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I only worked with Malik for a few months, but during that time, he became affectionately known on our team as “The Thinker.” He makes decisions thoughtfully and pushes projects forward in a systematic fashion - identifies the problem, weighs options rationally, considers consequences, and executes intentionally. In many tech companies, where people tend to move fast at all costs, I appreciated that Malik never needed to make the tradeoff between speed and critical thought – both happened in tandem. Malik often volunteered to lead projects that taught him a new skill, cultivated critical thinking across our team, and was always open to feedback. Malik – thanks for everything!

We worked with the Black Lotus team to rebrand our company and redesign our app. We had already built a working product and secured the support of investors. But we wanted to create an experience that would delight, drive continual engagement, and scale. Malik and his team were strong partners all the way through. We came to them with a vision for where our company was going and we left with the product and marketing foundation to help us get there. I'd recommend Black Lotus to anyone looking to design for growth!

Malik and his team are creative thinkers. They obsess over the details that most overlook, but make all the difference. I came to Malik with a rough idea and vision of the product experience for my desktop app. Malik came back with a product and brand strategy that greatly exceeded our expectations. They went deep and discovered cultural insights to inform the product. The foundation we created made our go-to-market launch even easier. Black Lotus' creative skills are complemented by their mastery of storytelling. They gave us a product that we feel beats everything on the market right now. We couldn't be happier!

Appdrop is a company we launched after my time at Google. We're a suite of no-code software designed to help businesses build mobile apps without writing a single line of code. We had momentum from first party apps we created and seized the opportunity to become prize winners of Pharrell Williams’ inaugural Black Ambition Prize competition. We were initially introduced to Malik after his time at Facebook. He and his team were instrumental in helping us rebrand and relaunch a first party app we created called Arise: Christian Audio. After they redesigned the app, it was like night and day. We couldn’t wait to start development. They gave us a scalable design system, a new brand identity, and new features to drive engagement. The process was smooth and thorough. We didn’t have to lift a finger. We just provided the vision, and they made it happen. I’d recommend the Black Lotus team to any founder or startup who is serious about their product and design. The ROI is unquestionable!… more

Malik did such an amazing job helping me perfect my cover letter and resume with his classes. After a few sessions with him, I was able to land a job at one of my dream companies! For further context, I had applied twice before and had been rejected. The role I applied for with him and got into had an acceptance rate of 0.015%! I’d 110% recommend Malik’s help to anyone truly seeking to develop themselves professionally; he is the best!

I worked with Malik and Black Lotus to create a news archive on FriendsofUNFPA.org, and recommend working with them. Malik and his team listened to our needs and concerns and made sure that the end product would not simply look nice but would meet our operational needs and fit into our existing website. What we now have is a tool that keeps people engaged in our website and places our content front and center. It is also incredibly easy to use and requires no additional staff time to maintain.

Mālik's professionalism and authenticity coupled with expertise in his field of domain make him an extremely rare find. Look no further if you're seeking someone with personality, charisma, and just raw talent to lead you and/or your team for design or strategy needs. It was a pure pleasure to learn from Mālik during my time working with him. I look forward to our many, future collaborations!

Mālik was a phenomenal Black@ mentor during my Facebook internship. He gave me insightful advice on how to navigate my career and helped me put together an impactful final presentation.

Malik and I worked very closely together on the website design and development for my creative platform, Kno. Media. Malik listened and worked to truly understand what it was I was looking to achieve with this site and platform as a whole and ensured that it came through very strongly in the website design and overall branding. He kept me posted every step of the way and made it a very collaborative process where he brought to life exactly what it was I had in mind. After walking me through the functionality of the site on the back end, he had no problem helping me as various questions arose surrounding the site and bouncing ideas in regard to the platform overall. In addition to creating the incredible site, he connected me with a colleague who was working with MTVU to spotlight young people of color creating change in their respective industries to uplift others. My creative platform Kno. was shared on MTVU reaching a larger audience than I could not have imagined after being live for such a short amount of time. I will definitely keep working with Malik as the needs of Kno. evolve and expand. I'd recommend Malik to anyone with web design and branding needs!!

