TYNISHA “TY” BROOKS

EXPERIENCE

2009 – PRESENT

ARTfrohemia – Largo, MD
Creative for Hire

• • Provides coaching support that allows clients to achieve and design their vision in an authentic and intentional way.
  • Provides administrative and creative support –  branding, graphic design, photography, event management and content creation to professionals and organizations representing the African diaspora.

2013 – 2020

African Ancestry – Washington, DC
Customer Engagement Manager/Facebook Live Producer

• • Provided customer education and support
  • Provided graphic and logistical support for company hosted events
  • Planned content/booked guests for weekly Facebook Live broadcast

1998 – 2017

Capital Jazz Productions – Upper Marlboro, MD
Creative Projects Manager

• • Scheduled performing personnel for informal interviews during the Capital Jazz Fest and SuperCruise
  • Provided graphic and logistical support to CJP Production Team

PAST POSITIONS HELD WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION

• • • • Production Assistant
      • Transportation Manager
      • Stage Manager
      • Artist Relations Manager

2013 – 2015

Atlas Performing Arts Center – Washington, DC
Special Events Manager

• • Oversaw and managed the rental and logistical use of all Atlas venues and spaces for special event usage and Atlas driven or artist driven community engagement activities and initiatives.
  • Oversaw, scheduled and conducted all tours of the space for potential clients.
  • Oversaw and ensured all special events activities and initiatives are scheduled and recorded in Atlas event management system (EMS) for proper scheduling and coordination with all other scheduled performances, rehearsals and space usages.
  • Solicited, negotiated and executed all contracts for special event usage activities overseeing all client relations and customer services.
  • Acted as day of event contact to manage and oversee all logistics and client relations
  • Oversaw and managed all marketing and promotion for special event usage and rental including but not limited to web, social media and advertising along with the creation and development of marketing collateral.
  • Coordinated the management and success of all special event activities across all departments including Programming, Communications, Development, Production, Front of House, Facilities and Finance. Managed and ensured that all certifications and licenses are in place and up to date including, but not limited to, ABRA, ServSafe, Etips and Clean Hands.
  • Oversaw and managed all clerical duties and reporting requirements as necessary

2008 – 2012

Step Afrika! – Washington, DC
Events & Marketing Consultant

• • Provided branding, marketing and design support to effectively promote the organization’s work and brand to its audience and presenters
  • Streamlined the look and message of the organizational brand
  • Managed organization’s marketing strategy – including social media channel
  • Successful marketing and communications campaign to achieve – “sold out” status for annual fundraiser performances (Home Performance Series) in 2009, 2010 and 2011
  • Created press kits and collateral materials to help promote performances, activities and programs of the organization
  • Created comprehensive event marketing plans including client objectives, strategies, and measurements of success.