Creative Strategist | Qualitative Researcher | Brand Storyteller

Portland, Oregon

Hi hi. I’m Amalia.

I use an ethnographic lens to help brands discover their north star, understand their audience, tell their stories, and drive true impact.

Everything I do is in service of creative, and the big ideas that guide it.

I am available for freelance and full time opportunities in branding, ad, or research agencies in Portland and beyond.

Capabilities

INPUTS

strategy workshop design + moderation

focus group design + moderation (IRL and virtual)

stakeholder and subject matter expert interviews

.ai-supported category analysis

ways in / creative territories concepting

surveys

project scoping + management

client relationship-building + team morale-boosting

OUTPUTS

purpose, positioning + brand foundations

digital + traditional ethnographies

audience insights + profiling

customer journeys

messaging hierarchies

creative briefs

benefit ladders + BARATAs

naming + visual IDs

Recent Projects

Most of my work is top secret, and can’t be shown publicly.

Relevant work samples can be provided upon request for prospective employers and trusted collaborators only.

Co-Conspirators