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Projects

Through hands-on experience with a variety of projects, I’ve developed a strong understanding of digital marketing, audience engagement, and strategic communication. Whether analyzing how people interact with content, crafting impactful campaigns, or refining brand identities, each project has allowed me to combine creativity with data-driven decision-making. These experiences have strengthened my ability to navigate the dynamic world of digital marketing, ensuring every project has a purpose and resonates with the right audience.

Client Projects thus far include...

The University of Akron College of Business Logo
Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center Logo
Limitless Ambition 10th Anniversary Logo
Nona's Hudson Crafted Confectionary Logo

MKTG:335 - Marketing Research

Color Engagement Research

The Color Engagement Research project examined the relationship between color and emotional response in advertising. Participants were presented with a selection of light and dark graphics, asked to choose their preferred design, and explain their reasoning. Eye-tracking technology was used to analyze which elements of the advertisements attracted the most visual attention. The metadata from the experiment indicated that lighter-colored graphics were more likely to evoke feelings of joy or positivity, highlighting the impact of color on audience perception and engagement.

A presentation slide indicating the anticipated results of the Color Engagement Research.

Hope & Healing (Internship)

50th Anniversary Celebration

The fiftieth anniversary campaign for Hope & Healing involved a range of strategic efforts to enhance engagement and support for the organization. Key contributions included assisting with a golf fundraiser, designing graphics for social media to promote the event, reaching out to donors to strengthen community involvement, and managing an auction website during the anniversary gala. Each of these efforts played a role in driving awareness, fostering connections, and ensuring the success of the milestone celebration.

The graphic is from a social media post on August 5th, 2024 requesting donors and sponsors for the organization's A Night of Hope & Healing Gala.

MKTG:432 - Integrated Marketing Communications

Limitless Ambition - 10th Anniversary IMC Campaign

The Limitless Ambition 10th anniversary campaign was developed as a comprehensive Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) initiative, ensuring cohesive messaging and strategic outreach across multiple platforms. The project involved conducting primary research through interviews, optimizing the marketing budget, preparing a yearlong content calendar, and designing graphics to maintain a consistent visual identity. The final presentation outlined digital, social, and event-based recommendations, reinforcing the organization's mission statement and objectives.

Final presentation for the Limitless Ambition client project. The graphic includes our tagline of "Dream, Believe, Achieve" and links to a copy of the presentation on Canva.

MKTG:440 - Brand Management

Nona's Brand Analysis

The brand analysis of Nona’s Hudson Crafted Confectionary focused on evaluating the company's positioning and potential growth through strategic assessment. Using three key frameworks—the Brand Resonance Model, SWOT Analysis, and Customer Journey mapping—the project examined Nona’s strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for deeper audience engagement. At its core, the initiative sought to highlight Nona’s unique ability to offer more than just chocolate, emphasizing its role in creating shared experiences and encouraging people to slow down and savor life’s simple pleasures.

Final presentation for the Nona's Hudson Crafted Confectionary client project. The graphic includes our tagline of "We Know Chocolate" and links to a copy of the presentation on Canva.

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