Work History
Sadiaa Black Beauty Guide (National)
Founder, 2/18–present
Hype Hair (NY/TX)
Digital Media Director, 2014–11/2020
Digital Editor, 2016–11/2020
Kladé Group (National)
Founder, 2001–present
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MN)
Editor-in-Chief, 2018–2019
UPTOWN Magazine (NY)
Digital Media Director, 2013–2016
UPTOWN | VIBE Media | SPIN Media (NY)
Sr. Web Producer, 2008–2013
Nat’l Action Council for Minorities in Engineering – (NY)
Program Manager, Communications, 2008–2009
MEDA (MN)
Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator, 2007–2008
Hennepin County (MN)
Senior Information Writer, 2003–2006
Dept. Coordinator, 2001–2003
Insight News (MN)
Staff Writer, 2000–2001
Areas Of Expertise
Digital Media
Strategy and implementation for entire digital landscape – from content creation and partnerships to advertising operations and digital marketing.
Editorial/Copywriting
Content curation, news features, profiles, reports, and more.
Web Development
Custom web design, development, and maintenance services.
Public Speaking
Lead workshops, keynotes, and other public conversations around identified topics.
Interviews
Conduct phone, video, and in-person profile and investigative interviews with celebrities, politicians, and other expert voices.
Public Relations
Brand development, media placements, and bookings.
Project Management
Manage teams to meet defined goals within timelines and budgets.
Social Commerce
Help build, maintain, and manage clients’ awareness and reputations.
Consulting
General consulting to see where you are, what you need, and how to get where you want to go.