Colliers

Vice President

Associate Vice President

Associate

The Apex Group

Founder / CEO

Moody's Investors Service

Financial Analyst

Bloomberg LP

David Gunther

Drive omnichannel marketing in the Pacific Northwest, ensuring brand consistency through hyper-targeted messaging and cohesive design. Lead a team of graphic designers and collaborate with cross-functional, cross-market teams to create targeted business development opportunities. Develop strategic, visually compelling campaigns that enhance asset visibility, align with client objectives, and strengthen brand identity. Use creative problem-solving and clear communication to deliver impactful representation pitches and successful asset marketing campaigns that resonate with target audiences.

Marketing Manager, Pacific Northwest

Jessa Dee' Designs

Lead creative direction and brand strategy for a diverse portfolio of clients, including startups, small businesses, and established brands, driving growth through innovative marketing campaigns and impactful visual storytelling. Develop and execute tailored multi-channel marketing strategies, including digital, print, and social media, to elevate brand presence and engagement across various industries. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including graphic designers, content creators, and external vendors, to deliver high-quality creative outputs aligned with client goals and market trends. Manage all aspects of client relationships, from initial concept development and creative briefs to final execution and performance analysis, ensuring consistency in brand representation and achieving measurable results. Provide strategic consulting on brand positioning, market differentiation, and audience engagement, helping clients achieve their marketing objectives in competitive markets.

Freelance Designer + Brand Strategist

Commercial Integrity, NW - A Real Estate Investment Advisory Company

Enhanced brand impact by overseeing all aspects of visual communication, ensuring cohesive and on-brand marketing collateral for both print and digital platforms. Developed compelling Commercial Offering Memorandums, Flyers, Pitch Decks, Print Ads, Website Graphics, Visual Marketing Reports, and Digital Media Assets that effectively engaged target audiences. Improved project outcomes through basic photo editing using Photoshop and Lightroom. Led a successful brand refresh, including a logo redesign, new website launch, and boosted social media presence, driving greater brand recognition. Leveraged expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft 365 to deliver high-quality designs, with a focus on maximizing the effectiveness of InDesign, Illustrator, and Teams.

Marketing Specialist

Cape Fox Village Store

Successfully transitioned the business from brick-and-mortar retail to e-commerce during COVID, ensuring continuity and growth. Increased online sales by building and maintaining a robust e-commerce site, overseeing high-quality product photography, and ensuring consistent branding across all digital and printed materials. Strengthened customer engagement by managing social media channels and delivering exceptional service both online and in-person. Ensured a safe shopping experience during the pandemic by scheduling private retail experiences, by appointment, maintaining customer trust and loyalty.

General Manager

Cape Fox Lodge

Played a key role in front-of-house operations at a high-volume upscale restaurant in a busy tourist destination, contributing to an exceptional dining experience that attracted repeat business. Enhanced service quality by mentoring and training staff, ensuring consistent, top-notch service. Facilitated smooth and efficient service by coordinating closely with back-of-house staff. Proactively addressed guest needs through regular table touches, boosting satisfaction and positive reviews.

Adapted to various roles as needed—bar back, banquet host, bartender, or server—ensuring seamless operations even during peak times. Managed closing procedures, financial reports, and inventory with precision, contributing to the restaurant's financial success. Applied expertise in POS and inventory management with ALOHA to optimize operational efficiency. Certified in Alaska TAPS and Food Handling, ensuring compliance and safety standards.

Restaurant Shift Manager

C P Photo + Video

Optimized remote shoot efficiency by managing photography site operations, ensuring seamless setup and breakdown of equipment. Enhanced the quality of results by supervising the photography team, leading to consistently high standards. Improved client satisfaction through exceptional customer service, efficient order processing, and mobile cashier duties. Increased visual appeal and met client expectations by conducting precise photo editing and creating compelling product layouts.

Site Manager + Photographers Assistant

Plume

Entrepreneurially led Plume, transforming it into a vibrant downtown Asheboro destination that attracted and retained customers. Increased sales and foot traffic by crafting unique in-store displays and hosting engaging pop-up events. Expanded the boutique’s reach through strategic cross-marketing partnerships, amplifying brand presence. Boosted brand visibility and customer engagement through targeted social media campaigns, effective media outreach, and community-focused events. Enhanced product appeal and drove online traffic by managing photoshoots that showcased new trends, while monthly DIY events fostered strong community ties and repeat business.

Owner

Vintage Jane

Enhanced brand awareness and customer engagement for Vintage Jane by fostering meaningful connections with online communities. As part of the creative team, contributed to the development and execution of social media campaigns that strengthened the brand’s interactive presence across all content platforms, including the Jane blog. These efforts successfully promoted key events and trends, including bi-annual runway shows, after-hours shopping parties, holiday promotions, and DIY initiatives, driving increased participation and sales. Additionally, played a pivotal role in the launch and updates of the website, ensuring a seamless online experience. The creative team’s hands-on approach in crafting, restoring, and redesigning vintage-inspired pieces further enriched the brand’s authenticity and appeal, resonating with the target audience.

Artist

Advanced Home Care

Design graphics for company website, internal & external printed promotional items, & sales presentations. Desk Top Publishing: Sales & marketing Department Newsletter, sales flyers, company brochures, print ads, Sales & Marketing stationary (i.e. greeting cards, thank you card, post cards, announcements etc.). Maintain professional relationships with commercial printers & promotional vendors. Managed logistical support of print materials & promotional items. Printed in-house marketing pieces using IKON 8050.

Graphic Designer Marketing Assistant

Martha Best Children's Center

Lead Teacher responsible for inspiring two-year-olds in their first learning environment by building engaging, immersive, and applicable curriculum. CPR Certification for Childcare. NCECC credentialed early childhood educator, certification endorsed by NC Institute for Child Development Professionals.

Teacher

Marketing Manager at Colliers, where I lead a talented team in the Pacific Northwest. My focus is on crafting an omnichannel presence that resonates through hyper-targeted messaging and on-brand design. I manage a creative team of three graphic designers, and together we support Colliers brokers across offices in Portland, Seattle, and Bellevue. Dedicated to providing top-notch marketing strategy and design services, ensuring every campaign we launch is not only visually compelling but also strategically aligned with our clients’ goals. My extensive background in graphic design and marketing allows me to create seamless customer journeys and impactful brand experiences that drive success in the competitive real estate market. Always focused on designing within the Brand voice & aesthetic. Illustrator with a keen eye for balance rooted in Tlingit Formline Design. Creative problem solver with strong communication skills. Fluent in aesthetic promotion: tell me your concept and I will show you what it looks like in ink or digital form.

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