Akisia Grigsby
age ~50
from Jersey City, NJ
- Also known as:
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- Akisi Grigsby
- Akisia Grisby
- A Y
- Phone and address:
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79 Van Reypen St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
201-433-1212
Akisia Grigsby Phones & Addresses
- 79 Van Reypen St, Jersey City, NJ 07306 • 201-433-1212
- 79 Van Reypen St APT 2, Jersey City, NJ 07306 • 201-433-3827
- 662 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304 • 201-433-1212
- Pomona, CA
- Astoria, NY
Work
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Company:Open jc, code for america brigadeDec 2013
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Position:Design leader, marketing director, public relations director - contractor
Education
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School / High School:Parsons School of Design at the New School- New York, NY1993
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Specialities:BFA in Communication Design & Illustration
Skills
Entrepreneurship • Leadership • Creative Direction • Graphic Design • Marketing • Branding • Image Development • Packaging Design • Logo Design • Web Design • UX/IX Design • Corporate Identity • Editorial Design • Graphic Design • Digital Imaging & Retouching • Design for Print • Illustration • Social Networking • Political Campaigns • Interface Design • Fluent in English and Spanish • Elementary profieciency in French • Experience with wireframing
Resumes
Akisia Grigsby
view sourceLocation:
79 Van Reypen St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Industry:
Health, Wellness And Fitness
Work:
Akzas.com - Jersey City since Apr 2010
Founder / Executive Creative and Brand-Imaging Director
Atomic Designs Inc since Apr 2000
President / Executive Creative Director
Sean John Feb 2006 - Feb 2007
Creative Director of Advertising & Brand Imaging
Bad Boy Entertainment Feb 2006 - Nov 2006
Creative Director
Island Def Jam Music Group Aug 1999 - Aug 2005
Senior Art Director
Founder / Executive Creative and Brand-Imaging Director
Atomic Designs Inc since Apr 2000
President / Executive Creative Director
Sean John Feb 2006 - Feb 2007
Creative Director of Advertising & Brand Imaging
Bad Boy Entertainment Feb 2006 - Nov 2006
Creative Director
Island Def Jam Music Group Aug 1999 - Aug 2005
Senior Art Director
Education:
Parsons School of Design 1992 - 1997
BFA, Communication Design
BFA, Communication Design
Skills:
Creative Direction
Advertising
Art Direction
Social Networking
Web Design
Social Media Marketing
Public Relations
Logo Design
Marketing
Management
Graphic Design
Illustrator
Art
Corporate Identity
Digital Media
Social Media
Copywriting
Brand Management
Graphics
Branding Initiatives
Entrepreneurship
Direct Mail
Image Manipulation
Corporate Branding
Community Engagement
Visual Communication
User Experience
Branding and Identity
Typography
Packaging
Illustration
Event Management
Fashion
Community Organizing
User Interface Design
Photography
Adobe Illustrator
User Experience Design
Brand Design
Corporate Image Development
Political Campaign Work
Ux/Ui
User Experience
Visual Design
Brand Identity
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Creative Arts
E Commerce
Advertising
Art Direction
Social Networking
Web Design
Social Media Marketing
Public Relations
Logo Design
Marketing
Management
Graphic Design
Illustrator
Art
Corporate Identity
Digital Media
Social Media
Copywriting
Brand Management
Graphics
Branding Initiatives
Entrepreneurship
Direct Mail
Image Manipulation
Corporate Branding
Community Engagement
Visual Communication
User Experience
Branding and Identity
Typography
Packaging
Illustration
Event Management
Fashion
Community Organizing
User Interface Design
Photography
Adobe Illustrator
User Experience Design
Brand Design
Corporate Image Development
Political Campaign Work
Ux/Ui
User Experience
Visual Design
Brand Identity
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Creative Arts
E Commerce
Interests:
Football
Children
Brand Imaging
Civil Rights and Social Action
Economic Empowerment
Environment
Boxing
Education
Basketball
Golfing
Reading
Science and Technology
Painting
Running
Political Advocacy
Children
Brand Imaging
Civil Rights and Social Action
Economic Empowerment
Environment
Boxing
Education
Basketball
Golfing
Reading
Science and Technology
