Her Story.
Cimone Key is the founder and chief executive officer of CK Creative Agency, formally known as Cimone Key Creative Studio. Growing up from coast to coast, with roots extending back to Germany, Cimone is well-traveled and well-versed in the world of design, connection, and entrepreneurship. Her passion as a young girl, knowing in her heart she was born to utilize her perspective profoundly, inspired Cimone’s unique journey to open her own design studio.
Businesses:
It all began with her investment as a student at The Art Institute of Dallas, which propelled her into the world of design. Here, she was awarded the best portfolio of her graduating class, which recognized her engaging style and elegance. While growing up, Cimone battled with her eyesight and was declared legally blind at the age of 21. She knew this wouldn’t define her, for her purpose was much bigger than eyesight.
After laser surgery, she miraculously regained 20/20 vision, which changed her life forever. Soon after, Cimone’s professional career quickly advanced into Corporate America, serving three Fortune 500 advertising agencies within the first three years. In 2015, she was unexpectedly fired and thus began her journey to start a business. Within her first year in business, she pursued a Web Design Certificate at Southern Methodist University (SMU) to offer her clients various services.
These experiences, combined with her faith and action, ultimately
brought to fruition a full-service agency in Dallas, Texas.
As of today, CK Creative Agency is the agency that DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) brand managers from large corporations trust with their visual marketing presence and for small businesses who objectively seek out a boutique agency to be their one-stop shop for quality, collaborative work.
Cimone Key Creative Agency’s Clientele:
Adidas, Amazon, Palo Alto Networks, Boys and Girls Club, Capital One, Chimy’s, City of Dallas, Live Nation, National Football League (NFL), Neiman Marcus, and Sally Beauty.
Associated Organizations & Volunteerism:
Alumni of Goldman Sachs 10,000
AAGD NCTRCA WBE MBE & SBE certified
Volunteerism:
DSVC | Big Thoughts | Dwell with Dignity | Goldman Sachs Mentor
Awards:
2023 AMA’s “Marketing Maverick of the Year”