Black Cultural Zone
Charlese Banks is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in brand management, community engagement, and marketing across various industries. Currently serving as a Specialist in Corporate Brand and Sponsorship at the Black Cultural Zone, Charlese aims to promote Black arts, culture, and community empowerment in East Oakland. As a Business Owner of The Town Experience, Charlese focuses on showcasing Oakland as an appealing travel destination. Additionally, as Co-Founder of SBVRSL Media, a team dedicated to cultural and social awareness, Charlese leverages expertise in event production and digital content creation. Previous roles include a Marketing Content Producer at Macy's, where Charlese managed digital marketing campaigns, and a Personal Shopper/Wedding Gift Registry Consultant, delivering exceptional client service. Charlese holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and an associate degree in Fashion Merchandising.
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Black Cultural Zone
Since 2014, the East Oakland Black Cultural Zone Collaborative Partners has worked with a coalition of residents, government agencies, churches, and grassroots organizing and community groups to help keep Black folks in East Oakland. Through our strategy of building power, securing land, and directing more dollars to community driven projects we can secure a foothold in East Oakland that finally allows our neighborhoods to thrive.