About Me
Welcome to my portfolio, showcasing my experience as an award winning creative strategist, entrepreneur, and creator marketing expert. I've founded two tech companies and led campaigns for global brands, giving me a unique perspective on culture, community, and innovation. This portfolio highlights some of my case studies, achievements, and expertise in crafting immersive experiences that boost brand relevance and drive measurable results.
Absolutland: Pernod Ricard's Metaverse Activation

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Objective
Pernod Ricard aimed to enter the metaverse, generate significant earned media, and increase liquor sales during Coachella. The goal was to craft an immersive experience elevating Absolut's cultural relevance both in-person and virtually.

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Challenge
The metaverse was oversaturated with superficial brand activations, leading to audience skepticism. Pernod Ricard needed to break through the noise authentically and collaborate with tastemakers to resonate with the audience.

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Solution
Created Absolutland, a hybrid experience at Coachella and in Decentraland. The physical tent featured themed spaces, while the virtual experience mirrored the activation with immersive elements like anti-gravity dances and virtual bartending challenges.
Absolutland: Results and Impact

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Visitor Engagement
260,000 visitors to the Absolut Coachella tent and 30,000 virtual visits in Decentraland across two festival weekends, setting a high for branded experiences.

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Media Impressions
1.5+ billion earned media impressions over six days and 108+ million social media impressions with 12% follower growth.

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Sales Performance
$450,000+ in sales during the two festival weekends (1.5x more than 2019) and 4,000+ orders on Drizly across 36 states.
Jägermeister's Save The Night Campaign
Jägermeister partnered with Treble to create Treble Tuesdays, a weekly event series that fostered community engagement, elevated the brand's presence in music culture, and cultivated authentic relationships with emerging artists.
Jägermeister's Save The Night Campaign: Objective
When the pandemic hit, the live music industry shut down, leaving musicians without income streams and community. The challenge was to continue supporting artists financially and keep the community connected during isolation. "Save The Night" was created, kicking off with a virtual version of Treble Tuesdays, aiming to keep artists performing, connecting, and earning through Instagram Live.
Artist Support
Provide financial support to musicians during the pandemic.
Community Connection
Maintain and strengthen the music community during isolation.
Virtual Performance
Create a platform for artists to perform and engage with audiences online.
Save The Night: Campaign Components
Virtual Activation
Pivoted to monthly interactive concerts on Instagram Live, inviting musicians globally to post live performances from their bedrooms and tag Jägermeister using the campaign hashtag.
Artist Opportunities
Most engaging entries were awarded opening slots for virtual concerts headlined by buzzworthy artists, providing exposure and financial support.
Community Building
Connected a fragmented community, creating new pathways for emerging artists to expose their work to larger audiences and interact with fans worldwide.
Save The Night: Campaign Execution
As the lead strategist, I was soley responsible for developing and pitching this concept to the client. I also oversaw every aspect of the Save The Night campaign, from talent curation and content marketing to community engagement and live production. My role encompassed artist recruitment, interactive content strategy, community promotion, and virtual concert logistics. We identified emerging talent while securing high-profile headliners, designed a seamless Instagram campaign for artist participation, collaborated with influencers for promotion, and managed virtual concert production to maximize audience interaction.

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Artist Recruitment
Identified emerging talent and secured high-profile headliners.

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Content Strategy
Designed an Instagram campaign for artist participation.

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Community Engagement
Collaborated with influencers for promotion.

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Live Production
Managed virtual concert logistics and audience interaction.
Save The Night: Campaign Results
Viewer Engagement
25K+ viewers tuned into each Instagram Live show, driving high levels of interaction.
Artist Opportunities
250+ artists commissioned for sync projects through their participation.
Media Impressions
1M+ earned media impressions through organic social shares by artists and fans.
Community Impact
Created a sense of community during isolation, enabling musicians to network, collaborate, and connect with new audiences virtually.
Treble Village at SXSW: Overview and Objectives
As a pre-funding, beta-stage music networking startup, Treble aimed to make an impact at SXSW, the largest annual gathering of musicians, creators, and artists. The goal was to establish Treble as a cool, indispensable brand for artists, build relationships with top creators, and carve out a space within the crowded, competitive environment of SXSW.

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Brand Positioning
Establish Treble as an emerging leader in music networking.

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Artist Relationships
Build connections with top creators for platform recruitment.

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SXSW Presence
Create a unique, high-impact presence that resonates with artists.
The Treble House: SXSW Solution
We conceived The Treble House, an "Olympic Village for Artists" where musicians could stay, create, collaborate, and connect. In the first year, we transformed Indras Awarehouse into a musician's hub, housing 35 promising performers and their collaborators. The Treble House functioned as an IRL extension of our app, complete with an in-house recording studio powered by JBL.
Live Sessions & Panels
Hosted panels and recorded live sessions with resident artists to build community and offer exposure.
Showcases
Featured both residents and local Austin artists, earning the reputation as "the official unofficial show at SXSW".
After-Parties
Encouraged residents to bring fellow artists back to The Treble House, funneling hundreds of additional artists into our activation each night.
Treble Village: Evolution and Scaling Up

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Year One
Transformed Indras Awarehouse into The Treble House, housing 35 performers and collaborators.

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Year Two
Scaled up with support from Jägermeister's global budget and additional sponsorships from Coca-Cola and Creem Magazine. Residents performed at showcases across multiple brands.

