AFROPUNK

In March 2012, I started working with AFROPUNK as a college representative during the last few months of my senior year at Hampton University. I was responsible for facilitating engagement around a consumer research initiative, for which I garnered hundreds of participants. 

From June 2012 to December 2014, I was contracted by AFROPUNK as a Producer and Project Manager, supporting their Marketing and Promotions efforts. Under the leadership of Matthew Morgan and Jocelyn Cooper, I executed our 360° marketing strategy while managing pre-production artist relations for all third-party sponsored events, branded activations, screenings, and AFROPUNK Festivals (60k+ attendees); 2012, 2013, and 2014. I co-developed, produced, and curated talent for multimedia content and third-party branded activations.

In 2012, I founded their volunteer/earn ticket program, AFROPUNK ARMY, with about 60 members. It has now grown into a global youth-driven charitable initiative formerly led by Manushka Magloire. I also co-developed the eight community tenets (No Sexism, Racism, Ableism, Ageism, Homophobia, Fatphobia, Transphobia, and Hatefulness). I launched multiple social channels (Instagram, YouTube, MySpace) as a contributing writer, hired interns, and managed the day-to-day office activities.  

I give credit to the organization for helping to define the blueprint of my career by not only putting me in a position of leadership across multiple initiatives at a young age but for ushering me into a community of creative thinkers and radical pioneers at the cornerstones of culture around the world.