Malik and I worked on a project together at Facebook in 2019 and I was immensely impressed by his product marketing skills, which helped take our project from zero to one. He then introduced me to the right people to scale the project beyond what we built. He was a great collaborator who was always enthusiastic and passionate about what we were working on which kept the team engaged, he was also great at building the team to get the right people we needed to execute. Overall Malik is a rockstar you want on your team!

Malik is an extremely insightful and meticulous designer when it came to our website and our back-end website needs. He was responsive, attentive to detail and inquisitive on our opinions and design focus. The crux of his success on our website was his gift for open, straightforward and articulate communication. He excels at keeping communication flowing without being burdensome with time or requirements on our part. He excels at designing with the end client in mind while not losing focus on simplicity. No doubt our ROI with Malik has been one of the best investments we made. We will keep working with Malik as our needs evolve and expand. I'd recommend Malik to anyone with web design and consulting needs. … more

Malik was full of positive energy and a great listener when he was helping me create a winning resume. I was pleasantly surprised how he helped me quantify my experiences and achievements . He patiently listened to all my inputs and shaped them into something extraordinary. I now have a better overview of how a standard Resume looks like . I am glad I had this resume review session with him and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking advice on their resume.

Malik is a really patient young man who has in-depth knowledge in what he does. He’s a friendly person who makes you feel comfortable whiles he works on your resume and he’s the best I’ve encountered in trying to write my resume. I recommend Malik to you if you want a resume any employer won’t think twice before calling you after reading it.

Mailk is a superstar in the making! I was referred to reach out to Mr. Mbaye because we had similar desires in pursuing Product Development. He provided high level advice on how to restructure my strategy in connecting with the companies that I was interested in. I learned to be more detailed oriented in my resume and LinkedIn profile, creating a story within my experience that resonates. Malik was able to support me in creating a plan to attend the 2019 LinkedIn Design Camp. I had to figure out a way to fundraise over $750 to attend the event. So we looked at what my on campus school department could do to support, as well as setting up a formal GoFundMe page. With these and many other resources, I was able to fully fund myself to attend the Design Camp and learned about new design tools and resources. Malik carries a no-quit attitude through any adversity, which I admire and strive to obtain as well. He has a knack for creating opportunities out of very little, and he is going to continue to make an impact on others as well.… more

After a session with Malik, I must say my resume is better than it was before. I learned some important lessons such as paying attention to details, seeing the bigger picture behind every task taken and the impact your role had in regards to a particular job or task done. My resume has a different look now and I am grateful to Malik for that.

Having a session with Malik on my resume was a wonderful opportunity. He was attentive, creative and sought to understand what it is i do. Now there is a major difference between my resume then and now all thanks to him.

Malik is an embodiment of creativity and a very good listener as well. He takes the little bits of information and create something great. I was privileged to have my resume review session with Malik and at the end of the session, my resume was totally transformed to a better one. One thing he kept echoing was to quantify my impact. Now, I have much confidence in my resume. Thank you Malik for the impart of knowledge. Keep impacting lives.… more

Malik is an amazing person, very patient, open and time conscious. He is very good at what he does. I can boldly say that having him work on my resume with me has made me build so much confidence in myself, the skills I have acquired and what I have to offer. And I am thankful that through him employers would see my uniqueness and what I can bring to the table. It’s been an honor and I would recommend Malik’s consulting services to anyone and everyone.

Malik is the most eccentric and creative person I know; He makes people felt heard and respected. He is a motivator, educator, and most importantly, a great mentor. I met Malik towards the end of my freshman year through a mutual friend. After expressing concerns about career direction and suffering from lack of opportunity, Malik took the time to sit with me and point me in the right direction. I was extremely pleased with the help he provided me in regards to career strategy and brainstorming. Malik is always available to take a call and is always more than excited to make an intro and help me find opportunities. Malik is an awesome coach with a great sense of humor. I highly recommend Malik to anyone looking to jumpstart their career and looking to excel. Can't wait to see who he helps next.… more

Mālik is one of the most creative people I've encountered. At the end of my Resume review session with him, he helped me quantify my achievements and experiences, transforming my simple resume to industry standard. Mālik is an active listener, with a great sense of humour. The diligence with which he approaches tasks is truly commendable. An encounter with Mālik will leave you feeling good about yourself and highly motivated.

