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I am a communicator and a creator with wide-ranging experience in managing digital marketing campaigns, internal and external print publications, web content and membership recruitment and retention campaigns. I have worked in association management for more than 17 years. I specialize in graphic design, logo creation and publication layout - all of which has helped me thrive in my favorite form of communication: Storytelling. I have managed social media marketing/promotions, spearheaded a statewide annual volunteer event and produced branding guidelines. I strive to find new ways to present engaging content and explore the unique aspects of humanity.

I am a communicator and a creator with wide-ranging experience in managing digital marketing campaigns, internal and external print publications, web content and membership recruitment and retention campaigns. I have worked in association management for more than 17 years. I specialize in graphic design, logo creation and publication layout - all of which has helped me thrive in my favorite form of communication: Storytelling. I have managed social media marketing/promotions, spearheaded a statewide annual volunteer event and produced branding guidelines. I strive to find new ways to present engaging content and explore the unique aspects of humanity.

I'm a writer and designer with two decades of experience.

As a lover of great design, I'm constantly staying connected with industry news in any way I can. I love following inspirational Instagram accounts that do great design (@JoinSelfMade, @designcrush, @boldviewmedia, @lookhuman and more). I listen to creative-focused podcasts as well as a variety of websites like Design Milk, Design Cuts, Creative Review - the list goes on! But what I love most is bouncing ideas off my other designer friends, who I respect 100%. Design ain't easy!

As a lover of great design, I'm constantly staying connected with industry news in any way I can. I love following inspirational Instagram accounts that do great design (@JoinSelfMade, @designcrush, @boldviewmedia, @lookhuman and more). I listen to creative-focused podcasts as well as a variety of websites like Design Milk, Design Cuts, Creative Review - the list goes on! But what I love most is bouncing ideas off my other designer friends, who I respect 100%. Design ain't easy!

My mentors have not just taught me how I want to present myself professionally and personally, they have also opened my eyes to what I don't want to be. These are some of the greatest lessons we can learn about ourselves.

My mentors have not just taught me how I want to present myself professionally and personally, they have also opened my eyes to what I don't want to be. These are some of the greatest lessons we can learn about ourselves. 

Graphic Designer

Brand Identity

Logos

Illustrations

Since I was a kid watching my retired sign-painter Grandfather effortlessly paint letters, I've known that graphic design was the path for me. I received a BFA in Visual Communications with a minor in Art History from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri. Since then, I've worked on a range of clients including Microsoft, United Airlines, The U.S. Army, Chevron, George Remus Bourbon, Lockheed Martin, Choboni and Little Golden Books.

Since I was a kid watching my retired sign-painter Grandfather effortlessly paint letters, I've known that graphic design was the path for me. I received a BFA in Visual Communications with a minor in Art History from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri. Since then, I've worked on a range of clients including Microsoft, United Airlines, The U.S. Army, Chevron, George Remus Bourbon, Lockheed Martin, Choboni and Little Golden Books. 

Freelance Art Director with 7+ years of agency experience

Sarah Downen Design Portfolio

The perfect job is a project where communication and respect between designer and client is flowing freely. The creative process of collaboration can be so powerful when you build off of each other's vision with the mutual goal to create something wonderful.

The perfect job is a project where communication and respect between designer and client is flowing freely. The creative process of collaboration can be so powerful when you build off of each other's vision  with the mutual goal to create something wonderful. 

Part of what keeps me so engaged in this career is the never-ending opportunity to gain and polish new skills. I'm eager to deliver that final product that incorporates a little more than the client expects from me. I try to regularly engage in tutorials and exercises that challenge my skillset and make me a more well-rounded creative.

Part of what keeps me so engaged in this career is the never-ending opportunity to gain and polish new skills. I'm eager to deliver that final product that incorporates a little more than the client expects from me. I try to regularly engage in tutorials and exercises that challenge my skillset and make me a more well-rounded creative. 

