Case Study

Identity Creation

Brand Identity + Biz Dev + Marketing + Social

Create brand identity, develop business and manage social media marketing.

Denver, CO

A former non-profit that provided community education to promote rehabilitating adoptions and responsible pet ownership while providing refuge & sanctuary to abandoned animals

Year
September 2011 - August 2013
Activities
Branding, Digital Marketing, Web Design, UX, Photog, Video

Opportunity

Project Summary

A former employer and friend of mine reached out after I graduated College to collaborate in her new business efforts. She was founding a non-profit no-kill animal sanctuary and needed help with the brand and business development. I have always gravitated toward startups and entrepreneurship opportunities, so this was a natural fit, plus we were friends and went way back. I had the opportunity to conceptualize and create the logo and brand, a sophisticated website and launch a high-impact campaign during the red ribbon company unveiling of Tenderheart Animal Rescue. I executed a cohesive visual identity with brand collateral and social media campaign to strategically market and grow the business.

Approach

I worked closely with the owner and volunteer board of directors to establish a solid brand identity and coordinating assets including developing the website and launching a social media marketing campaign to advertise and grow the company. Spearheading all creative aspects and aiding in business development I helped define the go-to-market strategy and marketing campaign by curating content and driving social media engagement while managing the online presences.

Solution

B‍y creating a warm and welcoming logo and brand identity that cohesively tied together print and digital collateral I was able to define a strong brand for the new non-profit. The online presence and social media engagement expedited the growth of the company and successfully established them in the local and surrounding communities. They sheltered and adopted out many animals over the years up until the owner retired.

Impact

The successful branding and market campaign launch set the non-profit up for many years of success before the owner retired and moved while keeping two of the last dogs. We were able to establish their presence and brand in the local and surrounding communities, host donation drives and donation feeds while ultimately growing the non-profit exponentially the first few years. These efforts contributed to the re-adoption of many abandoned animals who still have forever homes to this day.

Step 4

Design Refinements Photo

Step 5

Dieline Creataion / Structural Dev Photo

Step 6

Print Production / Finished Art Photo