Angela Bartunek
Rocky River,OH
Summary
Dynamic creative leader with over 15 years of experience driving brand-aligned creative output and managing cross-functional teams to deliver integrated content across digital, print, social, and experiential channels. Proven track record in mentoring talent, optimizing creative processes, and translating brand strategies into impactful concepts that resonate with target audiences. Expertise in leveraging data to inform messaging and guide creative direction, supported by a solid foundation in brand strategy, consumer insights, and digital-first storytelling. Committed to fostering innovation and collaboration to elevate brand presence and engagement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Business Development & Brand Strategy
Evergreen Podcasts
01.2023 - Current
- Led cross-functional creative development for integrated brand campaigns involving copywriting, production, influencer strategy, and branded content.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align creative with business goals and ensure output met brand standards.
- Analyzed performance from paid social and podcast campaigns to refine creative briefs and drive conversions
- Represented creative efforts to internal and external stakeholders; pitched ideas that connected strategy to execution.
- Oversaw campaign planning, cross functional execution and performance insights alongside in-house production, ad-ops, and client services teams.
- Created messaging frameworks and brand aligned concepts tailored for niche audience segments.
- Developed customized solutions tailored specifically to individual client needs, leading to an increase in repeat business engagements.
Founder & Creative Director
Aster + Olive
01.2008 - 01.2023
- Built and led a visual content studio that specialized in brand storytelling for lifestyle and fashion clients.
- Managed and mentored a team of 12, fostering growth and accountability across creative and operational roles.
- Partnered directly with clients to interpret brand insights and build visual narratives that drove engagement.
- Built scalable creative processes and internal systems for production scheduling, proofing, and delivery.
- Maintained high creative standards across web, mobile, print, and social formats.
Professor – Fashion Design
Kent State University
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Taught branding, concept development, and visual storytelling in top-ranked design program.
- Designed and delivered curriculum across global campuses in NYC and Florence Italy, focusing on trend forecasting, branding, and design innovation.
Junior Sportswear Designer
24/7
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Delivered seasonal concepts from ideation through production; collaborated with cross-functional teams.
- Developed creative briefs and supported storytelling alignment across product, marketing, and sales.
Education
BFA - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
NYCFashion Design Coursework -
Polimoda
Florence, ItalySkills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- Meta Business Tools
- HubSpot CRM
- Basecamp
Timeline
Director of Business Development & Brand Strategy
Evergreen Podcasts
01.2023 - Current
Founder & Creative Director
Aster + Olive
01.2008 - 01.2023
Professor – Fashion Design
Kent State University
01.2001 - 01.2008
Junior Sportswear Designer
24/7
01.1998 - 01.2000
BFA - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
Fashion Design Coursework -
Polimoda
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