My first encounter with Malik was through a video conversation. He was asked to guide us on how to develop a CV, as part the Yielding Accomplished African Women program. One of my biggest takes from his session was the importance of quantifying your impact. I am honored he took time off his busy schedule to conduct a CV review for me. The review was really effective as he took his time to help bring out exactly what I did during my internship and to quantify the impact from my internships which I haven't seen from all the tips I have read about writing a better CV. Thank you for the knowledge imparted on me Malik. Thank you for making me feel comfortable and confident about my experiences; I am grateful. … more

Malik has a pleasant way of listening and engaging that makes you feel unique and heard. I had a resume review session with Malik and he made me super confident about my experiences. He took his time to understand my experiences and help me present them in the best way that matches my aspirations. Malik is an awesome coach and person to work with, and I can’t wait to see how many more lives he impacts.… more

Even though Mālik was located halfway across the country from me, and we’ve never actually met before, he was still kind enough to respond to my LinkedIn message. In the short 45 minutes that we spoke over the phone, he enlightened me with his wisdom. I have since waited six months to watch his advice unfold and draft this recommendation. At the time, I was a lost junior attempting to navigate the myriad of business industries and job functions. Mālik transformed my safety mindset, shared valuable internship insights, and introduced me to a podcast goldmine. He reminded me that college is a free trial period, and even gave me the courage to reject a return offer when I felt like I wasn’t learning. Mālik’s advice has pushed me to think differently and reach for more challenges. I am currently a senior who still feels lost from at times, but less so knowing that others who have successfully navigated the business world are willing to share their stories, just like Mālik. Mālik is an extraordinary person, a role model, and a mentor figure. Mālik thinks like the top 1%, and his enthusiasm for life is contagious. He has truly impacted me with his compassion, kindness, and knowledge.

Malik is truly a resume and early career expert. I remember it like it was yesterday. I was a graduating senior at Howard University in the Allied Health Sciences track. I was on my way to graduating early with honors (Cum Laude). I had spent my 3 years in school focused on excelling academically, but as graduation loomed, there was an issue, not knowing what I was going to do next. I knew I had so much to offer, but lacking sufficient experience may intimidate a new graduate. Malik was able to creatively magnify my unique strengths and gave me the hope that I needed. He helped articulate my value proposition by leveraging all the research I did in undergrad. When we finished, 3 job interviews and multiple offers came knocking within a week. Soon, I was also able to maximize my resume and expertise to be admitted to graduate school at New York University's College of Global Public Health.… more

I can't begin to describe how happy I am with the results from Malik's Pimp My Resume session. Malik took the time to actively listen to my concerns in regards to my CV. He acknowledged that the field of science was not his expertise but still expertly used his skills to bring out the best representation of my professional experience. Malik improved subtle nuances in my resume's wording and formatting to inevitably make much more impactful advancements to its overall quality. Now my resume is cleaner, more organized, and distinct from the competition. I strongly recommend his services to professionals in any discipline!!

I love Malik's energy, he's so charismatic! I wasn't exactly sure how he'd be able to give me much insight on my career/future plans from just one Facetime call; especially since my thoughts and ideas were all over the place but he did it and it was like second nature to him! He's a great listener and has a TON of knowledge to share. I appreciate what he does and highly recommend anyone who's questioning their career choice to consult with him!

I reached out to Mālik to learn more about his career path and experiences that he has had as an entrepreneur and product marketing manager. He had a abundance of great resources and advice to pass along and I came away with a lot more than I was expecting. I would recommend Mālik as a mentor/career coach to anybody!

I had the pleasure of working with Mālik to #PimpMyResume. During our session, Mālik purposefully, intently and thoughtfully went through every section of my resume highlighting and quantifying my skills and positions. Since our session, I have generated more responses and interviews from summer internship than ever before. I would wholeheartedly recommend Mālik to anyone in need of a resume reboot!

