For over 15 years, I’ve been an independent contractor with Cake, a design agency. Intermittently, I've enjoyed full-time, in-house positions with wonderful groups of people and organizations. I have extensive experience in visual communications and marketing in the architecture, non-profit and hospitality sectors. I have enjoyed success with small business owners - responsible for brand development and marketing.
To see entrepreneurs and organizations alike blossom with their vision is truly rewarding.
For general inquiries or to say hello, send an email to najela@cakeatwork.com
IN SUMMARY
10+ years of marketing and design experience, leaning into AEC, Hospitality, NGO and small business sectors
5+ years of managing and mentoring creative and administrative teams
Curiosity for untapped solutions in design, marketing, and business development
Know-how in building strong cross-functional relationships with internal departments
Experience working with external agencies and contractors
A balance of creative and operational excellence
FUN FACTS
First job, dancing as the famous mouse at Chuck E. Cheese Pizza
I was born in the Big Easy, New Orleans, Louisiana - a child of traveling military parents
My ethnicity is Lebanese and Creole, as well as a rare blend of other herbs & spices
I hold a Bachelors in Architecture from NW College of Arts (formally in Poulsbo, Washington)
Worked with Seattle design/build architecture firms for 8 years - loved it
Positions that have provided ancillary skills: Seattle Design Center (Textile Rep),
Western State Hospital (Executive Assistant), Mountain View Funeral Home (Coordinator),
McDonalds, KFC, and Spaghetti Factory (server), Coffee Server, Candy Striper Volunteer, Avid Dog Sitter and Walker
FEW CLIENTS
Virgin Island Housing Authority