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I'm a Creative Director and Brand Strategist with over a decade of experience leading brand identity, packaging, and communication systems for premium, B2B, and cultural brands across Europe and the United States. My work focuses on strategic brand development rooted in behavior, storytelling, and design coherence. I specialize in creating brands that resonate emotionally and function operationally, across platforms, cultures, and touchpoints. I lead projects from strategic positioning through to identity systems, immersive trade show environments, and high-impact packaging. As a Ukrainian creative working globally, I bring a cross-cultural lens to branding. Having led creative direction across different markets, I understand how to translate a brand’s core values into systems people trust and recognize. This perspective has been key in my work with brands undergoing international repositioning, growth, or post-crisis transformation. I’m also the author of the BRAND IS A VERB framework, a behavioral model for brand identity, published as a preprint (DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29009468.v1). The framework has been applied across commercial and cultural sectors and cited for its contribution to strategic communication and trust-building. My creative leadership has been recognized with awards including Red Dot and Pentawards, and my work has been featured in international exhibitions and publications.

I’m Cristy Verdeja Zaldívar—a strategic communications and marketing leader with over 15 years of experience transforming how brands connect, grow, and lead. As CEO of Pointe Connect, I consult for companies across industries—from nimble startups to global Fortune 500s—offering high-level strategy rooted in clarity, creativity, and results. I specialize in diagnosing challenges, crafting messaging that resonates, and building marketing and communications frameworks that drive real business impact. Known for my sharp instincts and innovative thinking, I’m the person teams call when they need to elevate their brand, reset their approach, or navigate complexity with confidence. My expertise spans corporate communications, PR, digital strategy, crisis and issues management, and multicultural marketing. I’ve advised industry giants, led global campaigns, and built cross-functional teams that deliver. I’m a bilingual storyteller (English/Spanish + conversational French) with a global mindset and a deep belief in the power of connection. Whether I’m guiding an executive team or rolling up my sleeves with a small business owner, I bring vision, structure, and momentum to every engagement.

I am the founder of BeastBI GmbH, a digital consultancy specializing in digital marketing. Whether it's marketing analysis, restructuring, or migration. We focus on optimize marketing budgets and improve ROIs. HubSpot and Google Ads certified and partner. With over a decade of experience across CRM, Paid Ads, SEO, (B2B) leadgen and marketing analysis, I combine technical know-how with a deep understanding of marketing & business strategy. I work and lead a remote team, scaled international campaigns. I also support companies as interim head of marketing and similar positions.

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High-level digital marketing professional with over 20 years' experience in a contemporary, large-scale business environment. Skilled in producing strong content to optimize business sites that increase visibility and brand awareness. Credited with combining excellent problem solving skills, extensive SEO, reputation management, and marketing experience to drive sales, control costs and maximize profitability. AREAS OF STRENGTH Reputation Management (Removal and Burying of negative content/reviews) PR (Promoting branded content on top tier sites and publications) SEO (Ranking for industry keywords that convert into leads and sales) AEO (Influencing Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and other LLMs)

I lead the voice of Tejjy Inc., one of the USA’s top AEC firms. Over the past 15 years, I’ve grown alongside the company, leading its marketing journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most trusted names in architectural and engineering solutions in the USA. As Marketing Director, I lead the full spectrum of our brand strategy, shaping everything from digital presence and content to outreach campaigns and industry showcases. My focus has always been clear: to position Tejjy Inc. as more than just a service provider, but as a forward-thinking, trusted name in the AEC landscape. Every platform, every initiative, and every interaction is designed to not only reflect who we are, but to elevate how we’re perceived. I’m also proud to have hosted a successful webinar, focusing on how digital AEC practices can support pre- and post-disaster resilience and management in the U.S., an area I believe is critical in today’s world. In 2023, I represented our firm at the AHR Expo in Atlanta, where I showcased our projects and built relationships with fellow industry leaders. I come from a background of discipline and resilience. Being an Army wife has shaped my ability to lead with grace under pressure. I bring that same spirit into every campaign, every challenge, and every new learning opportunity. I’m a firm believer in staying curious, constantly researching trends, and always exploring what’s next. Beyond strategy and execution, I take pride in being a mentor and guide, both to my team and to those who are starting out in this field. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that marketing is not just about selling a service, it’s about earning trust. And that’s exactly what we do at Tejjy Inc., every day. As I continue to navigate the ever-evolving world of marketing, I remain inspired by the promise of authentic growth and creative innovation.