Painting
Running
Political Advocacy
Languages:
Spanish
French
French
Certifications:
Cerificate of Membership
Akisia Grigsby Jersey City, NJ
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Open JC, Code for America brigade
Dec 2013 to 2000
Design Leader, Marketing Director, Public Relations Director - Contractor LexisNexis
Feb 2013 to 2000
Senior Web Designer - Contractor Akzas Agency
Jersey City, NJ
Apr 2007 to Dec 2013
Founder, Creative Director Freemind T-Shirt Company
Phoenix, AZ
Feb 2007 to Mar 2011
Partner, Creative Director VEVO
New York, NY
Feb 2009 to Nov 2009
Creative Director, Design Leader - Contractor Christian Casey Holding Company
New York, NY
Feb 2006 to Feb 2007
Creative Director of all Sean Johns Branding & Advertising, Creative Director of Bad Boy Entertainment Island Def Jam Music Group
New York, NY
Aug 1999 to Aug 2005
Senior Art Director
Dec 2013 to 2000
Design Leader, Marketing Director, Public Relations Director - Contractor LexisNexis
Feb 2013 to 2000
Senior Web Designer - Contractor Akzas Agency
Jersey City, NJ
Apr 2007 to Dec 2013
Founder, Creative Director Freemind T-Shirt Company
Phoenix, AZ
Feb 2007 to Mar 2011
Partner, Creative Director VEVO
New York, NY
Feb 2009 to Nov 2009
Creative Director, Design Leader - Contractor Christian Casey Holding Company
New York, NY
Feb 2006 to Feb 2007
Creative Director of all Sean Johns Branding & Advertising, Creative Director of Bad Boy Entertainment Island Def Jam Music Group
New York, NY
Aug 1999 to Aug 2005
Senior Art Director
Education:
Parsons School of Design at the New School
New York, NY
1993 to 1997
BFA in Communication Design & Illustration
New York, NY
1993 to 1997
BFA in Communication Design & Illustration
Skills:
Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Marketing, Branding, Image Development, Packaging Design, Logo Design, Web Design, UX/IX Design, Corporate Identity, Editorial Design, Graphic Design, Digital Imaging & Retouching, Design for Print, Illustration, Social Networking, Political Campaigns, Interface Design, Fluent in English and Spanish, Elementary profieciency in French, Experience with wireframing,
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Akisia Grigsby
Education:
Parsons The New School for Design - Communication Design
About:
REMEMBER WHEN ARTISTS such as KANYE WEST, DMX, MUSIQ SOULCHILD, THE DIPLOMATS and NEYO BEGAN THEIR FIRST ALBUM? I creative directed and branded many celebrities' images, albums and products, such ...
Tagline:
A Brand Imaging Visionary and Motivational Leader
Bragging Rights:
Currently raising a 15 year old son who ranks MaxPreps Class 2016 Top 50 in the nation, Received the 2012 Woman of in Action Award by Jersey City Mayor Healy and Councilman David Donnelly, was the 2012 Third runner up nomination for the replacement of a Jersey City BOE School Board Member, Filmed pilot for “Caribbean Wives” Reality Show, 2012, was a guest on VH1’s “I Wanna Work with Diddy,” 2009 (Episode 2 assisted Uptown Group on Sean John Women’s campaign retouching), Work featured in this Harper Collins book, "Definition: The Art and Design of Hip Hop", 2008, was a guest on VH1’s “I Wanna Work with Diddy,” 2008 (Episode 3 assisted Group A on Sean John Eyewear campaign design. Group A won Episode 3 challenge.) Was featured in a 3-page story for Urban Latino (Latina Issue), 2006, Interviewed in Episodes 5 and 8 of a TV show regarding working on Patti Labelle’s image and two albums on show "Living It Up with Patti Labelle" 2003, Parent Advocacy & Education Founder & President of Parent Advocacy Group, Active Parent Rep for JC School Board Athletic Committee Active, member of Statewide Education Organizing Committee, Active Secretary of JC PS#11 Parent Council, Football Mom for JC Police Athletic League youth teams, 2011, Mentor students and speak regularly at area public schools to motivate students to pursue academic studies and careers. Community Advocacy, Active Member of JC Highland Neighborhood Association, Creative Director of the 2012 JC Stop Crime Campaign, 2012 Member of JC Homelessness Advocacy Group, 2011-2012 Board of Directors for Upliftment Foundation, 2003-2006 Political Advocacy Brand Imaging/Marketing for Imtiaz Syed JC Council-At-Large 2011 Campaign Member of Board of Entertainers/Athletic Committee for Obama 2008 Presidential Campaign
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