As a self taught and versatile designer with an eye for detail and a commitment to authenticity. I am eager to continue refining my visual language to tell compelling visual stories that resonate with global audiences.
Education
Tuskegee University Finance / Summa Cum Laude / 3.8 GPA / 2012 - 2016
Yale School of Management / Global Pre-MBA / Summer 2014
University Of Sunderland / United Kingdom / Study Abroad Spring 2014
UCLA Anderson School of Management / UC Davis Graduate School of Management / Summer Institute for Emerging Managers and Leaders / Summer 2013/2014
Work Experience
Art Director
Google Brand Studio / January 2025 - Present (Contract)
Led comprehensive creative development for social content— from initial concepting and scriptwriting through art direction and on-screen performance.
Developed high-impact interactive content through vibe coding—crafting games, applets, and animations for social posts and paid campaigns to create compelling content showcasing Google's frontier AI products including Veo 3, Gemini 2.5 Canvas, and Imagen.
Built engaging digital content that gained executive-level visibility and was promoted across leadership channels.
Designer
Google Events + Experiences / June 2024 - December 2025 (Google Creative Fellow)
Developed the brand identity for Made by Google 2024 with team, ensuring a consistent visual language across all event materials and communication platforms.
Designed broadcast, email, and structural assets maintaining the brand ID across digital and physical touchpoints for the event.
Utilized generative AI to develop dynamic assets for storyboarding, mock-ups, and sandbox exhibitions.
Served as Assistant Art Director for Vision film showcasing Google XR release, contributing to creative concepting, musical score development, and providing on-set support and editorial oversight throughout post-production.
Graphic Designer
Otoh Agency / April 2022 - April 2024
Worked as a Production and Graphic Designer in the development of Global APLA (Asia Pacific & Latin America) Nike Running activations for Spring and Fall 2022 seasons tailoring content and activations to resonate with a global Gen-Z audience.
Redesigned and reimagined an inclusive Nike Runners Helping Runners logo, which was implemented globally across all RHR campaign materials.
Provided valuable insight in the development of the marketing strategy for the Netflix film "Entergalactic," contributing ideas that improved the overall campaign approach.
Played a key role in a dynamic team responsible for pitching a series of activations for Nike's top retail partners in APLA markets for the 2022 World Cup, with a focus on crafting activations specifically for Brazil as a model for retailers across the region.
Graphic Designer
Utah Jazz (NBA) / Salt Lake City, Utah / August 2021 - March 2022
Spearheaded the design and development of an award-winning identity for Black Experience Month.
Led team store apparel design & merchandise, demonstrating a keen understanding of market trends and consumer preferences.
Contributed to the development of the visual identity for the 2021/2022 NBA season and maintained brand guidelines, ensuring consistent brand identity across all design assets and social media.
Designed promotional assets for the Team Store's seasonal digital marketing campaigns (email and social channels).
Manager + Menswear Buyer + Designer
Fice Gallery / 2018 - 2024
Designed and produced over 6 capsule collections.
Attended Paris Fashion Week (F/W 20', S/S 22', S/S 23') to observe trends, cultivate relations with current reps and successfully procure new brands.
Collaborated with team on budget and items for every season and coordinated monthly gallery shows.
Updated logo and branding identity increasing customer engagement and sell-through on in-house apparel.
Designed tech packs, digital mock-ups, and social media assets for promotions and collaborations.
Art Director + Graphic Designer
WakuuWorks (Design Practice) / February 2018 - Present
Led the design and development of comprehensive branding and identity system for the Philadelphia Eagles' Black History Month campaign, showcased prominently during the 2025 Super Bowl and achieving national visibility on one of the world's largest broadcast platforms.
Designed and published "Lagniappe," an artist book archived and collected by The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Watson Library, contributing to the museum's permanent collection of contemporary graphic design and typography.
Designed print materials, marketing graphics, and vinyls for the branded environment of an Adidas Custom Sneaker Design Workshop.
Designed merchandise and wayfinding assets for the 2019 Atlanta Design Festival.
Collaborated closely with clients to understand project requirements, brand guidelines, and target audience, ensuring accurate and impactful design outcomes.
Global Investment Research Analyst
Goldman Sachs / June 2016 - November 2017
Developed in-depth fundamental analysis for the equities in the Pipelines & MLP sector on a quarterly and ad-hoc basis.
Prepared comprehensive research reports on valuation, competitive dynamics, and macro themes.
Built and maintained financial models to gain insight on macro and micro implications.
Skills
Creative Direction
Type Design & Typography
Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign)
Figma
Tech Packing & Apparel Design
Project Management
Manual Silk Screen Printing
Presentation Design
Prompt Engineering
Awards
2023 AAF National Addy Gold / Utah Jazz Black Experience Month 2022
2023 AAF Utah Regional Addy Gold Best in Show / Utah Jazz Black Experience Month 2022
2023 AAF Utah Regional Addy Silver Judges Choice / Utah Jazz Black Experience Month 2022
ADC 2022 Design for Good - In-House Shortlist / Black Experience Month
