Michelle Merritt

Portfolio

Portfolio

Contents

•Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

•Detroit Department of Health & Wellness Promotion

•Marketing Communications, Brand Architecture and Event Consulting

•Letters of Recommendation

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Ford Freedom Awards1998 inaugural through 2000

Event production lead for ceremonies honoring Mayor Coleman A. Young & Ambassador Andrew Young, Sammy

Davis, Jr. & Gregory Hines, Langston Hughes

& Dr. Sonia Sanchez.

The two-day event included a gala, scholar’s

lecture and reception (at the Detroit Opera

House), an essay contest and WXZY-7 and Ford

Motor Co. television productions.

1998

Mayor YoungAmbassador Young

1999

Sammy Davis, Jr.Gregory Hines

More Davis & Hines

Introducing my daughter, Kamila toMr. Davis’ daughter, Diane, at the

scholar’s lecture.

2000

Langston HughesSonia Sanchez

African World Festival

2000

• Served as chair of the Logistics Committee.

• Developed event’s first fraud-proof credentialing system for all staff, volunteers, vendors and contractors.

AWF is known, internationally, as one of the country’s largest outdoor, cultural, “edutainment” celebrations.

African World Festival

2001• Produced the first

AWF kick-off reception fashion show.

• Managed crew, contractors and

was also the festival entertainers’ liaison.

Dr. Charles H. WrightAwards for ExcellenceProduced first community awards event hosted by former WKBD-50 news anchor, Amyre Makupson.

Honoring:

• Mrs. Shirley Woodson for Arts in Education

• The Hon. Craig S. Strong for Community Activism• The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute for Health

Advocacy accepted by Dr. William P. Peters

• Mrs. Mildred Pitts for Volunteerism

Dr. Charles H. WrightAwards for Excellence

Recognitionfor producing the Museum’s firstDetroit Mason s’ Family DayMembership Drive and Parade

Detroit Department of Health & Wellness Promotion

RevitalizedFamily Planning education, outreach and communication program and ensured compliance with State of Michigan requirements.

Detroit Department of Health & Wellness Promotion

Marketing consulting

Flyer designWorkshop presenter

Conference planning committee member

National Conference Presentation

Marketing Communications and Event Consulting

Additional clients include:Art Reflections

Be Amazed! Events

Jo’s Gallery of Art

Sharrone Collection

(See her designs and tribute at:

http://photos.fuzzytek.com/Fashion/Sharrone-Collection-Fashion-In.)

Marketing Communications, Brand and Event Consulting

Letter of Recommendation

Letter of Recommendation

Letter of Recommendation

Thank you for your time and consideration in the review of

some of my work and accomplishments.

Michelle Merritt