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Year Three
Evolved into Treble Village, a row of three houses sponsored by different partners, hosting 50 creators. Became home to one of SXSW's main featured shows with brand integrations from Jägermeister, Amuse, and Splice.
Treble Village: Results and Impact

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Housing Solution
Addressed a major pain point for artists, offering accommodation and a place to engage with their community meaningfully.

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Brand Visibility
Established Treble as a cool, artist-first brand within a competitive festival environment, aligning authentically with our core audience.

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Media Coverage
Featured coverage from Vice and Milk XYZ, cementing Treble's position as an influential force at SXSW.

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Brand Partnerships
Success led to long-term partnerships with Jägermeister, Amuse, and Splice, setting a foundation for growth and recurring activations.
Treble Village: Community Impact
Treble Village at SXSW was more than just a pop-up or activation—it was a strategic move that addressed a real need within the music community. By creatively solving the housing challenge and providing a collaborative, community-driven space, Treble established itself as a vital resource and cultural hub for artists. This initiative showcases Treble's commitment to fostering creativity, connection, and growth within the music scene, ultimately positioning Treble as a trusted brand dedicated to empowering artists.
Housing Solution
Provided much-needed accommodation for artists during SXSW.
Collaboration Hub
Created a space for artists to connect, create, and network.
Artist Empowerment
Fostered growth and opportunities for emerging talent.
Community Building
Strengthened the music community through shared experiences.
The Female Quotient in the Metaverse: Overview
The Female Quotient (FQ), a global organization committed to advancing gender equality, sought to expand into the metaverse to extend their mission, establish expertise in Web3, and position themselves as thought leaders. Banquet was brought in to translate FQ's vision into an authentic virtual experience that would engage the metaverse community while cementing FQ's role as a pioneer in digital inclusivity.
Gender Equality
Advance FQ's mission in the virtual space.
Web3 Expertise
Establish FQ as thought leaders in the metaverse.
Community Building
Foster connections with influential voices in the digital community.
FQ Metaverse Headquarters: Key Features
Virtual Equality Lounge
Curated programming for major events like Davos Decentralized, offering panels, discussions, and networking sessions.
Women in Web3 Quotes
Displayed advice from 20 influential female thought leaders on virtual posters throughout FQ's headquarters.
NFT NYC OOH Campaign
Projected portraits and quotes from female community influencers onto billboards in Times Square during NFT NYC.
Invite-Only Workshops
Co-produced exclusive virtual sessions featuring female Web3 experts sharing insights with influential women in marketing.
The Female Quotient: Metaverse Innovation
The Female Quotient's metaverse headquarters became a powerful platform for advancing gender equality in Web3. By creating authentic, high-value experiences—such as virtual Equality Lounge events, impactful campaigns with women in Web3, and strategic partnerships—FQ was able to establish itself as a thought leader in digital inclusivity, foster lasting connections, and leverage this position to secure prominent campaign work. This initiative highlights how purpose-driven organizations can lead and shape new spaces, using the metaverse to build a meaningful and impactful presence that resonates both online and offline.
Virtual Events
Hosted Equality Lounge events in the metaverse, extending FQ's reach.
Web3 Campaigns
Created impactful campaigns spotlighting women in the Web3 space.
Strategic Partnerships
Formed alliances with key players in the metaverse and Web3 industries.
Thought Leadership
Established FQ as a leading voice in digital inclusivity and gender equality.
FQ in the Metaverse: Strategic Partnerships
To further position FQ as a Web3 thought leader, I secured strategic partnerships and helped FQ become Decentraland's official Equality Partner. This collaboration validated FQ's presence in the metaverse and allowed them to solidify relationships with key figures in the Web3 space, enhancing their credibility. With this newfound positioning, FQ successfully attracted major clients, including Deloitte, who sought out FQ's expertise for campaign work and community-focused initiatives in the digital realm.
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Partnership Secured
Became Decentraland's official Equality Partner, validating FQ's metaverse presence.
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Relationship Building
Solidified connections with key figures in the Web3 space, enhancing credibility.
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Client Attraction
Attracted major clients like Deloitte for campaign work and community initiatives.
FQ Metaverse Impact: Results and Achievements

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Thought Leadership
Positioned FQ as a pioneering force in Web3, enabling them to secure high-profile campaign work from global brands like Deloitte.

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Official Partnership
Became the official Equality Partner of Decentraland, reinforcing FQ's commitment to equality and providing a significant platform to amplify their mission.

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Engagement and Media Attention
Attracted thousands of visitors, received extensive media coverage, and generated global conversations about equality and inclusivity in Web3.

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Community Building
Fostered connections with Web3 thought leaders and spotlighted influential women in digital spaces, building a trusted network that resonated with FQ's core values.
Creative Strategy: Key Principles
Throughout these case studies, several key principles of creative strategy emerge. These include authentic community engagement, innovative use of technology, strategic partnerships, and a focus on solving real problems for the target audience. By consistently applying these principles, we were able to create impactful campaigns that resonated with audiences, drove measurable results, and positioned brands as leaders in their respective spaces.
Authentic Engagement
Building genuine connections with communities.
Technological Innovation
Leveraging cutting-edge tech for unique experiences.
Strategic Partnerships
Collaborating with key players to amplify impact.
Problem-Solving Focus
Addressing real needs of the target audience.
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