To date, Devin is an award-winning Group Creative Director, film maker, historian, and artist born and bred in Harlem. But the truth is, his story is much more interesting than that.
Going from homeless, to being Emmy nominated, it was Devin’s early experiences that led him towards his current career in film, television, and advertising.
His first industry job was as an A&R for Universal Motown and Universal/SRC; where he worked with artists including Akon, Wu Tang, David Banner, Erykah Badu, Indie Arie and others. During this time, he was recognized by Billboard for the co-development of Diamond Certified Grammy winning Album “Konvicted” by Akon. An opportunity to art direct Akon’s “I Wanna Love You”, and “Smack That”, as well as being close to the production and photography for Pharoahe Monch’s film “Push” are what led him to becoming a creative.
Devin used that opportunity to hone his “culture-first” approach to work at several notable agencies such as BBDO, Meta, W+K, WhatsApp, 72ANDSUNNY, and Translation just to name a few. Devin also manages a private creative firm that consults for various businesses, brands and influencers looking to grow their communications through Experiences, tech and creative.
Throughout his career, Devin’s work has won awards for Cannes, ADCOLOR and a Sports Emmy, while specifically earning numerous awards such Gold at the International Andy Awards, 2022 Campaign Power of Purpose Awards, Muse Creative Awards, OneShow, and Webbys.
He credits the hardships of his early beginnings as igniting a passion for improving culture through advertising.
He prefers Kendrick to Mozart.
I have always had a passion for photography
