Mel Di Pietro
Lead Graphic Designer · GG Media Lab
North Vancouver, BCIn My Own Words
A passion for creating, a realistic outlook, and two dogs that make any day better.
Work Experience
Lead Graphic Designer
GG Media Lab2001 – Present
Any and all design request from new and/or existing clients come to me.
Freelance Copywriter
We Are Unicorns2001 – Present
Responsible for all social copy for five of our current clients.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Zumiez2018 – Present
Handled the overflow of design needs prior to the 2019 Zumiez 100k Party in Colorado. I was tasked with creating all directional signage for the 3-day event. During this time I also created assets for multiple other collab and in-store events.
Digital Marketing Manager
We Are Unicorns2015 – 2017
+client relationships +brand ambassador relationships +social channel contests +curated content +copy/revisions +graphic creation +Instagram/Facebooks ads +social deployment +customer service +monthly blogs/newsletters +quarterly reports +quarterly strategy planning +analytics tracking/evaluation
Social Media Specialist
Nike2015 – 2015
Here at Nike Seattle I'm responsible for completing and organizing the following tasks: +Take bi-weekly deliverables - Create copy and submit for approval - Schedule approved posts for deployment + Reply to and answer all questions to @NikeSeattle Twitter handle while maintaining Nike Voice + Communicate to coaches, leads, athletes and loss prevention all upcoming launch information -Launch items -Launch dates -Launch details (FCFS, opening time, security) + Tracking incoming and on-hand product + Organizing and completing the employee raffles
Marketing Graphic Designer
Zumiez2015 – 2015
As a contracted designer, I worked on the following tasks and projects: + Main signage for stores, events, and web. + Assets included but were not limited to: - Print: easel, 11x17, 14x11, flyer - Web: email, landing pages, site backdrops and numerous banner sizes + GIF creation + Chapstick wrappers + Stickers + Bag design + Mood boards + Theme boards
CSR || Warranty || Ordering
POW Inc.2014 – 2015
During my time at POW Inc., I was responsible for: + Confirming and submitting orders via reps, shops, and online customer for 2/3 of the brands. (POW and Spacecraft) + Handled all customer reconciliation matters: - Warranties, exchanges, and returns, + Assisted with the rebuild of the back-end of the web sites making sure our site(s) worked properly and displayed the proper inventory + Worked on the merchandising and layout of product throughout the sites.
Graphic Design Intern
Mervin MFG2014 – 2015
My duties as an intern at Mervin included: + Decal picking, cutting, and grouping + Poster cutting + Magazine spread layout (European and American) + Digital and Print archive organization
Marketing/Graphics/Social Media Unicorn
Puget Sound Creative2012 – 2014
While being a Unicorn at PSC I was responsible for: + Managing multiple accounts + Tracking analytical data (reach, follows, likes, hashtag) + Creating new posts - Writing copy, taking photos, editing and constructing original content + Creating campaigns to grow Klout and online presence through collected data and knowledge of the target market + Managed email campaigns + Oversaw multiple contests - via events and or Instagram
Showroom Assistant
Burton Snowboards2009 – 2013
I worked at the Seattle showroom helped with processing and moving old product and assisted with showing next years lines to buyers. I also created some custom artwork for the showroom.
Snowboard Instructor
Mammoth Mountain2007 – 2012
I tought every level from beginner to advanced along with intro to intermediate park.
Warranty Manager
Evo2006 – 2007
I was responsible for any/all warranty issues. Essentially, I was the middle man between customer and manufacturer. All conversations went through and were completely handled by me. I was also responsible for placing and handling online orders and exchanges.