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Devonne Campbell

Newark,NJ

Summary

Creative director with a strong background in communications and production, committed to achieving organizational goals. Proven success in crafting innovative strategies that bring creative ideas to fruition. Expertise in networking, marketing, and public relations, fostering team development and visibility. Adept at overseeing production processes, inspiring teams, and ensuring efficient logistics management.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Director + Executive Producer

Divine Sound Productions
Newark, NJ
06.2020 - Current
  • Designed live theatre and live music programming exclusively for the Downtown Newark community. Events transformed locally owned businesses, restaurants, and entertainment venues with live entertainment to amplify and patronize the local economy and creative community. Grossed over $3,000 in ticket sales for the tour and single-weekend performances.
  • Managed expenses for $4,000 awarded in grants by the City of Newark for live performance programming between 2021 and 2024.
  • Led fundraising and development for an international artist residency campaign, raising $3,891 in 13 months while arranging campaign sponsors and donations (cash, digital, and in-kind).
  • Provided comprehensive client services, including professional performance and creative copy.
  • Delivered high-quality journalism and engaging video content.
  • Executed effective digital marketing strategies for diverse clients.

Shift Manager, Wine Tasting Lead

CoolVines Newark
Newark, NJ
08.2021 - 04.2024
  • Interim wine-tasting lead.
  • Hosting weekly 2-hour wine tastings for community patrons to support wine programs at our Newark location.
  • Serve customers cocktails and draft service while pairing wine bottles or spirits, per request.
  • Attend industry tastings.
  • Ensured completion of all opening and closing duties were completed accurately according to established guidelines.
  • Oversaw the training of new employees on customer service, product knowledge, and cash-handling techniques.
  • Developed and maintained positive working relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.

Creative Expression Teaching Artist

The Art Prevails Project
Fort Lauderdale, FL
07.2021 - 09.2023
  • During the summer, in contract partnership with The Art Prevails Project, I designed a creative writing (theatre, poetry, storytelling, performance) curriculum using the foundations of English Language Arts and Creative Writing to develop youth expression among the ages of 6 to 18 in schools and community centers across South Florida for 6-8 weeks.
  • Collaborate with peer teaching artists to design an end-of-summer showcase where students demonstrate their growth and transformation through their arts development training.
  • Submit core objectives for curriculum to executive director for approval, report to supervisor weekly to address student progress, and manage payroll.

Interim Communications Manager

Medina Citi Design Haus
Newark, NJ
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Led marketing and design team meetings, and managed project deadlines.
  • Collaborated with other departments to create cohesive messaging across channels.
  • Tracked performance metrics related to communications efforts including website visits, clicks, impressions, and conversions.
  • Managed social media accounts to engage with target audiences and promote brand visibility.
  • Analyzed web traffic data to measure effectiveness of campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from customers or other stakeholders regarding company policies or activities.
  • Created content for various media including press releases, website copy, newsletters, brochures, and email campaigns.
  • Edited written materials from other departments for accuracy, clarity, grammar, punctuation, style, tone.
  • Managed multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while managing client expectations.

Youth Programs + Volunteer Outreach Coordinator

All Stars Project NJ
Newark, NJ
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Responsible for co-producing the Youth Talent Show and leading the volunteer outreach program. This included organizing production, tracking data, and crafting volunteer training designed to extend and support the impact of the ASP NJ youth programs.
  • Coordinated volunteers for outreach efforts in the community.
  • Assisted in developing strategies for assessing effectiveness of outreach efforts.
  • Implemented community outreach and engagement plans to reach vulnerable communities.
  • Communicated regularly with staff members to ensure that all outreach materials were up-to-date and accurate.
  • Collaborated with other departments on projects related to marketing and public relations efforts.
  • Created and maintained detailed records of outreach activities, including contact lists, event calendars, and program outcomes.
  • In addition, this position supports the team with communications, event production, and cultivation.
  • Prepared reports summarizing results of outreach activities for senior management review.

Education

Conservatory Training -

Stella Adler Conservatory
NY
01.2022

Associate of Arts - Theatre

Broward College
FL
07-2017

Skills

  • Community Engagement
  • Event Production
  • Digital Marketing
  • Fundraising Strategy
  • Content Creation
  • Performance Metrics
  • Curriculum Design

Languages

  • English
  • Haitian Kreyol
  • French

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of Chateau Orquevaux Artist Residency 2025
  • Emerging Artist Grant + Denis Diderot Scholarship 2025
  • Creative Catalyst Fund Recipient 2024
  • Emergency Artist grant Recipient 2021
  • Championship Slam Poet 2015-2017
  • Honored Master Builder Steven Plate at the Heroes of the Harbour celebration at One World Observatory
  • Headline Performer for PGIM Real Estate Ron Andrews Scholarship Inauguration

Affiliations

  • Seasonal Gardener
  • Summer Camp Arts + Crafts Instructor
  • Theatre ambassador
  • Dogsitter

Languages

Haitian Kreyol
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
English
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Shift Manager, Wine Tasting Lead

CoolVines Newark
08.2021 - 04.2024

Interim Communications Manager

Medina Citi Design Haus
08.2021 - 07.2022

Creative Expression Teaching Artist

The Art Prevails Project
07.2021 - 09.2023

Creative Director + Executive Producer

Divine Sound Productions
06.2020 - Current

Youth Programs + Volunteer Outreach Coordinator

All Stars Project NJ
02.2019 - 03.2020

Conservatory Training -

Stella Adler Conservatory

Associate of Arts - Theatre

Broward College

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