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Strategic Planning

SWOT Analyses & Templates

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Finances

How to Politely Ask for Payment

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Contracts

Graphic Design Retainer Contract

Everyone's hurting due to COVID. To help support you we've included some email templates you can send to connect with your clients and reengage your relationships.

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Relationship Building

Email templates and tips for connecting with your past clients during COVID-19 

Every business needs excellent copy and content to:<ul><li>communicate their brand's message.</li><li>reach new customers.</li><li>generate sales. </li></ul>That's what I do - help businesses get their message to their customers. I love helping businesses plan their sales copy, content marketing strategy, and publishing schedule.

Every business needs excellent copy and content to: communicate their brand's message. reach new customers. generate sales.  That's what I do - help businesses get their message to their customers. I love helping businesses plan their sales copy, content marketing strategy, and publishing schedule. 

Tech Traffic creates superb copy for tech companies.

My kids inspire me because they have some amazing benefits. Have a look:<ul><li>They learn constantly - even when they're playing. They show their learning by picking awkward moments to ask me random questions about new words they learned at the playground!</li><li>They ask questions about stuff more than once. "Why _____" is never asked just once. They keep going until there are no more answers or they feel happy with what they've learned.</li><li>They really enjoy playing. I tend to forget about relaxing and fun because work is always calling. My kids remind me that play is part of life and it is valuable.</li></ul>

My kids inspire me because they have some amazing benefits. Have a look: They learn constantly - even when they're playing. They show their learning by picking awkward moments to ask me random questions about new words they learned at the playground! They ask questions about stuff more than once. "Why _____" is never asked just once. They keep going until there are no more answers or they feel happy with what they've learned. They really enjoy playing. I tend to forget about relaxing and fun because work is always calling. My kids remind me that play is part of life and it is valuable.

I love to walk and move. Many times I walk and talk out loud to myself. They say, "Think before you speak." That sounds like great advice. I'm sure some people think before they speak. I've discovered I think by speaking. So, when I feel stuck, I get up from my office chair, go for a walk, and talk through whatever I've got going on.

I love to walk and move. Many times I walk and talk out loud to myself. They say, "Think before you speak." That sounds like great advice. I'm sure some people think before they speak. I've discovered I think by speaking. So, when I feel stuck, I get up from my office chair, go for a walk, and talk through whatever I've got going on.

Ad Copywriter

Digital Content Strategist 

Website Content Writer

I have worked with many film/tv professionals as well as musical artists playing the roles of audio engineer, voice talent, producer, and video editor. I have most experience operating digital audio workstation software such as Pro Tools and Logic Pro X and video editing software Final Cut Pro X.

I have worked with many film/tv professionals as well as musical artists playing the roles of audio engineer, voice talent, producer, and video editor. I have most experience operating digital audio workstation software such as Pro Tools and Logic Pro X and video editing software Final Cut Pro X.

Certified Audio Engineer, Video Editor, and Voice Over

Here is a few examples of my work if you're curious!

My Website

I was working with a local Dallas pop music artist and I mixed and mastered two singles for them earlier this year. Both songs are on my website. I've also mastered many more songs for the same artist.

I was working with a local Dallas pop music artist and I mixed and mastered two singles for them earlier this year. Both songs are on my website. I've also mastered many more songs for the same artist.

My primary goal is to ensure that my clients are happy with the services I'm able to offer. With that said, I go above and beyond many expectations in my line of work.

My primary goal is to ensure that my clients are happy with the services I'm able to offer. With that said, I go above and beyond many expectations in my line of work.

Music industry

Audio Engineer

Voice Over Artist

Video Editor

streamer content editor

With 8+ years experience in graphics and web design, I bring to every project a deep knowledge of what makes great design. I have designed everything from landing pages to membership sites, e-commerce stores to custom blogs, logos to book covers.I excel at quickly grasping a company's brand and needs, making expert suggestions, and completing projects on time and with excellence.I enjoy reading, writing fiction, playing a number of musical instruments, and going Geocaching with my family.

With 8+ years experience in graphics and web design, I bring to every project a deep knowledge of what makes great design. I have designed everything from landing pages to membership sites, e-commerce stores to custom blogs, logos to book covers. I excel at quickly grasping a company's brand and needs, making expert suggestions, and completing projects on time and with excellence. I enjoy reading, writing fiction, playing a number of musical instruments, and going Geocaching with my family.

Web, Brand Designer

We created a brand new, custom website design and implemented it with Wordpress + Elementor.

Kinkaid Civil Construction

We designed a simple website for a coffee shop, including their entire menu as a static reference.