Art Direction

Video Editor

Hello! My medical writing career has spanned over 20 years, covered various formats and the range of therapeutic areas - from infectious diseases to women’s health, acupuncture to ophthalmology and many more. Before becoming a writer, I was a pediatrician. So I know first-hand what matters to doctors and patients and how to connect with them.I think I lend a human touch to the presentation of science. My background allows me to listen to doctors’ conversations like a colleague, find critical threads and through-lines, and bring their observations and insights to life in orderly, compelling, and engaging narratives.I like to:<ul><li>interview KOLs to unearth unique, interesting points of view</li><li>craft clear, concise articles from interview &amp; meeting transcripts and secondary research </li><li>digest &amp; organize content from round table discussions</li><li>write needs assessments for grant applications</li><li>record voiceover for multimedia medical projects</li></ul>

Hello! My medical writing career has spanned over 20 years, covered various formats and the range of therapeutic areas - from infectious diseases to women’s health, acupuncture to ophthalmology and many more. Before becoming a writer, I was a pediatrician. So I know first-hand what matters to doctors and patients and how to connect with them. I think I lend a human touch to the presentation of science. My background allows me to listen to doctors’ conversations like a colleague, find critical threads and through-lines, and bring their observations and insights to life in orderly, compelling, and engaging narratives. I like to: interview KOLs to unearth unique, interesting points of view craft clear, concise articles from interview & meeting transcripts and secondary research  digest & organize content from round table discussions write needs assessments for grant applications record voiceover for multimedia medical projects

I turn complex medical information into readable manuscripts

Here are some samples of past work.

I’m currently ghost-writing a series of articles on peripheral neuropathy for a PhD division head of a major university and teaching hospital.

I’m currently ghost-writing a series of articles on peripheral neuropathy for a PhD division head of a major university and teaching hospital.

<ul><li>Eating a whole-foods diet, including a big breakfast</li><li>Exercising outside in the sun - I love hiking!</li><li>Remembering the big picture of a project and focusing on patients who stand to benefit from a job well done</li></ul>

Eating a whole-foods diet, including a big breakfast Exercising outside in the sun - I love hiking! Remembering the big picture of a project and focusing on patients who stand to benefit from a job well done

I think I am just independent by nature. To me, expressing thoughts accurately, clearly and with a certain style is unique satisfying. And I need to drop deep into myself to be able to do that. So while I’m a extravert and enjoy interacting with teams, I am most efficient working on my own.Early on in my pediatrics career, I suspected that I was on somebody else's path, not mine. When I moved to New York City in 1999 to study acting (that’s where the voiceover work started!), I found the medical communications field a better fit for my expressive talents.In a nutshell, my career trajectory is about growing more and more skillful in reaching and moving people. It’s tempting to think of science writing as being purely or mostly objective in nature. But readers think, and feel. I’ve found that writing compelling science is about getting that balance right and crafting narratives that readers are able to follow and want to follow.

I think I am just independent by nature. To me, expressing thoughts accurately, clearly and with a certain style is unique satisfying. And I need to drop deep into myself to be able to do that. So while I’m a extravert and enjoy interacting with teams, I am most efficient working on my own. Early on in my pediatrics career, I suspected that I was on somebody else's path, not mine. When I moved to New York City in 1999 to study acting (that’s where the voiceover work started!), I found the medical communications field a better fit for my expressive talents. In a nutshell, my career trajectory is about growing more and more skillful in reaching and moving people. It’s tempting to think of science writing as being purely or mostly objective in nature. But readers think, and feel. I’ve found that writing compelling science is about getting that balance right and crafting narratives that readers are able to follow and want to follow.

Writer

Medical

Wellness

Health

Voice Over Artist

Book narration

Video Voiceover

The founder/creative director of this artistic haven, Mariah is the heart and soul of the operation. Mariah is originally from the Windy City, Chicago, IL, and now making waves in the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.&nbsp;Armed with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Visual Communications from Northern Illinois University, she’s not your average brand designer and entrepreneur – but a visionary, a creator, and a dream-maker. With 7+ years as a design professional, as an in-house senior graphic designer, weaving design magic behind the scenes. And when the freelance cape goes on, she’s the brand designer who brings joy to Joyful Rose Creative. Mariah is more than just a businesswoman. She’s a well-rounded creative with a heart full of passion for all things art and design. Her secret to success? Working closely with clients, turning their ideas into living, breathing brands.

