some projects
& experiences
i’m a empathetic creative with 10+ years of experience ranging from agency and startup to global non-profit and nasdaq-listed corporations. i prefer to work not only with good people, but projects with missions and communities i believe in. you can find below a few examples of my work, however, i do prefer my personality and a conversation around how i can support you to speak for themselves, so please reach out if you’d like to meet me.
roles include ~ freelance & consulting • copywriting & content • strategy • trends & research • brand & partnerships
Meemo
First non-engineer hire for stealth startup, building a fintech smart wallet app leveraging AI and ML. I worked remotely from conception to acquisition by Coinbase, as product and project manager. Created content and strategies for entire online presence, supported overall creative direction, and often ghostwriting for the founders, publishing thought pieces and press releases.
World of Women
Freelance copywriter for iconic digital collectibles community, World of Women, launched in 2021 with sold out collections. I managed the newsletter and Medium, with over 4,000 subscribers and achieving a >60% open rate. I fulfilled editorial partnership requirements and added strategic value and perspective from my time at Coinbase.
Snapchat
Curated stories and content strategy for Snapchat’s launch and expansion of products Our Stories, Story Search, and SnapMap, together with Trust & Safety teams in San Francisco. Simultaneously supported LA-based team as copy editor focusing on Sports, Entertainment, Culture and Travel verticals. Localized with the rollouts for expanding markets around the world. Supported training new employees.
Coinbase
A member of the Brand team, I supported major brand moments and the push to bring cryptocurrency, NFTs, and web3.0 mainstream. I joined the business development & partnerships team for the NFT Marketplace launch, connecting with the creator community, emerging artists, and major brands to create culturally-relevant collaborations.
Airbnb
I’m a previous Airbnb Home Host and Airbnb Experience Guide, where I hosted groups for pastry and hot chocolate tours in Geneva and shared history, fun facts, and personalized maps and tips to explore the region.
Travel & Tourism, Local Guide
I’m an active Google Local Guide and Google Maps enthusiast. I was also a tour guide in Italy one summer, supervising tourists and study abroad students around the country.
Common Goal & Football For Good
Football for Good. Using the global power of soccer as a tool for positive social change, social impact, and personal growth in social and emotional intelligence. Uniting the global football community in tackling the greatest social challenges of our time.
Freelance & web3
I supported the early stages of web3- and NFT-related startup communities, Bubbles and Pitch Web3 with copywriting, product management, databasing, and partnerships. Bubbles leverages an API and partnerships to connect NFT brands and projects with their members wherever they are, and Pitch is building a web3 and analytics platform for football and sport fans.
Object 9
Object 9 is a boutique advertising and design agency with client rosters including CPG, tech, economic development, media/influencer, retail, education, oil and gas, SaaS, and agriculture. I built out a first-time social media community management team that scaled across our clients. Strategy, copywriting, pitching new business, etc.
what some friends have said about me
Adélina M., Comms Manager, World of Women
“I’ve had the opportunity to work with Steffan during his freelancing time at World of Women. Not only was Steffan self-sufficient, curious and proactive while writing content for us (emails, blog articles, and more), but he was also a great addition to the team because of his beautiful personality!”
Shannon Lubetich, Engineering Manager, Snapchat
“Steffan is a true hero. He’s an amazing team player and leader, is extraordinarily dedicated to his work, has great attention to detail, and will execute flawlessly on any task he’s given. Steffan stepped up and toughed it out through grueling shift schedules, but always did so professionally and produced great work even at late hours. Steffan clearly cares about his work and the people around him, and that encourages and inspires others to do the same. He’s incredibly talented, and I would trust him with any task, often relying on him specifically for certain things. The world is better for having him in it, and any company certainly would be too.”
Adam Naide, Global Head of Marketing, Cox Comms
“I began working with Steffan in early 2014 to provide guidance in his career planning. I quickly sensed his passion and drive for the social/digital marketing space, and soon became a mentor. I found Steffan to be a quick study and soon was ready to take on more. I would 100% hire Steffan if given the opportunity, and can recommend him without reservation for any role in which he is qualified.”
somewhere, smiling :) 