Interdisciplinary Global Marketing and Human Resource Development (HRD) executive with over 20 years of experience scaling brand ecosystems across enterprise, high-growth, and startup environments – from Fortune 1 (Walmart) to VC- and PE-backed ventures. Adept at developing emotionally resonant, data-driven brand strategies that drive top-line growth, market share and long-term equity. Proven expertise leading cross-functional and regional teams, launching go-to-market strategies across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, and overseeing portfolios with budgets up to $100MM. Known for transforming complex market insights into differentiated brand positioning, unifying internal culture with external messaging and operationalizing high-performing marketing infrastructures. Fluent in growth strategy, creative storytelling, product innovation alignment and maximizing ROI through global-local execution.

I enjoy solving problems that haven’t been solved before. With my 20+ years experience in digital marketing and teaching, I have a knack for distilling complex topics into engaging and easy to understand instruction. I bring this skill to prominent digital marketing conferences around the world (ie. SMX, MozCon, WordCamp, or American Bar Association), LinkedIn Learning courses, teaching at the University of Alberta, and hosting the technology column on CBC Edmonton AM. I'm the Founder & Lead Instructor at the Kick Point Playbook, and President & Partner at Kick Point. Part of Kick Point’s (my marketing agency) mission is to teach and empower teams and clients to do better marketing, and Kick Point Playbook is an extension of that — it is the online training you need to bridge the gap between marketing theory and implementation. I'm also available for in-person or remote training for individuals and teams. I have given workshops on many different aspects of digital marketing, especially analytics and GA4. Learn more: https://linktr.ee/danaditomaso

Currently based in Miami, Florida Philadelphia, PA - (2019- Summer 2023) Los Angeles, California 90028 (2017 - 2019) Clients/Niche': *music artists, *content agencies *magazines, *forward-thinking/re-branding corporate-individuals *start-ups, *tv personalities, *entertainers, *athletes, *staffing, *producers, *models, *actors, *event planners, *schools/*institutions, *conferences, *e-commerce, *talent buyers, *A&R E: ashaspacek@gmail.com 1-310-UR-IMAGE [+13108746243] *virtual, on-location, integrated, travel, private, non-exclusive/exclusive International Business, Fashion, Music, Media/Entertainment: Branding- Consulting - Imaging- Production- Creative Services- Writing- Speaking IG: @ashasangle Fbook/Twitter/G+: @ashaspacek

I explore creativity at work and teach teams how to unlock it through smartphone photography, storytelling, and small shifts in perspective that lead to big changes.I also run a non-traditional virtual experience over Zoom designed for remote/hybrid teams to bond through playful mobile photography and build creative confidence. 600+ five-star reviews from teams at Atlassian, Google, Meta, and others. No slide decks. No breakout rooms. Just real-time shared creativity and team building. Here's what some people have said:“Danylo hosted a private session for a team of 20+ and we all absolutely loved it! His approach and demeanor is excellent. He made everyone feel welcome, had the right balance of content vs practical application and clearly knows his stuff. He even took the time to comment on photos added to the album after the session.” Dean S. Head of Customer Success, Education, EMEA at Google“We booked a private experience with Danylo for a corporate team of ~20, from a mix of functions (predominately engineering). There is a range of creative capabilities within the team but everyone had a really great time! Danylo is very charismatic and the hour flew by. It's a fun, relaxed, approachable vibe that let everyone unleash a bit of creativity, without pressure. Would definitely recommend as a virtual team experience.” Stephanie D. SVP, Head of Global Marketing at Tinder“Danylo is engaging, friendly and provides great practical tips. We had a fantastic team bonding time.” Adel T. Senior Director, Compensation & Benefits APAC at LinkedIn“Danylo's experience was awesome! He is very knowledgeable and breaks everything down into easy to understand concepts that build upon each other. The team and I enjoyed it as well as learned something. He had a great balance of inspiring instruction through a well thought story and hands-on interaction. We have enjoyed sharing our photos after the event, and Danylo has taken the time to comment on each one to provide further ideas for exploration! I would definitely recommend this experience!” Laura S. Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning Central Operations at Cisco“This is the second time I've booked this experience for a corporate teambuilding experience, and both times people had an absolute blast. Danylo is a fantastic host - patient, friendly, and engaging. The photos we emerged with are pretty remarkable for smartphone photography. Highly recommend this experience.” Ryan F. Senior Executive Assistant at SlackLet’s create something memorable together with your team!

