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A Lifetime of Creativity
A Lifetime of Creativity
Sharíck LaMay Gums (The Oakland Girl Taking on Hollywood) is a well rounded media and digital marketing professional who is currently a leader in the fields of entertainment, distribution, and branded video production. Equipped with a background in radio, on camera hosting, performing arts and tech start ups, she prides herself in being a world class communicator and "do it your selfer'' who strives to empower and build others to do the same. Sharíck is passionate about learning and teaching disadvantaged creatives and entrepreneurs innovative strategies for amplifying their brands and crafts. As the CEO of LaMay Day Media, affectionately known as her "love letter to creatives," she has built a platform that not only highlights all creatives but provides opportunities for them to build their portfolio and gain valuable experiences within content production. Through this work she is also able to focus on providing quality content to a variety of businesses and brands predominantly those who service socioeconomically disadvantaged clientele.
Sharíck is also an in-house producer for Paramount Global, the broadcasting television, streaming and network conglomerate, specializing in branded media production within their Creative+ division. Through this position she is a leader within the company's initiative to implement policies and practices designed to improve the experiences and outcomes for diverse cast and crew members on production sets in short, increasing representation and creating accountability for insuring a standard of high morale that promotes productive, innovative work environments that increase confidence and encourage staff and crew to achieve their fullest potential. To top off her love and passion for all things creative, Sharíck co-hosts “Limelight Live” a weekly radio and podcast series that encompasses everything she works to achieve within her career; a platform that educates, investigates and highlights the best in the worlds of arts and entertainment. As a Black Woman creative and professional, Sharíck plans to continue being a voice and a vessel for those such as herself and others who require representation and opportunities to thrive.
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Sharíck LaMay Gums (The Oakland Girl Taking on Hollywood) is a well rounded media and digital marketing professional who is currently a leader in the fields of entertainment, distribution, and branded video production. Equipped with a background in radio, on camera hosting, performing arts and tech start ups, she prides herself in being a world class communicator and "do it your selfer'' who strives to empower and build others to do the same. Sharíck is passionate about learning and teaching disadvantaged creatives and entrepreneurs innovative strategies for amplifying their brands and crafts. As the CEO of LaMay Day Media, affectionately known as her "love letter to creatives," she has built a platform that not only highlights all creatives but provides opportunities for them to build their portfolio and gain valuable experiences within content production. Through this work she is also able to focus on providing quality content to a variety of businesses and brands predominantly those who service socioeconomically disadvantaged clientele.