
About Marcel Mensah
Marcel is an Illustrator and Digital Communications Specialist — focused on visual storytelling & brand development.
Marcel is also an Anthem Award winner in the Diversity Equity and Inclusion category and an artist with public art projects across New England.
About Me:
Since the start of his career, Marcel has worked alongside non-profits, local (small and large) businesses and advocacy organizations. He specializes in brand development, social media marketing, Illustration & videography / photography. His work has resulted in:
Millions of impressions and clicks for his clients across platforms.
Major political campaigns passing, like the Fair Share Amendment passing.
Organizations documenting their work reaching underserved communities.
Millions in grant funded through collateral development and grant obligation fulfillment.
Today, Marcel runs a storytelling studio called ONYX Creative Department that supports change-based organizations in New England with graphic design, videography, and marketing. He is also the founder of LONER Magazine, a print and digital magazine with a focus on counterculture and artist projects that can change the world (at a time distributed in 8 countries). He’s also currently collaborating with brands + town locales on public art projects across New England.
Marcel has been a guest lecturer at institutions like the Rhode Island School of Design, Microsoft and Johnson & Wales University and would love to speak at more institutions in the future.
More:
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Copywriting
Digital Marketing
Graphic Design
Speechwriting
Social media strategy
Message development
Video production
Persuasive storytelling
Media training
Newsletter production
Brand design
Advocacy campaign developent
Project management
Press relations
Advertising and analytics
Digital & print publishing
Illustration
High budget sales
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The Adobe Creative suite
Google Enterprise suite
All social media advertising platforms
Most PM and CRM systems
Workforce Database Management
Every Action
Mailchimp
Hootsuite
Livestreaming tools & services
Canva
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Bachelor of Arts: Graphic Design
Bachelor of Science: Information Technology
Certified in:
Brand Messaging & Development
The Legal Aspects of Creative Work
Social Media Advertisement
Graphic Illustration
Design Thinking
Videography & Photography






