D E S I G N
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D E S I G N
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bonjour. hola. hello.
Originally from the NYC Metropolitan Area, I currently reside in Champagne, France. My educational background spans across Information Technology, Digital Design, Foreign Language and Cultural Studies. My work focuses on elevating women creatively, technologically, philanthropically, and entrepreneurially. I uphold this mission on a global scale. I am currently seeking partners for both a future Benefit (B) Corporation and a Virtual Incubator for Creative Women Entrepreneurs. If you are interested in learning more about The Haven Project or Siren Tuesdays, please contact me 🤍.
langue. language. idioma.
English
Native Speaker
Spanish
Native Level Comprehension/
CERF Speaking Level B2
French
CERF Level B2.2
sobre moi / about me
Newlywed living in Champagne, France
Expat since 2013 across 4 Countries (USA, France, Spain & Italy)
Afro-Latina Owned & Operated
Host of Siren Tuesdays : a virtual incubator for women creatives
10 + Years Experience in International Branding, Marketing, & Information Technology
8 Years Experience in Art Direction
Member of the RAINN Speaker's Bureau
15 + Years Volunteer work in various underserved communities
Diploma in French Studies : Language, Culture & Society
Living Room Yogi
Spoken Word Poet
Clients
Before I focused on women owned-businesses, I worked in mainstream marketing and often crossed paths with projects led by celebrity brands, Fortune 500 companies, musicians and athletes. While I am proud of these projects, please make no mistake... I have way more fun nowadays.
Professional
2015 - Present
Boss Babe International Design
CEO & Founder. Champagne, France.
Brand strategy and design for women-owned businesses. Scope includes brand mapping, UX/UI design, strategy sessions, digital marketing, responsive website building, SEO services, social media management.
2021-2023
Multilingual Education Development & Support SL
Auxiliar de Conversación. Asturias, Spain.
Exam level English language assisting at an all-girls charter school in Spain focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) initiatives.
2016 - 2019
Gray Wolf Promotions, Inc.
Art Director. Dallas, Texas.
Project management, creative direction, and full-service marketing for a promotional printing company. Tasks included leading the creative team, collaborating with vendors, assisting clients. Creative direction for online marketing, in store displays, identity design, and UX/UI.
2012 - 2018
Regatta NYC Marketing
Graphic Design + Market Research. New York, New York.
Client presentations, market research, graphic design, lead generation, and digital marketing ads for clients in New York and Italy. Our work focused on cross-promotion of brands through brand partnership marketing.
Volunteer
2018 - Present
Siren Tuesdays
CEO & Founder. Virtual Incubator for Creative Women Entrepreneurs.
Siren Tuesdays is a free initiative which works to elevate women creatives towards sustained entrepreneurial roles and C-Level positions. Click here for more information.
2018 - Present
RAINN
Speakers Bureau. Washington, DC. USA.
Registered to speak in partnerships with media, government, student, artists and event organizers to spread safety and awareness efforts for survivors of sexual violence.
2020 - Present
Underworld Black Arts Festival
Digital Design & Strategy. Cincinnati, Ohio. USA.
Volunteer for a festival that acts as an incubator for experimental work, innovation, and intergenerational dialogue from Black voices worldwide. Quartlerly strategy sessions working directly with the founder. Digital marketing campaigns and website updates.
2012 - 2016
NJ Envronmental Federation
Grassroots Organizer. Montclair, New Jersey. USA.
Formerly employed by the New Jersey Environmental Federation as a Grassroots Political Organizer. I remained actively involved in NJEF awareness projects, donation drives, and discussions throughout the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
2010 - 2011
NAACP Youth Council
NAACP Youth Council Member . Montclair, New Jersey. USA.
Previously involved with fundraisers, awareness projects, and peace rallies that were of relevance to supporting the advancement of minorities in low income areas through education, community outreach and political efforts.
2010
United Way Worldwide
Teaching Aid in Underserved Communities. Montclair, New Jersey. USA.
Volunteered in elementary schools and day cares in underserved communities. Read stories to young children and performed hands-on activities while teaching about a broad variety of topics including hygiene, self-care,and shape/color recognition.
2009 - 2010
Rockin' the Suburbs
Music Festival Event Organizing. Montclair, New Jersey. USA.
Worked with a team of fellow students to organize a music festival fundraiser within my city. The festival raised $10,000, and featured legendary hip hop groups Sugarhill Gang and DMC of RUN DMC. Money collected was build a recording studio for the music program at Montclair High School.
2009
Center for Social Justice
Gates Manor Nursing Home. Montclair, New Jersey. USA.
Aiding local nursing home, Gates Manor by creating collage memory books to aid Alzheimer’s patients in stimulating object recognition and acute memory acknowledgement.
2007 - 2012
Sister to Sister
Trained Peer Mentor for Young Women. Montclair, New Jersey. USA.
Trained peer mentor for young women ages 11-18. Efforts included weekly mentoring sessions, seminars, volunteering activities, and aiding in the college application process.
Education
2020- 2021
Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté
Diplôme Universitaire d'Études Françaises: Langue, Culture et Société
University diploma in French Studies: Language, Culture and Society. CERF Level B2.2. Besançon, France.
2021- 2023
Universitat Internacional de Catalunya Barcelona
AMET : Expert in Advanced Methodologies for Teachers
University grant awarded by the Ministry of Education in Spain. Completed courses along with 1500 additional hours of foreign language assisting for an all-girls school with a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) initiative. Barcelona, Spain.
2015-2020
Capella University
Bachelor of Science. Information Technology: System Development
Specialized focus in System Development. Minneapolis, Minnesota. USA.
2012 - 2015
Bergen County College
Associates of Applied Science. Graphic Design.
National Honor’s Society. Paramus, New Jersey. USA.
2013
Lorenzo de Medici Italian Institute
Semester abroad: Applied Arts. Florence, Italy.
Program collaboration with City University of New York and the College of Staten Island. Curriculum concentrated on Fine Art and Italian language studies.