I met Malik through a career booster webinar. His perspective on approaching internships search and one's career was enlightening. Got on a one on one session with him and I must say his reviews and insights on career goal setting and internships was amazing. His advise and insight has helped me tailor my products to meet the needs of my customers. If you want anyone with a unique perspective to boost your career and internship search then Malik is your man… more

Malik was a valuable resource to me as a Howard University student. As a transfer student, he was integral in my transition process by giving me wisdom to successfully matriculate the school of Business as an Information Systems major.

I had the pleasure of being on a #PimpMyResume session that Malik offers to refine my resume and it was one of the best resume improvement sessions I’d ever had. Our interaction was completely organic and it made talking about myself and my professional experience so effortless. I was particularly impressed with Malik’s ability to listen thoughtfully to my career story while highlighting and quantifying the value that I added in the roles that I’d had. And of course, his vibrant personality is one that is unforgettable. After that experience with Malik, I can say that he would be a great asset to any team!

Mālik has gone above and beyond to help with my resume/branding development. I've spent over 5 hours talking and working with him, what stood out the most was how much passion Mālik put across in all of our interactions. "Wow" was the first thing I thought, after working with Mālik I feel the need to find ways to improve on a professional and personal level, funny thing was, he even had advice to share on how to approach doing both! Primarily during our sessions, Mālik patiently looked through all the sections of my resume, he let me know what was important and together we were able to highlight, underline and finally decide the most impactful information needed to increase the depth of the resume. I cannot speak more highly of Mālik and trust he will be someone the community at large will look to as a role model.… more

There are not enough words to describe how much Mālik has improved my understanding of Resumé building and interview preparation and general life goal setting. He has gone above and beyond to check in with me on a day to day basis to make sure I am achieving my daily goals to accomplish the bigger picture. After three weeks of receiving voluntary help from Mālik, I finally received my first job interview at the corporate level which I was very comfortable in thanks to all the assistance in preparation that Mālik gave me!

I’ve already referred Mālik to all my closest friends. He really helped to highlight the finer points of my resume and helped me to better articulate my achievements and competencies. I was able to land 7 job interviews and received multiple job offers in March alone at some of the largest engineering companies in America. Mālik offers a unique perspective and makes the experience enjoyable; it doesn’t matter what level you are at in your professional career. His job search advice is invaluable and want to express utmost gratitude for his time and attention to detail.

I was connected to Malik by another friend and was immediately blown away by his genuine desire to help others. Malik offered me an immense amount of support during my internship recruitment, candidly shared his own internship experiences with me, and helped me prepare for my upcoming interviews. I cannot say that I succeeded in landing my top-choice internship without his assistance. Even over the phone, I gained a sense of Malik’s reliability, humility, and passion for helping others succeed. His character and professional skills are truly admirable and makes him a great asset for any kind of environment.

Through my time at Howard, I have admired Malik for his attention to detail, creativity and passion for others. He is not only skilled but he is a critical thinker with a desire for impact. I was driven to write this recommendation after Malik assisted me with preparing my resume. He was not only amiable but he was invested in equipping me with the tools to transform my resume and be self sufficient in updating it. I believe that Malik is truly a visionary with a knack for improving the professional opportunity for not only himself but for all. I am grateful to have the opportunity to gain Malik’s help and I am confident in his ability to contribute to any work setting he enters.

Choosing Malik as my mentor has been one of the best that I have made. He is personable, creative and driven. Even though he has such a bright future, he continues to remain humble. He continues to help me with my resume and how to effectively communicate my story to companies. Whenever I need help, I know that I can count on Malik to make time for me. I am very excited to see all that he will accomplish in the coming years.

Malik is considered one of my mentors through out my professional development. As a mentor, Malik made it be known he would always be available for advice or guidance in my journey. I could always text him when I had a question, and he was always open to scheduling time to talk on the phone. Malik is kind and genuinely wants every one he knows to succeed. Malik empowers others to accomplish their goals, even if he barely knows you. We met through SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity), and I knew that Malik would be able to provide experiences that I have not gone through yet being a year younger than him. We went over possible questions to interviews and he taught me more about how Wealth Management operates as a business. I am proud to say that this summer I will be a Wealth Management Summer Analyst, and he is partially to thank for helping prep me and always making me confident in myself.… more