Hello, I am

Desiree' M. Slaughter

Creative professional, Certified techie, Digital creator

I’m Desiree’ M. Slaughter, aka Desi, a creative professional, certified techie, and digital creator from Detroit, MI. My online portfolio highlights the skills and experiences that I have gained throughout my academic and professional career. Browse around to learn more!

20+ Years

Work Experience

15 Years

Education

5+

Skill Areas

About me

Meet Desi

My name is Desiree’ Slaughter, but I prefer to be called Desi for short!

I’m a code writing, pixel-pushing, content-creating, Apple-loving, digital creator, and creative professional from Detroit, MI that never stops learning. With 20 years of professional experience, fortunately, I’ve held many positions across a range of industries that have allowed me to cultivate a skill set that makes me adaptable to many opportunities.

Every day I strive to make a positive impact on the world and encourage others to achieve success both in business and in life. My mission is to educate and inspire those within my reach by sharing my personal experiences.

Want to learn more about me? Read my bio, check out my portfolio to see my work, view my skills and background on my resume, subscribe to my email list, or connect with me on your favorite social networks.

My background

Where I've Been

Having 22 years of academic study and 20 years of work experience, fortunately, I’ve held many positions across a range of industries that make me adaptable to many roles. Below, you’ll see the education, work experience, and affiliations that I have had throughout my career.

Click on one of the experiences below to learn more.

Education

Digital Marketing Nanodegree

Udacity/OneBIT

2022-2023

Information Technology Pathways 6

Focus: HOPE Information Technology Center

2022-2022

Media and Communications Certification

Full Sail University

2020-2021

Graphic Design, Bachelor of Science

Full Sail University

2016-2017

Media Arts & Technology, Bachelor of Arts

Michigan State University

2008-2015

Experience

Brand Specialist and WordPress Web Designer

Brand & Press Studio

2008-Present

Women's Economic Empowerment Outreach Coordinator

Women’s Center of Greater Lansing/AmeriCorps VISTA

2023-Present

Content Marketer

Public Sector Consultants

2022-2023

Affiliations

Co-Host/Facilitator

MIpreneur (formerly Lansing Marketing Hackers)

2024-Present

Member

U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce

2023-Present

Member

Blacks In Technology Foundation

2022-Present

Member

Rising Tide Society (Southeast Michigan Chapter)

2020-Present

My portfolio

What I've Done

Having 22 years of academic study and 20 years of professional work experience, I’ve dedicated myself to learning everything I can about my passions: branding, web design, digital marketing, and technology. Below, you’ll see some of the work that I’ve completed throughout my academic and professional career. Since the field that I specialize in can take many forms, I’ve separated my portfolio into different sections for easier navigation.

Choose a focus area below to see the projects in that category.

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Want to work with me?

If you are a solopreneur or professional that is building a personal or business brand, I can help you with Brand Identity & Strategy, WordPress Web Design & Development, and Digital Marketing. Visit my studio, Brand & Press to view my services and learn more about working with me.