About me
Welcome to my corner of the digital world.
I am a creator and strategist.
I’ve spent my professional life helping organizations find their visual identities and bringing them to light in the best way possible.
I have worked with small businesses and large corporations, including IBM, KS Jade, Enlightened, Inc., Advance Auto Parts, and Giant Spoon.
I've worked on numerous high-impact digital marketing, advertising, and branding campaigns across diverse industries. I have a knack for crafting content that doesn't just tell a story, but weaves an unforgettable narrative.
I find genuine excitement in the art of elevating brand recognition, enhancing social influence, and contributing to organizational growth.
Take a moment to explore my journey, accomplishments, and insights in the world of communications, and we can connect and collaborate to unlock new opportunities and propel your brand to greater heights!
Background
Education
Columbia University
M.S. Strategic Communication
December 2023
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
B.S. Marketing | Minor in Finance
Summa Cum Laude
May 2022
Skills & Capabilities
experience |
companies, clubs & clients
Career Path Timeline
2024
2020-2021
Lexington
Plastic
Surgeons
Student Government Association
2021-2022
Alpha Mu
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
2020
Advance Auto Parts
2019-2021
Enlightened, Inc.
2021-2022
Metro Aggies
2023
Giant Spoon
2021
IBM
2020-2022
2023
The A&T Register
Columbia
Graduation
2022
North Carolina A&T Graduation
2016
Prince George’s County Council
In the world of marketing and communications, I proudly embrace a brain that's a perfect fusion of creativity and analytics. At Columbia University, where I received my Master’s in Strategic Communication, I nurtured my artistic side, allowing me to become a storyteller and visual architect, which crafting compelling communications and campaigns. From the digital canvas to painting, I enjoy breathing life into ideas that capture attention and resonate deeply. Crafting narratives that linger and designs that stir emotions, I love to leave a lasting impression.
Alongside my creative growth, my minor in finance at North Carolina A&T strengthened my analytical mind. I enjoy diving into data, dissecting trends, and uncovering insights that drive strategic decisions. For me, numbers aren’t just digits; they’re the guiding stars for creative endeavors. I don't merely interpret data—I work to translate it into actionable strategies that fuel success.
What sets me apart is how seamlessly I unite these two worlds. I don’t just dwell in creativity; I infuse it with analytics. This blend allows me to approach challenges from multiple angles, ensuring my campaigns are not only visually stunning and engaging but also rigorously measured and optimized for success. It’s the powerful marriage of art and science in marketing that drives my passion and results.
My Approach
Key Areas
Branding
Development of logo, brand guidelines, identity, & messaging to create a cohesive brand image
Social Media
Content creation, scheduling, asset management, & analysis across all major platforms
Strategy Development
For all major communication spaces, including advertising, corporate comms, marketing, digital media, & public relations
Project Gallery
Here are some of the projects I worked on,
with examples & samples,
both personal & professional.
Advance Auto Parts
Die Hard Commercial
The A&T Register
Content Strategy
Walmart
Rock the Bells
IBM
Personal Website
Password: intern
Enlightened
Brand Refresh
New York Mets
Community Building
KS Jade
Brand Identity
Alpha Mu Chapter of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Social Media Management
Student Government
Content Creation
Inside look
Strategy Development
I’ve worked with and for a diverse set of companies and clients across various industries to craft distinctive, impactful, and innovative strategies that propelled their organizations forward. I’m familiar with the process of strategy development, from crafting POVs that drive decision making to finalizing strategy pitches to clients. to actually executing and managing projects through to the finish line. These strategies supported everything from planning new business initiatives to covering experimental activations on social media. My professional experience includes roles at both Giant Spoon, a full-service advertising agency, The A&T Register, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University’s newspaper, and iWomanTV, a woman-led media company.
Brand Identity
I helped local investing and real estate organization, KS Jade, establish their brand identity and positioning to support business goals.
We worked together to create a simple and sophisticated brand identity with materials to support. We agreed on a two-color scheme and modern forms as the key elements. I also offered a comprehensive suite of services, which included designing logos, crafting business cards and letterheads, developing compelling flyers, and creating their core competencies sheet to enhance their brand presence and marketing efforts.
Digital Redesign
I worked with award-winning, HUBZone certified, Information Technology and Management Consulting firm, Enlightened, Inc., to update their visual identity and transform their brand into something fresh and more aligned with their new business direction, for business development and human resource purposes. This included social media content creation and management, development of a comprehensive digital strategy in collaboration with the CEO, revamping the Vision and Mission of the company, development of self-reflection questions for applicants to ask themselves prior to applying, writing and publishing press releases, and more.
What am i doing right now?
I manage the marketing for a plastic surgeon, but I’m always looking for more opportunities to grow brands and my creative skill set!
Where am i located?
Currently, I’m based in Manhattan, but I’ve worked with organizations around the globe.
Connect with me on linkedin!
Phone
(703) 539 - 9452
kala.nicole22@gmail.com