About Me
the one-liner:
I’m a curious cat from the Green Mountains of Vermont who is eager to help.
the jargon-filled bio:
My storytelling journey began in the pit of a newsroom as a reporter covering the United States Marine Corps. A fan of human interest stories, my article about a chili cook-off is a personal favorite, and I am the recipient of the 2010 Sam Stavisky Award for Combat Reporting.
I exchanged my pen and camera for traditional marketing communications roles after completing a graduate degree in public relations at Boston University.
In both agency and in-house settings, I have worked with a diverse portfolio of B2C and B2B clients across a variety of roles, from media relations to social media.
My resume also includes some of the not-so-common, such as transferring B-roll footage from an Afghan compound or interviewing an adult film star about privacy rights. I also bring experience in customer service, sales, and operations at a Fortune 50 retailer.
I'm a firm believer in paying it forward, and I volunteer with two nonprofits to support sustainability and to bring the creative arts to the military community.
Having recently completed my MBA, I am looking for employment in marketing, communications, branding, and strategy. Reach out below or connect via social to connect, talk shop, or just say ‘Hello.’
– Zack
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What I'm Working On
ARMED SERVICES ARTS PARTNERSHIP
A Creative Community Where Veterans Thrive Through The Arts
I believe in the power of humor and laughter on many levels. A couple of years ago, my insatiable curiosity led me to try stand-up comedy, which introduced me to the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP). ASAP offers free creative arts programs for the military community, with stand-up comedy among many entry points, alongside acting, improv, ceramics, and more. Move the clock forward, I now serve as the Chapter Lead in San Diego, fundraising and guiding local initiatives.
I encourage you to support the military by helping fund the creative arts.
Donate to my fundraising campaign HERE.
My Latest Projects
SEED CONSULTING GROUP
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Designed a volunteer recruitment and engagement strategy for Seed's San Diego chapter, identifying community partner channels and a high-level approach to bolster long-term volunteer retention.
DATA SCIENCE ALLIANCE
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Led development of a corporate sponsorship outreach strategy for two events, aligning mission-driven narratives with clear, quantifiable ROI to engage relevant partners.
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Developed a roadmap to propel Plastic Beach's potential 2028 LA Olympics recycling partnership opportunities, outlining phased deliverables, operational requirements, and a go-to-market strategy.
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Researched, identified, and prioritized a pipeline of 27 qualified sponsorship prospects and created a flexible outreach toolkit to improve the efficiency of future campaigns.
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Evaluated A/B testing results from email campaigns and delivered actionable recommendations.