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Profile

As a creative strategist, I’ve worked with companies and brands that need to cut through the noise and connect deeply with their audiences. Bold, human-centric leadership and innovative vision are essential—and that’s where I come in. With a background that defies convention, I bring a multi-disciplinary and multi-sensory data-driven thought-filled approach to my work, specializing in creating experiences that engage across every touchpoint.

 

Whether it’s defining a compelling brand identity, developing dynamic digital strategies, content strategies and creation, or leveraging the latest AI technologies, I deliver results that break through, stand out, resonate, and drive measurable impact.

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Experience

Creative Strategist &
Creative Director

Cision

Chicago, IL - Hybrid

9.22 - 8.23

̊̊ ̊ Led creative leadership for Cision, the global leader in communications technology, drove the overall strategic creative direction, brand evolution and helped shape multi-channel campaigns that delivered measurable results.

̊̊ ̊  Developed creative direction for the refreshed Cision enterprise brand across multiple branded channels (corporate website, social channels, marketing, content)

̊̊ ̊ Led a global creative team, fostering collaboration and delivering brand-building leadership content that resulted in double digit increase in engagement across new and existing audiences.

̊̊ ̊ Managed a portfolio of key client accounts, ensuring client satisfaction, retention, and growth through innovative creative solutions.

̊̊ ̊ Presented creative strategy, brand identity concepts and design-centric multi-channel campaigns to C-suite level audiences

̊̊ ̊ Develop data-driven brand content strategies that led to earned media coverage by media such as Fast Company, among other significant trade publications.

Consulting

Freelance - Hybrid

06.23 - Current

̊̊ ̊ Partnering with clients to develop impactful and meaningful creative concepts that connected deeply,  aligned with brand voice, vision, market, data, and legacy, spanning short and long-term goals.

̊̊ ̊  Developed creative strategies that resonated with target audiences, driving successful rebrands and campaigns for various clients.

̊̊ ̊ Integrated data and industry research to ideate innovative campaigns, resulting in increased brand awareness and engagement.

̊̊ ̊ Oversaw presentations and cross-functional collaborations, ensuring alignment with client goals and market trends.

Skills

  • Brand Development

  • Creative Strategy

  • Content Strategy

  • Creative Direction

  • Design Thinking

  • Advertising, Marketing, Social Strategy

  • Visual Analysis and Semiotics

  • AI Imagery Development & Refinement

  • AI Prompt Engineering for Creative Content

  • AI Training for Creative Professionals

  • Art Direction

  • Brand Identities and Systems Development

  • Concept Development

  • Content Creation

  • Copywriting

  • Brand Story Development

  • Campaign Concept

  • Campaign Strategy

  • Campaign Copy

  • Entire Adobe Creative Suite

  • Experiential Design

  • Environmental Design

  • Dynamic Branding & Animation

  • Presentations

  • Implementing Data Analysis

  • Strategising Data focuses

  • Data Visualization

  • Project Management

  • UX/UI

  • Client Relationship Development and Fostering

  • Trend Analysis

  • Landing Pages

  • E-Commerce

  • FB Ads Manager

  • E-mail Marketing

  • Pre-Production

  • Post Production

  • Visualization

  • Video Recording

  • Video Editing

  • Video Processing

  • Mastering

  • Multimedia Design & Production

  • Music Production

  • Audio Engineering

  • Music Performance

  • Song Writing

  • Sonic Branding

  • Composition

  • Song-writing

  • Voice Talent

  • Typography

  • Illustration

  • Photography

"In my 25+ year career working with some of the best creative minds in marketing and design, I have never seen more innovative and inspirational talent in one person. Zen is one of the best creative leaders to have on any team."

— Delza Laxamana,

Former VP of Corporate Positioning, Cision

Get in Touch

(442) 777-3733‬

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