Internal CMS, Google Analytics

Global product launches required consistent messaging across multiple regions, teams, and tools. I led cross-functional collaboration between creative, data, production and engineering teams to ensure campaigns were both scalable and personalized. The challenge was creating repeatable systems that maintained quality while adapting to local market needs.

The Brief:

results + impact:

• +3% conversion, +18% click-through via optimized campaigns
• Created repeatable frameworks for cross-regional campaign execution
• Strengthened alignment across creative, data, and technical teams
• Redesigned and implemented a new internal CRM system, streamlining email campaign execution across multiple sectors

Strategic challenge

• Scale vs personalization: Ensuring campaigns could reach global audiences while still delivering personalized, relevant messaging for different regions was a key tension.
• Speed vs creative quality: Meeting tight timelines for multiple product launches required balancing rapid execution with high-quality creative output.
• Global consistency vs regional nuance: Maintaining a unified brand voice across all markets while allowing for local adaptations created complex strategic decisions.

Strategic Approach

• Built repeatable campaign frameworks rather than one-off executions: I created structured workflows that could be reused across campaigns, reducing redundancy and improving efficiency.
• Used data to inform creative direction and iteration: Insights from audience performance metrics guided creative choices, optimizing engagement and conversions.
• Prioritized cross-team alignment through clear governance: Established regular touch-points and decision-making protocols to keep creative, data, and technical teams fully synchronized.

Strategy → Execution

• Program Design: Developed campaign structures, timelines, and workflows that allowed multiple teams to operate efficiently while maintaining quality.
• Creative Strategy: Designed messaging architecture and content sequencing to ensure campaigns were both consistent and locally relevant.
• Leadership: Facilitated weekly alignment meetings, guided stakeholders through key decisions, and managed cross-functional collaboration to keep projects on track.

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Creative Act

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Change  is  a

Company: Accenture
Project: Marketing for SAP Implementation 
Client: Leading Global Sportswear Company 
Project Duration: 9 Months 
Role: Change Management Lead
Tools Used: SAP, Web Development, Internal Communication Systems (Podcast), Change Impact Assessments, Power BI

The comapanies global SAP implementation required more than a technical rollout - it demanded clarity, trust, and alignment across teams experiencing large-scale change. I led internal marketing and change strategy to ensure employees had the tools, context, and communication needed to adopt new systems with confidence.

The Brief:

results + impact:

• Increased employee engagement with internal site by 30%
• Grew podcast listenership by 11% 
• Reduced cross-functional miscommunication 
• Minimized operational disruption through proactive change assessments
• Improved task completion rates by 20% across key teams

Strategic challenge

• SAP introduced new workflows that were technically complex and unfamiliar to many teams. The challenge was translating these changes into clear, accessible language employees could understand and apply in their day-to-day work.
• Multiple teams were sharing updates across channels, creating fragmented communication that required a centralized strategy to deliver clear, timely, and relevant information.
• Although SAP was a global initiative, its impact varied across functions, requiring tailored support for marketing and merchandise teams while maintaining alignment with organizational strategy.

Strategic Approach

• I designed a centralized internal website to act as a single source of truth for SAP-related information. This ensured employees could easily access documents, dashboards, and playbooks without searching across systems.
• To compliment written communication, I developed and produced a weekly internal podcast featuring leaders across the organization.  • This format humanized the change process and made updates more accessible and engaging.• I conducted change impact assessments across people, process, technology, and organization to inform readiness and risk mitigation.

Strategy → Execution

• I built and managed a centralized internal website integrating SAP documentation, Power BI dashboards, and organizational playbooks to support ongoing adoption.
• I produced a weekly podcast series that translated technical updates into clear narratives, featuring leaders from multiple departments. The podcast created consistency in messaging while fostering transparency and trust.
• I led cross-functional stakeholder meetings to drive alignment, assess change readiness, and proactively mitigate risk throughout the rollout.

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Case Study

Creativity

Company: Million little
Project: Creative mindfullness 
Client: Juvenile facilities in la county
Project Duration: 18 months
Role: strategy lead
Tools Used: procreate, excel, photoshop, canva, monday

Million Little is a youth-centered arts organization operating within highly structured and restrictive environments, including juvenile facilities. I led end-to-end program strategy and execution—scaling facilitators, redesigning curriculum, integrating technology, and ensuring programming remained impactful, compliant, and human-centered.

