Global Branding Guru Melissa Dawn Johnson Honored as 2012 NAMD Entrepreneur of the Year

Online, April 24, 2012 (Newswire.com) - The National Alliance of Market Developers (NAMD) presented the 2012 NAMD Marketing Awards Luncheon on Friday, April 20 in Chicago, Illinois where Melissa Dawn Johnson, President of Velvet Suite Marketing Consulting Group, Inc. received the NAMD Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The National Alliance of Market Developers "Entrepreneur of the Year" award honors influential pioneers who have demonstrated business success and profitability through the development of a winning business strategy.

Melissa Dawn Johnson is a highly sought after authority on authentic Global Branding and Personal Transformation, with a proven track record of elevating the world's greatest brands. Throughout her career she has launched hundreds of brands and led industry-recognized work for iconic brands including Swiffer, The National Football League, Victoria's Secret and Nationwide. Velvet Suite Marketing Consulting Group is a breakthrough brand leadership firm elevating next generation influencers and enterprises through consulting, coaching and curriculum. Johnson sits on the board of advisors for the World Brand Summit in Mumbai, India and is an internationally recognized author of the book Brand Me. Make Your Mark: Turn Passion into Profit (Ambassador Press).

She is considered the "dream designer" to world-renowned clients including NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony and Grammy Award-winning artist, Common and more. In 2010, Velvet Suite launched the Passion 2 Profit Apprentice Initiative to develop the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders in the area of branding, new media and sports marketing. "I'm grateful for this honor. Along the journey of entrepreneurship, discovering my purpose in business has been game-changing and developing a business that empowers leading companies and individuals to make their mark has been priceless." As an on-air contributor with CNN and Founder of the Powerpreneur Spotlight Series, Johnson uses her multi-faceted pursuits to empower brands and leaders across the globe.

The National Alliance of Market Developers develops and fosters business growth for African-Americans and other ethnic groups by serving as a conduit for learning, teaching and networking for success. NAMD is a leading organization providing training, visibility and networking opportunities for African-American professionals in sales, marketing, public relations and advertising. Visit Namdntl.org/2012_awards.html for more details.

Velvet Suite Marketing Consulting Group, Inc. is a breakthrough brand leadership firm elevating elite performance for companies and influential individuals. To learn more about Melissa Dawn Johnson and Velvet Suite Marketing visit velvetsuite.com and follow her at @brandmelive.

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