Mark MacDonald is a seasoned strategist and creative with 4 decades of expertise in powerful Branding and Marketing Communication based on reliable research. He's the go-to guide for effective church communication, branding, and logos. As a bestselling author, engaging speaker, and founder of BeKnownforSomething.com, Mark empowers church leaders to communicate with impact.

Digital marketing professional with 15 years of experience, 12 years in SEO. Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot. Google Analytics 4 certified. Generative AI enthusiast and critic. Familiar with numerous markup, scripting and programming languages (i.e., HTML, CSS, JS, Python, PHP etc.). Super powers include navigating complex corporate structures to “find the right person” and being able to communicate with engineers just as easily as salespeople. The coolest things I’ve done in my career (so far) are: Work with Google & beta testing 3D/AR search results testing for GM vehicles Create automation and AI-powered tools with Python (Selenium), OpenAI API & more Drone photography & videography

With almost 5 years in SEO & content marketing, I've successfully helped various businesses grow their revenue, create effective campaigns for brand recognition, and establish top-notch editorial teams for unique content.

Award-winning creative director with 20+ years of experience leading brand storytelling, integrated marketing and rebrands in complex industries like healthcare, financial services, energy, and technology. I specialize in translating complex ideas into clear, human-centered narratives that drive trust, engagement and business growth.

Marketing, Communications & Branding Expert * Speaker * Writer * Board Member I love building great brands! I was first VP marketing/CMO Zipcar (now Avis), VP of marketing Inc.com (sold to Bertelsmann) and the first SVP of marketing at Launch Media (went public & later sold to Yahoo). I worked as a special assistant to the CMO of global marketing at The Coca-Cola Company (Sergio Zyman) and held the position of director of the 1996 Olympic Commemorative Coin Program at the Department of Treasury, U.S. Mint. Prior to running the Olympic joint venture, I worked in brand management at Procter & Gamble. I'm a popular keynote speaker and panelist at venues including the New England Direct Marketing Assn, MIT Enterprise Forum, Commonwealth Institute, HBS, the AMA, Simmons School of Management (where I was also Entrepreneur-in-Residence and on the Dean’s Advisory Council), Women in Technology, various corporate workshops and conferences and on the faculty of CLE. I judged the Dalton Pen, Web Marketing Association and Stevie Awards, coached other entrepreneurs through Springboard Enterprises and hosted online webinars to share marketing expertise with business owners around the world. I was the first woman to be elected Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Sports Museum at the TD Garden and the former Chair of the Alumni Board of Stanford University, was formerly VP of the HBS Global Alumni Board, and a founding Board member of Women Entrepreneurs in Science & Technology. I was the Appointed Director from HBS on the HAA Board and am currently an advisor to several early stage private companies and non profit organizations. I am a record 3 time past President of the Stanford Club of New England representing 5 states and 6,500 alums in the region. If you want to talk about brands call/e-mail me!

Innovative and customer-focused education executive with over 15 years of leadership in education with experience in launching and growing new projects in a fast paced environment. A team leader with strong communication skills, unique intercultural perspective and an excellent track record of delivering profitable growth, building high performing teams, and leading change.

Attorney, LL.M, MBA | Creating new opportunities for people and organisations in the legal industry. Generating results: I am analytical, curious and client-focussed. Combined with an in-depth understanding of marketing professional services and a hands-on approach, I will apply these skills in every project.I firmly believe that our team at HeadStarterz shares the desire to make a difference. As graphic designers, digital content creators and strategic marketers we are experts of the legal industry. Our whole team has a comprehensive understanding of the market dynamics and the behaviour of all stakeholders. We work at the forefront of all developments that are influencing this industry and remain a strong strategic partner to our clients.

Freelance HubSpot and inbound marketing consultant who's also been building websites…

Hey, folks! Welcome to my page!In my 5-year journey through the IT sector, I've explored various roles, from PM and HR to Marketing. But branding and communications are the source of my passion. So, what is my superpower? Feel free to reach me regarding:- brand marketing;- internal& global communications;- ambassador program development;- personal branding of tech experts, and C-level;- PR activities;- event coordination;- CSR;- workation projectsI genuinely believe in the magic of networking. So, if you want to talk or offer a partnership, please drop me a line via email - yuliia@allstarsit.com. Let's connect and make great things happen together!