hi, i'm maria
& I love creating
My Strategy
I know people, and I know their trends. I can learn any audience’s mannerisms and tailor marketing techniques to reach them as efficiently and effectively as possible. The most important aspect of marketing is the ability to talk with your audience, rather than at it. People like to know that they matter, and they like to feel they are being listened to. That means providing excellent customer service as a part of an encompassing marketing strategy.
Creatively, I can take your “this is our product, and I kind of want to use this photo and maybe this color” jumbled thoughts onto paper to create stunning collateral. My job is to create for you, and my whole career I have been working with people who have a cloudy vision and 18 different paths they want to follow. My job is to find the best path for you and your company, especially if you’re not entirely sure what you want.
My Values
Transparency
I broke away from corporate entities to pursue freelancing because I was tired of agencies not respecting their clients. Businesses, big and small, work really hard to stay relevant and have a positive brand reputation, and they deserve to be treated with honesty. Things can go wrong. Roadblocks can be hit. But you should always be kept in the loop.
Collaboration
We're going to work together to create something that works. It's vital that we hear one another's thoughts as we work together and deliver assets on time. Your time is extremely important to me, and I want to be as communicative and respectful of you and your business as I can.
Authenticity
In our working relationship and in our marketing strategy, authenticity is of the utmost importance. Your customers want to connect with your business, so no matter what industry you're in, I'll push for you to embrace authenticity. The world is full of drama and clickbait – let's put a stop to it one business at a time.
Now, who am I?
Outside of my home office, you can find me exploring the world, experiencing different cultures, and hiking around the Pacific Northwest. My freelance career allows me to spend time doing the things I love so I’m able to fully focus when I work with you.
- I rock climb, ice climb, ski, hike, kayak, and mountain bike
- I have my MS in Software Development, my MA in Integrated Marketing, and my BFA in Graphic Design
- I have two puppies, Luke and Leia
- I've traveled to 15 different countries
- While I love all things digital, I find great solice in grabbing a good book and physically turning the pages