Dejah Monai

About Dejah Monai

I\'m a transdisciplinary artist, creative wellness producer, and educator who believes in…

Experience

1. Founder & Creative Director

   Revolutionnj

   Mar 2020 — Present

   Founded BLAKTHEBRAND, an art and wellness brand serving as a creative approach to holistic healing for a better planet- Curating innovative art experiences that satisfy an untapped community of humans wanting to elevate their lives using various art forms and wellness modalities - Designing sustainable fashion pieces from conception to completion: fabric sourcing, mock-ups, hand-painting- Managing and updating our e-commerce store to reflect our current offerings and values- Managing budget and supplies - Processing and shipping orders from our e-commerce store in a timely manner- Managing our email and form submissions on our e-commerce store - Writing, editing and publishing blog posts on our website that cater to sub communities within our larger scope of customers, event attendees, subscribers and social media followers- Sourcing and developing relationships with manufacturers and local print shops that carry out any out-sourced needs for our products- Collaborating with visual and performing artists that align with our core values to bridge new audiences while also keeping our brand fresh, exciting, and evolving- Hiring and leading teams to support creative projects: art installations, exhibits, events, fashion collections, workshops/programs- Grant writing - Designing, filming, editing and posting original social media content - Maintaining social media presence and consistently evaluating our tactics to ensure alignment with our core values, mission and goals as a brand- Participating in community events and networking to understand and meet the needs of the communities we wish to impact - Continuously seeking opportunities to innovate and push the boundaries of functional art and sustainable design, staying up to date on the latest trends and techniques in the industry.

Education

• Montclair State University

  Bachelor's degree, PSYCHOLOGY

  2014 — 2019