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Hi! My name is
Danielle Carlisi
Strategic Marketing & Communications | Community Engagement | Brand Storytelling
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ABOUT ME
My Background
I study Marketing at Saginaw Valley State University with a minor in Professional and Technical Writing.
I worked my way through college, prioritizing education while saying yes to every opportunity that would support my growth.
Across student journalism, sports entertainment, automotive manufacturing, and public transit, I've learned one thing: strong community relationships create lasting impact.
My Mission
I use strategic marketing and communications to strengthen partnerships, expand opportunities, and help organizations make a difference.
My Skills
Adobe InDesign
Canva
WordPress
Microsoft 365
AI Tools
CapCut
Figma
Testimonials
“Job well done! I am really impressed. He is very very good at what he does:) I would recommend Sagar and will rehire in the future for Frontend development.”
Jamie Forbes
External Affairs Director | STARS
“Job well done! I am really impressed. He is very very good at what he does:) I would recommend Sagar and will rehire in the future for Frontend development.”
Amy Bidwell
Executive Director | STARS
“Job well done! I am really impressed. He is very very good at what he does:) I would recommend Sagar and will rehire in the future for Frontend development.”
Adam Bodrie
Graphic Design and Brand Specialist | Nexteer Automotive
“Job well done! I am really impressed. He is very very good at what he does:) I would recommend Sagar and will rehire in the future for Frontend development.”
J.J. Boehm
Vice President of Communications | Saginaw Valley State University
“Job well done! I am really impressed. He is very very good at what he does:) I would recommend Sagar and will rehire in the future for Frontend development.”
Stacey De Armas
Communications Strategist | Nexteer Automotive
MY PROJECTS
Case Studies
Multichannel PR Campaign for STARS
When I joined the team at STARS as the External Affairs Intern, their priority was to build greater community support outside of the City of Saginaw. I executed a multichannel storytelling initiative designed to strengthen community trust in public transit by showcasing the people behind the service.
Storytelling
Social Media Strategy
Multichannel Communications
Public Affairs
PR
Leadership and Change Management for The Valley Vanguard
Newsroom operations were unsteady because of halted knowledge-transfer and no Journalism program. As Editor-in-Chief of SVSU's student-run newspaper, I led initiatives to expand multimedia storytelling, improve editorial workflows, and strengthen collaboration across the newsroom to improve quality.
Storytelling
Project Management
Leadership
Multimedia Journalism
Work Samples
Internal Communications for Nexteer Automotive
As a Corporate Communications Co-op at Nexteer Automotive, I developed internal communications that kept employees informed, reinforced company culture, and supported organization-wide initiatives.
Employee Engagement
Internal Communications
Information Design
Copywriting
Conducting Professional Interview with Former Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
I interviewed former Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet about higher education, workforce development, and issues affecting college students ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Public Affairs
Journalism
Promoting a Shared Event, "Money on the Move" Through Short-Form Content
The event "Money on the Move" was a collaboration between STARS and Dow Credit Union. To promote the event, I coordinated with a Dow Credit Union Employee to create short-form videos for social media, maintaining brand standards for both organizations through scriptwriting, filming, and editing.
Cross-organizational Collaboration
Scriptwriting
Filming
Social Media Strategy
Video Editing
Writing a Press Release for STARS
I wrote a press release announcing STARS' proposed route consolidation public hearing, communicating service changes and opportunities for community feedback. The release was picked up by multiple local media outlets, extending its reach throughout the region.
PR
"Ride Ready with STARS" Short-Form Content Educational Campaign
STARS has multiple service offerings apart from the fixed bus routes that many potential riders were not aware of. I created the social media campaign "Ride Ready with STARS" to combat the issue and educate community members on their public transit options.
Social Media Strategy
Scriptwriting
Filming
Video Editing
CONTACT
danielle.carlisi@gmail.com
You can also find me on LinkedIn!
2026 | Danielle Carlisi