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Poems & Cardtricks

@poemscardtricks

Visual communication designer at Simon Fraser University who shaped StaEllinika’s brand and launched four bilingual learning apps.

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What I'm looking for

I’m open to contractor work.

At Simon Fraser University, I helped shape Rebooting the Greek Language / StaEllinika, from its rebrand and app design to animated storytelling and gamified learning content. I worked with psychologists, academics, and production teams, and the project launched four bilingual apps for learners aged 4+, 6+, and 9+.

Across brand and creative roles, I’ve developed strategy, identities, and campaigns for startups and global organizations. I use AI as a creative material in my work, and I’m open to contractor work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Brand & Creative Director

Blenheim Pickwick

Jan 2025 - Dec 2026 (1 year 11 months)

Fractional creative and brand lead for early-stage founders, shaping brand strategy, art direction, and identity collaterals. Worked with brands that achieved press placement and athlete endorsements.

Brand Strategy Art Direction Creative Direction Identity Collaterals Events Promotion

Brand Strategist

Mach Media

Dec 2025 - Sep 2026 (9 months)

Led brand strategy for a global oil & gas enterprise across multiple markets, conducting stakeholder interviews and data analysis. Designed cross-market playbooks and content workshops, and developed a communication plan with budget and KPIs.

Brand Strategy Stakeholder Interviews Data Analysis Playbooks Content Workshops Communication Planning

Brand & Creative Director

Self-employed

Jan 2023 - Dec 2025 (2 years 11 months)

Delivered brand strategy frameworks for early-stage clients, securing funding through investor narratives. Directed creative and funnel messaging across platforms, improving conversion and retention.

Brand Strategy Creative Direction Funnel Messaging Investor Narratives Conversion Rate Optimization Retention

Brand Builder | Brand Manager

Swoove Studio

Jan 2023 - Dec 2025 (2 years 11 months)

Led rebrand and owned brand and creative across social, banners, posters, pitch decks, and video. Art-directed across teams for AR and 3D, and used AI daily for visuals and motion design.

Brand Management Art Direction Social Media Video Production Storytelling AI Tools 3D Augmented Reality

Brand & Art Director

Simon Fraser University

Jan 2018 - Dec 2023 (5 years 11 months)

Designed and led brand and product design for an award-winning educational project, managing teams and strategy. Launched multiple apps and animated content, and contributed to securing funding through pitch decks.

Brand Strategy Art Direction UI UX Storytelling Motion Design 3D Animation Educational Design Gamified Learning Pitch Decks Team Management

Brand Builder | Art Director

Blenheim Pickwick

Jun 2021 - Nov 2023 (2 years 5 months)

Shaped brand identity and storytelling for FMCG startups, including Aura Bora. Directed art direction for identity collaterals, events, and promotions, securing press and endorsements.

Brand Identity Art Direction Storytelling FMCG Media Placement Endorsement