The Brief:

results + impact:

• Scaled programming from 2 facilitators to 8 while maintaining consistency
• Modernized curriculum with AI and digital creative tools
• Improved program efficiency, structure, and facilitator alignment
• Strengthened youth engagement through multidisciplinary creative experiences
• Created transition resources to support youth beyond program participation

Strategic challenge

• Programming needed to inspire creativity while operating within strict facility rules around materials, timing, and access. The challenge was designing flexible experiences that remained compliant and safe without losing depth or impact.
• As the organization expanded from two facilitators to eight, maintaining quality, alignment, and consistency became critical. Systems were needed to ensure programming felt intentional regardless of who was facilitating.
• Youth required engaging, hands-on creative experiences while also benefiting from structure and routine. Balancing exploration with discipline was essential for meaningful participation and outcomes.

Strategic Approach

• I redesigned programming to include clear phases, transitions, and activity structures that could adapt to different environments and time constraints. This allowed facilitators to deliver consistent experiences while remaining responsive to the youth.
• I expanded the curriculum to include AI, digital tools, and multidisciplinary art forms alongside traditional creative practices. 
• I trained and mentored facilitators on youth engagement, trauma-informed approaches, and program delivery to ensure quality and care across all sessions.

Strategy → Execution

• I oversaw curriculum development, scheduling, assessments, and operational workflows, including material preparation and packing processes tailored to facility restrictions.
• I integrated creative assets, inspiration binders, and tools such as Procreate, music production, painting, crochet, and AI into programming to deepen engagement.
• I led weekly facilitator check-ins, conducted monthly program assessments, visited facilities to ensure quality, and aligned stakeholders through documentation, storytelling, and updates.

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Visual Language

Case Study

Crafting a

freelance
Project: upcoming collection launch 
Client: ebotan
Project Duration: 6 months | Pre-launch & production completed
Role: strategy lead
Tools Used: trello, photoshop, figma, canva, excel

EBOTAN is a design-led brand operating at the intersection of interior design, product, and cultural storytelling. I partnered closely with the founder to shape the business, brand, and creative direction—building foundational systems that supported growth, funding, team expansion, and a multi-region product launch across the U.S., Europe, and Africa.

The Brief:

results + impact:

• Coordinated shoots with 20+ cross-functional collaborators per production
• Oversaw production for multi-SKU collections with varied colorways
• Supported launches across North America, Europe, and Africa
• Led on-site creative production across shoots
• Contributed to a 6-month engagement spanning strategy, production, and pre-launch

Strategic challenge

• The brand had a strong creative point of view but needed a formal business and brand foundation to support scale. The challenge was translating vision into a clear, actionable strategy across creative, operational, and financial dimensions.
• EBOTAN offered both interior design services and product lines, which required separation without fragmentation. The goal was to create two distinct platforms while maintaining a cohesive brand voice and identity.
• A multi-region launch introduced complexity across teams, timelines, and markets. Alignment was critical to ensure consistency across creative assets, messaging, and production.

Strategic Approach

• I led the development of a 30+ page business plan that combined creative direction, financial hypotheses, competitive positioning, and marketing strategy. This document served as both a funding tool and an operational roadmap.This allowed each business line to scale independently without diluting the core brand.
• I defined a unified brand voice while strategically separating interior design services and product offerings into distinct platforms. 
• I guided creative and messaging decisions with international audiences in mind, ensuring cultural relevance and consistency across U.S., European, and African markets.

Strategy → Execution

• I managed cross-functional alignment between product developers, creative directors, photographers, and designers, ensuring all assets, logos, and graphics aligned with the broader strategy.
• I supported creative direction on set and behind the scenes for the most recent product launch, partnering with the lead creative director to ensure execution matched brand intent.
• I helped establish internal team structures, including hiring six new employees, onboarding two design interns, and creating an intern foundation to support long-term talent development.

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Designing 

Company: Accenture
Project: Global Email Campaigns for New Product
Client: Leading Global Technology Company
Project Duration: 2 Years
Role: Marketing Program Manager
Tools Used: Figma, Workfront, Internal CMS, Google Analytics

Global product launches required consistent messaging across multiple regions, teams, and tools. I led cross-functional collaboration between creative, data, and engineering teams to ensure campaigns were both scalable and personalized. The challenge was creating repeatable systems that maintained quality while adapting to local market needs.

