Kesha Watson

Current

CEO at BennuMedia
CEO at OSL Properties

Past

Human Resources Administrator at Macy's
Web Development Intern at Axel Springer Digital TV - Germany
Web Developer and Communications Associate at JPMorgan Chase

Sale Associate and Store Office Administrator at Carson Pirie Scott
Trainer & Instructional Designer at Bank One
Project Manager / Process Analyst at Bank One

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Education

Illinois Institute of Art
Chicago State University
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

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Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Online Media

Websites

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Kesha Watson’s Summary

MOTTO: "Excellence is Not an Option, It is A Requirement."

Overall, I am a happy, outgoing, go-getter with a diverse background spanning internet media, banking and retail.

I am currently working as a lead Graphic Designer/Web Developer for my own interactive media company, BennuMedia and directing the daily functions of my property rental firm, OSL Properties.

Prior to my current positions, I was an employee of JPMorgan Chase Bank. In my role as Lead Communications and Web Development Associate for the Commercial Loan Services (CLS) Business Management Office (BMO), I was responsible for the CLS Website and all project/business as usual communications impacting CLS. In the past, I have served a broader, global audience in a similar capacity as a member of the Global Credit Risk Management Operations (GCRMO) Communication Team.

As a member of the Bank One Workforce Learning and Performance Team, I also have experience in the HR capacity. My role on the WLPT included assisting in the management of training efforts for projects and change initiatives within CLS. Some of my other responsibilities included performance consulting, leadership/management development, instructional design, researching industry best practices and meeting facilitation.

Before entering the banking industry, I specialized in retail sales and administration, working for companies such as Macy's, Carson Pirie Scott, Dillards, Sears and Express.

Graduating with my Bachelors of Science (BS) from Chicago State University, I concentrated in the study of Marketing Management. With a dedication to Life-Long-Learning, I am currently pursing my degree in Interactive Media Development at the Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago.

REALLY SPECIAL MOMENT:
Living in Europe for 3 months - Jan thru Mar 2009

Kesha Watson’s Specialties:

communications & web design specialist,
energetic and spirited project manager, graphic design guru, innovative strategy genius, media and marketing superstar, customer service expert, office admin extraordinaire, fashion enthusiast

Kesha Watson’s Experience

CEO

BennuMedia

(Online Media industry)

August 2009 — Present (4 months)

CEO of BennuMedia - Our goal is to provide bold, fun, beautiful, sophisticated, functional, energized and professional visual communications that speak the ideas and messages of our clients to their target audience. Our goal is to take the concepts and dreams of our clients and turning them into the first parts of a tangible reality.

Whatever that dream or idea may be we want to be the company that provides the necessary support and direction that leads them to the point “Where Concepts meet Reality”.
CEO

OSL Properties

(Real Estate industry)

January 2005 — Present (4 years 11 months)

Residential Home Investment and Rental Property Management - Our mission is to become one of the forces that aid the residents of Chicago and its surrounding areas achieve individual and family goals as it relates to homeownership. In addition, there will be a focus on fostering community pride by providing and managing condominiums, duplexes, 3-4 unit buildings and single family homes that offer affordable rents and desirable living conditions. We want to foster an environment that will eventually lead to the purchasing of a home or property. By focusing on affordable rents and rent-to-own options, we will contribute to our tenants achieving this goal.

“The OSL Properties – Placing Dreams within Reach One Step at a Time”
Human Resources Administrator

Macy's

(Public Company; M; Retail industry)

June 2009 — November 2009 (6 months)

Human Resources Administrator for Macy's Watertower - Chicago

Store Office Support and Hiring Specialist for Macy's Watertower Chicago. Specializing in office administration, workforce development and diversity, employee recognition coordination and sales reporting activities.
Web Development Intern

Axel Springer Digital TV - Germany

(Public Company; DE0005501357; Publishing industry)

January 2009 — March 2009 (3 months)

