Meet Lawrence DeOcampo, the recent standout promotion at Crosstown Solutions. Getting promoted in only a month, Lawrence has taken the office by storm! Lawrence's journey from mechanical engineering at RIT to his current leadership role is proof of his exceptional qualities and determination.

From Account Managers to Branch Managers: Nathaniel Ho and Lajahnik Valentine's Inspiring Journey

In the world of business, the path to success is often filled with unexpected twists and turns. Such is the case for two individuals who recently made the leap from being account managers to office managers, and were entrusted with the opportunity to open a new branch in a completely different location, along with a new client. Meet Nate and Lajahnik, two inspiring leaders who have taken their careers to new heights.

Our administration team at Crosstown is the powerhouse of our organization. One team member who was recently promoted to a top administrative position in just a few months of joining the team is the epitome of resilience, persistence, and success. Ilana Perez, a resilient and determined individual originally from South America, embarked on a transformative journey that led her to the vibrant city of Queens in her childhood. Despite facing numerous challenges, Ilana's unwavering spirit and passion for personal and professional growth propelled her toward success.

Adeyemi is an NYC born & raised Nigerian American, with a passion for giving back to the world and building generational wealth. His mother, who immigrated from Nigeria to New York City has been a major influence on Adeyemi and this can be seen through the philanthropic tasks they do together often. He currently works in a leadership position at Crosstown, a company he joined after being contacted by their administration team during his time as an Instacart shopper. His journey to where he is today has been shaped by his upbringing, education, and experiences.

Charbrielle, a 29-year-old former assistant manager at the famous soul-food restaurant Melbas, is a creative artist who has found success in the world of Direct Marketing.

Our administration team is the powerhouse for the backend operations here at Crosstown. They oversee a multitude of aspects such as recruitment, onboarding, employee satisfaction, project management, culture development events, as well as day-to-day office operations alongside the leadership team.

Crosstown Solutions is more than just a marketing and sales company. In fact, Crosstown is an executive team with branches located nationally that work together to create equal opportunity for its team members.

Crosstown Solutions makes an effort to be involved with the surrounding communities and give back where ever possible. In fact, the values of Crosstown are displayed through other avenues such as philanthropy and community services. Biannually the team at Crosstown attends a day of service at Tripple J Farms, a black-owned farm located in Windsor, New York. 

Education and consistent learning opportunities are how one develops and grows both professionally and personally. Crosstown incorporates educational training, workshops, and seminars into its daily agenda. Crosstown explores a number of different topics, some related to the clients they work with and the development of marketing techniques, financial literacy, spending habits, professional development, and so on. From the perspective of management here at Crosstown, the common theme is that including education daily thereby increases motivation and the drive to learn and to develop both professionally and personally which in turn adds to the positive company culture. 

As we left off in a previous article, Shani Shand’s promotion to management meant a new Branch was formed known as Starwood Innovations. Starwood Innovations has made the big step towards expanding into new territory. Nashville, Tennessee has been identified as a fruitful location to lay foundations in, and the core team is excited and prepared to make this journey into new beginnings. Emilio Suggs, Account Manager for Starwood Innovations originally started working with crosstown as a recent graduate looking to get his foot in the door in marketing. He felt that the opportunity would take him out of his comfort…

Name: Victoria Bleakney

Position: HR Recruiter

What were you up to before working at Crosstown?

Prior to Crosstown, I worked as an HR assistant for a company that was aligned with the hotel industry. Unfortunately, the company was severely impacted by COVID and I was in search of a new role. I transitioned into HR for a security company but soon realized there was no growth opportunity and I needed more. Crosstown had an office expansion to Rhode Island where I was living close to at the time and after interviewing and meeting the team I was offered a role as HR Recruiter. Since then I have transferred to the NYC Crosstown team where I work remotely.

Since the shock wave of COVID-19 rolled through the nation, many offices that remain open have had to step up and increase health and safety procedures that adhere to the CDC guidelines. Employee health and happiness is of great importance to us here at Crosstown Solutions and we want to spotlight our very own Head of Sanitation & Office Maintenance; Mark Odom.

November 2nd, 2021 marks the second year anniversary of ECP being incorporated into business. Mark Pe, CEO of ECP, has been leading this company from the front since 2019 and gives insight into his journey over the past two years.

The foundation of our company is the ability to provide fast-track growth. Our most recent promotion of Joseph Martinez to Branch Manager highlights the speed of upward mobility within our organization, which is something that we are very proud to announce. Mr Martinez will lead our most recent client Nestle Water Ready Refresh in the exciting new market of Jersey City, NJ alongside the help of his team and guidance from the Upper-Level Management of Crosstown Solutions Inc.