The founder/creative director of this artistic haven, Mariah is the heart and soul of the operation. Mariah is originally from the Windy City, Chicago, IL, and now making waves in the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.  Armed with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Visual Communications from Northern Illinois University, she’s not your average brand designer and entrepreneur – but a visionary, a creator, and a dream-maker.  With 7+ years as a design professional, as an in-house senior graphic designer, weaving design magic behind the scenes. And when the freelance cape goes on, she’s the brand designer who brings joy to Joyful Rose Creative.  Mariah is more than just a businesswoman. She’s a well-rounded creative with a heart full of passion for all things art and design. Her secret to success? Working closely with clients, turning their ideas into living, breathing brands. 

Brand + Web & Event Identity Design

I care deeply about the success of my clients and business, reflected in my commitment to understanding their unique needs, delivering high-quality services, and open communication. By engaging in in-depth consultations and active listening, I tailor my solutions to meet specific goals and build trust-based relationships. My dedication to quality, continuous improvement, and staying current with design trends ensures that I provide innovative and effective solutions that exceed expectations. I am committed to delivering tangible results, whether it’s enhancing brand visibility, improving user experience, or driving sales. I prioritize ethical business practices, ensuring transparency and integrity in all dealings. My goal is to build long-term partnerships with clients, offering strategic insights and advice beyond design services to support their broader business objectives. This approach ensures both my clients' and my business’s ongoing success.

I care deeply about the success of my clients and business, reflected in my commitment to understanding their unique needs, delivering high-quality services, and open communication. By engaging in in-depth consultations and active listening, I tailor my solutions to meet specific goals and build trust-based relationships. My dedication to quality, continuous improvement, and staying current with design trends ensures that I provide innovative and effective solutions that exceed expectations.  I am committed to delivering tangible results, whether it’s enhancing brand visibility, improving user experience, or driving sales. I prioritize ethical business practices, ensuring transparency and integrity in all dealings. My goal is to build long-term partnerships with clients, offering strategic insights and advice beyond design services to support their broader business objectives. This approach ensures both my clients' and my business’s ongoing success.

• Curating personal business branding for clients to elevate their business model and create a successful online presence including web design. • Creating visual elements such as logos, color palettes, typography, and design guidelines that represent the brand consistently across various platforms and materials. • Adopting event visual brand identity for corporate events, including logos, color schemes, promotional materials, mobile app, presentations and signage. • Offering consultations and services to audit brands to assess needs of their business. • Developing strategies to establish and enhance a brand’s identity, considering its values, target audience, and market positioning.

• Curating personal business branding for clients to elevate their business model and create a successful online presence including web design.   • Creating visual elements such as logos, color palettes, typography, and design guidelines that represent the brand consistently across various platforms and materials.   • Adopting event visual brand identity for corporate events, including logos, color schemes, promotional materials, mobile app, presentations and signage.  • Offering consultations and services to audit brands to assess needs of their business.  • Developing strategies to establish and enhance a brand’s identity, considering its values, target audience, and market positioning. 

Brand Designer

Marketing Strategy

Web Designer

Squarespace designer

Mobile App Designer

SEO & CMS Set Up

Dawn Oliver CDI(TDMA) is committed to telling women the truth about childbirth, their bodies, and their options. She goes above and beyond to make sure women are heard, cared for and reassured and that their thoughts and feelings matter. By providing factual information and creative problem solving, she equips parents for a confident birthing and parenting journey.&nbsp;Dawn started&nbsp;<a href="http://www.compassionatecaredoula.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Compassionate Care&nbsp;Doula Services</a>&nbsp;to provide ethical, superior, compassionate services. Originally trained by DONA, she quickly realized that she needed to reach further in order to provide better education and a more supportive organization.&nbsp;Through Traditional Childbirt Arts. (TBA) she studied with fabulous teachers, including Mary Betsellie and T’Karima Ticitl. She also became a Traditional Doula and Midwifery Arts Instructor. In total, Dawn is a tremendously valuable resource to women in her community, offering services as a Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, a Doula Instructor,Evidence based birth instructor