Ebb + Flow Coffee Co

I'm quite flexible! I accept emails, text messages, Facebook messages, and even WhatsApp!

I'm quite flexible! I accept emails, text messages, Facebook messages, and even WhatsApp!

I personally thrive when I have the opportunity to be creative. Not everyone gets to be enlivened by their work life, so I'm very grateful to love what I do!

I personally thrive when I have the opportunity to be creative. Not everyone gets to be enlivened by their work life, so I'm very grateful to love what I do!

Web Designer

Wordpress

Elementor

eCommerce

Brand Designer

logo design

brand style guides

Graphic Design

book covers

social media graphics

print layouts

Communication is one of the most complex parts of being human –– it leads to challenges as well as advancements. Visual communication gives us the chance to meet those challenges with creative solutions. I help people identify their message and who needs to hear it, and I craft something for them that creates connections through clear and engaging artwork. And it's a lot of fun. My specialties include: print, web and motion graphic design; video content production from concept to final edit, including cinematography and direction; editorial, commercial, and product photography and editing; and copy writing.

Communication is one of the most complex parts of being human –– it leads to challenges as well as advancements. Visual communication gives us the chance to meet those challenges with creative solutions.  I help people identify their message and who needs to hear it, and I craft something for them that creates connections through clear and engaging artwork. And it's a lot of fun.  My specialties include: print, web and motion graphic design; video content production from concept to final edit, including cinematography and direction; editorial, commercial, and product photography and editing; and copy writing.

Multimedia Storyteller, AD/CD

A fun illustration piece to test out some different techniques for shading and laying out type. 

Whale Yeah

A fun, bold rebrand of Mello Yello to add to the portfolio. 

Mello Yello

Exploring some pixel-stretching techniques on random objects.

Stretched Tape

Pretty much anything. My set of skills is broad but also well developed, so I can find a place as a problem-solver in a wide variety of projects, playing different roles and switching hats. I enjoy having the ability to fill in wherever a client or fellow creative needs me to be.

Pretty much anything. My set of skills is broad but also well developed, so I can find a place as a problem-solver in a wide variety of projects, playing different roles and switching hats. I enjoy having the ability to fill in wherever a client or fellow creative needs me to be. 

I'm inspired quite a bit by my three kids. They're all so unique, just different little people from one another. But they all have a deep curiosity for the world around them. That drives me to stay inquisitive and never stop learning.

I'm inspired quite a bit by my three kids. They're all so unique, just different little people from one another. But they all have a deep curiosity for the world around them. That drives me to stay inquisitive and never stop learning.

Graphic Designer

Brand Identity

Local Photographer

Portraits

Products

Editorial

Animation

I have a keen eye for detail and a deep penchant for making words pretty. I enjoy taking what I see and making it better - no matter what medium I'm currently working with. I've even ghost-written a book or 2. I enjoy all things artistic which include writing, painting, drawing, and even crafting. However, my favorite thing to do is to curl up with my laptop and watch documentaries and old movies with the subtitles on.

I have a keen eye for detail and a deep penchant for making words pretty. I enjoy taking what I see and making it better - no matter what medium I'm currently working with. I've even ghost-written a book or 2.  I enjoy all things artistic which include writing, painting, drawing, and even crafting.   However,  my favorite thing to do is to curl up with my laptop and watch documentaries and old movies with the subtitles on. 

Writer, Editor, Ghostwriter and Content Creator

The best way to reach me is via email. However, I'm not opposed to someone sliding in my DM's on social media. So long as you state the nature of your "slide".

The best way to reach me is via email. However, I'm not opposed to someone sliding in my DM's on social media. So long as you state the nature of your "slide". 

I'd say that the most pertinent part of being an independent professional for me is consistently getting better at what I do. That includes me reading a lot, writing a ton, and getting into spaces where I'm surrounded by other creatives. I feel there is much to benefit from collaboration.

I'd say that the most pertinent part of being an independent professional for me is consistently getting better at what I do. That includes me reading a lot, writing a ton, and getting into spaces where I'm surrounded by other creatives. I feel there is much to benefit from collaboration. 

I'm open to most editing and proofreading projects. I'm particularly fond of the larger manuscripts (50,000 words or more). I enjoy reading stories whether fictional or not because it gives me glimpses into the mind of the author.

I'm open to most editing and proofreading projects.  I'm particularly fond of the larger manuscripts (50,000 words or more). I enjoy reading stories whether fictional or not because it gives me glimpses into the mind of the author. 

The perfect job would be one where I get to write or create for months on end. Like... maybe a ghostwriting gig where I had to write something within 6-8 months. I would just hide away and let my imagination run wild - and my keyboard.

