De'Ja Autman

Chicago Illinois

De'Ja Autman

Chicago Illinois

Hi, I'm De'Ja Autman. Principal and Founder of His Image Works (HI Works), a Media Management and PR Branding Agency located in Chicago, IL and freelance PR Branding Consultant to non-profit, faith-based, and art-focused performers/organizations.

Specialties:Brand strategy,Social media PR,Media writing, Broadcast writing.

Past Work:

Freelance PR | LFA PR | Chicago

-Coordinated weekly PR agenda to discuss new business acquisition, resulting in new client leads in untapped markets

-Developed media advisories and client backgrounders to further communication objectives

-Compiled extensive media lists using Cisionpoint to target national and local contacts on niche topics

-Researched and pitched stories to media which generated coverage of client events, including the Chicago Public School’s “Cookin’ Up Change” event featured on local ABC,NBC, and CBS affiliate stations Communications

Consultant | Lewis Communications| Los Angeles

-Assist CEO Susan Lewis with day to day account management for B2B Marketing Communications

-Develop news releases & maintained media lists and editorial calendar

-Establish investor relations for products featured in Trade Conventions, such as The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) held at the Las Vegas Convention center Freelance Branding Consultant| Team Image PR | Los Angeles

-Associate publicist to founders Kita Williams and Monique Jackson, publicists to NFL Buffalo wide receiver Terrell Owens and stars on the VH1 series, "The T.O Show" -Maintained all media lists of clientele, including Solange Knowles, Sony recording artist and Guy Torry, actor-comedian

-Coordinated brand development and consumer marketing angles for Dr. Pepper and Venom Energy corporations.

-Demonstrated event management skills in the final productions of Terrell Owens' charitable, "December to Remember" event in conjunction with Mr.Owens' celebrity birthday gala

  • Work
    • Exelon Corporation
  • Education
    • UCLA
    • Roosevelt University