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Afrika Abney
abneyconsult@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Consultant with over three decades of expertise in developing and executing media campaigns, enhancing brand visibility, and strategizing marketing efforts for high-profile clients. Proven track record in boosting event attendance, improving client engagement, and driving market presence for small businesses. Adept at providing tailored solutions and comprehensive services, ensuring client satisfaction and notable audience growth.
MISSION
To deliver impactful and innovative marketing solutions that elevate client success and drive brand awareness in a competitive market landscape.
SELECTED EXPERTISE & SKILLS
Excellent at problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity
Adept at research, data collection, and analysis
Exceptional communication skills
Self-motivation, planning, and time management
Expert knowledge and dedication to continuous learning
Collaboration, teamwork, and cooperation
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Art featured on brochure and book cover for Esther Productions, Inc in 2022
Donated artwork to individuals, small businesses, churches, and non-profit organizations since 1992
Successfully consulted on various high-profile projects and events, driving engagement and audience reach
PAST SELECTED ART EXHIBITIONS
• Virtual Art Exhibition and Poetry Reading. February 19, 2023
• The National Daughter Daddy Tour. National City Christian Church, Washington, D.C. 2004 - 2006
CONSULTANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
CONSULTANT. Kitchen Table Talks. African American Women's Resource Center, Washington, D.C. November 6, 2017 - November 30, 2017. Worked with the team to ensure the timely dissemination of press releases, fostering a cooperative environment.
CONSULTANT. Mr. Ralph Nader. Breaking Through Power, Washington, D.C. 2016.
Engaged with local communities to raise awareness about Breaking Through Power, effectively increasing event attendance and participation.
CONSULTANT. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, Washington, D.C. 2001 - 2020.
Offered photography services, capturing high-quality images for promotional use.
Managed information dissemination for performances, enhancing audience reach.
Directed social media campaigns, increasing engagement by 25% through strategic content.
Collaborated with a team to develop innovative marketing strategies.
Analyzed campaign performance, providing actionable insights for continuous improvement.
CONSULTANT. BZB International, Washington, DC. Provided services for the BZB Annual Holiday Gift and Art Show held in 2009, 2013, 2014, from 2016- 2019; and 2022. Also provided services for Anacostia Art Gallery and Boutique in 2010 and 2011.
Consulted for Anacostia Art Gallery and BZB International, improving operational efficiency by 15% through strategic process optimization and team collaboration.
CONSULTANT. Kerry S. Pearson, LLC. Washington, DC. 2010-2011.
Researched construction materials, providing insights that improved project efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Analyzed market trends to recommend materials, enhancing project quality and reducing expenses.
Collaborated with a team to gather data, ensuring accurate and timely research results for decision-making.
CONSULTANT. DC COALITION FOR HOUSING JUSTICE, Washington, DC. 2010 – 2011. Assisted in fundraising activities, enhancing donor engagement and improving funding outcomes.
CONSULTANT. BLACK VOICES FOR PEACE, Washington, DC. 2001. Managed administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations and timely project completion.
CONSULTANT. Varies. Washington, DC. 1992 - present. Over 17 years of professional experience in designing and implementing media campaigns for individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
CONSULTANT PROJECTS (PARTIAL LISTING)
Annual BZB Gift and Art Show, National Daddy Daughter Reunion Tour, Building Families in the 21st Century, The Gift, Daughters Speak Out, Sip, Paint and Reflect, PaintSpiration: Reflect and Paint!, Spring Cleaning: Mind, Body and Spirit, The Fatherless Daughters Speak Out, Esther Productions, Inc Butterfly Series, Inside Job: The Art of Personal Essay Writing (Workshop for Teens), Inside Job: The Art of Personal Essay Writing (Workshop Sequel for Teens), Reconciliation Week, Joy Jones' Double Dutch, Writing Institute for Teens, Teens Authors Talk, Understanding and Overcoming Fatherless Daughter Syndrome, The Power of Poetry in You, Women Are Poetry in Motion Every Day in Every Way, Kaleidoscope: A Writing Club, Winners Circle, Soaring Sisters Circle, Me, Myself and Our Story: Creative Writing Institute for Young Ladies, Me, Myself and Our Story: The Art of the Personal Essay, A Writing Workshop for Girls,Me, Myself and Our Story: The Art of Memoir, Part 1, Discovering Me...Without You: An Annual Personal Essay Contest,African Americans and Children's Literature: A Symposium and Exhibition, and AACL Tour.
EDUCATION
Bell Multicultural High School - 1993
Corcoran School of the Arts - 1997
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