The perfect job would be one where I get to write or create for months on end. Like... maybe a ghostwriting gig where I had to write something within 6-8 months. I would just hide away and let my imagination run wild - and my keyboard. 

I've had so many jobs that meant a lot to me. If I had to choose, I'd say the most significant project that I've worked on, I assisted a client in writing a book on the stages of grief. It was almost therapeutic because she was still processing through grief while we were writing. It turned out to be a great book and one I am very proud of.

I've had so many jobs that meant a lot to me.  If I had to choose,  I'd say the most significant project that I've worked on, I assisted a client in writing a book on the stages of grief. It was almost therapeutic because she was still processing through grief while we were writing.  It turned out to be a great book and one I am very proud of. 

Editor

Proofreading

Copy Editing

Developmental Editing

Articles & Blog Posts Writer

Parenting

Lifestyle

Social Media Posts Creation

Content Strategy

I'm known as a 'Media Maven' given my 20+ years as a rock star PR professional behind some of the most successful brand launches, M&amp;A &amp; strategic digital campaigns&nbsp;for tech, traditional and new media companies including WarnerMedia, Livestrong.com, Fullscreen, M-GO (startup formerly backed by DreamWorks and Technicolor) &amp; podcast leader Midroll Media/Ear Wolf (acquired by Scripps Media). It also includes the first &amp; biggest public exit to follow Google's. Regardless of the title – Producer, Writer, Director, PR/Digital Media Strategist, Entrepreneur – I am a visionary, natural born storyteller and entrepreneur. As an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBW93SNbdMI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">award-winning indie content creator</a>, I'm passionate about connecting audiences with stories via writing, directing and producing various video and podcast projects. Additionally, I currently serve as a GALECA advisory board member &amp; am a co-founder &amp; advisor for Revry.TV.

I'm known as a 'Media Maven' given my 20+ years as a rock star PR professional behind some of the most successful brand launches, M&A & strategic digital campaigns for tech, traditional and new media companies including WarnerMedia, Livestrong.com, Fullscreen, M-GO (startup formerly backed by DreamWorks and Technicolor) & podcast leader Midroll Media/Ear Wolf (acquired by Scripps Media). It also includes the first & biggest public exit to follow Google's.  Regardless of the title – Producer, Writer, Director, PR/Digital Media Strategist, Entrepreneur – I am a visionary, natural born storyteller and entrepreneur.  As an award-winning indie content creator, I'm passionate about connecting audiences with stories via writing, directing and producing various video and podcast projects. Additionally, I currently serve as a GALECA advisory board member & am a co-founder & advisor for Revry.TV.

Storyteller, Content Creator & Mood Elevator

Scriptwriter &amp; script supervisor for Twitter's 2021 Newfront presentation and prior to that I was the showrunner and lead producer for Twitter's 1st Analyst Day presentation in six years that was also their first virtual presentation.

Scriptwriter & script supervisor for Twitter's 2021  Newfront presentation and prior to that I was the showrunner and lead producer for Twitter's 1st Analyst Day presentation in six years that was also their first virtual presentation.

I have what I call "Mullet Brain" - business in the front and party (i.e. creativity) in the rear.

I have what I call "Mullet Brain" - business in the front and party (i.e. creativity) in the rear.

Producer

Public Relations Manager

My goal as an artist is to create something that truly represents you and/or your business! All too often, I see designs hat in no way reflect the message that is trying to be advertised! My art is unique and different from what people see everyday. It's sure to draw attention! I started drawing to cope with an autoimmune disorder that as left me pretty tired and down. I found myself again in the art I create and persuaed my career as a small business owner in September.

My goal as an artist is to create something that truly represents you and/or your business! All too often, I see designs hat in no way reflect the message that is trying to be advertised!  My art is unique and different from what people see everyday. It's sure to draw attention! I started drawing to cope with an autoimmune disorder that as left me pretty tired and down. I found myself again in the art I create and persuaed my career as a small business owner in September. 

Get custom art unlike any other! 

Some of my work and the various styles I draw in 

Art Portfolio 

I'm currently working towards my associates degree in Graphic Design to better my design skills and educate myself as much as possible

I'm currently working towards my associates degree in Graphic Design to better my design skills and educate myself as much as possible 

I'm open to any projects! I love new and different challenges!

I'm open to any projects! I love new and different challenges! 

Drawing

Merchandise

Helping health-conscious brands attract their dream customers by developing a tailored marketing strategy &amp; highly effective implementation process to deliver you REAL results.

Helping health-conscious brands attract their dream customers by developing a tailored marketing strategy & highly effective implementation process to deliver you REAL results. 