Dawn Oliver CDI(TDMA) is committed to telling women the truth about childbirth, their bodies, and their options. She goes above and beyond to make sure women are heard, cared for and reassured and that their thoughts and feelings matter. By providing factual information and creative problem solving, she equips parents for a confident birthing and parenting journey. Dawn started Compassionate Care Doula Services to provide ethical, superior, compassionate services. Originally trained by DONA, she quickly realized that she needed to reach further in order to provide better education and a more supportive organization. Through Traditional Childbirt Arts. (TBA) she studied with fabulous teachers, including Mary Betsellie and T’Karima Ticitl. She also became a Traditional Doula and Midwifery Arts Instructor. In total, Dawn is a tremendously valuable resource to women in her community, offering services as a Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, a Doula Instructor,Evidence based birth instructor 

Hello, I am a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula. 

I have 5 great birth packages. We can also put together your dream package

Birth Doula

I offer 3 postpartum package's or you can make your own personalized package. I make herbal Sitz baths and nipple cream.

Postpartum Doula

I teach a comprehensive curriculum. We learn about , labor, delivery, interventions, evidence based Information.

Evidence Based Birth Instructor

Placenta Encapsulation can assist with healing from childbirth. Replenish energy, hormones, helps with breast Milk.

Placenta Encapsulation 

I took all the trainings that I could think of to make my business a one stop shop. I know that everyone has very busy lives. Using one person makes continuity of care easier.

I took all the trainings that I could think of to make my business a one stop shop. I know that everyone has very busy lives. Using one person makes continuity of care easier.

As I see the birth and postpartum information change, I try to stay updated with evidence based information. The information that I teach and pass on to my clients are clinically proven and up to date.

As I see the birth and postpartum information change, I try to stay updated with evidence based information. The information that I teach and pass on to my clients are clinically proven and up to date. 

No, I consider myself as part of your birth and/or your postpartum team. I am their to support you and your partner

No, I consider myself as part of your birth and/or your postpartum team. I am their to support you and your partner

I have great referrals and references on my website. <a href="http://compassionatecaredoula.com/testomonials/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://compassionatecaredoula.com/testomonials/</a>

I have great referrals and references on my website. http://compassionatecaredoula.com/testomonials/

Business Consultant

Strategy & Planning

Birth

Postpartum care

I'm a brand storyteller and strategic marketing leader with over 10 years of experience. I've managed world-class brands including Las Vegas, Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Mandalay Bay, as well as smaller brands/programs. I'm passionate about bringing unique executions and innovative solutions to life for my clients. I thrive when I'm developing marketing strategies, leading creative development, managing projects, and supporting cross-functional teams. I have experience in the following verticals: travel and tourism, hospitality/hotels, gaming, food and beverage, sports, entertainment, nightlife, retail, spas, weddings, healthcare, e-commerce, and meetings and conventions. I'm known for my strong intuition, collaborative working relationships, and ability to boil down complex problems to identify solutions. Whether you need strategic guidance or just help with a special project, I'd love to be considered.

I'm a brand storyteller and strategic marketing leader with over 10 years of experience. I've managed world-class brands including Las Vegas, Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Mandalay Bay, as well as smaller brands/programs. I'm passionate about bringing unique executions and innovative solutions to life for my clients. I thrive when I'm developing marketing strategies, leading creative development, managing projects, and supporting cross-functional teams. I have experience in the following verticals: travel and tourism, hospitality/hotels, gaming, food and beverage, sports, entertainment, nightlife, retail, spas, weddings, healthcare, e-commerce, and meetings and conventions. I'm known for my strong intuition, collaborative working relationships, and ability to boil down complex problems to identify solutions. Whether you need strategic guidance or just help with a special project, I'd love to be considered.

Marketing Strategist & Project Manager

As a small business, I understand the need to make a big impact with limited resources. I've tailored my services to suit organizations of all sizes and budgets. While my skillset is broad enough to build brand and marketing strategies or serve as a fractional CMO, I am also open to simply being in a support function for a marketing team or project. I'm happy to discuss any projects you have in mind.

As a small business, I understand the need to make a big impact with limited resources. I've tailored my services to suit organizations of all sizes and budgets. While my skillset is broad enough to build brand and marketing strategies or serve as a fractional CMO, I am also open to simply being in a support function for a marketing team or project. I'm happy to discuss any projects you have in mind.

