TESTIMONIALS...

Testimonials, in addition to making you feel fantastically energized, is an amazing measure of your strengths. Don’t be afraid to ask for a few sentences from your professional contacts touting your best attributes. This information can help you make better decisions regarding your career strategy. Identify reoccurring messages, and apply this to the development of your self-promotional package. Take a look at some of the testimonials I’ve received. I’m continuing to work on being as fabulous, focused, and creative as these recommendations imply!

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“As an artist in a very traditional medium (oil painting) it is important for me to experiment with a variety of materials, techniques, and construction methods, so that my work does not seem dry or dated. Kenya has worked with me recently on a large experimental project, which involves combing contemporary clothing and oil painting. She helped me make several thousand dollars worth of purchasing decisions, did many tens of hours of sewing for me, and trained me on the use of some specialized equipment.

The project has been a great success and the resultant work is being shown in galleries in New York and Europe very soon. Kenya made me feel very confident with her suggestions for equipment and her personal craftsmanship. She is a joy to work with: prompt, goal focused, and value conscious both in her role as adviser and when working closely in a prototyping situation. I cannot recommend or praise Kenya highly enough.”

Michael Cloud, Painter
www.maxprotetch.com

“It was great to have worked with Kenya when I was launching my business as she is extremely resourceful, creative & talented. I am sure all her endeavors will continue to be a success."

Anita Watkins, CEO- Sixxfoota
www.sixxfoota.com

“I have worked with Ms. Robinson on a variety of creative projects from copy writing to ad design to developing creative marketing ideas and I have received superior service with each project. The most rewarding experience centered around building a relationship with Ms. Robinson and her creative insights as a Professional Muse. I am creative by nature but when I dare to share my ideas with her, her creative abilities make them even better! I look forward to a continued relationship.”

Te-Erika Patterson, Editor
Embrace Your Fantasy, Inspirational Magazine
www.te-erika.com

“Kenya, the project you did for me was done in a professional manner and in a timely fashion. I greatly appreciate your talent/gift. I love my logo and I look forward to working with you again.”

Maisie Dunbar
M & M Nails and Wellness Center &
'Bluffa Jo' Cosmetics, LLC.
www.nailandwell.com

“Throughout my working relationship with Kenya Robinson over the past year and a half, she has more than lived up to her title of professional muse. As an interior designer with a fledgling business, I was in need of someone to help create a visual representation of my company and unique design approach. I hired Kenya to develop my brand by creating a company logo, business card, letterhead, and website. With a limited amount of information, Kenya was able to translate a vague concept into an inspired, dramatic, and visually stunning design that has truly captured the essence of my style. She is able to marry creativity and practicality in a way that is essential to small business owners, allowing for both inspired design and business savvy know-how.”

Danielle Colding, Founder- Chandani Design Group, LLC
www.chandanidesign.com

Ms. Robinson is a maven; endlessly inquisitive and extremely creative, her approach to branding is an interesting mix of practicality and imagination. She has diverse skills (copy writing, graphic design, fashion illustration, etc.) that make her a tremendous asset to creative projects.

NATALIA ALLEN, Design Futurist
www.nataliaallen.com

"In a marketing/branding context, where the details are so important, Kenya manages not to lose sight of the 'Big Picture'. I am struck by how her mind connects seemingly unrelated elements- blending them together- while communicating a much broader message. Her confidence and commitment to her clientèle is noteworthy. It's my pleasure to offer both a recommendation and assistance in facilitating her professional growth."

Gaddiel Lopez, Designer
www.glstyleguide.com

"As an executive within the beauty industry, I am keenly aware of the impact of intelligent and creative visual design. In the process of transforming COCOACHiC 'the idea' into 'the brand', I knew I could trust Ms. Robinson to connect my vision with branding elements that continue to grow with my business. Kenya is absolutely a multidisciplinary artist. She is happily unconstrained by traditional boundaries, and it is that flexibility that makes her such an asset."

Tina-Gaye "Bernie" Bernard, Founding Partner – COCOACHiC Beauty
www.COCOACHiC.com

PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT

Designing your portfolio can be one of the most demanding experiences of your self promotional process. What should be included? What ‘flow’ communicates your individual message most appropriately? How can you utilize technology if your work has a tactile component?

I suggest creating a basic mock-up that you can then request suggestions for improvement. Contact colleagues, former employers, clients, and friends to offer suggestions. Encourage them to identify what they consider the single weakest point. There’s no need to mire yourself in the “why” (it should be instinctual, and they might not have a neatly packaged answer), rather it’s their proposed solution that’s the most important.

Allow me offer my own basic mock up for that exact purpose. If you could change ONE thing about the collection of images below, what would it be? How can I make this representation of my work better?

