Alake Williams
Museum Director | Founder of OLIVE MODE | Entrepreneur Focused on Cultural Preservation, Community Empowerment & Women’s Fashion
- Role
- Museum Director at Mbad S African Bead Museum
- Location
- Detroit, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alake Williams
Alake is an accomplished entrepreneur, museum director, and classically trained chef with…
Experience
Museum Director
Jun 2020 — Present · Detroit, MI, US
As the Museum Director at the MBAD African Bead Museum, Alake leads strategic initiatives focused on the preservation and celebration of African art and culture. She oversees daily operations, including managing staff, coordinating exhibitions, and fostering relationships with artists, curators, and community partners. Alake plays a key role in the development and execution of cultural programs and events, ensuring they align with the museum’s mission. She also manages visitor services, from educational tours to inquiries, and supports marketing and outreach efforts to expand the museum’s impact and engagement with the public.
Education
The Art Institute of Michigan
Associate of Science (A.S.)
2010 — 2014
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science - BS
Skills
- Food
- Restaurant Management
- Food Safety
- Management
- Team Building
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Social Networking
- Haccp
- Time Management
- Hospitality
- Culinary Skills
- Leadership
- Social Media Marketing
- Social Media
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Food
- Restaurants
- Cooking
- Teamwork
- Bartending
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Word
- Event Planning
- Menu Development
- Sanitation
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