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Delali Kpodzo Conrad, MBA
Los Angeles, California, United States
3K followers
500 connections
About
I have built my marketing career at the intersection of self-worth and self-expression…
Experience
Education
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University of Southern California
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Activities and Societies: Interned at Original Film as second assistant to Neal H. Moritz / Employed as Broadcast Producer at the University of Southern California in the Graduate Distance Learning Department
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Activities and Societies: American Marketing Association; SIFE: Students In Free Enterprise
🔼 Published case study research paper: Competition in the Food Service Industry. Keynote speaker at lecture series in Munich, Germany to present my published case study.
🔼 Cum laude
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🔼 Dissertation awarded with Special Distinction for “Cutting Edge Research & Excellence” 2005
🔼 Graduated with Honors
🔼 Dean’s List
Publications
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VIDEO, SELF Magazine: “This Beauty Box is Curated for Black Women”
SELF Magazine
“…Bringing that feeling back to black women is so incredibly important to me. Making them know that their beauty is recognized, that it is honored. And that they can carry that confidence with them out the door, because they know that we have their back. That’s really why I do what I do.”
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PROFILE, EBONY Magazine: “Beauty Biz: Delali Kpodzo of We Are Onyx”
Ebony Magazine
I was interviewed by Melanie Yvette at Ebony Magazine as the beauty and lifestyle company I co-founded really started to boom.
“…During a rare, unexpected visit to YouTube searching for information on how to properly wash her kinky, coarse natural hair, Delali Kpodzo discovered a platform for Black women that would change the face of video tutorials. A one-stop shop for everything you need to know on Black hair, beauty and even wellness, We Are Onyx is becoming a leader in anchoring…I was interviewed by Melanie Yvette at Ebony Magazine as the beauty and lifestyle company I co-founded really started to boom.
“…During a rare, unexpected visit to YouTube searching for information on how to properly wash her kinky, coarse natural hair, Delali Kpodzo discovered a platform for Black women that would change the face of video tutorials. A one-stop shop for everything you need to know on Black hair, beauty and even wellness, We Are Onyx is becoming a leader in anchoring Black women to understand and own their unique beauty. Read Delali’s story of how she went from a frustrated natural girl to a Black beauty CEO…”
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University of La Verne: Competition in the Food Service Industry
Intrernational Journal of Case Method Research & Application
This case study provides a profile of a small privately run coffee shop on the University of La Verne campus. The authors’ goal is to investigate the issues and challenges surrounding a failing business in the food service industry. Using the data provided, writers are challenged to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the establishment, and craft an actionable marketing strategy to increase short-term sales and long-term customer loyalty.
I was invited as the only student to attend…This case study provides a profile of a small privately run coffee shop on the University of La Verne campus. The authors’ goal is to investigate the issues and challenges surrounding a failing business in the food service industry. Using the data provided, writers are challenged to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the establishment, and craft an actionable marketing strategy to increase short-term sales and long-term customer loyalty.
I was invited as the only student to attend the World Association for Case Method Research & Application (WACRA) conference in Munich, Germany where I lectured at a series of conferences on my case study and findings.
Honors & Awards
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Expert Panelist
Silicon Beach Fest
How to transition your part-time idea into a full-fledged startup.
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Keynote Speaker
CreateLeaders - Women in Tech
An intimate fireside chat with up and coming female entrepreneurs to discuss the nitty-gritty of founding and raising money as a woman in tech.
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Keynote Speaker
PlugIn South L.A. - Digital and Beyond
An intimate fireside chat with up and coming female entrepreneurs to discuss the nitty-gritty of founding and raising money as women in tech.
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Audience Choice Award Winner
Essence Magazine, Chevron and PowerMoves NOLA Essence Fest
I pitched a room of 300 investors, VCs and audience members at the Chevron PowerMoves NOLA & Essence Magazine Startup Pitch Festival, winning the Audience Choice Award and $5000 cash prize.
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Featured Interview in Essence Magazine & Essence.com
Essence Magazine
http://www.essence.com/2014/07/11/chevron-powermovesnola-awards-minority-business-owners
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Keynote Speaker
Design Her Label Branding Summit
A summit for female entrepreneurs covering topics ranging self-confidence to finding seed funding.
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Keynote Speaker, Munich Germany
International Journal of Case Method Research & Application
Published case study research paper: Competition in the Food Service Industry. Keynote speaker at lecture series in Munich, Germany to present my published case study.
Languages
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French
Elementary proficiency
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
Organizations
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500 Startups
Member of Batch 19
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Cosmoprof
Regular Attendee
I regularly attend Cosmoprof as well as the following conferences: Indie Beauty Expo – LA, NY The Makeup Show – LA BeautyCon Generation Beauty
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