Makeda Bell

Marketing Communications Manager

Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesSenior5-10 years

Open to New Opportunities

About

Wit, ambition, grit and authenticity bottled up into one force; unflinching in my aspirations to always explore, create, engage and move cultural experiences and stories.  <hr> I am a vibrant and innovative marketing professional with a flair for multicultural marketing and communications. From PR Specialist at Apple to the current Senior Multicultural Marketing and Communications Manager at Microsoft, I thrive in crafting game-changing & results-driven strategies that resonate deeply with Black and African American audiences. My current motivation? Consistently threading evolving culture within technological advancements, all while breaking away from the typical corporate mold. <hr> My "what if we tried something different" approach combined with audience insights has resulted in impactful campaigns with top content creators, influencers and media outlets, including Keith Lee + Speedy Morman and Essence + Refinery29 Unbothered. That work, continuously resulting in an increase in brand affinity and awareness, has earned me a spot on Ad Age's prestigious 40 Under 40 list in 2024 as a trailblazer in the marketing industry. <hr> Beyond the corporate sphere, my passions have always been rooted within public speaking - starting with competing in oratorical competitions at the age of 10  - and I have carried that thread through my personal efforts. I've  hosted and MCed a variety of audiences at high-engagment events like AFROTECH Conference and NYFW but I most enjoy teaching weekly public speaking courses to high school students in Atlanta, in preparation for college.  <hr> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">My guiding principle  - "faith fuels my journey" - reflects my belief that everything I do is rooted in my testimony and that my influence will always be used for good.

Brands

WME

IMG

Endeavor Agency

Microsoft

Apple