Marsha Wilson

Creative results and detail-oriented professional with dynamic visual, verbal, and written communication skills.
Notable and sought after branding development for artists and small businesses through photography, personal shopping and styling, and graphic design. Introduced career opportunities through developing distinctive, professional headshots for singers, actors, dancers, musicians, educators, and entrepreneurs. Music coordinator for mental health awareness event, writing workshop, and small business launch. On stage and behind the scenes experience as a dancer, actress, Improv student, SCAD short film extra, stylist, stage manager, and artist ambassador.

In depth experience with retouching and editing in Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, and Bridge. DSLR/Canon camera operation skills. Keen and intuitive ability to see the whole picture. Strong team player and listener. Skillful fashion illustrations, sewing, draping, and patternmaking. Creative eye for composition, typography, and color and fabric combinations. Expert knowledge of dressing multiple body types.

Contracted Photographer--Dance 411 Foundation--Atlanta, GA--2012-2015

Creative Intern--The Children's Place-Corporate--Secaucus, NJ--2010
TCP Internships:
*Graphic Design Dept.- Researched & selected graphics for apparel *Girls Fashion Design Dept.- Created mood & presentation boards
*Color & Trend Dept.- Created color swatch boards for entire company *Planning & Allocation Dept.- Created events & weekly recaps

Freelance Photographer--Marsha N. Wilson Photography--Atlanta, NYC, LA, DC, Montgomery, France--2009-2015

Style Consultant --Rossana’s Bridal Cottage--Lancaster, CA--2005

Merchandiser--Gottschalk's--Palmdale, CA--2005

1 of 2 graduate students selected for Savannah College of Art and Design’s study abroad program in Lacoste, France
1 of 23 selected BRAG (Black Retail Action Group) interns; 1 of 4 case study group leaders to present to fashion retail Senior execs in NYC
Team leader of over 70 students for Howard University Alternative Spring Break mission to address gun violence & gun laws in Chicago, IL
Co-creator and instructor of successful interdisciplinary creative arts summer camp
Customized music selection for stage entry and exit of featured artists, including poets Amiri Baraka and Saul Williams
National and international collaborations as photographer and wardrobe/hair/makeup stylist to create campaigns, stage
productions, and fine art projects
Wardrobe dresser for Flaunt Magazine Fashion Week in Los Angeles, Lela Rose fashion show in DC, and Howard University
Assisted national pageant designer and consultant Randall Smith with fabric sourcing and fittings