Consultant Resume
On August 29, 2023, Ms. Afrika Abney has returned to providing in person flyer dissemination for Esther Productions, Inc.
" She has gone through all the stages of being a consultant and has reached success. Ms. Abney is now focused on scaling up her clientele. As an accomplished consultant, she has figured out the things that will help you reach success in your business. Furthermore, Ms. Abney has figured out how to connect with their customer/employer/client and how to solve their biggest struggles. She understands that time is the most valuable resource in a business industry, thus it is important to use it wisely." - Unknown
"Thank you, Afrika for an outstanding job as my consultant for The Kitchen Table Talks and for keeping me on task! " - Ms. Cassandra Burton, Founder of the African American Women's Resource Center
"The event entitled: Cotton Field to Concert Hall held at the Kennedy Center on February 16, 2019 as I recall and heard from audience members was a standing room only event in terms of numbers of attendees." - Lester Green, Artistic Director of Coalition for African American in the Performing Arts
"Afrika Abney has worked as an Arts and Marketing Consultant with the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers for many years. She is a dedicated, devoted and innovative worker who has gotten results for us, as we offer performances in the community. " - Doc Powell, Founder of the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers
" What is Light" written by Ms. Markette Sheppard, completely sold out of the books and had to take a dozen orders by hand on December 17, 2018 at the 28th Annual BZB Holiday Gift and Art Show that took place at Shiloh Baptist Church." - Markette Sheppard, Journalist (WUSA (9 News) )
"A Single Suggestion appeared at the 28th Annual BZB Holiday Gift and Art Show and did very well with her sales on December 15, 2018." - Ms. Erika Burnett of A Single Suggestion
"Aaron Johnson has been doing Annual BZB Holiday Gift and Art Show since it started in 1990 at Shiloh Baptist Church. In 2018, the show was very successful much like the rest." - Aaron Johnson, President/CEO of Unitees Screenprints and Embroidery
"Tonya Butler-Truesdale had a complete blast at the 27th and 28th Annual BZB Holiday Gift and Art Show." - Ms. Tonya Butler - Truesdale of Shea Butter Boy
"Afrika Abney is an awesome marketing consultant. As president of Esther Productions Inc., I have worked with her for nearly a decade on various projects. She has helped us define and target our audiences for each event or program. She has helped us brainstorm effective and creative ways to audiences, and she has been one of the critical elements of our success. If you want marketing, promotions and all around hardworking consultant on your team who will care about your projects and the people you serve, then Afrika Abney is the person you will want to hire." - Jonetta Rose Barras, President and CEO of Esther Productions, Inc
"Afrika Abney is an experienced marketing professional who dedicates herself to all her projects. She enjoys doing promotional and public relations events and has been in this milieu for years." - Joy Jones, DC Public Library, Poet and Author
Afrika Abney
202-384-5925
SUMMARY
Consultant with over 17 years of professional experiences in designing and implementing media campaigns for several individuals, small businesses and nonprofit organizations.
SELECTED 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 CONSULTANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
CONSULTANT. Kitchen Table Talks. African American Women's Resource Center, Washington, D.C. November 6, 2017 - November 30, 2017. Disseminated press releases about Kitchen Table Talks via email and posted on social media.
CONSULTANT. Mr. Ralph Nader. Breaking Through Power, Washington, D.C. 2016. Disseminated flyers about Breaking Through Power at a wide variety of venues in Washington, D.C.
CONSULTANT. Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers, Washington, D.C. 2007 - 2020. Provided photography services. Disseminated information about the Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers performances on social media and sent via email. Provided website and social media management services. Other services furnished upon request.
CONSULTANT. Esther Productions, Inc, Washington, D.C. 2004 - present. Provide photography services. Disseminate information about Esther Productions, Inc events via email and post information about them on social media. Other services furnished upon request.
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.
CONSULTANT. Kerry S. Pearson, LLC. Washington, DC. 2010-2011. Conducted some research for Mr. Kerry Pearson's construction company. Responsible for researching various types of things such as construction materials.
CONSULTANT. DC COALITION FOR HOUSING JUSTICE, Washington, DC. 2010 – 2011. Provided typing and assisted with fundraising activities/services.
CONSULTANT. BLACK VOICES FOR PEACE, Washington, DC. 2001. Provided administrative services.
CONSULTANT PROJECTS (PARTIAL LISTING)
Adams Morgan Day 2010, Anacostia Art Gallery and Boutique, Annual BZB Holiday 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, Breaking through Power, Kitchen Table Talks, Esther Productions, Inc Butterfly Series, Esther Productions, Inc launched Personal Essay Contest "Discovering Me..Without You", Inside Job: The Art of Personal Essay Writing (Workshop for Teens), Inside Job: The Art of Personal Essay Writing (Workshop Sequel for Teens), The Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers performances, 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 and Winners Circle were just to name a few.
Education
Bell Multicultural High School - 1993
Corcoran School of the Arts - 1997