Please reach out to me here or via my website (jessicamichellemarketing.com).

Please reach out to me here or via my website (jessicamichellemarketing.com).

Marketing Strategist

Branding

Social Media Marketing

Digital marketing

Project Manager

Hospitality

Leading Complex Projects

Marketing

Branding Consultant

Branding Strategist

Write Design Group combines expertise in visual and written communication to help our clients convey clear and effective messages. We get to know our clients, their challenges, and their audiences so that we can create the look, feel, tone, and language they need to achieve their goals.

Write Design Group combines expertise in visual and written communication to help our clients convey clear and effective messages.  We get to know our clients, their challenges, and their audiences so that we can create the look, feel, tone, and language they need to achieve their goals. 

Hello! It's nice to meet you. We are Write Design Group.

We started working together A LONG TIME AGO, and have informally worked together over the years. We've left the corporate world in early 2024 to start Write Design Group.

We started working together A LONG TIME AGO, and have informally worked together over the years. We've left the corporate world in early 2024 to start Write Design Group.

We have worked on projects for a wide range of clients in our careers, including Cigna, Episcopal Church USA, FFA (Future Farmers of America), Indiana University, Intel, Intuit, General Motors, Microsoft, Pfizer, Prudential, and Purina.

We have worked on projects for a wide range of clients in our careers, including Cigna, Episcopal Church USA, FFA (Future Farmers of America), Indiana University, Intel, Intuit, General Motors, Microsoft, Pfizer, Prudential, and Purina.

Not our largest client, but one we are very interested in: We have a local manufacturing business that produces a unique deer repellent product. We love the people and the spirit of this small business, and we have the opportunity to positively impact many parts of the business, including an Amazon shop, the website, and the company's social media.

Not our largest client, but one we are very interested in: We have a local manufacturing business that produces a unique deer repellent product. We love the people and the spirit of this small business, and we have the opportunity to positively impact many parts of the business, including an Amazon shop, the website, and the company's social media. 

Websites

publications

Creative Writer

Editing/proofreading

Publishing

Blog post creation

Communications

Integrated Marketing Communications

Kayla Stark is a professional photographer living and working in New Orleans. She obtained her Bachelors of Art in Studio Art from Loyola University, New Orleans in 2015. Since then, she's worked as a graphic designer and photographer, specializing in architectural and interior design photography.&nbsp;

Kayla Stark is a professional photographer living and working in New Orleans. She obtained her Bachelors of Art in Studio Art from Loyola University, New Orleans in 2015. Since then, she's worked as a graphic designer and photographer, specializing in architectural and interior design photography. 

interior photographer + graphic designer

Interior Photography Portfolio

Graphic Design Samples

Please email me at kayla@kstarkcreative.com

Please email me at kayla@kstarkcreative.com

Diving into a great book, attending gallery and museum openings, meeting up with other creatives to hear what they're up to

Diving into a great book, attending gallery and museum openings, meeting up with other creatives to hear what they're up to 

Merchandise

Local Photographer

Interior Design

Real Estate

vacation rental

I'm an independent contractor who offers Public Health Consulting and focuses on creating accessibility through data-driven strategies. I specialize in:<ul><li>Health promotion</li><li>Wellness technology</li><li>User research</li><li>Data analysis</li></ul>I'm also a board-certified Health &amp; Wellness Coach who uses evidence-based strategies to pair behaviors with self-directed, health-related goals.

I'm an independent contractor who offers Public Health Consulting and focuses on creating accessibility through data-driven strategies. I specialize in: Health promotion Wellness technology User research Data analysis I'm also a board-certified Health & Wellness Coach who uses evidence-based strategies to pair behaviors with self-directed, health-related goals.

Public Health Consulting and Wellness Coaching 

To reach me, simply email hello@circlepitwellness.com, and we'll go from there.

To reach me, simply email hello@circlepitwellness.com, and we'll go from there.

My intention is to attract projects that fall within a public health scope.

My intention is to attract projects that fall within a public health scope.

Work together independently.

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