I'm an innovative idea generator that builds to change the world. I'm the CEO and Founder of Black Girl Gamers, a community-focused organisation that impacts the gaming industry by heightening the visibility and equity of Black Women gamers. I've grown Black Girl Gamers from a Facebook group into a 6-figure self funded business with a growing team of 9 in the UK and USA. We boast a community of over 9000+ Black Women Gamers; the largest community of Black Women gamers in the world. My experience includes the below: - Brand Partnerships & Business Development: I have generated partnerships with a multitude of gaming and non-gaming clients including Google, Meta, Paramount, Netflix, Twitch, Benefit Cosmetics, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Warner Bros, Adidas, Riot Games, 2K, Ubisoft, Samsung and more, on both digital and IRL focused partnerships. - Consulting - I consult in the following areas: Game consulting including Character representation & lore, digital & social media strategy, go-to-market strategy and innovative marketing solutions, inclusive events strategy, creative and cultural marketing, D&I, recruiting, Clients have included: AAA Publishers, Cosmetic brands, FMCG brands, TV & Film, - Launching and management of BGG Talent, our internal talent agency and network: Since its inception in 2021, we have provided our talent with multiple opportunities to work with brands such as H&M, Google, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Benefit Cosmetics, Netflix, Warner Bros, Animal Crossing and more. I'm proud to say we have provided over $100,000 worth of opportunities to our talent. - Event curation & production: I have a passion for curating innovative gaming events that shine away from the status quo such as Black Girl Gamers: Online Summit, sponsored by Twitch; Gamer Girls Night In 2020 & 2022 - the gaming industry's first gaming/beauty/fashion event with the latest iteration being sponsored by 2K, Riot Games, Ubisoft, NYX Cosmetics and Youtube. - Public Speaking & Presenting: Examples include Cannes Lions 2021 with Amazon Ads, E3 2020, Microsoft Hack Week 2020 & 2021, EGX, Twitter, Unilever, Maybelline, Superunion HQ, Presenter for Ubisoft's GTV, Bafta Game Awards 2021 & 2022, Disney, London Games Fest, CBS, BBC Raise the Game - Community Management & Communications - managing and maintaining the 9000+ community with my Community management team ensuring career development opportunities for our members. - Team management and operations - Project Management - Budget management
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Foundation degree, Journalism