Natalie Michelle Mann

Natalie Michelle Mann was born in 1994 in Warner Robins, Georgia, to her amazing mother Maria Isabel Aranda de Tovar del Refugio, an artist, and phenomenal father Dr. Christopher Mann, who is presently a Clinical Professor of Management and Leadership at Clemson University’s College of Business.

Back in 2015, Natalie achieved a full-ride scholarship to Columbus College of Art & Design, where she was one of two freshman accepted to study abroad in Rome, Italy for a semester. She later transferred to Clemson University, where she received her Bachelor’s in Visual Arts, with an emphasis in Printmaking. During her studies, she interned as a Gallerist at Kai Lin Art in Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia, and graduated on the President’s List. Her work has been exhibited at the Lee Hall Art Gallery. Additionally, during her time as a student and immediately thereafter, she was able to complete two vibrant murals for a pair of local businesses (and is currently working on a 3rd!)

Through her employment with Starbucks, Natalie has achieved excellence and the opportunity to travel across the country (NYC, Nashville, LA, Memphis, D.C., etc.) for consultations with improving baristas’ social media marketing outreach and design skills. She has had the honor of being a guest speaker at Cornell University on Hospitality and Labor Relations, and was invited to attend a Senate Hearing.

Natalie is currently continuing her education. Having recently completed certifications for Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce, she is now diving into UX/UI, as well as programming in C# for 2D games in Unity in her free time. She hopes to grow her freelance businesses ventures, grow in her faith, and contribute to her community via meaningful, creative work. She currently works as a contract wedding and event photographer, while also being a co-owner of Blume Studio, an up-and-coming wedding photography business with her best friend Skylar Blume.

Awards

President’s List, Clemson University