The Brief:

results + impact:

• +3% conversion, +18% click-through via optimized campaigns
• Created repeatable frameworks for cross-regional campaign execution
• Strengthened alignment across creative, data, and technical teams
• Led the redesign of the internal CRM system

Strategic challenge

• Scale vs personalization: Ensuring campaigns could reach global audiences while still delivering personalized, relevant messaging for different regions was a key tension.
• Speed vs creative quality: Meeting tight timelines for multiple product launches required balancing rapid execution with high-quality creative output.
• Global consistency vs regional nuance: Maintaining a unified brand voice across all markets while allowing for local adaptations created complex strategic decisions.

Strategic Approach

• Built repeatable campaign frameworks rather than one-off executions: I created structured workflows that could be reused across campaigns, reducing redundancy and improving efficiency.
• Used data to inform creative direction and iteration: Insights from audience performance metrics guided creative choices, optimizing engagement and conversions.
• Prioritized cross-team alignment through clear governance: Established regular touch-points and decision-making protocols to keep creative, data, and technical teams fully synchronized.

Strategy → Execution

• Program Design: Developed campaign structures, timelines, and workflows that allowed multiple teams to operate efficiently while maintaining quality.
• Creative Strategy: Designed messaging architecture and content sequencing to ensure campaigns were both consistent and locally relevant.
• Leadership: Facilitated weekly alignment meetings, guided stakeholders through key decisions, and managed cross-functional collaboration to keep projects on track.

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Strategic challenge

• Scale vs personalization: Ensuring campaigns could reach global audiences while still delivering personalized, relevant messaging for different regions was a key tension.
• Speed vs creative quality: Meeting tight timelines for multiple product launches required balancing rapid execution with high-quality creative output.
• Global consistency vs regional nuance: Maintaining a unified brand voice across all markets while allowing for local adaptations created complex strategic decisions.

Strategic Approach

• Built repeatable campaign frameworks rather than one-off executions: I created structured workflows that could be reused across campaigns, reducing redundancy and improving efficiency.
• Used data to inform creative direction and iteration: Insights from audience performance metrics guided creative choices, optimizing engagement and conversions.
• Prioritized cross-team alignment through clear governance: Established regular touch-points and decision-making protocols to keep creative, data, and technical teams fully synchronized.

Strategy → Execution

• Program Design: Developed campaign structures, timelines, and workflows that allowed multiple teams to operate efficiently while maintaining quality.
• Creative Strategy: Designed messaging architecture and content sequencing to ensure campaigns were both consistent and locally relevant.
• Leadership: Facilitated weekly alignment meetings, guided stakeholders through key decisions, and managed cross-functional collaboration to keep projects on track.

Creative Act

Case Study

Case Study #2

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Change is a 

Company: Accenture
Project: marketing for sap implementation
Client: Leading global sportswear company
Project Duration: 9 months
Role: creative strategist & change management lead
Tools Used: SAP, web development, internal communication systems (podcast), POWERBI

The comapanies global SAP implementation required more than a technical rollout—it demanded clarity, trust, and alignment across teams experiencing large-scale change. I led internal marketing and change strategy to ensure employees had the tools, context, and communication needed to adopt new systems with confidence.

The Brief:

results + impact:

• Increased employee engagement with internal site by 40%
• Grew podcast listenership by 11% per episode
• Reduced cross-functional miscommunication 
• Minimized operational disruption through proactive change assessments
• Improved task completion rates by 20% across key teams

Strategic challenge

• Scale vs personalization: Ensuring campaigns could reach global audiences while still delivering personalized, relevant messaging for different regions was a key tension.
• Speed vs creative quality: Meeting tight timelines for multiple product launches required balancing rapid execution with high-quality creative output.
• Global consistency vs regional nuance: Maintaining a unified brand voice across all markets while allowing for local adaptations created complex strategic decisions.

Strategic Approach

• Built repeatable campaign frameworks rather than one-off executions: I created structured workflows that could be reused across campaigns, reducing redundancy and improving efficiency.
• Used data to inform creative direction and iteration: Insights from audience performance metrics guided creative choices, optimizing engagement and conversions.
• Prioritized cross-team alignment through clear governance: Established regular touch-points and decision-making protocols to keep creative, data, and technical teams fully synchronized.

Strategy → Execution

• Program Design: Developed campaign structures, timelines, and workflows that allowed multiple teams to operate efficiently while maintaining quality.
• Creative Strategy: Designed messaging architecture and content sequencing to ensure campaigns were both consistent and locally relevant.
• Leadership: Facilitated weekly alignment meetings, guided stakeholders through key decisions, and managed cross-functional collaboration to keep projects on track.

