Sam Cosenza

Experience

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  Wild Mirth

  Jan 2012 - now

  Graphic Designer & Owner

  + Develop concepts and designs for a variety of digital and print projects for local businesses including RCC PC Support, Common Sense Chess, TalkWorks, Elect Moira Walsh, Moses Brown School Camps based on established goals.+ Lead creative and art direction for visual and graphics-related assets including photography, illustration, infographics, data visualization; Manage several projects and day-to-day operations simultaneously while also constantly achieving timely delivery.+ Craft unique and custom illustrations, layouts, images, and logos in accordance to brand identity; Conceptualized, designed, and created the brand identity and style assets for new small businesses.+ Authored press releases, articles, blogs, and web and sales copy for corporate presentations and folders.+ Boosted RI State Representative into 55% lead victory by designing strategic political self-mailers.+ Design physical catalogs, digital graphics, and layouts that seamlessly integrated across platforms including digital, print, social, and multimedia platforms like WordPress and Ultracamp.+ Spearhead brainstorming sessions and creative briefs; Led pitch presentations and client-facing support for collaborative projects. Show less

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  A.T. Cross Company

  Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

  Graphic Design Intern
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  Moses Brown School

  Jun 2014 - Jan 2021

  • Graphic Designer

    Aug 2015 - Jan 2021

  • Communications Intern

    Jun 2014 - Aug 2015
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  Lindsey Canant Branding

  Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

  Virtual Assistant
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  Northeastern University

  Jun 2021 - now

  + Responsible for developing, coding, and maintaining lively and visually interesting websites critical to the functioning and fundraising of the division+ Assist the staff of the SVP in any digital aspects of their special projects+ Design from scratch and employ the latest digital technologies to ensure websites are compelling and interactive. + Handle email newsletters, print newsletters, postcards, emails, proposals, brochures, and other design projects as needed + Create digital proposals tailored to high net worth individuals interested in backing the university’s students, faculty, and programs+ Reports directly to the Executive Director of Advancement Communications and works in collaboration with the Communications team, specifically the Associate Director of Design and the Video Director, as well as the office of the Senior Vice President (SVP) for Advancement, Advancement fundraisers, and others as appropriate Show less

  • Assistant Director of Advancement Communications

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Design Specialist

    Nov 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Production Designer

    Jun 2021 - Nov 2021