- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
- Interior Design
- Fashion and Style
- Blogging
- Exploring various forms of art to nurture creativity and personal growth
Michael Kamara
Washington,DC
Summary
Creative, driven brand builder with a strong background in grassroots marketing, event activation, and fashion/lifestyle branding.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Real Bizzy
Washington, DC
01.2022 - Current
- Created and manage a lifestyle brand rooted in popular culture with a growing regional following.
- Lead all sales, marketing campaigns, and visual content development.
- Organize community pop-up events and brand activations across the DMV area.
- Built a digital and social media presence from scratch, focusing on youth and culture.
Sales Associate & Men’s Floor Supervisor
Collection of Styles
Washington, DC
2020 - 2022
- Led visual and marketing efforts targeting adult demographics.
- Managed daily operations and oversaw department sales performance.
- Designed displays and produced content for store promotions and digital media.
Manager, Men’s Furnishings (Pop-Up Store)
Nordstrom
Washington, DC
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Oversaw day-to-day retail operations and customer experience.
- Led all marketing and social media outreach efforts for the pop-up location.
- Curated product selections and visual merchandising aligned with local trends.
Supervisor, Men’s Clothing
United Colors of Benetton
Washington, DC
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed team and sales floor operations for men’s department.
- Spearheaded marketing campaigns and in-store promotions.
- Cultivated a loyal customer base through personalized service and outreach.
Education
Associates Degree - Business Management
Northern Virginia Community College
01.2014
Skills
- Brand & Event Marketing
- Grassroots Campaign Strategy
- Social Media Content Creation
- Customer Engagement
- Retail Operations & Sales
- Copywriting & Visual Merchandising
- Team Leadership
- Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace
- Instagram, TikTok, X
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
- Marketing
- Strategic thinking
Interests
Timeline
Founder
Real Bizzy
01.2022 - Current
Manager, Men’s Furnishings (Pop-Up Store)
Nordstrom
01.2018 - 01.2020
Supervisor, Men’s Clothing
United Colors of Benetton
01.2015 - 01.2017
Sales Associate & Men’s Floor Supervisor
Collection of Styles
2020 - 2022
Associates Degree - Business Management
Northern Virginia Community College
Extras
- Open Availability | Reliable transportation
- Passionate about sports, music, and community culture
- Proven ability to connect with diverse audiences across generations