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Strategic challenge

• SAP introduced new workflows that were technically complex and unfamiliar to many teams. The challenge was translating these changes into clear, accessible language employees could understand and apply in their day-to-day work.
• Multiple teams were sharing updates across channels, creating fragmented communication that required a centralized strategy to deliver clear, timely, and relevant information.
• Although SAP was a global initiative, its impact varied across functions, requiring tailored support for marketing and merchandise teams while maintaining alignment with organizational strategy.

Strategic Approach

• I designed a centralized internal website to act as a single source of truth for SAP-related information. This ensured employees could easily access documents, dashboards, and playbooks without searching across systems.
• To compliment written communication, I developed and produced a weekly internal podcast featuring leaders across the organization. • This format humanized the change process and made updates more accessible and engaging.• I conducted change impact assessments across people, process, technology, and organization to inform readiness and risk mitigation.

Strategy → Execution

• I built and managed a centralized internal website integrating SAP documentation, Power BI dashboards, and organizational playbooks to support ongoing adoption.
• I produced a weekly podcast series that translated technical updates into clear narratives, featuring leaders from multiple departments. The podcast created consistency in messaging while fostering transparency and trust.
• I led cross-functional stakeholder meetings to drive alignment, assess change readiness, and proactively mitigate risk throughout the rollout.

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Case Study

Case Study #3

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Creativity

Company: Freelance
Project: Creative mindfullness - Inisde of juvenile facilities
Client: million little
Project Duration: 18 months
Role: strategy lead 
Tools Used: procreate, excel, photoshop, canva, monday

Million Little is a youth-centered arts organization operating within highly structured and restrictive environments, including juvenile facilities. I led end-to-end program strategy and execution—scaling facilitators, redesigning curriculum, integrating technology, and ensuring programming remained impactful, compliant, and human-centered.

The Brief:

results + impact:

• Scaled programming from 2 facilitators to 8 while maintaining consistency
• Modernized curriculum with AI and digital creative tools
• Improved program efficiency, structure, and facilitator alignment
• Strengthened youth engagement through multidisciplinary creative experiences
• Created transition resources to support youth beyond program participation

Strategic challenge

• Scale vs personalization: Ensuring campaigns could reach global audiences while still delivering personalized, relevant messaging for different regions was a key tension.
• Speed vs creative quality: Meeting tight timelines for multiple product launches required balancing rapid execution with high-quality creative output.
• Global consistency vs regional nuance: Maintaining a unified brand voice across all markets while allowing for local adaptations created complex strategic decisions.

Strategic Approach

• Built repeatable campaign frameworks rather than one-off executions: I created structured workflows that could be reused across campaigns, reducing redundancy and improving efficiency.
• Used data to inform creative direction and iteration: Insights from audience performance metrics guided creative choices, optimizing engagement and conversions.
• Prioritized cross-team alignment through clear governance: Established regular touch-points and decision-making protocols to keep creative, data, and technical teams fully synchronized.

Strategy → Execution

• Program Design: Developed campaign structures, timelines, and workflows that allowed multiple teams to operate efficiently while maintaining quality.
• Creative Strategy: Designed messaging architecture and content sequencing to ensure campaigns were both consistent and locally relevant.
• Leadership: Facilitated weekly alignment meetings, guided stakeholders through key decisions, and managed cross-functional collaboration to keep projects on track.

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Strategic challenge

• Programming needed to inspire creativity while operating within strict facility rules around materials, timing, and access. The challenge was designing flexible experiences that remained compliant and safe without losing depth or impact.
• As the organization expanded from two facilitators to eight, maintaining quality, alignment, and consistency became critical. Systems were needed to ensure programming felt intentional regardless of who was facilitating.
• Youth required engaging, hands-on creative experiences while also benefiting from structure and routine. Balancing exploration with discipline was essential for meaningful participation and outcomes.

Strategic Approach

• I redesigned programming to include clear phases, transitions, and activity structures that could adapt to different environments and time constraints. This allowed facilitators to deliver consistent experiences while remaining responsive to the youth.
• I expanded the curriculum to include AI, digital tools, and multidisciplinary art forms alongside traditional creative practices. 
• I trained and mentored facilitators on youth engagement, trauma-informed approaches, and program delivery to ensure quality and care across all sessions.

