Ciara Akines, Founder
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Barely making the era of the '90s, Ciara prides herself on being born in '99. Bred in the bustling city of Memphis, TN, she is the middle child of two other siblings. Ciara's passion for design began during her reign as Campus Activity Board President at Southwest TN Community College. She was responsible for promoting and advertising events around campus. She would make flyers, brochures, and even badges. After receiving her associate degree in business administration, she proceeded to the University of Mississippi to receive her bachelor's in integrated marketing communications. During her studies, she gained knowledge in illustrations, logo concepts and design, product design, and package design.
Formation of Coo Creative
Everyone one has passion, but if you have purpose - you've hit the jackpot. I always knew I would own my own business, but I never knew exactly what I would be doing. One thing that has always stuck with me is helping those underprivileged or overlooked people looking to distinguish themselves in this common world. I am a testament to my generation, when I say, "I do not fit in a category". As a highly motivated professional, I enjoy tasks that have inevitable challenges with competitive rewards. I welcome doors to explore innovation and collaboration with any organization. When I see a struggling business owner doing a 5-man job, I am the first to ask 'where do you need help?'. More and more people are leaving the workforce to seek independence and financial freedom. There are many focus points to this process and my purpose stands as one. Marketing and branding is my purpose, so I place myself as a vessel for those who either are not knowledgeable in where to start or have too much on their plate to focus on it. COO Creative stands for and with the entrepreneurs looking to make a statement and place their legacy.