Imani Myles
About Imani Myles
Imani Myles serves as the Vice President of Creative at CUMULUS MEDIA, where she has worked since 2014. With a background in graphic design and extensive experience across various industries, she possesses a strong skill set in design, leadership, and digital marketing.
Work at Cumulus Media
Imani Myles has served as Vice President, Creative at Cumulus Media since 2014. In this role, she oversees creative strategies and initiatives, contributing to the company's branding and marketing efforts. Her leadership has been instrumental in driving innovative design solutions that align with the company's objectives. Cumulus Media is a prominent player in the media industry, and Myles' contributions enhance its creative output and audience engagement.
Education and Expertise
Imani Myles studied Fine Art and Graphic Design at the University of Maryland, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1995 to 1999. Additionally, she attended California State University, Northridge, focusing on Art and Graphic Design for one year from 1997 to 1998. Myles possesses a comprehensive skill set in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Flash, and After Effects. She is also proficient in web technologies such as HTML, Java, CSS, JQuery, and PHP.
Background
Imani Myles has a diverse professional background in graphic design, having worked in various capacities since the late 1990s. Her career began at The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company as a Graphic & Production Designer. She continued to develop her skills at AFYA INC and later at CarrAmerica as a Graphic & Web Designer. Myles transitioned to Maxim Healthcare Services as a Graphic Designer before taking on a significant role at Emmis Communications as Creative Director for HOT 97, where she worked for seven years.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Imani Myles has demonstrated a strong ability to create designs that are both aesthetically innovative and revenue-driving. She has managed design teams, showcasing her leadership and mentorship skills. Myles has also coordinated and negotiated sales print buying for major client projects and executed co-branded sales partnerships across various media platforms, including digital, mobile, radio, TV, and onsite events in the music, entertainment, and sporting industries.