Strategy → Execution

• I oversaw curriculum development, scheduling, assessments, and operational workflows, including material preparation and packing processes tailored to facility restrictions.
• I integrated creative assets, inspiration binders, and tools such as Procreate, music production, painting, crochet, and AI into programming to deepen engagement.
• I led weekly facilitator check-ins, conducted monthly program assessments, visited facilities to ensure quality, and aligned stakeholders through documentation, storytelling, and updates.

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Case Study

Case Study #4

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Crafting a 

Company: Freelance
Project: new collection launch
Client: ebotan
Project Duration: 6 months
Role: strategy lead 
Tools Used: trello, photoshop, figma, canva, excel

EBOTAN is a design-led brand operating at the intersection of interior design, product, and cultural storytelling. I partnered closely with the founder to shape the business, brand, and creative direction—building foundational systems that supported growth, funding, team expansion, and a multi-region product launch across the U.S., Europe, and Africa.

The Brief:

results + impact:

• Delivered a 30+ page business plan supporting funding and operational growth
• Supported hiring of 4 employees and onboarding of 2 design interns
• Enabled successful product launches across the U.S., Europe, and Africa
• Strengthened alignment across creative, product, and production teams

Strategic challenge

• Scale vs personalization: Ensuring campaigns could reach global audiences while still delivering personalized, relevant messaging for different regions was a key tension.
• Speed vs creative quality: Meeting tight timelines for multiple product launches required balancing rapid execution with high-quality creative output.
• Global consistency vs regional nuance: Maintaining a unified brand voice across all markets while allowing for local adaptations created complex strategic decisions.

Strategic Approach

• Built repeatable campaign frameworks rather than one-off executions: I created structured workflows that could be reused across campaigns, reducing redundancy and improving efficiency.
• Used data to inform creative direction and iteration: Insights from audience performance metrics guided creative choices, optimizing engagement and conversions.
• Prioritized cross-team alignment through clear governance: Established regular touch-points and decision-making protocols to keep creative, data, and technical teams fully synchronized.

Strategy → Execution

• Program Design: Developed campaign structures, timelines, and workflows that allowed multiple teams to operate efficiently while maintaining quality.
• Creative Strategy: Designed messaging architecture and content sequencing to ensure campaigns were both consistent and locally relevant.
• Leadership: Facilitated weekly alignment meetings, guided stakeholders through key decisions, and managed cross-functional collaboration to keep projects on track.

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Strategic challenge

• The brand had a strong creative point of view but needed a formal business and brand foundation to support scale. The challenge was translating vision into a clear, actionable strategy across creative, operational, and financial dimensions.
• EBOTAN offered both interior design services and product lines, which required separation without fragmentation. The goal was to create two distinct platforms while maintaining a cohesive brand voice and identity.
• A multi-region launch introduced complexity across teams, timelines, and markets. Alignment was critical to ensure consistency across creative assets, messaging, and production.

Strategic Approach

• I led the development of a 30+ page business plan that combined creative direction, financial hypotheses, competitive positioning, and marketing strategy. This document served as both a funding tool and an operational roadmap.This allowed each business line to scale independently without diluting the core brand.
• I defined a unified brand voice while strategically separating interior design services and product offerings into distinct platforms. 
• I guided creative and messaging decisions with international audiences in mind, ensuring cultural relevance and consistency across U.S., European, and African markets.

Strategy → Execution

• I managed cross-functional alignment between product developers, creative directors, photographers, and designers, ensuring all assets, logos, and graphics aligned with the broader strategy.
• I supported creative direction on set and behind the scenes for the most recent product launch, partnering with the lead creative director to ensure execution matched brand intent.
• I helped establish internal team structures, including hiring six new employees, onboarding two design interns, and creating an intern foundation to support long-term talent development.

Art Meets World started as a blog I created in college for a social media class. Two years after graduation, I expanded the concept into a community organization and launched The Art Bag Initiative, aimed at equipping grade school students with art supplies to inspire creativity and provide an emotional outlet.

Key Responsibilities + Achievements:
• Raised $5,000+ with the support of the Carolyn James Foundation, a local nonprofit
• Secured a location and successfully executed the initiative
• Created the project proposal and managed the budget and supplies using a detailed spreadsheet
• Disseminated event information through email, text, social media, and flyers
• Recruited and coordinated local volunteers to organize and fill art bags
• Managed on-site setup and marketing materials in collaboration with the nonprofit partner
• Successfully distributed 150 art bags to children in West Palm Beach

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project designer

Art Bag initiative

Creative Leadership

Creative Leadership

Howard workshop

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the Project Designer was created to provide a clear, actionable framework for turning ideas into reality. Filling a gap in accessible tools for creative growth, it quickly gained traction — nearly selling out in three months and was used by participants in Beats by Dre’s Black Futures Cohort. 

the Project Designer was created to provide a clear, actionable framework for turning ideas into reality. Filling a gap in accessible tools for creative growth, it quickly gained traction — nearly selling out in three months and was used by participants in Beats by Dre’s Black Futures Cohort, reflecting both entrepreneurial initiative and creative impact.