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INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY: 10 SECRETS TO SUCCESS

I’ve had a copy of these tips fastened to my bulletin board, or on the first page of various project notebooks for about 2 years. It’s a pithy reminder of those components that are necessary ingredients for a recipe of success.

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INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY10 SECRETS TO SUCCESS

HOW YOU THINK IS EVERYTHINGALWAYS BE POSITIVE. THINK SUCCESS, NOT FAILURE. BEWARE OF A NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENT.

DECIDE UPON YOU DREAMS AND GOALSWRITE DOWN YOUR SPECIFIC GOALS AND DEVELOP A PLAN TO REACH THEM.

TAKE ACTIONGOALS ARE NOTHING WITHOUT ACTION. DON’T BE AFRAID TO GET STARTED. JUST DO IT.

NEVER STOP LEARNINGGO BACK TO SCHOOL OR READ BOOKS. GET TRAINING AND ACQUIRE NEW SKILLS.

BE PERSISTENT AND WORK HARDSUCCESS IS A MARATHON, NOT A SPRINT. NEVER GIVE UP.

LEARN TO ANALYZE DETAILSGET ALL THE FACTS, ALL THE INPUT. LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES.

FOCUS TIME AND MONEYDON’T LET OTHER PEOPLE OR THINGS DISTRACT YOU.

DON’T BE AFRAID TO INNOVATE: BE DIFFERENTFOLLOWING THE HERD IS A SURE WAY TO MEDIOCRITY.

DEAL AND COMMUNICATE WITH PEOPLE EFFECTIVELYNO PERSON IS AN ISLAND. LEARN TO UNDERSTAND AND MOTIVATE OTHERS.

BE HONEST AND DEPENDABLE: TAKE RESPONSIBILITYOTHERWISE, NOS. 1-9 WON’T MATTER.

MUSE SERVICE PACKAGE

Muse un. 1.Gk. Myth. Any of the nine daughters of Zeus, each of whom presided over a different art or science. 2. muse A source of inspiration, esp. of a poet.

Many of us find that, even in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, our heart yearns for the challenge of a creative outlet. We struggle with the vision we see in our mind’s eye, at loss of where to begin, unsure of where that journey might lead, and how that vision might be brought to fruition. Instead of embracing those ideas wholeheartedly, we create a list of reasons why we can’t move forward.

I am a PROFESSIONALMUSE. It is my business to help facilitate the realization of your creative vision. Whether it is the development of your own writing voice, or the creation of a one-of-a-kind birthday gift, I will supply you with an inspirational plan to help you reach your goal. The basic service package is outlined below. Please contact me using the information provided to field questions, schedule a preliminary meeting, or begin the creative process.

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MUSESERVICEPACKAGE

The MUSESERVICEPACKAGE is divided into five phases. Each phase builds upon the previous phase and may be revisited at any time. The package includes a maximum of 20 working/billable hours which can be redistributed at will among the five phases. The total package fee is determined after an preliminary meeting. 50% of the total fee is due to begin Phase I and the remaining 50% is due upon receipt of Phase 5 deliverables. A project confirmation Agreement (detailing the five phases and expectation of deliverables) will be signed by both THECLIENT and THEMUSE to initiate work.

• PHASEONE / Brainstorming

This phase provides a platform for free thought. A maximum of 4 hours is allotted for this phase and may take place any environment of the client’s choosing. Notes of brainstorming sessions will be provided and delivered via email.

• PHASETWO / Identification of Outcomes

What is to be accomplished at the culmination of this creative exercise? These outcomes will be explicitly stated and recorded to facilitate PHASETHREE and PHASEFOUR. (4 hours MAX)

• PHASETHREE / Time Line Development

This phase will include the creation of a time line to appropriately and realistically map deadlines for the creative project/product. (4 hours MAX)

• PHASEFOUR / Creation of Budget

Based on the details outlined in the previous phases a feasible budget will be established to connect with the desired outcome and create boundaries for project execution. (4 hours MAX)

• PHASEFIVE / Identification of Strategic Partners

Based upon my extensive creative network I will identify a minimum of 5 individuals who may be instrumental in achieving the desired outcomes. A list will be provided for your files as the final deliverable. If appropriate, I will facilitate the introduction relevant parties. (4 hours MAX)

A PROFESSIONAL MUSE (?)

My name is Kenya Robinson and I am a Professional Muse. While I cannot claim direct relation to a Greek God, I still have managed to help individuals, non-profit organizations, and companies, realize their unique creative vision. Planet Mercury, Inc is a virtual space where you can discover my varied skill set (i.e. Brand Development/Design, Fashion Illustration and Design, Graphic Design, Copy Writing, etc.), connect with me directly to discuss the possibilities of my contribution to your next project, and check out some my top picks for pop cultural product.

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