Responsible for ensuring all project components were formalized and presented to client in a timely fashion. Guided other team members while providing feedback on site components and design.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Managing and developing content, architecture and graphical elements for the AXEL SPRINGER DIGITAL TV Website Redesign Project.
Web Developer and Communications Associate

JPMorgan Chase

(Public Company; JPM; Banking industry)

July 2004 — October 2008 (4 years 4 months)

Administrator for the Global Credit Risk Management Operations (GCRMO) Website, a JPMorgan Chase Intranet Site. Responsible for site operation, content management, visual/architectural design and the processing of incoming web tickets. Also serving in a cross-functional capacity as the department's communication officer, ensuring that departmental communications are clear, concise, consistent, timely and easily understood by all employees. Activities include developing communication plans, audience analysis, distribution list development, communication development and gaining communication approvals from the appropriate levels of management.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Managing and developing content, architecture and graphical elements for the GCRMO Websites Redevelopment Project.
Developing communications media (logos, newsletters, emails, etc.) for departments within the GCRMO organization and the JPMC Diversity Group - UJIMA Chicago
The implementation of a structured communication submittal and approval process that insures that communication needs are met and distributed to the appropriate audiences.
Sale Associate and Store Office Administrator

Carson Pirie Scott

(Retail industry)

June 1997 — February 2007 (9 years 9 months)

Interacting with customers to increase the sale of products throughout the department store. Functioning as store office administrator, answering phones, handling customer issues, filing documents, reviewing employment applications, delegating store operations resources (security, engineering, housekeeping, etc.), and assisting with staff scheduling. Assisting store management with a variety of tasks when needed.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Filling sales associate position throughout numerous departments/areas of the store
Women's Wear (all sizes)
Men's Wear
Shoes
Bedding
Loss prevention
Commended for outstanding customer service
Trainer & Instructional Designer

Bank One

(Public Company; ONE; Banking industry)

May 2002 — July 2004 (2 years 3 months)

Training resource for the Workforce Learning and Performance Team. Role included assisting in the management of training efforts for projects and change initiatives within Commercial Loan Services. Other responsibilities included performance consulting, leadership/management development, researching industry best practices and meeting facilitation. Provided support for process improvement projects, while focusing on service quality, productivity and cost reduction; responsible for activities spanning from instructional design and curriculum development to the preparation of communication strategies and implementation plans.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Development and implementation of training for Internal Services Vault Counts and Overdraft Administrator System.
Enhanced, developed and implemented Loan IQ Upgrade Training for relevant Large Corporate employees.
Development of a tracking tool for training requests, used by training resources in Private Banking, which improved efficiency in the process of addressing Private Banking training needs.
Project Manager / Process Analyst

Bank One

(Public Company; ONE; Banking industry)

June 2001 — May 2002 (1 year )

Served as a Process Analyst within the Commercial Loan Services New Business Strategy Team. Through various improvement initiatives, aided in identifying and addressing the nature and extent of leadership development opportunities within Commercial Loan Services.

Kesha Watson’s Education

Illinois Institute of Art

BFA , Interactive Media Design , 2003 — 2009
Chicago State University

BS , Marketing Management , 2002 — 2002
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Marketing 1998 — 2002

Activities and Societies:

Vice President of Leadership Identification SBI Human Resources, INC.
Vice President of Special Projects, SBI Creative Consultant, INC.
Team Instructor SBI Business Writing, INC.

Additional Information

Kesha Watson’s Websites:

Contact Bennumedia

Kesha Watson’s Interests:

Illustration, Fashion Design, Yoga, Reading, Watching HGTV, Baking, Trying New Restaurants, Wine Tasting, Horseback Riding, and Travel

Kesha Watson’s Groups:

AIGA Member
Toastmasters International
JP Morgan Chase Web-Tool Consortium Member
Chairperson of the New Israelite M.B. Church Marketing Ministry
Chairperson of the New Israelite M.B. Church Scholarship Ministry
Head of Event Planing for the New Israelite M.B. Church Singles Ministry
Financial Trustee for New Israelite M.B. Church