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Emily Rose Casagrand

I am a communications, brand & design specialist with over 7 years of experience utilizing visual storytelling to craft compelling messages promoting the work of small businesses, nonprofits, and health organizations such as Meals on Wheels and the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment.

Abstract Gradient Design

Education

Syracuse University 

S.I. Newhouse school of Public Communications

Bachelor of Science in Advertising with a minor in Political Science

University of Colorado

CU Anschutz Medical Campus

Master of Public Health in Population Mental Health & Wellbeing

September 2015-August 2019

September 2021-August 2023

Project Management

Creative & Design

Digital & Social

Marketing & Analytics

Technical Skills

Timeline Tracking

Project Planning & Tracking

Project Scoping

Teamdynamix

Workfront

Ziflow

Team Leadership

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Adobe Creative Cloud

  • Indesign

  • Illustrator

  • Photoshop

  • Lightroom

  • Premiere Pro

Canva

Presentation Design

Infographic Design

Typography

Composition & Layout

Problem Solving

Branding

Color Theory

Social Media Management

  • Instagram

  • Facebook

  • LinkedIn

  • Twitter (X), Threads

Search Engine Optimization

Social Media Optimization

Digital/Web Maintenance

  • Modern Campus CMS

  • Wix

  • WordPress

  • Handshake

Email Marketing

Content Calenders

Content Creation

Digital Strategy & Analysis

Qualtrics

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office Suite

Windows Office 365

Internal Communications

Integrated Marketing Communications

Corporate Communications

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Audience Engagement

Strategic Storytelling

Research & Analysis

Brand Strategy

Copy Writing & Editing

Campaign Coordination

Experience

EMagination | Freelance Graphic Artist

August 2019-Present

  • Founder and operator of EMagination Art & Graphic Design. 

  • Create commissioned designs for customers, working with clients to establish project scope, define and meet timelines, and manage client feedback loops.

  • Deliver tailored branding/visual assets to individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses.

  • Fulfill half a dozen projects per year, securing commissions through word of mouth referrals. 

Stony Brook University | Marketing & Communications Coordinator

April 2025-May 2026

  • Oversaw and coordinated all marketing and communications initiatives for the Career Center, including career programs, job fairs, and employer engagement events.

  • Supervised and mentored a team of 12 student interns in communications, marketing, and graphic design disciplines.

  • Create and manage digital, print, web, and social media content to increase student engagement and promote Career Center services.

  • Coordinate 10-20 project requests simultaneously through TeamDynamix.

September 2022-October 2023

Denver Dept of Public Health (DDPHE) | Behavioral Health Intern

  • In association with The Colorado SPH, performed a practicum and capstone opportunity as an intern. 

  • Coordinated a small-scale qualitative research study on mobile crisis teams for the Denver STAR program. 

  • Researched and created infographics for the web and social media as part of a Fentanyl awareness campaign. 

  • Created logic map and SWOT analysis to help strategize and streamline the Naloxone mailing program.

  • Packed and mailed requested Fentanyl test strips and Naloxone to Denver residents.

National Youth Week | Volunteer Social Media Coordinator

December 2020-July 2021

  • Member of the social media and newsletter boards for National Youth Week, a youth suicide prevention group.

  • Presented graphic designs that promoted events and messages during weekly meetings and newsletter boards.

  • Advised team on social media and marketing tactics to grow the organization’s social media presence.

  • Proofread and wrote copy for newsletters and social media posts.

January 2020-July 2020

McCann Health Echo | Project Coordinator

  • Served as day-to-day account support on 6–8 concurrent healthcare communications initiatives, liaising between creative, account, and client teams to ensure timely delivery.

  • Managed detailed creative routing, stakeholder reviews, and quality assurance workflows using Workfront and Ziflow, ensuring the accuracy of written materials before client review.

  • Oversaw campaign execution logistics, project timetables, and resource tracking for healthcare communications directed at medical professionals and public health stakeholders.

February 2016-May 2019

The Newhouse Agency | Account Manager

  • Member of the student-run advertising agency, which provides free advertising services to local businesses.  

  • Led account teams as Junior Account Manager for Staybillety and Account Manager for Meals on Wheels. 

  • Developed comprehensive project timetables, scheduled client and internal staff calls, set meeting agendas, and ensured actionable next steps were tracked and executed.

John Katko for Congress | Intern

September 2016-November 2018

  • Assisted in two of John Katko's successful campaigns for Congressman of the 24th District of New York.

  • Cold called households and traveled door-to-door to survey voters across the Syracuse area. 

  • Distributed campaign materials including pamphlets and yard signs to promote Katko’s campaign.    

KPMG LLP | Marketing Intern

June 2017-August 2017

  • Helped to create a cohesive brand image across marketing media for the advisory team.

  • Created strategic project plans and a highlight reel for KPMG’s web series, The Entree.

  • Presented project plans to senior staff in an intern project review meeting.

  • Wrote copy for KPMG's web page and proofread newsletters, white papers, and emails.

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