Lonnie was my first real boss back in college, and inspired me as a mentor from day one. His energy, insights, and consistent message have been so helpful to me during difficult or confusing times in my career. Lonnie encouraged me to hold out for the job I really want and keep practicing and regarding each new interview experience as a teachable moment. In the end I did land the right job for me, and it is in part due to Lonnie’s unwavering optimistic guidance over the many years I have known him.
Allison G, Coaching Client
As Lonnie would say, authenticity is his superpower. Both teen and adult workshop participants responded enthusiastically to his high level of energy, expertise, and humor. He shared actionable and relevant material through relatable examples and activities. We look forward to partnering more with him in the future.
Katie A., Free Arts NYC
Awe man…what can I say? Lonnie is the jam. When I first came to him I was lacking a lot of confidence in myself and my ability to become a business owner and the owner of my wellness vision. I felt insecure about my knowledge around technology and not clear about my vision for my business. When we first started working together, we had a lot of conversations first where he was able to assess where I was lacking, and he gently and confidently brought me to a place where I had no choice to believe in myself. I want to believe in myself after working with him. In our conversations, he was able to get a sense of my brand and vibe and then he seamlessly interwove it into my branding for my business. I now have a website and company that feels, looks, and expresses who I truly am. When people visit my website, they feel like they are experiencing the best parts of me. I wanted people to feel well just after visiting my website, whether they decided to continue on with my services or not. He created that. Lonnie is a great listener, attentive, a soul guide, designer, creator, and coach extraordinaire! I will forever be grateful for how he got me to see the greatness in myself.
Kendall J. , Branding Client
After having graduated with my master's, I had a difficult time finding a job in my field and found myself molding myself into any position which made me lose sight of why I wanted to be a designer/artist in the first place. I consulted Lonnie for his career coaching services and we worked on my resume, cover letter, website, and LinkedIn which allowed me to have more clarity and confidence in what I can bring to a team, how to speak and write about what I do, and where to place my practices as a creative practitioner. Lonnie being a creative person himself is very knowledgeable about the field of art and design guided me to find a position and company that match my skill set and values. His advice really made a difference for me and I am grateful and happy!
Marillia R. Career Coaching Client
I've worked in various fields ranging from health to retail and then to IT. Lonnie was patient and insightful as he helped me revamp my resume highlighting my transferable skills. He created a welcoming atmosphere as we discussed my career goals and what my next steps would be.
Danielle H, Career Coaching Client.
My coaching sessions with Lonnie were so impactful and I walked away each session with the tools to make real change in my professional life. One key takeaway is his emphasis on the three C's: Choice, Chance and Change. "We have to make a choice to take a chance to experience the change we desire." I felt motivated to take the big leap and leave my previous job to pursue a new career path. After a few months of coaching sessions, informational interviews, in-person and online classes, I did it! I was offered a Fellowship at an established agency. I know there's a lot more work to be done and so much I still don't know, but I'm excited for the journey ahead.
Khadijah W., Career Coaching Client
Lonnie is an incredible resource when it comes to communicating the portfolio preparation and admission process for undergraduate visual arts college programs. Applying to college can be disorienting for students, especially if they don’t have knowledgeable people in their lives who can guide and mentor them, and especially through the nuanced process of assembling an authentic, meaningful art school portfolio. Lonnie is able to break down the process in a way that keeps the focus on students feeling centered and empowered, and does so with a great looking presentation and engaging, interactive style… no small feats in a remote event!
Laura Y. Workshop Attendee
Lonnie made me feel welcome and heard as he helped guide my undergraduate studies. He was available to help when an issue or roadblock seemed to present itself, and I always felt that I had his undivided attention to address the issue head on. Specifically, Lonnie provided guidance as I navigated adding a second major onto my undergraduate course load, and gave me specific tips on which classes would help fill requirements. He would go above and beyond to find the relevant resources to best address any outstanding questions or concerns, and always approached these situations with a smile and positive attitude.
Kirin H. Former Student
Lonnie has an eye for details, very intuitive to brand development and messaging. As a creative, he has the ability to see beyond what is being presented and transform an idea into a well-rounded campaign. Lonnie is a one-stop shop for creativity, offering Photography, Blogging, Branding Partnerships, and Educational services.
Maurice T., Brand Partner
I had a wonderful time working with Lonnie as a student and work study employee. He's a bunch of fun to work with, and gives good constructive feedback that isn't just cookie-cutter answers. From Lonnie I've also learned to organize my goals into plans of actionable steps, and to be proactive in my job searches rather than just shooting resumes into the "I need to be hired" void. I always keep an updated resume with a new design every year. He's given me the confidence to go after bigger opportunities even if I felt that I wasn't ready to go to the next level. And because of that I was able to get a job almost immediately out of college, which in turn set me up to becoming an Emmy-nominated video producer at Vox.
Gina B., Former Advisee and Employee
I loved reviewing career options with Lonnie, and he helped me out with my resume as well. Very professional and he cares about his students.
Jane P., Former Student
Lonnie is amazing! He helped me process my career decision. He is a great listener, relatable, and engaging. He asks the right questions, helps you unpack thoughts - emotionally and professionally. If you’re looking to make a career shift or transition, please contact him - he will get you right!!! I will definitely be contacting him again in the future.
Courtni B, Career Counseling Client