Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

I love running businesses and I love marketing. I am committed to becoming one of the best at helping brands (professional and personal) reach their maximum potential.

Academically, I have studied marketing at some of the best universities (Stanford Graduate School of Business and Duke University).

Professionally, I have leadership experience growing big brands (Walmart, Johnson & Johnson, and the US Navy), small brands (Fuqua School of Business-Duke University), and new brands (MBA Jumpstart and Mylinia.com). I am an eternal student of my craft who loves solving complex problems.

Work History

• GlobalHue
• Group Account Director
• October 2007 to Present

• I am currently responsible for managing the Walmart (the world's largest retailer) and US Navy (the world's most amazing military branch) accounts at GlobalHue, the premier multicultural advertising agency. I am responsible for providing strategic leadership in spearheading integrated marketing solutions that help our clients meet their objectives, whether they are to build their brand or grow their sales with the African-American community. I lead an incredibly diverse team of amazing individuals who develop impactful strategies, game changing big ideas, and breakthrough creative. I am currently responsible for 15+ people.

  I started as an Account Supervisor running the U.S. Navy account.

• Johnson & Johnson
• Associate Product Director
• July 2006 to October 2007

• Led strategic planning for one of J&J's $600MM+ medical device companies; launched a "remixed" brand to a new target, as well as an old brand to a niche target. Additionally was on a team that was responsible for relaunching one of the medical device company's largest brands. I also interned and consulted here doing analytics work while in business school.

Education

• Stanford Graduate School of Business
• MBA, Marketing, Entrepreneurship
• 2004 - 2006

• Stanford University
• MA - Education
• 2004 - 2006

• Duke University
• B.A. Political Science/African-American Studies
• 1998 - 2002