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 blossom along with their vision is truly rewarding.  
Peek a resume here and contact me for more work examples.  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),  Barista, Candy Striper Volunteer