Mazzo Media is an award-winning team of Digital Storytellers and Creative Problem-Solvers. We work with people, brands, and organizations helping tell their stories through content creation.As an accomplished design professional, I excel in the dual role of Creative Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO), where I bring together my creative expertise and business acumen to drive strategic growth and deliver exceptional results.Creative Director:• Lead a team of talented creative contractors to develop innovative and compelling visual creative marketing solutions.• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their goals, brand vision, and target audience, translating insights into impactful creative strategies and campaigns.• Conceptualize and oversee client project execution.• Spearhead graphic design efforts that ensure exceptional quality and brand consistency.• Foster a collaborative and inclusive creative environment that encourages exploration, experimentation, and collaboration.Social Media Manager:• Create and implement social media strategies aligned with the client's goals / target audience. • Curate and create engaging content, ensuring cohesive messaging.• Engage with communities; foster positive interactions and build relationships.• Monitor analytics to evaluate the performance of campaigns, content, and engagement metrics. • Communicate diplomatically in the event of a social media crisis / negative feedback.COO:• Develop and implement operational strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize organizational efficiency.• Streamline internal processes, workflows, and systems to improve productivity, reduce costs, and maximize resource allocation.• Lead cross-functional teams and facilitate effective communication and collaboration across departments to achieve business objectives.• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry partners to foster long-term partnerships and drive customer satisfaction.

East of the City Magazine reaches Middle Tennessee’s fastest growing community with a monthly readership of 86K+ each month. As Art Director, I collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive branding and design a visually stunning layout for this lifestyles publication.

As a Graphic Designer at Adventure Science Center in Nashville, TN, I had the opportunity to contribute my skills and creativity to various aspects of the organization's marketing and branding initiatives. My primary responsibilities revolved around collaborating with cross-functional teams to design marketing collateral, promotional materials, outdoor advertising, wayfinding, print advertising, digital assets, and exhibit art.Working at Adventure Science Center provided me with a dynamic and creative environment where I could apply my design skills to promote science education and engagement.

Marketing Strategy and Implementation:Design marketing collateral, images, icons and logosGatekeeper for Brand StandardsDevelop and maintain documentation of internal marketing processesProject managementWebsite Development/ManagementEmail/Social Media MarketingEvent Coordination

As a freelance graphic designer, I specialized in creating visually appealing and impactful designs that effectively communicated my clients' messages. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of design principles, I collaborated closely with clients to understand their objectives and develop creative solutions that meet their specific needs.My job duties encompassed a wide range of tasks, including:• Conceptualizing and creating original designs for various digital and print media, such as branding, marketing collateral, magazines, and advertising.• Understanding client requirements and translating them into visually engaging and on-brand designs to effectively convey their message and target their desired audience.• Managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines to deliver high-quality designs within agreed-upon timeframes.• Maintaining effective communication with clients throughout the design process, providing regular updates, and addressing any concerns or questions they may have.

Served a 3-year term on the NJC Board of Governors as President-Elect, President and Ex-Officio.

Design and manage printing of all brochures and annual reportCompose articles for marketing pieces including donor interviews and Foundation updatesWeb design & maintenance

Design all pieces for print: annual reports, newsletters, brochures, newspaper ads, promotional materials for Special Giving opportunities, etc.Copywriting, photography, art direction and direct mail marketingCreated and chaired successful charity benefit concert, BAND4KIDS