Key Responsibilities + Achievements:
• Researched design thinking, agile methodologies, and the idea development process extensively to inform the project framework
• Directed the content and layout, creating page outlines in InDesign
• Collaborated with designers and illustrators, guiding creative direction to bring the book to life visually
• Managed production logistics, sourcing a manufacturer and overseeing the order process
• Created and presented a pitch deck, securing multiple partnerships and sponsorships
• Led marketing strategy, developing all materials including website, social media content, commercials, and other promotional assets

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Art Bag initiative

project designer

Creative Leadership

Art Bag initiative

Delivered a workshop on design thinking for sophomore and junior communications honor students at Howard University, aligning with their course curriculum on theoretical frameworks and research methodologies. The session provided students with practical strategies to approach problem-solving creatively while connecting theory to real-world applications.

Key Responsibilities + Achievements:
• Developed and presented a hands-on, interactive session tailored to students’ coursework
• Provided examples and exercises to demonstrate design thinking in media, communications,  and digital contexts
• Engaged students in Q&A to support application of theory to research projects
• Collaborated with faculty to ensure the workshop complimented lesson plans and learning objectives

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Delivered a workshop on design thinking for sophomore and junior communications students at Howard University, aligning with their course curriculum on theoretical frameworks and research methodologies. The session provided students with practical strategies to approach problem-solving creatively while connecting theory to real-world applications.

Key Responsibilities + Achievements:
• Developed and presented a hands-on, interactive session tailored to students’ coursework
• Provided examples and exercises to demonstrate design thinking in media, communications, and digital contexts
• Engaged students in Q&A to support application of theory to research projects
Collaborated with faculty to ensure the workshop complemented lesson plans and learning objectives

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Art Bag initiative

project designer

Howard workshop

Creative Leadership

Creative Leadership

Art Bag initiative

as the program lead for so-cal, i guided multiple networking events for existing members, new joiners, and summer interns within Accenture’s African American ERG, creating a platform to foster connection, mentorship, and community engagement. The event brought together professionals across the Western Region to share insights, build relationships, and support career development.

• Planned and executed every aspect of the event, from catering and speakers to interactive activities.
• Worked closely with the programming team to align the event with ERG goals and overall strategy.
• Handled logistics on the ground, including scheduling, communications, and on-site setup.
• Fostered attendee engagement, sparking networking, knowledge-sharing, and a sense of community.

project designer

as the program lead for socal, i guided a networking event for existing members, new joiners, and summer interns within Accenture’s African American ERG, creating a platform to foster connection, mentorship, and community engagement. The event brought together professionals across the West Region to share insights, build relationships, and support career development.

Key Responsibilities + Achievements:
• Planned and executed every aspect of the event, from catering and speakers to interactive activities.
• Worked closely with the programming team to align the event with ERG goals and overall strategy.
• Handled logistics on the ground, including scheduling, communications, and on-site setup.
• Fostered attendee engagement, sparking networking, knowledge-sharing, and a sense of community.

Art Bag initiative

project designer

Howard workshop

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technical skills

Expertise

Brand Strategy Development
End-to-end Marketing
Data Analysis
Campaign Execution
CRM Systems

Change Management
Cross-channel Marketing
Process Development
Budget Management 
Email Marketing

Project Management
 Stakeholder + Vendor Management
Market Research
Social Listening
Customer Journey Mapping

Project Management
End to End Marketing
Market Research
Social Listening
Data Analysis

Brand Strategy Development
Stakeholder + Vendor Management
Customer Journey Mapping
Campaign Execution
CRM Systems

achievements

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing - Howard University, 2019
Data Analytics - SPSS, 2019
Accenture Internal Recognition — Innovation Award, 2021
Agile / Scrum Certification - Scrum Alliance 2021
Data Analytics - Google Analytics, 2022
Accenture Internal Recognition — Innovation Award, 2022
Design Thinking Certification - IDEO, 2024
Human-Centered Design - Coursera, 2025