LaShon Anthony

visuals4u

  • Chicago IL

Website Manager, Event Manager and Speaker

Contact

Biography

La’Shon Anthony is the owner of visuals4u, a consulting practice, and provides web development, marketing, event management, e-commerce and design solutions. She is also the Community Leader of Chicago.AnitaB.org and a writer, mentor & speaks around the Chicagoland area on business and tech-related topics. La'Shon is a founding member of the 2020 Women on Boards Chicago Campaign and an Advisory Board member for Project Education Plus.

For more information about La'Shon and her services, visit http://www.visuals4u.com.

Industry Expertise

Information Technology and Services
Business Services
Public Relations and Communications
Advertising/Marketing
Non-Profit/Charitable
Women

Areas of Expertise

Email Marketing
Fundraising
Marketing
E-Commerce Consulting
Mentoring
Social Media Management
Strategy Development
Design
Business & Strategic Planning

Accomplishments

Web & PR Manager/DBSA-GC

- Website Management
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Donor, Sponsor and Ad solicitation
- Volunteer Recruitment & Management
- Content Writing
- Press Release Development & Distribution
- Team Member Recruitment for Bank of America Marathon

Volunteer Service Award Recipient

2010-01-01

Received an award from President Obama's Council on Service and Civic Participation.

PR Manager

2003-05-31

Assisted a nonprofit organization with reaching their goal of raising over $100,000 (for the first time) for their Black Tie Gala held in Chicago. La'Shon's responsibilities included:
- Securing a media sponsor
- Publicity via the internet, radio and print
- Securing a celebrity auctioneer
- Press release development & distribution
- Soliciting ads, donors and sponsors
- Soliciting auction donations
- Volunteer management

Education

Roosevelt University

Bachelors

Marketing

Loyola University

Certificate

Graphic Design

Illinois Institute of Technology

Certificate

Web Design and Application Development

Affiliations

  • Chicago.AnitaB.org
  • 2020 Women on Boards Chicago Campaign

Languages

  • English

Testimonials

Website Manager

http://www.linkedin.com/in/visuals4u

LinkedIn

See my LinkedIn profile for recommendations and endorsements.

Media Appearances

From Tech Volunteer to Tech Leader

Tech Savvy Women  online

2017-06-15

An Interview with La'Shon Anthony

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Anita Borg Institute

Women Tech Radio  radio

2017-03-29

ABI.Chicago launched in Oct. 2015 as a 501(c)3 focused on women and men that are in all interests of technology. Its goal is to reach more beginners interested in transitioning to technology. La'Shon Anthony is the Community Leader of the ABI.Chicago chapter.

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Melanie Adcock focuses on what’s trending in the local tech community

Tech Scene Chicago  radio

2016-07-01

In this episode, Ms. Adcock speaks with La'Shon Anthony,​ , Isabelle Rizo​, Brian Laughlin​, and Julian Kidd​. Here they discuss who they are, their stories, their organizations, events, and how you can attend, learn more, and become part of the tech scene.

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Event Appearances

Panel Discussion Moderator

Black Panther Mix & Mingle - Chicago.AnitaB.org  Lucky Strike Entertainment

2018-02-16

ABI Communities - Panelist & Booth Volunteer

Grace Hopper Celebration  Orlando, Florida

2017-10-04

Educate. Empower. Transform. - Panelist

Women in Technology  African American Network/Sears Holdings Corporation

2017-02-15

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Sample Talks

Cracking the Code: Social Media 101

Starting a business is daunting. Adding a social networking plan can be time consuming, but it
doesn't have to be. Learn to use Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn in this beginner's social media
workshop for business owners. Discover how to create an account and write an interesting profile.
Bring your laptops or tablets to get started that day and increase your bottom line.

La'Shon Anthony of visuals4u has over 15 years of experience as a consultant for small businesses
& non-profits.

Location: Jewish Vocational Services

Style

Availability

  • Moderator
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Host/MC
  • Corporate Training

Fees

$0 to $500