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Michelle Merritt
Portfolio
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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
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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.
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1998
Mayor YoungAmbassador Young
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1999
Sammy Davis, Jr.Gregory Hines
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More Davis & Hines
Introducing my daughter, Kamila toMr. Davis’ daughter, Diane, at the
scholar’s lecture.
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2000
Langston HughesSonia Sanchez
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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.
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African World Festival
2001• Produced the first
AWF kick-off reception fashion show.
• Managed crew, contractors and
was also the festival entertainers’ liaison.
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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
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Dr. Charles H. WrightAwards for Excellence
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Recognitionfor producing the Museum’s firstDetroit Mason s’ Family DayMembership Drive and Parade
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Detroit Department of Health & Wellness Promotion
RevitalizedFamily Planning education, outreach and communication program and ensured compliance with State of Michigan requirements.
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Detroit Department of Health & Wellness Promotion
Marketing consulting
Flyer designWorkshop presenter
Conference planning committee member
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National Conference Presentation
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Marketing Communications and Event Consulting
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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
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Letter of Recommendation
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Letter of Recommendation
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Letter of Recommendation
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Thank you for your time and consideration in the review of
some of my work and accomplishments.
Michelle Merritt