Digital Marketer & Event Specialist 

Specializing in ongoing projects for virtual experiences, multi-channel marketing strategy, and content creation. 

Project Portfolio

Having worked in the hospitality and entertainment industry for over a decade, my sole focus is to support my clients in developing a memorable customer journey for new and existing customers. People are craving authenticity now more than ever. With the help of a professional marketing strategist, I can assist in telling your companies story to keep your current customers coming back for more, while also reaching new audiences.

Having worked in the hospitality and entertainment industry for over a decade, my sole focus is to support my clients in developing a memorable customer journey for new and existing customers. People are craving authenticity now more than ever. With the help of a professional marketing strategist, I can assist in telling your companies story to keep your current customers coming back for more, while also reaching new audiences. 

In 2010, I began my career in Public Relations and quickly realized it wasn't for me. I then tried my hand in working for various creative marketing agencies before pivoting into the event world for several years as a successful Event Producer leading multi-million dollar charity galas, fundraisers, and celebrity PR events. With the intense time requirements getting the best of me my health took a downward spiral. I was offered an opportunity to join a global media agency as the Marketing Director as an initial contract position and I jumped at the opportunity to slow down and reset. This newfound flexibility with my schedule that allowed me to work remotely AND maintain decent sleep became a wonderful fit. Since 2016, I've grown as a sole proprietor working with one main client into managing a handful or more projects at a time. Depending on the scope of each project, I've got a team of expert digital marketers to assist me in getting the best results for my clients. I look forward to growing my business as I continue to help grow my clients as well.

In 2010, I began my career in Public Relations and quickly realized it wasn't for me. I then tried my hand in working for various creative marketing agencies before pivoting into the event world for several years as a successful Event Producer leading multi-million dollar charity galas, fundraisers, and celebrity PR events. With the intense time requirements getting the best of me my health took a downward spiral. I was offered an opportunity to join a global media agency as the Marketing Director as an initial contract position and I jumped at the opportunity to slow down and reset. This newfound flexibility with my schedule that allowed me to work remotely AND maintain decent sleep became a wonderful fit. Since 2016, I've grown as a sole proprietor working with one main client into managing a handful or more projects at a time. Depending on the scope of each project, I've got a team of expert digital marketers to assist me in getting the best results for my clients.  I look forward to growing my business as I continue to help grow my clients as well. 

Marketing Strategist

Digital marketing

Email marketing

Social Media Marketing

Content Marketer

Copywriting

Social Media

health & wellness

<ul><li>I have always been passionate about art, and take great enjoyment out of creating art for others. </li><li>I think its very fun hearing about peoples' ideas and then bringing them to life. </li><li>I complete my projects quickly and efficiently </li><li>I am very receptive to feedback </li><li>I'm a small artist really hoping to gain more experience and have fun through meeting new people/brands</li></ul>

I have always been passionate about art, and take great enjoyment out of creating art for others.  I think its very fun hearing about peoples' ideas and then bringing them to life.  I complete my projects quickly and efficiently  I am very receptive to feedback  I'm a small artist really hoping to gain more experience and have fun through meeting new people/brands

Hello! I'm so excited to bring your ideas to life

I created this sticker as a commission for some friends. It was created digitally (one of my first digital works)

Hazy co Hat

Diverse faces of mountain bikers done on photoshop

Bikers

I love animals, so I created this image to honor the great orangutan :)

Orangutan Fun

Fun pen and construction paper collage I made as a commission 

Kisses and Flowers

Pen drawing I made with a stippling technique. This is one of my favorite methods to create value 

Morning Tea

Another pen value drawing I did using a stippling technique, one of my personal favorites!

Marble Lady

I am open to any project! Versatility is very important to me so I work with a wide variety of mediums (drawing, painting, pastel, digital, ceramic). I am always looking for new projects to challenge me and help me improve as an artist and a creator!

I am open to any project! Versatility is very important to me so I work with a wide variety of mediums (drawing, painting, pastel, digital, ceramic). I am always looking for new projects to challenge me and  help me improve as an artist and a creator!

I am extremely versatile and flexible, working with a wide variety of styles, mediums, and people. As a first generation American I have encountered a lot of xenophobia in my life, which is why I strive to make this an inclusive and safe space for everyone. I am also a self taught artist, so my artistic techniques are a little unorthodox, but I think that just makes everything a little more fun :)

I am extremely versatile and flexible, working with a wide variety of styles, mediums, and people. As a first generation American I have encountered a lot of xenophobia in my life, which is why I strive to make this an inclusive and safe space for everyone. I am also a self taught artist, so my artistic techniques are a little unorthodox, but I think that just makes everything a little more fun :)

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