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Director Of Strategy & Innovation


Amberfi & Expressions,
Remote — Director of Innovation, Creative,  Vision, Partnerships, & Community

April 2022 - Present


Executive lead and brand representative to 5+ international projects involving over 200 people. Lead innovation and development of marketplaces, websites, smart contracts, and DAO formation from full backends to front facing products. Internally educate, train, and on-board creatives, NPOs, brands, companies, advisors, and our own team. Advise and lead the creative direction, execution, and management for brand image and clients alike while overseeing employees to enhance genuine engagement, community building, and authentic outreach. Conduct a variety of weekly meetings to build community within various Web3 spaces. 

Michael Todd Beauty + Spa Sciences,
Port Saint Lucie, FL — CMO  

June 2020 - April 2022


Artistically leading and developing a strong brand presence in retail and ecommerce as well as managing the company’s digital footprint. Director of multimedia product development and facilitating the creative direction for a team of 15+ resulting in fast, tangible, and analytical results. Personal portfolio from Spa Sciences

New Synrgy,
Miami, Florida — Founder & Manager

June 2019 - November 2020


Organically designed the front & backend of the brand website, social content, customer service and retention, and implemented cohesive brand management for the company’s flagship CBD brand. Created $130K in revenue, single handedly, in 12 months with only 60 affiliates. 

Miami News Advertising Company, 
Miami, Florida Campaign Manager 

June 2017 - January 2018


Created a backend system for campaigns and administered the workflow for content creation and  management including graphics, video, and PPC. 


I AM ADAPTIVE INC ,
South Florida — Founder & President

2014 - 2021


Founded a successful non-profit for adaptive individuals with a focus on inclusive spaces for veterans and those with mental and / or physical adaptations. Ran all booths 80+ events attended, generated relationships with large companies to aid in the community in several unique and innovative  ways, lead photographer, and graphic designer. Grew its social media to over 70K single-handedly.


Digital Art Advisory Committee,
Florida — Social Media Director, Graphic Designer & Content Writer 

April 2012 - April 2013


Advised on the future of education regarding digital media, design, animation, simulation, VFX, illustration, and photography. Discovered new ways to captivate students through visual stimulation, team building, and motivational projects. 

Additional experience and references available upon request. 

EDUCATION

National Gourmet Institute,
NYC — Culinary Degree with an internship under Iron Chef Morimoto

2009



Indian River State College,
Florida — Bachelors in 3D Animation, Design, Architecture and Engineering 

2012-2014


Graduated in 2014 with awards and honors. Tutored students.

Project Management Institute,
Florida — PMP

Graduated March 2021 


PMP, SCRUM, and AGILE. 


Experience: 10 years

Yearly salary: $140,000

Hourly rate: $70

Nationality: 🇺🇸 United States

Residency: 🇺🇸 United States


Experience


Skills

art direction
brand-designer
brand-marketing
cmo
co-founder
community-manager
consulting
digital-marketing
graphic-designer
marketing-communication
marketing-lead
marketing-specialist
marketing-strategist
product-manager
product-marketing
project-manager
english